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John Deere X540

The John Deere X540 is a garden tractor produced from 2006 to 2014. It features a 26 hp Kawasaki FD731V 675cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor has a 51.2 inch wheelbase, weighs 720 lbs, and includes power steering and an open operator station with adjustable seat and tilt steering wheel. It offers an independent mid PTO with electric clutch and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and compatibility with mechanical and hydraulic tillers.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere X540

Tires

Rear tire:24x12-12
Front tire:16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear:24x12-12
Lawn/turf front:16x6.5-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FD731V
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.96x2.99 inches (75 x 76 mm)
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:675 cc (41.2 ci)
Oil capacity:2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Power (gross):26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:3.2 qts (3.0 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm)

Dimensions

Width:41 inches (104 cm)
Height:48 inches (121 cm)
Length:79 inches (200 cm)
Wheelbase:51.2 inches (130 cm)
Operating weight:720 lbs (326 kg) Weight of tractor only.

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:500
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:power
Operator station:Open operator station with 16-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard. Tilt steering wheel.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Manufacturer:John Deere
Years produced:2006 - 2014

Attachments

Blade:48" John Deere, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 4.5 inches lift (11 cm), Angling 30°, 1.5 inches cut (3 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle
Additional:The John Deere X540 was compatible with a 30-inch mechanical-drive tiller and a 42-inch hydraulic-drive tiller.
Snowblower:47" John Deere, two-stage, Clear height 19.25 inches (48 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, Weight 210 lbs (95 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 54X, 3-blade with hydraulic lift, Cutting width 54 inches (137 cm), Belt M154897 (drive), M154960 (deck), Weight 153 lbs (69 kg), Overall width 64.5 inches (163 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut positions 13

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K72A
Operation:Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control
Oil capacity:5.6 qts (5.3 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent

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