John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere Z540R

The John Deere Z540R is a zero-turn mower from the Z500 Series produced from 2016 to 2020. It features a 24 hp Kawasaki FS730V 726cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The mower has an open operator station and is built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It offers mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. The mower supports 48, 54, and 60 inch mid-mount mower decks, all with 3 blades, manual lift, and right-discharge. Dimensions include a 48.7 inch wheelbase, 76.7 inch length, and 46.1 inch height. Weight varies by deck size from 697 to 738 pounds. Tires are lawn/turf type with 13x6.5-6 front and 23x10.50-12 rear sizes. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with 300 CCA and negative ground.
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ModelZ540R

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere Z540R

Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire13x6.5-6
Engine
ModelKawasaki FS730V
Power24 hp (17.9 kW)
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.07x2.99 inches (78 x 76 mm)
Displacement726 cc (44.3 ci)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter volts12
Weight
48 inch deck697 lbs (316 kg)
54 inch deck717 lbs (325 kg)
60 inch deck738 lbs (334 kg)
Dimensions
Height46.1 inches (117 cm)
Length76.7 inches (194 cm)
Wheelbase48.7 inches (123 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA300
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeZero-turn mower
SeriesZ500 Series
Built inGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
Years made2016 - 2020
Original price$5,499 in 2020
Attachments
48 inch mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
54 inch mid-mount mower deck54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
60 inch mid-mount mower deck60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq TZT 7-M
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO