John Deere

F525

Horsepower
17hp
Production
1990–2002
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$5,695 (1995)
Engine17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typefront-mount mower
SeriesF500 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Other

Mid PTO Clutchelectric
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas2.75 gal (10.4 L)
Transmission Typehydrostatic
Snowblower Availabletrue
Front Mount Mower Deck38" front-mount mower deck, 48" front-mount mower deck
Serial Number LocationSerial number decal on the left side of the F525, ahead of the rear tire

Engine

EngineKawasaki FC540V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement32.6 ci (534 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Bore Stroke3.50x3.39 in (89 x 86 mm)
Stroke3.39 in (86 mm)
Power17 hp (12.7 kW)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity2.7 qts (2.6 L)
Sparkplug TypeNGK BPR5ES
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
Idle1450-3250 RPM

Dimensions

Length64.9 in (164 cm)
Height42 in (106 cm)
Height Hood22.5 in (57 cm)
Wheelbase34.8 in (88 cm)
Ground Clearance3.5 in (8 cm)
Weight527 lbs (239 kg)
Tires Front18x6.50-8
Tires Rear13x6.50-6
Tires Lawn Front18x6.50-8
Tires Lawn Rear13x6.50-6

48-inch deck variant available with length 85 inches (215 cm) and weight 740 lbs (335 kg); 38-inch deck variant available with length 83.9 inches (213 cm)

Available Attachments

38" front-mount mower deck48" front-mount mower deckSnowblower