John Deere

GT225

Horsepower
15hp
Production
1999–2003
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$4,299 (2002)
EngineKohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline / 458cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
SeriesGT200 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual sector and pinion

PTO & Hitch

Front PTO Typeindependent

Other

Attachmentssnowblower, blade
Engine Options15HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline, 16HP Kohler 458cc 1-cyl gasoline
Front PTO Clutchelectric
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas2.75 gal (10.4 L)
Drawbar Hitch Typesleeve hitch optional
Mid Mount Mower Deck42" mid-mount mower deck

Engine

EngineKohler CV15S
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled
Displacement26 ci (426 cc)
Bore3.55 in (90 mm)
Bore Stroke3.55x2.64 in (90 x 67 mm)
Stroke2.64 in (67 mm)
Power Gross15 hp (11.2 kW)
Air Cleanerdry with foam precleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)

Option 1

EngineKohler CV15S
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Air Cleanerdry with foam precleaner
Bore3.55 in (90 mm)
ManufacturerKohler
Starter Volts12
Stroke2.64 in (67 mm)
Power Gross15 hp (11.2 kW)
Displacement26 ci (426 cc)
Oil Capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Bore Stroke3.55x2.64 in (90 x 67 mm)
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)

Option 2

EngineKohler CV460S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Air Cleanerfoam pre-cleaner and paper element
Bore3.43 in (87 mm)
ManufacturerKohler
Stroke3.03 in (77 mm)
Power Gross16 hp (11.9 kW)
Displacement28 ci (458 cc)
Bore Stroke3.43x3.03 in (87 x 77 mm)

The Kohler CV15 was used on the Deere GT225 from the start of production until 2002, serial number 060000.

Dimensions

Length72 in (182 cm)
Width39 in (99 cm)
Height43.6 in (110 cm)
Shipping Weight557 lbs (252 kg)
Tires Front16x6.5-8
Tires Rear23x10.5-12
Tires Lawn Front16x6.5-8
Tires Lawn Rear23x10.5-12

Width at minimum tread: 39 inches (narrow) 99 cm; Width at maximum tread: 41.7 inches (wide) 105 cm; Shipping weight without mower deck

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K71
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionHydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control.
Oil Capacity4.6 qts (4.4 L)
Oil TypeLow Viscosity HY-GARD

Available Attachments

42" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
Mower Deck42 in (106 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width42 in (106 cm)
Cut Height Max4 in (10 cm)
Cut Height Min1 in (2 cm)

The GT225 was compatible with the M03264X 30-inch mechanical tiller.