John Deere
X540
Horsepower
26hp
Production
2006–2014
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Engine | Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | garden |
| Series | X500 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Differential Lock | mechanical rear |
PTO & Hitch
| Mid PTO Type | independent |
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Other
| Mid PTO Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Blade Available | true |
| Operator Station | open operator station with 16-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard. Tilt steering wheel. |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Transmission Type | hydrostatic |
| Drawbar Hitch Type | sleeve hitch optional |
| Mid Mount Mower Deck | 54" mid-mount mower deck |
| Snowblower Available | true |
| Serial Number Location | front-right of the X540 tractor frame, above the front axle |
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FD731V |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 41.2 ci (675 cc) |
| Bore | 2.96 in (75 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 2.96x2.99 in (75 x 76 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.99 in (76 mm) |
| Power Gross | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.1 qts (2 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 3.2 qts (3 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.15 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.15 mm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 79 in (200 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 41 in (104 cm) |
| Height | 48 in (121 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51.2 in (130 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 720 lbs (326 kg) |
| Tires Front | 16x6.5-8 |
| Tires Rear | 24x12-12 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 16x6.5-8 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 24x12-12 |
Weight of tractor only
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq K72A |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control. |
| Oil Capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
Available Attachments
54" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
| Mower Deck Belt | M154897 (drive); M154960 (deck) |
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| Mower Deck | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | John Deere |
| Cutting Width | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Cut Height Max | 4 in (10 cm) |
| Cut Height Min | 1 in (2 cm) |
| Mower Deck Weight | 153 lbs (69 kg) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 3 |
| Mower Deck Cut Positions | 13 |
| Mower Deck Overall Width | 64.5 in (163 cm) |
The John Deere X540 was compatible with a 30-inch mechanical-drive tiller and a 42-inch hydraulic-drive tiller.