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John Deere 345 Garden Tractor
The
John Deere 345 garden tractor was manufactured between 1995 and 2001. The John
Deere 345 driveline includes a 35.7 cubic inches Kawasaki FD590V 2-cylinder
vertical shaft OHV liquid cooled gasoline engine with a max power of 18 hp (13.4
kW) or Kawasaki FD611V 2-cylinder vertical shaft OHV liquid cooled gasoline
engine with a max power of 20 hp (14.9 kW), and Tuff Torq K70 belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission or Tuff Torq K71 hydrostatic transmission.
The engines have a float type carburetor with fixed main jet, diaphragm
type mechanical pump, and full pressure lubrication system.
Max. forward speed - 7 mph (11.3 kph), maximum reverse speed - 6 mph
(11.3 kph). The John Deere 345 tractor is fitted with 16x6.50-8 front
tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 47.9 in (1215 mm).
The tractor can be equipped with the following attachments: 38", 44",
48", and 54" mid-mount mower decks with a hydraulic lift system, 42"
single-stage front-mount snow blower, and 48" front blade with a manual
lifting.
| Engine Model |
Kawasaki FD590V |
| Engine Type |
4-Stroke vertical shaft OVH liquid cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders |
2 |
| Cylinder Layout |
90 deg, V-Twin |
| Displacement, cu.in (L) |
35.7 (585) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
2.91 (74.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.68 (68.0) |
| Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) |
18.0 (13.4) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3500 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) |
41.5 (30.6) |
| Torque Speed, rpm |
2600 |
| Fast Idle Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Slow Idle Speed, rpm |
1550 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.7:1 |
| Direction of Rotation |
Counter-clockwise facing the PTO shaft |
| Fuel System |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor |
Float type with fixed main jet |
| Fuel Pump |
Diaphragm type mechanical pump |
| Governor |
Mechanical type |
| Air Cleaner |
Dual element |
| Lubrication System |
Full pressure |
| Cooling System |
Pressurized forced circulation type |
| Oil Filter |
Spin-on type |
| Ignition System |
Battery, full transistor, fixed timing type |
| Spark Plug |
NGK BPR4ES |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.024-0.028 (0.60-0.70) |
| Module Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.012-0.047 (0.30-1.20) |
| Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) |
0.010 (0.25) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) |
0.010 (0.25) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, L (qts) |
3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qts(L) |
1.8 (1.7) |
| Engine Model |
Kawasaki FD611V |
| Engine Type |
4-Stroke vertical shaft OVH liquid cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders |
2 |
| Cylinder Layout |
90 deg, V-Twin |
| Displacement, cu.in (L) |
37.7 (617) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
2.91 (74.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.68 (68.0) |
| Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) |
20.0 (14.9) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3500 |
| Fast Idle Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Slow Idle Speed, rpm |
1550 |
| Direction of Rotation |
Counter-clockwise facing the PTO shaft |
| Fuel System |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor |
Float type with fixed main jet |
| Fuel Pump |
Diaphragm type mechanical pump |
| Governor |
Mechanical type |
| Air Cleaner |
Paper element with foam pre-cleaner |
| Lubrication System |
Full pressure |
| Cooling System |
Pressurized forced circulation type |
| Oil Filter |
Spin-on type |
| Ignition System |
Battery, full transistor, fixed timing type |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.024-0.028 (0.60-0.70) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, L (qts) |
3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Coolant Capacity, qts (L) |
3.3 (3.1) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Charging System Rating, Amps |
17 |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery, CCA |
500 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| PTO Clutch |
Electric |
| PTO Speed, rpm |
3000 |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K70 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic, variable speed |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
4.7 (4.3) |
| Max Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
7.0 (11.3) |
| Max Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
4.0 (6.4) |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K71 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic, variable speed |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
4.8 (4.4) |
| Max Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
7.0 (11.3) |
| Max Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
4.0 (6.4) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Power Steering |
| Brakes Type |
Internal wet disc |
| Front Tires |
16x6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires |
23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
47.9 (1215) |
| Length, in (mm) |
72.3 (1835) |
| Height, in (mm) |
43.6 (1110) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
41.5 (1055) |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
700 (317) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
2 |
| Cutting width, in (mm) |
38 (960) |
| Cutting height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Hydraulic |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting width, in (mm) |
44 (1110) |
| Cutting height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Hydraulic |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Cutting height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Hydraulic |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting width, in (mm) |
54 (1370) |
| Cutting height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Hydraulic |
| Snowblower Type |
1-stage, front-mount |
| Clearing width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Clearing height, in (mm) |
12 (305) |
| Lift System |
Manual |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
175 (79) |
| Blade Type |
Front-mount |
| Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Height, in (mm) |
17 (430) |
| Lift height, in (mm) |
5 (125) |
| Cutting depth, in (mm) |
3.0 (76) |
| Lift System |
Hydraulic |
| Angle |
Manual/Hydraulic |
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