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John Deere GX345 Garden Tractor
The
John Deere GX345 is a garden tractor from GX300 series. This model was
manufactured between 2002 and 2005. The components of John Deere GX345 driveline
system: Kawasaki FD611V 4-stroke V-twin cylinder vertical shaft OVH liquid
cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K71 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission
with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 37.7 cubic inches (617 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.91" (74
mm), piston stroke of 2.68" (68 mm), and rated power of 20 hp (14.9 kW).
The maximum forward speed - 7 mph (11.3 kph), maximum reverse speed - 4
mph (6.4 kph).
The garden tractor is equipped with a power steering system, internal
wet disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 24x12.00-12 rear tires. The
wheel base is 49.3" (1250 mm). The John Deere GX345 is compatible with
48" or 54" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with cutting height of 1.0-4.0"
(25-102 mm), 13 cut positions, and manual lift system, or 48"
front-mount blade.
| 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) |
| Rated 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) |
4.0 (15.2) |
| 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 K71 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic, variable speed |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
5.0 (4.7) |
| 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 |
24x12.00-12 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
49.3 (1250) |
| Length, in (mm) |
72.3 (1835) |
| Height, in (mm) |
43.6 (1110) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
39 (990) |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
683 (309) |
| Mower Deck Model |
JD 48C |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, right-discharge |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
61.1 (1550) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Cut Positions |
13 |
| Blade Engagement |
Electric |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
117 (53) |
| Mower Deck Model |
JD 54C |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, right-discharge |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
54 (1370) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
67.7 (1710) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Cut Positions |
13 |
| Blade Engagement |
Electric |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
148 (67) |
| 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 |
Mechanical |
| Angle |
Manual |
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