John Deere 325
The John Deere 325 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 493 cc 30.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 17 hp / 12.7 kW; Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K71A. Operating weight: 642 lbs 291 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 17 hp / 12.7 kW; Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71A
Operating Weight
642 lbs
291 kg
Overview
![]() | 1995 - 2001
300 SeriesGarden tractor
300 Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $6,195 in 1995 | |
John Deere 325 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Adjustable seat with 7-inches of travel. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 642 lbs
291 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 45 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1995 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
18HP Kawasaki 493cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 534 cc / 32.64 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FC540V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, The single-cylinder FC540V was used on the Deere 325 through the 1998 model year. |
Displacement | 534 cc
32.64 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.38 inches
89 x 86 mm |
Power | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
Compression | 8.3:1 |
Idle RPM | 1400-3350 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
John Deere 325 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Chris Jenuwine |
Engine Detail — 493 cc / 30.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH531V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
The V-Twin Kawasaki FH531V was first used in 1999 (serial number 070001) on the John Deere 325. | |
Displacement | 493 cc
30.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.68 inches
68 x 68 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Air cleaner | paper with foam precleaner |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches
0.711 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K71A
Transmission | Tuff Torq K71A |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 4.7 qts
4.4 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 325 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
Length | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
94.25 inches (with bagger)
239 cm | |
Width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Height | 43.6 inches
110 cm |
Shipping weight | 642 lbs*Weight of tractor only.
291 kg |
Front tread | 31.5 inches
80 cm |
Rear tread | 28.5/30.75 inches
72/78 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
54" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Deere-advertised tillers were a 30-inch mechanical or 42-inch hydraulic rear tiller. Three bagger options were available: a 7-bushel for the 38-inch deck, a 7-bushel Power Flow for the 48 and 54-inch decks, or the 19-bushel MC519 cart and Power Flow system. The snowblower and front blade require the front lift kit, kit number BM18126. |
Photos
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