John Deere 355D
The John Deere 355D is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 749 cc 45.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K71A. Operating weight: 709 lbs 321 kg.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.8 gal
14.4 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71A
Operating Weight
709 lbs
321 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 355D Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2001
300 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1999 - 2001 | |
300 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $8,249 in 1999 | |
John Deere 355D Engine | |
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18HP Yanmar 749cc 2-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 3.8 gal
14.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 355D Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
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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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 709 lbs
321 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 | 20 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | BCI 51 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2000, 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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 749 cc / 45.7 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 2V78 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin |
Displacement | 749 cc
45.7 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.09 inches
78 x 78 mm |
Power | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Air cleaner | paper |
Compression | 23:1 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 3.3 qts
3.1 L |
Oil capacity | 2.4 qts
2.3 L |
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 355D 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 | |
Height | 43.6 inches
110 cm |
Shipping weight | 709 lbs
321 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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54" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Deere-advertised tillers for the 355D 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 44-inch Piranha mulching deck featured rear discharge. |
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