John Deere 425
The John Deere 425 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 617 cc 37.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 20 hp / 14.9 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.1 hp / 0.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K91. Operating weight: 805 to 900 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 20 hp / 14.9 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.1 hp / 0.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.5 gal
24.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K91
Operating Weight
805 to 900 pounds
Overview
 | 1992 - 2001
400 SeriesGarden tractor
400 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 $8,995 in 1995 | |
John Deere 425 Engine | |
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20HP Kawasaki 617cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 6.5 gal
24.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 425 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | power |
four-wheel steering optional | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cozy cab available with optional heater. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Gerotor |
Pressure | 1000 psi
69.0 bar |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 4.65 gpm
17.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Rear lift | 650 lbs
294 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent *Rear PTO optional. Tractor must be off for shifting between rear, mid, or both PTOs. |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WS Wheelbase | 50.4 inches
128 cm |
AWS Wheelbase | 49.4 inches
125 cm |
Weight | 805 to 900 pounds |
Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery CCA | 340 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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400 Series Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
400 Series Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1994, by John Deere | |
400 Series Product Information Handbook published in 1992, by John Deere | |
Beauty or the Beast? published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 425 and 445 (OMM117697) published in 1993 | |
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 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 | |
Operator's Manual 40 Loader (OMM123903) published in 1996 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 617 cc / 37.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FD620D |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin |
Early versions of the engine used plastic cam gears. Steel cams were used beginning with engine serial number 149283. | |
Displacement | 617 cc
37.7 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.992x2.68 inches
76 x 68 mm |
Power | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | paper element with pre-cleander |
Compression | 9:1 |
Rated RPM | 3550 |
Idle RPM | 1450-3550 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.1 hp
0.8 kW |
Coolant capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.6 qts
1.5 L |
John Deere 425 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K91
Transmission | Tuff Torq K91 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
2WS Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
AWS Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
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425 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Brake |
3 | Forward |
4 | Reverse |
5 | Cruise control |
6 | Parking brake |
7 | Differential lock |
John Deere 425 Transmission | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 425 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x7.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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2WS Wheelbase | 50.4 inches
128 cm |
AWS Wheelbase | 49.4 inches
125 cm |
Length | 75 inches
190 cm |
Width | 47 inches
119 cm |
Height | 45.9 inches
116 cm |
Height (cab) | 74 inches
187 cm |
2WS Weight | 805 lbs
365 kg |
AWS Weight | 900 lbs
408 kg |
5-bolt flange rear axle | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
54" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
The 425 was compatible with a 42-inch hydraulic tiller (M04390X) on the three-point hitch. To mount the front blade or snowblower the 425 requires the hydraulic couplers (BM17763) and the front hitch (BM17347). The front PTO kit (BM17330) is required for a snowblower. |
Photos
John Deere 425 with all-wheel steering, left side.
John Deere 425, right side.
John Deere 425 with chains and front blade, rear view.
John Deere 425 with mower and three-point hitch.
John Deere 425 with mower and three-point hitch.
John Deere 425 with mower and three-point hitch.
John Deere 425 with mower and three-point hitch.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 425.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 425 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 425.
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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