John Deere 445

The John Deere 445 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): 22 hp / 16.4 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.1 hp / 0.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K91. Operating weight: 815 to 910 pounds.

Overview

	1992 - 2001 400 SeriesGarden tractor 400 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $9,795 in 1995

John Deere 445 Engine
22HP Kawasaki 617cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	6.5 gal 24.6 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 445 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
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
Type	Gerotor
Pressure	1000 psi 69.0 bar
Mid valves	2
Pump flow	4.65 gpm 17.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Rear lift	650 lbs 294 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
2WS Wheelbase	50.4 inches 128 cm
AWS Wheelbase	49.4 inches 125 cm
Weight	815 to 910 pounds
Front tire	18x8.50-8
Rear tire	26x12.00-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	20
Battery CCA	340
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

References
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 horitonztal-shaft V-twin OHV
Early versions of the engine used plastic cam gears. Steel cams were used beginning with engine serial number 150198.
Displacement	617 cc 37.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.992x2.68 inches 76 x 68 mm
Power	22 hp 16.4 kW
Fuel system	electronic fuel injection
Air cleaner	paper element with pre-cleaner
Compression	10.3:1
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	Champion CJ8
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	1.6 qts 1.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq K91

Transmission	Tuff Torq K91
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L

445 Transmission Controls
1	Throttle
2	Brake
3	Forward
4	Reverse
5	Cruise control
6	Parking brake
7	Differential lock

John Deere 445 Transmission

Dimensions

John Deere 445 Tires
Lawn/turf front	18x8.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	26x12.00-12
Lawn/turf front	16x7.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
2WS Wheelbase	50.4 inches 128 cm
AWS Wheelbase	49.4 inches 125 cm
Length	75 inches 190 cm
Width	48 inches 121 cm
Height	51.2 inches 130 cm
Height (cab)	74 inches 187 cm
2WS Weight	815 lbs 369 kg
AWS Weight	910 lbs 412 kg
5-bolt flange rear axle

Attachments

Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deck
54" mid-mount mower deck
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
The 445 was compatible with a 42-inch hydraulic tiller (M04390X) on the three-point hitch. To mount the front blade or snowblower the 445 requires the front hitch (BM17347). The front PTO kit (BM17330) is required for a snowblower.

Photos

John Deere 445, left side.

John Deere 445, right side.

John Deere 445 operator station and controls.

John Deere 445 with custom sprayer.

John Deere 445 with custom sprayer.

John Deere 445 with R1 tires.