John Deere 56
The John Deere 56 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.53 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 269 lbs 122 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
269 lbs
122 kg
Overview
 | 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $435 in 1971 | |
John Deere 56 Engine | |
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6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | chain |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 269 lbs
122 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 221 cc
13.53 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches
67 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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2-speed gear | |
3-speed gear |
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Original, two-speed transmission used from 1970 through 1972, type code T2041. | |
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Three-speed transmission introduced in 1973, type code T2042. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 56 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 269 lbs
122 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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28" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
28" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 28 inches
71 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3 inch
2 to 7 cm |
Photos
John Deere 56
John Deere 56
John Deere 56
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 56.
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 56 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 56.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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