John Deere 57

The John Deere 57 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 245 cc 15 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 326 lbs 147 kg.

Overview

	1971 - 1974 Riding lawn mower

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Riding lawn mower
Original price was $490 in 1971

John Deere 57 Engine
7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	0.5 gal 1.9 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	chain
Manual steering
Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	326 lbs 147 kg
Front tire	11x4.00-5
Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 57 Riding Mower (OM-M47048)
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 245 cc / 15 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Tecumseh V70
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	245 cc 15 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.531 inches 70 x 64 mm
Power (gross)	7 hp 5.2 kW
Starter	manual recoil
	electric OptOptional
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
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
Two-speed transmission used from 1971 through 1972, type code T2051.

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 T2052.

Dimensions

John Deere 57 Tires
Lawn/turf front	11x4.00-5
Lawn/turf rear	16x6.50-8

Dimensions
Weight	326 lbs 147 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deck
Blade

34" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	34 inches 86 cm

Photos

John Deere 57