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 rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 326 lbs 147 kg.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.5 gal
1.9 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
326 lbs
147 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 57 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1971 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1971 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1971 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $490 in 1971 | |
John Deere 57 Engine | |
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7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.5 gal
1.9 L |
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 | 326 lbs
147 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 57 Riding Mower (OM-M47048) | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere |
Engine
| 1971 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1971 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1971 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
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
| 1971 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1971 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1971 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
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 |
Two-speed transmission used from 1971 through 1972, type code T2051. | |
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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 T2052. | |
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Dimensions
| 1971 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1971 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1971 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
John Deere 57 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 326 lbs
147 kg |
Attachments
| 1971 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1971 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1971 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Attachment overview | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
John Deere 57
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