John Deere 65

The John Deere 65 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 5 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 270 lbs 122 kg.

Overview

	1978 - 1983 Riding lawn mower

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Riding lawn mower
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $1,019 in 1983

John Deere 65 Engine
5HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	0.5 gal 1.9 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 65 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station

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

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	270 lbs 122 kg
Front tire	11x4.00-5
Rear tire	4.80x4.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Riding Mowers published in 1978, by John Deere
Lawn Tractors and Mowers published in 1981, by John Deere
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer	Tecumseh
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Power	5 hp 3.7 kW
Air cleaner	dry element
Starter type	manual recoil
Oil capacity	0.85 qts 0.8 L

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 65 Tires
Lawn/turf front	11x4.00-5
Lawn/turf rear	4.80x4.00-8

Dimensions
Weight	270 lbs 122 kg

Attachments

28" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	1-blade
Cutting width	28 inches 71 cm
Cut height	1 to 3 inch 2 to 7 cm

Photos

John Deere 65