John Deere E96
The John Deere E96 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Engine 1 (listed): 1.25 hp (continuous) / 0.9 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 475 lbs 215 kg.
Engine Power
Engine 1 (listed): 1.25 hp (continuous) / 0.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 qts
0.7 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
475 lbs
215 kg
Overview
![]() | 1975 - 1976
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
John Deere E96 Engine | |
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1.25HP electric | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere E96 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 40 inches
101 cm |
Weight | 475 lbs
215 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x16.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Electric 96 Mower (OM-M80099) published in 1975 | |
Riding Mowers published in 1978, by John Deere | |
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1976 |
Engine
Manufacturer | electric |
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36-Volt DC traction motor and two 36V DC mower blade motors. | |
Power | 1.25 hp (continuous)
0.9 kW |
3.4 hp (peak)
2.5 kW | |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
Oil type | SAE 90 |
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Dimensions
John Deere E96 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x16.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 40 inches
101 cm |
Length | 56.2 inches
142 cm |
Width | 43 inches
109 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 475 lbs
215 kg |
Front tread | 22 inches
55 cm |
Rear tread | 25 inches
63 cm |
Attachments
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 | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere E96.
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 E96 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere E96.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)1.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)1.3 PS
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