John Deere F525
The John Deere F525 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 534 cc 32.6 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 527 lbs (without deck) 239 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.75 gal
10.4 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
527 lbs (without deck)
239 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F525 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
![]() | 1990 - 2002
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower |
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1990 - 2002 | |
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1990 - 2002 | |
|---|---|
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Front-mount mower | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $5,695 (1995 ) |
$5,724 (2002 ) | |
John Deere F525 Engine | |
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17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.75 gal
10.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere F525 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 34.8 inches
88 cm |
Weight | 527 to 740 pounds |
Front tire | 18x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 13x6.50-6 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere | |
F500 Series Front Mowers published in 1992, by John Deere | |
F500 Series Front Mowers published in 1994, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual F510 and F525 Front Mowers (OMM96424) published in 1992 | |
Walk-Behind - Riders - Lawn Tractors - Residential Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Deere Season 2002 published by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
![]() | 1990 - 2002
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1990 - 2002 | |
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1990 - 2002 | |
|---|---|
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Engine Detail — 534 cc / 32.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FC540V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 534 cc
32.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.39 inches
89 x 86 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Idle RPM | 1450-3250 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.7 qts
2.6 L |
Sparkplug | NGK BPR5ES |
Champion RN11YC | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Transmission
![]() | 1990 - 2002
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1990 - 2002 | |
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1990 - 2002 | |
|---|---|
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1990 - 2002
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1990 - 2002 | |
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1990 - 2002 | |
|---|---|
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
John Deere F525 Tires | |
|---|---|
Lawn/turf front | 18x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13x6.50-6 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 34.8 inches
88 cm |
Length | 64.9 inches (without deck)
164 cm |
83.9 inches (38-inch deck)
213 cm | |
85 inches (48-inch deck)
215 cm | |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Height (hood) | 22.5 inches
57 cm |
Weight | 527 lbs (without deck)
239 kg |
740 lbs (48-inch deck)
335 kg | |
Ground clearance | 3.5 inches
8 cm |
Attachments
![]() | 1990 - 2002
F500 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1990 - 2002 | |
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1990 - 2002 | |
|---|---|
F500 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Attachment overview | |
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38" front-mount mower deck | |
48" front-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower |
Photos
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