John Deere F935

The John Deere F935 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 878 cc 53.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand. Operating weight: 1501 lbs 680 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal 41.6 L
Transmission
Sundstrand
Operating Weight
1501 lbs 680 kg

Overview

John Deere F935 tractor photo
1986 - 2000 F900 SeriesFront-mount mower F900 Series Front-mount mower
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Front-mount mower
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
John Deere F935 Engine
22HP Yanmar 878cc 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
11 gal 41.6 L
Engine details ...
John Deere F935 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical front
Power steering
Drum brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Engine RPM
2396@3450
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
56.3 inches 143 cm
Weight
1501 lbs 680 kg
Front tire
23x8.5-12
Rear tire
16x6.5-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
491
Battery volts
12
References
F935 references literature
Full-Line Commercial Mowing Equipment published in 2000, by John Deere
Front Mowers F1145/F900 Series published in 1993, by John Deere
John Deere Front Mowers published in 1985
John Deere Front Mowers published in 1990
Commercial Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere
Commercial Front Mowers published in 1997, 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
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, 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
*Publication contains known errors.
F935 manuals literature
Operator's Manual F915 and F935 Front Mower (OMM72338) published in 1986
Operator's Manual F915 and F935 Front Mower (OMM79596) published in 1988
Operator's Manual F925 and F935 Front Mower (OMM117814) published in 1994

Engine

Engine Detail — 878 cc / 53.6 ci Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 3TNA72
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Displacement
878 cc 53.6 ci
Bore/Stroke
2.84x2.84 inches 72 x 72 mm
Power
22 hp 16.4 kW
Air cleaner
dry
Pre-heating
glow plugs
Compression
22.7:1
Rated RPM
3400
Idle RPM
1450-3625
Torque
36 lb-ft 48.8 Nm
Torque RPM
2700
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
3.1 qts 2.9 L
Coolant capacity
5 qts 4.7 L
John Deere F935 Engine
John Deere F935 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand

Transmission
Sundstrand
Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity
4.6 qts 4.4 L
F935  hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

John Deere F935 Tires
Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8
Dimensions
Wheelbase
56.3 inches 143 cm
Length
85.2 inches (without deck) 216 cm
112.9 inches (60-inch deck) 286 cm
122.5 inches (72-inch deck) 311 cm
Width
42.8 inches 108 cm
Shipping weight
1501 lbs 680 kg
Ground clearance
6.5 inches 16 cm
John Deere F935 Height
Steering wheel
53.5 inches 135 cm
Hood
38.5 inches 97 cm
ROPS
81 inches 205 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
60" front-mount mower deck
72" front-mount mower deck
76" front-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The F900 series could be equipped with the model 246 rotary broom. A grass collection system was available for the 60-inch side-discharge deck. The three-bag system held 12 bushels and used a dedicated 6hp Kawasaki engine.

Photos

John Deere F935 tractor photo

John Deere F935 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F935 based on its 22 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm)Light DutyIdeal for garden plots and light sandy soil.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
4 ft (48 in)1.2 mLight DutyPasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
42 to 48 in105 - 120 cmLight DutyCovers compact tractor tire width.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)Light DutySmall acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F935.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.6 hrs

Approximately 9.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11 gal / 41.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.1 gal/hr (4.3 L/hr)

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 F935 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F935.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)22 hp
Kilowatts (kW)16.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)22.3 PS

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