John Deere X300R
The John Deere X300R is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 603 cc 36.8 ci engine. The rated power output is 18.5 hp 13.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K46. Operating weight: 704 lbs 319 kg.
Engine Power
18.5 hp
13.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46
Operating Weight
704 lbs
319 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere X300R Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Rear-discharge mower | |
Variants | |
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X300 | lawn tractor |
John Deere X300R Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49.4 inches
125 cm |
Weight | 704 lbs
319 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 192 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Walk Behind Mower & Lawn Tractor Range published in 2011, by John Deere | |
Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2015, by John Deere | |
Select Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere | |
Select Series Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere | |
Select Series Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere |
Engine
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Rear-discharge mower | |
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Engine options | |
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17HP Kawasaki 472cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
18.5HP Kawasaki 603cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 472 cc / 28.8 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH491V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Original engine, used until the 2011 model year. | |
Displacement | 472 cc
28.8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.56 inches
68 x 65 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.013 inches
0.330 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (Cold)
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.004 inches (Cold)
0.102 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.8 qts
1.7 L |
Engine Detail — 603 cc / 36.8 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FS600V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 603 cc
36.8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.87x2.83 inches
73 x 72 mm |
Power (gross) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold)
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold)
0.102 mm |
Transmission
![]() | 2007 - 2015
Select X300 SeriesRear-discharge mower |
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2007 - 2015 | |
Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower | |
2007 - 2015 | |
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Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower |
Transmission — Tuff Torq K46
Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
![]() | 2007 - 2015
Select X300 SeriesRear-discharge mower |
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2007 - 2015 | |
Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower | |
2007 - 2015 | |
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Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower |
John Deere X300R Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49.4 inches
125 cm |
Length | 99 inches
251 cm |
Width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Height | 43 inches
109 cm |
Operating weight | 704 lbs
319 kg |
Attachments
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Select X300 SeriesRear-discharge mower |
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2007 - 2015 | |
Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower | |
2007 - 2015 | |
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Select X300 Series | |
Rear-discharge mower |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | John Deere |
manual foot pedal lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3.75 inch
2 to 9 cm |
Photos
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