John Deere X485

The John Deere X485 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 745 cc 45.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.07 hp / 0.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K92. Operating weight: 845 to 905 pounds.

Overview

	2002 - 2005 HDGT X SeriesGarden tractor HDGT X Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $9,999 in 2002

Variants
X485	2WD two-wheel steer
X485SE	upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guard
X485AWS	all-wheel steer
X585	4WD
X585SE	upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guard

John Deere X485 Engine
25HP Kawasaki 745cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	6.5 gal 24.6 L
Engine details ...

John Deere X485 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	hydrostatic power
	four-wheel steering on AWS
Integral wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Optional hard and soft-sided cabs. Optional vinyl weather enclosure.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
	1-limited OptOptional
Rear lift	450 lbs 204 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	54.5 inches 138 cm
Weight	845 to 905 pounds
Front tire	18x8.5-8
Rear tire	26x12-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	20
Battery CCA	340
Battery volts	12

References
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2003, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere
Premium Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractor X465, X475, X485 Operator's Manual (OMM148634) published in 2002
Lawn and Garden Tractor X465, X475, X485 Operator's Manual (OMM150215) published in 2004

Engine

Engine Detail — 745 cc / 45.5 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kawasaki FD711D
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	745 cc 45.5 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.07x3.07 inches 78 x 78 mm
Power (gross)	25 hp 18.6 kW
Fuel system	fuel injected
Air cleaner	dual paper element
Compression	8.0:1
Rated RPM	3550
Starter volts	12
Starter power	1.07 hp 0.8 kW
Oil capacity	2.1 qts 2.0 L
Oil change	50 h

John Deere X485 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq K92

Transmission	Tuff Torq K92
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
2WS Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
AWS Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L
Oil type	Low-viscosity HY-GARD
Hydrostatic transmission operator with dual foot pedals. Cruise control on dashboard.

	Low-viscosity HY-GARD

X485 Transmission Controls
1	Throttle
2	Brake
3	Forward
4	Reverse
5	Parking brake
6	Cruise control
7	Differential lock

Dimensions

John Deere X485 Tires
Lawn/turf front	18x8.5-8
2WS Lawn/turf rear	26x12-12
AWS Lawn/turf rear	26x10.5-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	54.5 inches 138 cm
Length	78.8 inches 200 cm
Width	46.8 inches 118 cm
Height	50 inches 127 cm
2WS Weight	845 lbs 383 kg
AWS Weight	905 lbs 410 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deck
54" mid-mount mower deck
62" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
The model 45 loader was not compatible with AWS tractors that had four-wheel steering. The X485 was compatible with a 42-inch (M04390X/M04391X) hydraulic tiller on the three-point hitch. The models 450 and 647 tillers required the three-point hitch and rear PTO.

Photos

John Deere X485 with Power-Flow collection system.

John Deere X485 with Power-Flow collection system.

John Deere X485 operator station and controls.

John Deere X485 with all-wheel steering.

John Deere X485.