John Deere X949
The John Deere X949 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 904 cc 55.2 ci engine. The rated power output is 24.5 hp 18.3 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K914. Operating weight: 1213 lbs 550 kg.
Engine Power
24.5 hp
18.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.2 gal
19.7 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K914
Operating Weight
1213 lbs
550 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2018 -
X900 SeriesGarden tractor |
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2018 - | |
X900 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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X940 | 2WD 2-wheel steer |
X948 | 4WD 2-wheel steer |
X949 | 4WD 4-wheel steer |
John Deere X949 Engine | |
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18.3KW Yanmar 904cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 5.2 gal
19.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere X949 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power four-wheel steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Mid valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 5.7 gpm
21.6 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent *Optional, linked with the mid PTO switch. Mechanical selector sets PTO to front, rear, or both. |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55.7 inches
141 cm |
Weight | 1213 lbs
550 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 340 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial Mowing Equipment published in 2018, by John Deere | |
Lawn Care Solutions published in 2018, by John Deere | |
Lawn Care Solutions published in 2020, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 904 cc / 55.2 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNM72 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 904 cc
55.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.8x2.9 inches
71 x 74 mm |
Power | 24.5 hp
18.3 kW |
Compression | 23.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 3400 |
Idle RPM | 1650-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K914
Transmission | Tuff Torq K914 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere X949 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 55.7 inches
141 cm |
Length | 75 inches
190 cm |
Width | 47 inches
119 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 1982 inches
5034 cm |
Height (cab) | 74.3 inches
188 cm |
Weight | 1213 lbs
550 kg |
Ground clearance | 7.1 inches
18 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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121 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
137 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
152 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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