John Deere Z235
The John Deere Z235 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 20 hp / 14.9 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear EZT. Operating weight: 545 lbs 247 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 20 hp / 14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.1 gal
7.9 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZT
Operating Weight
545 lbs
247 kg
Overview
 | 2013 - 2015
EZTrak Z200 SeriesZero-turn mower
EZTrak Z200 Series
Zero-turn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Zero-turn mower | |
Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $2,500 in 2013 | |
John Deere Z235 Engine | |
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20HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere Z235 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 | 46.8 inches
118 cm |
Weight | 545 lbs
247 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-4 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 340 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Z200 Series EZtrak (OMM170184) published in 2013 | |
Residential Zero-Turn-Radius EZTrak Mowers published in 2013, by John Deere | |
Residential Zero-Turn-Radius EZTrak Mowers published in 2014, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 40N877 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.97x2.89 inches
75 x 73 mm |
Power | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
John Deere Z235 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Derek Woodward |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear EZT
Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere Z235 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46.8 inches
118 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height | 36.3 inches
92 cm |
Weight | 545 lbs
247 kg |
Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere Z235
John Deere Z235
John Deere Z235
John Deere Z235
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere Z235 based on its 20 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers 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 Duty | Small 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 Z235.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs
Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.1 gal / 7.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1 gal/hr (3.9 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 Z235 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere Z235.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)20 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20.3 PS
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