Battery

12 V
340 CCA

Charging system

Flywheel alternator, regulated, 20 amp

Engine starter

Solenoid shift

Hourmeter

Yes

Headlights

Two standard, halogen, 37 W

Taillights or reflector

Taillights

Backup lights

Yes

Rear work lights

Yes

12-V outlet

Yes

Hour meter

Yes

Type

K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle

Control

Twin Touch™ pedals

Cruise control

Yes

Oil cooler

Yes

Oil filter

Replaceable suction side 10 micron

Differential lock

Standard

Forward speed

0-8.5 mph
0-13.7 km/h

Reverse speed

0-6 mph
0-9.7 km/h

Brakes

Internal wet disc

Frame

Welded heavy-duty

Primer/paint

E-coat/powder

Weight bracket

Standard front - holds up to four Quik-Tatch weights, 42 lb
19 kg

Receiver hitch

Yes, front

Front axle

JDM BA8 nodular iron casting

Front tires

18x8.5-10 HDAP

Rear tires

26x12-12 HDAP

Hood material

Noryl GTX902, painted

Fender deck material

Stamped steel

Floor mats

Sure-grip rubber

Storage

Covered toolbox

Service interval decal

Yes

Fender handles/grips

Handles

Cup holder

Yes

Equipment mounting

Optional category 1 3-point hitch

Maximum towing capacity

1,200 lb
544 kg

Type

Hydraulic power

Four-wheel steer

Yes

Steering wheel

14 in.
35.6 cm

Tilt steering wheel

Standard, six position

Turning radius

21 in.
53.3 cm

Uncut circle radius

54 HC, 10 in.
25.4 cm
60 HC, 6 in.
15.2 cm

Type

Two-piece adjustable seat with brand embroidery

Seat back height

21 in.
53.3 cm

Armrests

Optional

Fore-aft adjustment

While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in.
17.8 cm

Seat suspension

Six-position parallel arm

Type

Two-function hydraulic

Hydraulic outlets

Four, standard

Mower cut height

1-5.25 in.
2.5-13.3 cm

Cut height increments

0.25 in.
0.64 cm

Preset cut height

Yes

Type

Side discharge

Cutting width

Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm

Construction

Forged steel deck shell

Mower deck material

48A, 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm
54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge
0.150 in.
3.8 mm

Mower wash port

Yes

Mower drive system

Hydraulic clutch, shaft

Mower wheels

48A, four and center front roller
54 and 60 HC, four with optional center front roller

Mower wheel adjustment

Spring-loaded pin

Mower level adjustment

Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge

Type

Roll under tractor (48A)
Drive-over deck (54, 60 HC)

Front draft arms

Overcenter

Rear draft arms

V-align

Mower wheels rotate

Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal (48A), N/A (54 HC, 60 HC)

Drive system

Shaft or AutoConnect

Meets ANSI standard

Yes

Meets OPEI standard

Yes

Backup protection

Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

Safety video

Yes

Notes

Styled alloy wheels are standard equipment
One-piece hood for easy engine access
Hydraulic modulated PTO clutch for smooth mower and implement engagement

Warranty

4 year/700 hour bumper-to-bumper** (**Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Mowers

48A, 54 HC, 60 HC

Rear bagger

7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L

Powered material collection

Power Flow, 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L

Mulching system

Yes, MulchControl™

Front thatcher

38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm

Front blade

54 in.
137.2 cm

Snow blower

Two-stage, 47, 54 in.
119.4, 137.2 cm

Rotary broom

52, 60 in.
132.1, 152.4 cm

Rotary tiller

42, 48 in.
106.7, 121.9 cm

3-point hitch

Category 1

Rear power take-off (PTO)

540 rpm

Plow, moldboard

Adjustable, 8-14 in.
20.3-35.6 cm

Box scraper

48 in.
121.9 cm

Cultivator

Adjustable, 30-46 in.
76.2-116.8 cm

Rear blade

60 in.
152.4 cm

Disk harrow

Adjustable, 42-52 in.
106.7-132.1 cm

Landscape rake

60 in.
152.4 cm

Sprayer

Tow-behind, 15, 25, 45 U.S. gal.
56.8, 94.6, 170.3 L
Mounted, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L

Spreader

Tow-behind, 125, 175 lb
57.7, 79.4 kg
Mounted, 125 lb
57.7 kg

Front bumper

Standard bumper/weight bracket

Brush guard

Yes

Weather protection

Hard-side cab, weather enclosure

Rear receiver hitch

1.25 x 1.25 in.
3.18 x 3.18 cm

Bucket holder

Yes, double bucket

Grass striping

Grass groomer kit, 48-in. (122-cm) mower only

Tractor shovel

54 in.
137.2 cm

Front loader

Not available

Tow-behind tools

21

Height

54.5 in.
1384 mm

Overall length

75 in.
1905 mm

Wheelbase

55.7 in.
1415 mm

Width with mower

48A: 62.5 in.
1588 mm
54 HC: 64.5 in.
1638 mm
60 HC: 74 in.
1880 mm

Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)

48A: 53.6 in.
1362 mm
54 HC: 57.5 in.
1461 mm
60 HC: 62 in.
1575 mm

Width without mower

49 in.
1245 mm

Weight

No fuel or mower, 1,034 lb
469 kg

Manufacturing location

Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Date collected

1-Aug-23