2024 John Deere Z500 Series Z545R 60-in. Deck

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2024 John Deere Z500 Series Z545R 60-in. Deck

  • 25 hp (18.6 kW) EFI engine with Electronic Throttle Control
  • 48-in (122 cm), 54-in. (137 cm) and 60-in. (152 cm) High Capacity mower deck
  • 22.5-in seat with armrests and ComfortGlide™ suspension
  • 4-year/500-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty

Features may include:

Comfortable ride delivered by an operator station with premium controls and ComfortGlide™ suspension

The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort for many different operators:

Large, comfortable foot platform
  • Plenty of legroom for comfortable operation
  • Isolated with thick rubber spacers to minimize vibration
  • Standard rubber floor mat for extra foot comfort
  • Standard rubber toe board mat to stretch your legs in comfort
  • Standard foot pegs allow various comfortable positions for your feet
Adjustable seat position, armrests, and spring suspension to suit each operator
  • Control panel conveniently located to the right of the seat
Adjustable premium motion-control levers
  • Premium motion control levers have extra bends and material for greater operator comfort
  • Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers more legroom and hand positions
COMFORTABLE SEAT

The comfortable seat has two suspension springs, fore-aft seat adjustment and ComfortGlide suspension:

  • A high-back, 22.5-in. (57.1-cm) seat with thick foam padding for good support and comfort
  • Armrests for extra support
  • 3-in. (7.6-cm) no-tools, fore-aft adjustment
SEAT SUSPENSION
  • Two long, steel springs to absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas
ComfortGlide is an additional system that allows a controlled fore and aft movement of the seat when experiencing undulations in uneven terrain. (M and R Series only)
  • Dramatically reduces horizontal vibrations and reduces jarring
  • Feel of ride is as if the operator is floating over the ground
  • Makes a big improvement to operator ride comfort
  • Allows front to rear movement, 1-in. (2.5-cm) forward and 1-in. (2.5-cm) rearward, to be absorbed
  • One lever with three positions
  • Slide seat fore/aft up to 3 in. (7.6 cm)
  • Engage isolator function to allow movement up to 1 in. (2.5 cm) fore and aft
  • Disengage isolator function to lock seat in position

Easy-to-see-and-use advanced instrument display with electric fuel gauge and controls

CONTROL CONSOLE INCLUDES AN EASY-TO-READ FUEL GAUGE

The control console is located to the right of the operator station and includes the following:

  • Ignition switch
  • Power take-off (PTO) control (yellow)
  • Light switch
  • Space for an additional electric control switch
  • Engine speed controls (orange)

The Z545R engine is equipped with electronic fuel injection (EFI) and electronic throttle control (ETC) that permit simplified electronic control of engine speed and power for optimum performance in varying conditions:

  • MAX – full power and performance for the toughest mowing conditions, such as longer, thicker grass
  • ECO – fuel saving setting for easier mowing conditions, such as shorter or dryer grass
  • MIN – engine idle speed for transport, loading/unloading, etc.

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Highlights

  • Echo Bay, Ontario
  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • Z500 Series Z545R 60-in. Deck
  • model number: HTR EFI/ETC
  • Available
  • of cut - High capacity mower deck: 152 cm (60 in.) | without mower: 1237 mm (48.7 in.) | with mower: 1867 mm (73.5 in.) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 1667 mm (65.6 in.)
  • Mower cut: 2.5-10.2 cm (1-4 in.) | Cut increments: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) | ROPS in folded position: 1250 mm (49.2 in.) / ROPS in raised position: 1821 mm (71.7 in.)

Specifications

  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • Z500 Series
  • Z545R 60-in. Deck
  • Zero-Turn Mower
  • model number: HTR EFI/ETC
  • 18.6 kW (25 hp)
  • 724 cc (44.2 cu in.)
  • V-twin
  • Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity: 1.9 L (2 U.S. qt)
  • Overhead valve
  • method: Air
  • Electric gauge and fuel level sight line
  • Electric
  • 169.5 Nm (125 lb-ft)
  • Dual hydros: Tuff Torq TZT7-M with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles
  • speed control: Separate control levers
  • Mower: V-belt | Pto: V-belt
  • caster tires: 13x6.5-6 | Drive: 23x10.5-12
  • 12 V / 300 CCA
  • Forward: 0-14.5 km/h (0-9 mph) | Reverse: 0-7.2 km/h (0-4.5 mph) | and direction control: Twin premium levers
  • Heavy-duty frame tubing
  • Fore-aft adjustment - While seated: 7.6 cm (3 in.) | Mower deck material: 9 gauge, 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) | Slope operating limit: 15 degrees, 10 degrees with an MCS
  • back - High back with armrests and ComfortGlide™: 57.1 cm (22.5 in.)
  • of cut - High capacity mower deck: 152 cm (60 in.) | without mower: 1237 mm (48.7 in.) | with mower: 1867 mm (73.5 in.) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 1667 mm (65.6 in.)
  • Mower cut: 2.5-10.2 cm (1-4 in.) | Cut increments: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) | ROPS in folded position: 1250 mm (49.2 in.) / ROPS in raised position: 1821 mm (71.7 in.)
  • 1250 mm (49.2 in.)
  • 2080 mm (81.9 in.)
  • tank: 17 L (4.5 U.S. gal.)
  • Maximum: 113 kg (250 lb )
  • 382 kg (840 lb)
  • Primer/paint: E-coat/powder | Front caster bearings: Sealed ball bearings | Mower deck: High-capacity side discharge
  • Control: 2-height/9-fore-aft, 18 positions
  • suspension: Two springs and ComfortGlide
  • Foot lift
  • 4 year/500 hour bumper-to-bumper