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John Deere X540 Specs

John Deere X540 Engine Specifications

Engine Model - Kawasaki FD731V
Engine Type - Liquid-cooled, Vertical shaft, OHV, 4-stroke, 90° V-twin, Gasoline engine
Engine Bore - 75.2 mm (2.96 in.)
Engine Stroke - 76 mm (2.99 in.)
Piston displacement - 675 mL (41.2 cu in.)
Direction of rotation - Counterclockwise facing the PTO shaft
Low idle speed - 1550 r/min (rpm)
High idle speed - 3600 r/min (rpm)
Ignition system - Solid-state ignition
Starting system - Shift type electric starter
Charging system - 12V/20 A with regulator
Carburetor - Float type, fixed main jet
Fuel pump - Diaphragm type pulse pump
Pre-Cleaner - Primary element
Two-Stage Cleaner - Secondary element
Air cleaner - Dual stage element, dry type
Governor - All speed mechanical fly weights
Lubrication system - Pressure feed by positive displacement pump
Oil filter - Cartridge type full flow filter
Oil capacity - 2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
Cooling system - Pressurized forced circulation type
Radiator - 2-rows with louverless corrugated fin (aluminum)
Dimensions (HxWxL) - 555 mm x 434.5 mm x 431.5 mm (21.9 in. x 17.1 in. x 17.0 in.)
Dry weight - 45 kg (99 lb)
Rocker arm push rod runout - 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
Rocker arm collar outside diameter - 10.914 mm (0.4297 in)
Rocker arm bearing inside diameter - 11.132 mm (0.4382 in.)
Piston ring/groove clearance - Top 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.) / Second 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Piston ring thickness - 1.40 mm (0.055 in.)
Piston ring end gap - 0.7 mm (0.03 in.)
Piston pin outside diameter - 15.96 mm (0.628 in.)
Piston pin hole inside diameter - 16.09 mm (0.6335 in.)
Connecting rod small end inside diameter - 16.06 mm (0.6323 in.)
Cylinder inside diameter - 75.30 mm (2.965 in.)
Piston outside diameter - 74.98 mm (2.952 in.)
Valve clearance - 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Valve seating surface width - Inlet 0.8-1.4 mm (0.031-0.055 in.) / Exhaust 1.1-1.6 mm (0.43-0.063 in.)
Valves guide inside diameter - 7.000-7.015 mm (0.2756-0.2762 in.)
Cylinder bore diameter - 75.18-75.2 mm (2.598-2.9606 in.)

John Deere X540 Transmission

Transmission Type - Belt-driven hydrostatic
Transaxle Model - Kanzaki Tuff Torq K72A
Transaxle Type - Variable Speed Hydrostatic
Reduction Ratio - 23.37:1
Axle Torque (rated) (Nm) - 549
Max. tire size (inch) - 24
Brake Capacity (Nm) - @ 33.1 N 656
Pump/Motor Displacement (cc/min-1) - 18/23
Max. Input Speed (min-1) - 3,400
Axle Shaft Size (mm) - 25,4
Max. Static Weight on Axle (kg) - 459
Weight (Dry) (kg) - 27.5
Brake - Wet disk, internal
Housing (Case) - Aluminum Die Casting
Differential - Automotive Type Bevel Gears
Differential lock - Option
Speed Control System - Foot Control / Hand Control
Auxiliary hydraulic output - Option (For Power Steering, Lift and Others) 6.9L/min, 31bars (450psi) @ 2,000rpm
Bypass Valve - Standard
Oil Reservoir - External Reservoir
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM (Forward) - 0-11.3 km/h (0-7.0 mph)
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM (Reverse) - 0-6.4 km/h (0-4.0 mph)

JD X540 Mechanical

Chassis - 4x2 2WD
Differential lock - Foot-activated standard
Steering - Manual sector-and-pinion
Mid PTO - Independent
Clutch - Electric
Rear Hitch Type - Sleeve hitch (optional)

Electrical System

Starting system - Electric starter and/or recoil starter
Charging system 12V - 13 amps with regulator
Battery Type - 12 Volt
Cold Cranking Capacity - 500 Amps

JD X540 Tire Sizes

Front Tires - 16x6.50-8 (HDAP)
Rear Tires - 24x12.00-12 (HDAP)
Inflation (Front) - 97 kPa (14 psi)
Inflation (Rear) - 69 kPa (10 psi)

John Deere X540 Attachments

48 inch Mower

Model - 48 Edge Xtra Mower
Attachment Type - Mid-mount
Cutting Width - 1.22 m (48 in.)
Blades-Rotary - 3
Blade Bolt Torque - 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Height (Approximately) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

54 inch Mower

Model - 54 Edge Xtra Mower
Attachment Type - Mid-mount
Cutting Width - 1.37 m (54 in.)
Blades-Rotary - 3
Blade Bolt Torque - 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Height (Approximately) - 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)

John Deere X540 Dimensions

Height - 122 cm (48 in.)
Width (without mower deck) - 104 cm (41 in.)
Length - 201 cm (79 in.)
Weight (without mower deck) - 327 kg (720 lb)

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420	430	455	790	990
X300	X320	X330	X350	X475
X485	X500	X540	X570	X590
X700	X720	X738	X758	1023E
2025R	2210	2520	3025E	3032E
3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
3320	3520	4052R	4066R	4100
4105	4115	4200	4310	4320
4400	4410	4520	4600	4720

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5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
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