John Deere Z540R 48" Zero-Turn

The Edge™ Cutting System High-Capacity 122-cm (48-in.) Mower Deck handles larger volumes of grass

The 122-cm (48-in.) High-Capacity Mower Deck has a deep-deck design to handle higher volumes of grass. It is stamped from heavy-gauge steel and has additional durability features to stand up to challenging mowing conditions.

The 122-cm (48-in.) High-Capacity Deck is stamped from heavy, 3.8-mm (0.150-in.) 9-gauge steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside for reduced material build-up.

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy.

An optional mulching attachment is available.
 

Design includes a heavy-duty formed and welded steel frame

ZTrak Mowers are designed around a heavy-duty formed and welded steel frame for strength and reliability.

Large front caster wheels and large rear drive wheels provide several operator benefits; a smoother ride, better performance and traction on slopes and better operator comfort.

The operator platform is roomy and uncluttered for maximum comfort, and the controls are convenient to use.
 

Engine is smooth and powerful V-twin design

A 16.1 kW at 3350 rpm, V-twin engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions.

A no-tools oil drain valve provides easy access for oil changes.

A flywheel alternator provides plenty of capacity to quickly recharge the battery and power electrical equipment, such as lights or a sprayer.
 

Operator station is designed for comfort and convenience

The operator station is designed for operator comfort and convenience when operating all controls.

Comfortable seats with two suspension springs and no-tools, fore-aft adjustment, that can be used by the operator while seated, High-back, 50.8-cm (20-in.) seat with adjustable armrests; fore-aft adjustment of 11.4 cm (4.5 in.)

Two steel coil suspension springs under the seat absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas to provide a smoother ride.

The cup holder is designed to hold two common cup sizes securely.

Large foot platform helps the operator remain comfortable and secure.
 

Instruments and controls are convenient and easy to use

The motion-control levers can be adjusted to two different height settings and eighteen different fore-aft settings.

A standard shock absorber for the motion-control levers makes manoeuvring ZTrak™ Mowers easy and comfortable.

Making the tracking adjustment from the operator seat is quick and easy. The cut-height pin doubles as a convenient tool for adjusting the motion-control levers.

The operator control panel is conveniently located and easy to use. The following instruments and controls are included; Hour meter, Low fuel warning light, Ignition switch, Power take-off (PTO) control & Engine speed/choke control.

The park brake is conveniently located.

The Z540R includes a foot-lift pedal along with the hand-lift lever to make raising the mower deck easier. The foot-lift pedal also provides a convenient way to temporarily raise the mower deck over an obstruction while mowing

The Mower deck cutting height adjusts from 2.5 cm (1 in.) to 10.2 cm (4 in.) in 0.64-cm (0.25-in.) increments for excellent cut quality and performance.
 

Serviceability is designed-in for convenience

The footrest area is hinged and easily raised for servicing the mower deck.

The engines are easy to service, including changing the oil and the oil filter and servicing the air filter.

All mower decks have provision for a standard, 9.5-mm (3/8-in.) ratchet wrench to be used for releasing belt tension when removing the drive belt.

Tie-down locations are provided for convenience and safety when trailering the machine.