25 hp (18.6 kW) EFI engine with Electronic Throttle Control
22.5-in seat with armrests and ComfortGlideâ„¢ suspension
4-year/500-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
Features may include:
Comfortable ride delivered by an operator station with premium controls and ComfortGlideâ„¢ 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
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Highlights
Sunbury,
2024
John Deere
Z500 Series Z545R
Number: HTR EFI/ETC
Available
Without mower: 48.7 in. (1237 mm) / with mower: 62.4 IN. (1585 mm) / with mower (deflector raised for storage): 53.6 in. (1361 mm)
Mower cut: 1-4 in. (2.5-10.2 cm) | Cut increments: 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) | ROPS in folded position: 49.2 in (1250 mm.) / ROPS in raised position: 71.7 in. (1821 mm)
Specifications
2024
John Deere
Z500 Series
Z545R
Zero-Turn Mower
Number: HTR EFI/ETC
Overhead valve
44.2 cu in.(724 cc)
V-twin
25 hp (18.6 kW)
Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity, 2 U.S. qt (1.9 L)
Air
Electric / 125 lb-ft (169.5 Nm)
Electric gauge and fuel level sight line
Dual hydros: Tuff Torq TZT7-M with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles