2025 John Deere - Lawn X738 54 in

• 25.5-hp (19 kW) iTorque™ Power System
• Hydrostatic four-wheel drive, power two-wheel steer, power lift system, Twin-Touch™ forward and reverse foot pedals, heavy-duty all-purpose tires
• 4-year/700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
• Available in 48-, 54-, and 60-inch mower deck sizes

Features May Include: 

• Engine is smooth running and reliable V-twin liquid-cooled design

The V-twin, liquid-cooled John Deere iTorque power system with electronic fuel injection (EFI) provides exceptional performance and has the durability to handle commercial-use applications. The John Deere iTorque power system includes a combination of engine features that provide more lugging ability, even cooling, and durability.

iTorque stands for intelligent design (to get a task done efficiently) and torque (good lugging ability). It is used exclusively on gasoline-powered Select Series™ and Signature Series Tractors.

The 25.5-hp (19-kW) liquid-cooled V-twin engine has a large 45.5-cu in. (745-cc) displacement to provide plenty of power and torque for excellent performance in any operating condition. The one-piece hood is hinged to open for convenient engine service.

Key engine features include:

• Liquid cooling
  • Longer engine life
  • Quieter operation
  • Improved fuel economy
• V-twin cylinder design
  • Smoother running
  • Easier starting 
• Overhead valve (OHV) design to provide more efficient airflow for improved combustion
  • More horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
  • Better cooling for longer engine life
  • Reduced oil consumption
  • Improved fuel economy
• Full-pressure lubrication with replaceable oil filter that provides plenty of clean oil for long engine life
• Horizontal crankshaft with a drive shaft connection to the transmission for positive power transfer 
• Aluminum block and cast-iron cylinder liners
  • Efficient heat dissipation
  • Strength and durability with less weight
• Low exhaust emissions to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean air standards
  • Liquid cooling for consistent operating temperatures
  • OHV for efficient lean burn combustion
  • Precise air-to-fuel ratio control with electronic fuel injection
  • Closed crankcase ventilation re-circulates and burns crankcase hydrocarbons
• Oil drain valve with hose and oil filter drip tray for easy, no-mess maintenance
• Electronic ignition for quick, sure starts
• Rubber engine mounts
  • Vibration-free operation
  • Lower noise
• Electric fuel pump ensures positive fuel delivery for fast starts and smooth running
• Solenoid-shift starter ensures that starter stays engaged until key switch is released for fast cold-weather starts

Engine intake air is drawn in through screened panels at the base of the pedestal and on the right and left sides of the tractor hood:

• Cleanest and coolest area of the tractor
• Pre-cleans the air to keep large chaff and debris from entering the radiator or air cleaner
• Easy to clean and service so engine operates at optimum temperature

An inertia-discharge canister with dry-type paper element surrounded by a foam precleaner cleans intake air for long engine life:

• Ejects large dirt particles before they make contact with the filter
• Provides dual protection against dirt entering the engine
• Easily removed for cleaning or replacement
• Recommend the air filter be replaced and the precleaner cleaned annually or every 200 hours, whichever comes first

Electronic fuel injection

Electronic fuel injection (EFI) offers many important performance advantages:

• Immediate starting in hot or cold ambient temperatures or after long periods of seasonal storage
• No choke linkage for the user to operate
• No engine warmup required, so the implement can be engaged immediately after the engine starts
• Greater horsepower and torque responsiveness
• Higher reliability with the elimination of vapor locking, misfiring, run-on, and after-bang
• Automatic altitude compensation
• Delivers fuel precisely
  • Reduces the potential for plug fouling

A large, 5.2-U.S. gal. (19.7-L) capacity fuel tank holds enough fuel for extended operation between refills:

• Fuel-fill location is on the left fender for easy access, increased safety, fewer spills, and convenience during filling.
• In-tank electric fuel pump supplies ample fuel flow to eliminate vapor lock and ensure quick engine starts, even after months of storage.

A high-capacity regulated alternator charging system provides plenty of power to quickly recharge the battery and run electrical equipment, such as lights or a sprayer:

• 20-amp alternator is provided as standard equipment on gasoline engines.
• An optional 20-amp auxiliary alternator kit operates in parallel with the standard 20-amp engine-equipped alternator to bring the total of 12-V electric power to 40 amps.

A large-capacity, 340 cold-cranking amp battery provides plenty of cranking power for quick, sure starts in cold weather:

• Mounted at the front of the tractor frame for easy accessibility

• 54-in. (137-cm) and 60-in. (152-cm) High-Capacity (HC) Mower Decks are heavy duty

A deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (14 cm) delivers excellent airflow so material can be processed quickly and efficiently. The deck is forged from 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel and has welded-on reinforcement at the bottom edge for extra strength and durability.

High-capacity mower decks are formed in a hydraulic press to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside for reduced material buildup:

• Wider and higher discharge opening provides an even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required. 
• 1-in. (2.5-cm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and supported by ball bearings.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is greater than many conventional decks for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge, mulch (optional), or use a Power Flow™ collection system (optional).

Ramps are provided to permit driving over the mower deck for installing and removing it from the tractor:

• Constructed of 30 percent glass-filled polypropylene for strength to carry the weight of the tractor
• Polypropylene material will not rust or corrode for lasting good appearance
• Shark tooth shaped grips designed into the ramp inclines for added wheel traction when driving onto the mower deck
• Tire grab at the rear of the ramp gives extra wheel traction
• Ramps removed and replaced without tools to permit convenient servicing of the mower spindles

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

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

The high-performance mulching attachment provides excellent mulching performance:

• This is a high-performance mulching attachment that includes formed steel baffles to control the material and special mulching blades for superior performance.
  • The special mulching blades that are included can also be used for side discharging and collecting, though overall performance may be slightly less than with the standard blades.
• Order: BM23977, 54 HC mulching attachment  or BM23978 60 HC mulching attachment

 

• Four-year or 700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard

An exclusive 4-year or 700-hour (whichever comes first), single-source, bumper-to-bumper warranty* is standard for all John Deere X700 Series Tractors.

• The warranty is hassle free, with both the mower and the engine covered by a single warranty.
• If the mower is sold, the remaining warranty term is transferable to a new owner.
• Premium features of X700 Series Tractors allow for this longer warranty period, with more coverage than comparable tractors.

• Hydrostatic four-wheel drive (4WD) with Twin Touch™ control gives superior traction and easy operation

 

Twin Touch foot pedals control the speed and direction of travel:

• Automotive-type accelerator control for easy operation
• Twin Touch design that allows operator to change direction without lifting foot off platform
• Large pedal surface for increased operator comfort

When the master brake pedal is depressed, the power take-off (PTO) and cruise control disengage.

Cruise control is standard equipment:

• To engage, push in on the cruise lever and hold until the foot is removed from the forward pedal.
• For emergency stop, the cruise control can be released by pushing on the master brake pedal or pushing down on the forward pedal.

A rugged, heavy-duty commercial hydrostatic transaxle handles a wide variety of ground-engaging applications and commercial mowing usage. A hitch for tow-behind equipment is included. The tractor frame extends behind the transaxle to provide mounting points for the category 1 3-point hitch and Click-N-Go™ mounting brackets.

Many quality features are provided:

• Universal joint splined drive shaft between the engine and transmission is durable and gives efficient power transfer (no belts, no slippage, no power loss).
• Shaft drive output through continuous live transmission PTO has no belts to slip or wear out.
• Internal hydraulic PTO with multi-disk clutch pack:
  • Soft, smooth clutch engagement
  • Long disk life with continuous oil bath
  • No service required, as disks are self-adjusting
• Internal, wet-disk brakes:
  • Isolated from dirt, rust, ice, or other contaminants for effective brake operation
  • Constantly cooled by transmission fluid to minimize wear and eliminate loss of brakes from overheating
• Quiet design virtually eliminates hydrostatic whine.
• Large, efficient 8-cc charge pump produces excellent flow and pressure to allow operating a variety of hydraulic powered equipment.
• Externally mounted, oil-filled shock absorber in the transmission control system ensures smooth starts and stops.
• Exceptional strength and durability:
  • Automotive-type forged flanged axles
  • Cast-iron axle housings
  • Uses an axial piston-type hydrostatic pump and motor versus less-efficient ball-type rotating groups

The transmission oil cooler is standard equipment:

• Helps keep oil temperatures cooler during high draft load operations
• Separate automotive-style cooler that provides increased capacity for the oil cooler as well as the radiator, when compared to an oil cooler internal to the radiator

• Operator station is comfortable and convenient

The tilt steering wheel can be adjusted for optimum operator comfort:

• Six positions can be selected with the push of a lever for the most comfortable setting.
• The full-up position makes getting on and off the tractor easy.
• The steering wheel is designed for comfortable, no-slip operation.

Two-piece, 21-in. (53-cm) high-back seat, with John Deere branded embroidery, has a thick seat cushion for lasting comfort, even after a full day of use. The back can be angled to maximize operator comfort by using a convenient lever on the side of the seat.

A four-bar adjustable seat suspension and 7-in. (18-cm) slide-rail fore-aft adjustment are provided to optimize operator comfort.

Optional armrests increase operator support and comfort, thus reducing fatigue and improving productivity, especially when mowing for extended periods of time. Armrests are adjustable to suit the operator. The embroidered logo on the seat back makes this upscale seat look as good as it feels.

The optional air-ride seat minimizes vibration the operator feels while using the tractor and provides a very smooth ride. This seat has a full pneumatic suspension that is easy for operators to adjust to suit their individual needs. Wide, shaped ergonomic cushions are comfortable and reduce back strain.
 
Features include:

• Simple switch on the front of the seat makes adjustment easy
• Back-angle adjustment
• Three-position lumbar adjustment
• Armrest height adjustment
• 7-in. (18-cm) fore-aft adjustment

Key benefits of the seat:

• Provides maximum ride comfort and quality, thus minimizing operator fatigue
• Dampens lower frequency vibration better than mechanical suspensions