Lawn Tractor · 1971Unverified
John Deere 57
John Deere 57 — Riding lawn mower · 7 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
7 hp
Weight
147 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $490 in 1971Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final driveschainReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank1.9 LReference
Tecumseh V70Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement15 ciReference
Bore/Stroke70 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)5.2 kWReference
Startermanual recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
2-speed gearReference
3-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Two-speed transmission used from 1971 through 1972, type code T2051.Reference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Three-speed transmission introduced in 1973, type code T2052.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight147 kgReference
Front tire11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8Reference
John Deere 57 attachments
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
57 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number tag on the rear of mower on right side, behind tire.Reference
1971001001Reference
1972009626Reference
1973014001Reference
1974025001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
34" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width86 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.