The John Deere 57 is a lawn tractor with a power output of approximately 7 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of engine power. It was manufactured from 1971 to 1974 and is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine. The 57 features two-wheel drive and a 2-speed gearbox, with an operating weight of 147 kg. It is suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
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
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
48 rows
Recorded power
7 hp
Transmissions
2-speed gear
Production years
1971-1974
Verified variants
0
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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.
