The John Deere R72 is a lawn tractor with an approximate power rating of 8 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured between 1984 and 1986. The R72 features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 5-speed gearbox, and has a listed operating weight of 131 kg. Its maximum operating area is reportedly up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
131 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1984-1986
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $1,339 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank4.7 LReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.1 LReference
Oil change25 hReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase106 cmReference
Weight131 kgReference
Front tire11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8Reference
Length144 cmReference
Height96 cmReference
John Deere R72 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
R72 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
30" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width76 cmReference
Overall width104 cmReference
Cut height2 to 8 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.
