Lawn Tractor · 2006Unverified
John Deere X304
John Deere X304 — Model year 2006-20102011-2015 · 17 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
17 hp
Weight
252 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $3,599 in 2010Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual four-wheel steeringReference
Open operator station. Optional sunshade and vinyl weather enclosure. Adjustable seat with seven inches of travel. Cupholder and tool tray standard.Reference
Variants
X300two-wheel steeringReference
X304four-wheel steeringReference
Engine
17HP Kawasaki 472cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank13.2 LReference
Kawasaki FH491VReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement28.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke68 x 65 mmReference
Power (gross)12.7 kWReference
Fuel systemcarburetorReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Point gap0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.102 mmReference
Oil capacity1.7 LReference
Image courtesy of Don NeuharthReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K58Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
The K58 was used on the X304 from the beginning of production through the 2007 model year.Reference
1ThrottleReference
2BrakeReference
3ForwardReference
4ReverseReference
5Cruise controlReference
6Parking brakeReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K46CCReference
The K46 was used on the X304 starting with the 2008 model year, tractor serial number 085000.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 cmReference
Weight252 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-10Reference
Length182 cmReference
Width104 cmReference
Height109 cmReference
Operating weight252 kgReference
John Deere X304 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
X304 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
X304 Serial Numbers
2006010001Reference
2007040001Reference
2008085001Reference
2009120001Reference
2010150001Reference
2011180001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA160 (early)Reference
Battery CCA195 (late)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
42" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John Deere 42XReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width106 cmReference
Overall width134 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 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.