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Lawn Tractor · 2002Unverified

John Deere X485

Name: John Deere X485
Brand: John Deere

John Deere X485 — HDGT X Series · 25 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere X485 is a lawn tractor model rated at 25 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. This model was manufactured from 2002 to 2005 and features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive via a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the X485 is 845 to 905 pounds, and it is suitable for jobs of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

25 hp

Weight

845 to 905 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

89 rows

Recorded power

25 hp

Recorded weight

383 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

2002-2005

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference

Original price was $9,999 in 2002Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Steeringfour-wheel steering on AWSReference

Integral wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional hard and soft-sided cabs. Optional vinyl weather enclosure.Reference

Variants

X4852WD two-wheel steerReference

X485SEupgraded seat, wheels, and brush guardReference

X485AWSall-wheel steerReference

X5854WDReference

X585SEupgraded seat, wheels, and brush guardReference

Engine

25HP Kawasaki 745cc 2-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank24.6 LReference

Kawasaki FD711DReference

gasolineReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Displacement45.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke78 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)18.6 kWReference

Fuel systemfuel injectedReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementReference

Compression8.0:1Reference

Rated RPM3550Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Starter power0.8 kWReference

Oil capacity2.0 LReference

Oil change50 hReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

TransmissionTuff Torq K92Reference

Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

2WS Oil capacity6.6 LReference

AWS Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Oil typeLow-viscosity HY-GARDReference

Hydrostatic transmission operator with dual foot pedals. Cruise control on dashboard.Reference

1ThrottleReference

2BrakeReference

3ForwardReference

4ReverseReference

5Parking brakeReference

6Cruise controlReference

7Differential lockReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type0Reference

Rear Type1-limitedReference

Rear lift204 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase138 cmReference

Weight845 to 905 poundsReference

Front tire18x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front18x8.5-8Reference

2WS Lawn/turf rear26x12-12Reference

AWS Lawn/turf rear26x10.5-12Reference

Length200 cmReference

Width118 cmReference

Height127 cmReference

2WS Weight383 kgReference

AWS Weight410 kgReference

John Deere X485 attachments

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

54" mid-mount mower deckReference

62" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

X485 Serial Number Location

Serial number tag on right side of the John Deere X485 tractor frame, near center.Reference

X485 Serial Numbers

2002010001Reference

2003020001Reference

2004030001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps20Reference

Battery CCA340Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

54" mid-mount mower deckReference

62" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

The model 45 loader was not compatible with AWS tractors that had four-wheel steering. The X485 was compatible with a 42-inch (M04390X/M04391X) hydraulic tiller on the three-point hitch. The models 450 and 647 tillers required the three-point hitch and rear PTO.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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