John Deere Mowers

Improved operator comfort and serviceability plus a new traction system are features of John Deere’s new 2653B professional utility mower, which builds on the durability, performance and quality of cut of its predecessor, the 2653A.

 This three-wheel drive triplex machine is particularly suitable for cricket outfields and other sports turf areas. The Tier 3 diesel engine is a 20hp, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit designed to meet the most up to date emissions and noise regulations.

 The operator station has been redesigned to give the driver a more natural sitting position, while also providing an extra 102mm (4in) of leg room when equipped with the standard seat. Console mounted controls include a new one-touch lever for lifting and lowering the cutting cylinders, a new hourmeter that displays all the key mower functions, and there is a handy cup holder/storage area on the driver’s right hand side.

 Serviceability has been improved with a new hood design, which allows access to all components in the engine compartment after raising the hood. The design also allows airflow from three sides of the machine, to divert heat and engine noise away from the operator.

 In common with its predecessor, the John Deere 2653B mower features hydraulically driven ESP (extra strength and precision) cutting units, which can be fixed or floating. Heavy-duty front rollers have either a smooth or grooved finish, and optional equipment includes a smooth or grooved roller scraper and grass boxes.

 There is a choice of five- or eight-blade cylinders, each with a choice of 66 or 76cm (26 or 30in) wide cut, and micro-lap backlapping is standard. Mowing height can be adjusted quickly in 3.17mm (1/8in) steps, from 9.5 to 76mm (3/8 to 3in), and overall cutting width is 1.8m (72in).

 John Deere’s new 180C, 220C and 260C models are among the lightest walk-behind cylinder mowers currently available to groundsmen and greenkeepers. Based on the previous B Series, these new C Series mowers feature increased durability and reliability, lower noise and vibration levels, and have been designed to meet the latest emissions and environmental regulations.

 Featuring true cutting widths of 46, 56 and 66cm (18, 22 and 26in) respectively, the C Series mowers are designed to provide a top quality finish on fine turf areas. Reducing the overall weight of the mower allows the operator to follow cut lines and overlap more easily and with more accuracy.

 All three models feature a new 4hp air cooled Honda petrol engine, with a dual-traction drive that provides even greater manoeuvrability and straighter tracking on greens, regardless of mower speed. Cutting height is precisely adjustable from 22.2mm (7/8in) down to 2mm with the standard 11 blade, 127mm (5in) diameter reel, which is capable of delivering a consistently high quality cut at speeds up to 5.2mph.

 C series mowers are also equipped as standard with an operator presence system, which features a quick release mechanism to disengage traction. Available for all models, the optional gear-driven Greens Tender™ conditioner counter-rotates to stand the grass up before cutting, for an even better finish.

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