John Deere 727A Engine
Engine Model ……………. Kawasaki FH680V
Engine Type ……………. 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder vertical shaft OHV air cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ……………. 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ……………. 41.2 (675)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ……………. 2.96 (75.2)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ……………. 2.99 (76.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ……………. 23.0 (17.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ……………. 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ……………. 54 (39.9)
Torque Speed, rpm ……………. 2400
Compression Ratio ……………. 8.1:1
Direction of Rotation ……………. Counterclockwise (PTO Shaft)
Fuel System ……………. Carburetor
Carburetor Type ……………. Float with fixed main jet, twin barrel
Fuel Pump Type ……………. Diaphragm type pulse pump
Governor Type ……………. Mechanical
Lubrication System ……………. Pressure feed by positive displacement pump
Oil Filter Type ……………. Cartridge type full flow filter
Air Cleaner Type ……………. Dual stage element, dry type
Cooling System ……………. Forced air cooled
Ignition System ……………. Flywheel magneto transistor type
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ……………. 0.030 (0.76)
Valve clearance (Intake), in (mm) ……………. 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Valve clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ……………. 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ……………. 8.5 (32.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ……………. 1.8 (1.7)
Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts ……………. 12
Charging System ……………. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ……………. 15
Starting System ……………. Electric starter
Power Take Off
PTO Operational Type ……………. Independent
PTO Clutch ……………. Electro-magnetic
PTO Drive Type ……………. Belt-driven
John Deere 727A Transmission
Transmission Model ……………. Kanzaki DUP10A
Transmission Type ……………. Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ……………. Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ……………. Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ……………. 9.0 (14.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ……………. 4.0 (6.4)
Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels ……………. 2WD 4×2
Steering Configuration ……………. Front steer
Steering System ……………. Power
Front Tire Size ……………. 13×5.00-6
Rear Tire Size ……………. 23×9.50-12
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) ……………. 48 (1215)
Overall Length, in (mm) ……………. 75 (1900)
Overall Heigth (ROPS), in (mm) ……………. 71.8 (1820)
Overall Width, in (mm) ……………. 68 (1720)
Weight, lb (kg) ……………. 1155 (523)
Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ……………. Mid-mount
Cutting Width, in (mm) ……………. 48 (1215)
Overall Width, in (mm) ……………. 68 (1720)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ……………. 1.5-4.5 (37-114)
Number of Blades ……………. 3
Blade Engagement ……………. Electric
Lift System ……………. Manual