The John Deere Z345M is a residential zero-turn riding mower with a 42-inch Accel Deep deck. It has a 22 hp John Deere branded V-twin engine and dual Hydro-Gear EZT hydrostatic transmissions. Mowing speed goes up to 7 mph forward and 3.5 mph in reverse.
The deck is stamped 12-gauge steel with two blades and side discharge. It is built for cut quality and grass processing at higher mowing speeds, and for mulching. The frame is formed and welded steel. A flip-up foot platform gives access to the top of the deck for maintenance and cleaning.
The ReadyStart system gives choke-free starts. The 18-inch high-back seat can be adjusted while seated. The multiple-position motion control levers and the on-the-go tracking adjustment can also be set from the seat. An optional bagger (BG20755) is available separately.
- Engine
- 22 hp John Deere branded M44 Intek V-twin, 724 cc
- Starting
- Electric start with key, ReadyStart choke-free system, 12 V battery
- Transmission
- Dual Hydro-Gear EZT hydrostatic with 1-in. axles
- Drive type
- Rear-wheel drive, zero-turn
- Cutting width
- 42 in.
- Cutting height
- 1 in. minimum, 4 in. maximum
- Deck
- Stamped 12-gauge steel, 2 blades, 2 deck wheels, side discharge
- Forward speed
- Up to 7.0 mph
- Reverse speed
- Up to 3.5 mph
- Drive tires
- 18x8.5-8
- Front tires
- 11x4-5 casters
- Fuel tank