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John Deere 1550

TerrainCut™ Front Mower

The John Deere 1550 TerrainCut Front Mower has high-capacity, durable performance with low operating costs, and high versatility.

Product Features:

7Iron™ PRO Side Discharge or Fastback™ PRO Rear Discharge Deck
24.2-hp (17.8-kW), PS Indirect Fuel Injection Diesel Engine
Two-Wheel Drive or optional On-Demand Four-Wheel Drive
Hydrostatic Heavy-Duty Transaxle With Maximum Forward Speed of 12 mph (19.3 km/h)

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Features

The John Deere 1550 TerrainCut™ Front Mower has high-capacity, durable performance with low operating costs, and high versatility.

7Iron™ PRO Side Discharge or Fastback™ PRO Rear Discharge Deck

24.2-hp (17.8-kW), PS Indirect Fuel Injection Diesel Engine

Two-Wheel Drive or optional On-Demand Four-Wheel Drive

Hydrostatic Heavy-Duty Transaxle With Maximum Forward Speed of 12 mph (19.3 km/h)

Benefits

Close-up on three components of a 1570 TerrainCut™ Front Mower's diesel engine

High-Quality Diesel Engine

The 1500 Series TerrainCut™ Front Mowers are powered by a 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine known for low emissions, reduced noise, and exceptional fuel efficiency. This engine meets EPA Tier 4 emissions standards without after-treatment system.

Front left view of a yellow-vested operator on a 1580 TerrainCut™ Front Mower mowing a lawn in front of a business

Versatile Mower Deck Compatibility

The TerrainCut™ models are compatible with a variety of John Deere 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge or FastBack PRO rear-discharge mower decks, providing flexibility in cutting widths across diverse conditions. The decks are known for durability and high-quality cutting performance.

Top studio view of a 1570 TerrainCut™ Front Mower's operator controls

Easy-to-Operate Controls

Featuring hydraulic power steering and a compact control layout, the TerrainCut™ mower offers effortless handling to reduce operator fatigue. The two-pedal directional foot controls and turn-assist brakes allow operator to maneuver while keeping hands free for steering and console controls.

Specifications

Drive Wheels	23x10.5-12; Optional: 23x8.5-12
Steering	2WD: 18x8.5-8; 4WD: 18x8.5-10

High Reverse Speed	8 km/h
High Reverse Speed	5 mph
High Forward Speed	19.3 km/h
High Forward Speed	12 mph

Transmission	Hydrostatic 2WD, optional full time or on demand 4WD
Hi/Lo Range	No, single speed transmission
Speed And Direction Control	Two-pedal foot
Cruise Control	Optional

Rear Anti-Scalp Rollers	Yes, gauge wheels in.
Cutting Height - Low	1 in.
Construction	One-piece forged: 7Iron PRO in.
Deck Offset	Yes
Mower Deck Size	60, 72 in.
Cutting Height - High	15.2 cm
Blade Tip Speed	18000 fpm
Deck Thickness	0.18 in.
Cutting Height - Low	2.54 cm
Caster Wheels	Flat free, 11x4-5
Deck Thickness	7 gauge
Belt Tensioning	Spring loaded
Mower Deck Size	152, 183 cm
Cutting Height - High	6 in.
Blade Tip Speed	5486 m/min
Deck Thickness	0.46 cm
Front Anti-Scalp Rollers	Yes, gauge wheels in.

Turns Lock-To-Lock	2 maximum, 1.5 minimum
Type	Hydraulic cylinder

Wheelbase	49.2 in.
Overall Height With ROPS	210 cm
Ground Clearance	6.5 in.
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)	Standard (folding)
Shipping Weight	760, 832 kg
Overall Height With ROPS Folded	147 cm
Overall Width	4.32, 5.025 ft
ROPS Certification	Two-post: OSHA 1928, Canadian Std.: CSA-352; Four-post: SAE J2194, EU Standard: 86/298/EEC, ISO 21299:2009
Length	2.202 m
Wheelbase	125 cm
Overall Height With ROPS	82.7 in.
Ground Clearance	16.5 cm
Shipping Weight	1675, 1835 lb.
Overall Width	1.316, 1.532 m
Overall Height With ROPS Folded	58 in.
Length	7.225 ft

Pump Capacity	19.3 L/min
Pump Capacity	5.1 gpm
Spool Valve	Front lift, standard
Type	Open center
Lift Cylinders	2

Maximum Torque	64 Nm
Engine Power - Gross	25 hp
Displacement	1260 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 U.S. gal.
Battery	12 V
Cooling Capacity	7.1 L
Cylinders	3
Air Restriction Indicator	Standard
Engine Manufacturer/Model	3TNV80F
Rated Engine RPM	3000 rpm
Alternator	75 amp
Maximum Torque	47.2 lb-ft
Engine Power - Gross	18.4 kW
Fuel Type	Diesel (optional kit permits B20 compatibility)
Fuel Tank Capacity	60.6 L
Displacement	77 cu in.
Cooling	Liquid
Cooling Capacity	7.5 U.S. qt
Air Cleaner	Dual element dry type
Injection	Indirect
Charging System	Automotive type

Cutting Height - Low	2.5 cm
Caster Wheels	Flat free, 11x4-5
Cutting Height - Low	1 in.
Cutting Width	62, 72 in.
Cutting Width	157, 183 cm
Cutting Height - High	15.2 cm
Cutting Height - High	6 in.

Date Collected	2022-10-01T00:00:00

Master Brake	Standard, locking
Type	Internal wet disk
Individual Turn Brakes	Standard

Type	Optional hydraulic

Warranty	24 months