The John Deere X304 is a lawn and garden tractor from the John Deere X-series. The John Deere X304 garden tractor was produced at the John Deere Horicon Works plant (Horicon, Wisconsin, USA) from 2006 to 2015. During the production period, this tractor was equipped with different engines: Kawasaki FH491V, FS541V, FS600V. The X304 is a four-wheel steering version of the X300.
Kawasaki FH491V. The Kawasaki FH491V is a 472 cc (28.8 cu.in.) V-twin 90° liquid-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine with vertical PTO-shaft. The Kawasaki FH491V has cast-iron cylinder liners and overhead valves (OHV). The engine is equipped with float type carburetor with fixed main jet; pulse type fuel pump and electronic spark ignition system. The Kawasaki FH491V uses a full pressure lubrication system with spin-on oil filter. Cylinder bore and the piston stroke is 68 mm (2.68 in) and 65 mm (2.56 in), respectively. The Kawasaki FH491V produced 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
Kawasaki FS541V The FS541V (603 cc, 36.8 cu.in.) engine has 90° V-twin design with vertical PTO shaft, overhead V-valves, cast iron cylinder liners spherical combustion chamber. The engine is equipped with the electronic spark ignition system, internally vented carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid, rotating grass chopper screen, integrated clean out ports. The motor uses a high-performance lubrication system and dual-element air filter. It has a 73.0 mm (2.87 in) cylinder bore and 72.0 mm (2.83 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.1:1. The Kawasaki FS541V produced 18.8 PS (13.8 kW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm.
Kawasaki FS600V The FS600V (603 cc, 36.8 cu.in.) has 90 degrees V-twin design with vertical PTO shaft, overhead V-valves, cast iron cylinder liners, and spherical combustion chamber. The engine is equipped with the electronic spark ignition system, internally vented carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid, rotating grass chopper screen, integrated clean out ports. The motor uses a high-performance lubrication system and dual-element air filter. It has a 73.0 mm (2.87 in) cylinder bore and 72.0 mm (2.83 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.1:1. This engine produced 18.8 PS (13.8 kW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower.
The John Deere X304 is equipped with the Kanzaki K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission (infinite forward and reverse) and manual four-wheel steering. This tractor used open operator station, independent PTO-shaft with electric clutch and 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for The John Deere X304 garden tractor:
- Mid-mount John Deere 42X (Xtra Mower) – 1,060 mm (42 in) mower deck with 2-blade and manual lift
- Front-mount blade – 1,110 mm (44 in) with manual lift
- Front-mount snow blower – 1,110 mm (44 in) dual-stage with manual lift
John Deere X304 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere X304 |
| Length | 1,730 mm (72 in) |
| Width | 1,040 mm (41 in) |
| Height | 1,090 mm (43 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,250 mm (49.4 in) |
| Weight (without mower deck) | 252 kg (556 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Engine Kawasaki FH491V | |
| Engine model | FH491V |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 472 cc (28.8 cu-in) |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0 x 65.0 mm (2.68 x 2.56 in) |
| Power output | 17.0 HP (12.7 kW) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter type | Electric starter |
| Oil type | 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 L (1.8 qt) |
| Spark plug | CHAMPION: RCJ8Y; NGK: BPMR6A |
| Engine Kawasaki FS541V | |
| Engine model | FS541V |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 603 cc (36.8 cu.in.) |
| Bore x stroke | 73.0 x 72.0 mm (2.87 x 2.83 in.) |
| Power output | 18.8 PS (13.8 kW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter type | Electric starter |
| Oil type | 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 L (1.8 qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK: BPR4ES |
| Engine Kawasaki FS600V | |
| Engine model | FS600V |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 603 cc (36.8 cu.in.) |
| Bore x stroke | 73.0 x 72.0 mm (2.87 x 2.83 in.) |
| Power output | 18.8 PS (13.8 kW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter type | Electric starter |
| Oil type | 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 L (1.8 qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK: BPR4ES |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 (2WD) |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K46) |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Ground speed | Forward: up to 8.9 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: up to 6.4 kmh (4.0 mph) |
| PTO-shaft | |
| PTO type | Front, independent with electric clutch |
| PTO speed | 3,600 |
| Wheels and tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 20×10.00-10 |
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