John Deere 345

Production: 1995 - 2001  

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Garden tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$7,295 (1995 )

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	power
Brakes	wet disc
Cab	Open operator station. Adjustable seat with 7-inches of travel.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

345 Serial Numbers
1995	010001
1996	020001
1997	040001
1998	055001
1999	070001
2000	085001
2001	095001

345 Serial Location

Serial number decal on the rear of the 345, above the drawbar.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	17
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	45

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD590V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	585 cc 35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.91x2.68 inches 74 x 68 mm
Power	18 hp 13.4 kW
Fuel system	carburetor
Air cleaner	dry with foam precleaner
Compression	8.7:1
Idle RPM	1400-3350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Coolant capacity	3.3 qts 3.1 L

Transmission
Transmission	Tuff Torq K70
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	4.7 qts 4.4 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase	47.9 inches 121 cm
Length	72.25 inches 183 cm
94.25 inches (with bagger) 239 cm
Width	39 inches 99 cm
Height	43.6 inches 110 cm
Shiping weight	699 lbs*Weight of tractor only. 317 kg
Front tread	31.5 inches 80 cm
Rear tread	28.5/30.75 inches 72/78 cm