Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Front-mount mower |
| Factory | Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA |
| Original price | $9,149 (2003 48 ) |
| Original price | $9,299 (2003 54 ) |
| Original price | $9,554 (2003 60 ) |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 3x2 2WD |
| 4x2 2WD | |
| Steering | power |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
F687 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number decal on the left side of the F687 frame, ahead of the rear axle. |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Battery CCA | 340 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kohler CH23S | |
| gasoline | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| air-cooled | |
| Displacement | 673 cc 41.1 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x2.64 inches 80 x 67 mm |
| Power | 23 hp 17.2 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Rated RPM | 3300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions | |
| Height | 44 inches 111 cm |
| Weight | 1070 lbs 485 kg |