Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical band |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | mechanical |
R72 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch. |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Briggs & Stratton | |
| gasoline | |
| 1-cylinder | |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft | |
| Power | 8 hp 6.0 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission | |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches 106 cm |
| Length | 56.8 inches 144 cm |
| Height | 38 inches 96 cm |
| Weight | 290 lbs 131 kg |