The John Deere Z510A is part of the John Deere ZTrak Estate Z500 series of mowers. This series is made up of 3 different John Deere mowers. The smallest is the JD Z510A while there are 2 different but similar John Deere Z520A mowers. Both JD Z520A mowers are virtually identical except for one difference, the mower decks. One has a mower deck with a 54-inch cutting width while the other has a 6o-inch mower deck. However this article is exclusively about the John Deere Z510A mower.
What most people find interesting about the John Deere Z510A is that it has a zero turning radius. This means that it is very adept at cutting grass on lawns that have multiple obstacles in the way. The mower gets its power from a Kohler engine that has a displacement of 0. 725 liters (44 cubic inches). This 2 cylinder engine is air filtered and produces 22hp for the JD Z510A to drive its wheels and blades on the mower deck. The deck has a 48-inch width of cut. The motor is started by a 12 volt battery.
The mower is controlled by 2 handles that control the speed of the rear wheels independently. These handles are ergonomic in design which makes it easier on the operators hands if they or the machine use for long periods without rest. The John Deere Z510A’s top speed forwards is an impressive 16 kph (10 mph) while in reverse it can reach 8 kph (5 mph). The mower’s cutting height can be adjusted from 1. 5 inches above the ground to 5 inches above the ground. Clippings are ejected out the side of the mower deck. The total weight of this John Deere mower is 488 kg. Due to its size, agility and speed, this mower is often used on golf courses.
