John Deere 1585 Commercial Out-Front Mowers

John Deere 1585

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General overview

John Deere 1585 is a front-mount mower for maintaining grassed areas, built around a Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 27 kW (37.4 hp). The model is intended for mowing work where a compact, powered machine with a front-mounted deck is useful, and it uses a hydrostatic transmission for variable travel control.

Key operating features include an independent PTO drive at 2000 RPM and a wet disc clutch. The mower deck is 152.4 cm (5 ft) wide and uses steel construction with hydraulic lift. The cutting height range is 20 to 150 mm, and the deck is available in right-discharge or rear-discharge style.

Year

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Country of manufacturing

United States

General specifications

Dimensions

Width

Height

Length

Weight

1,690 mm

~66.5 in

2,160 mm

~85 in

2,200 mm

~86.6 in

1,176 kg

~2,592.6 lb

Engine Power

37.4 hp

Hitch type

Three-point hitch

Overall width

1.93 m

Required HP (PTO)

27.5 kW

Cutting width

1.83 m

Deck thickness, gauge

10 gauge

PTO speed

3,000 rpm

Deck Discharge

Side Discharge or Rear Discharge

Number of Blades

3

Additional specifications

Displacement

100.2 cu(in)

Transmission type

Hydrostatic

Fuel capacity

60.6 L

Rated power

37.4 hp

Manufacturer

Yanmar

Fuel Type

Diesel

Charge System

Alternator, 95 amp

Battery Voltage

12 V

Cold Cranking Amp

480 CCA

Mower deck type

Front-mount

Mower deck size

152.4 cm

Deck Construction

Steel, hydraulic lift

Mower deck style

Right-discharge or rear-discharge

Deck blades number

3

Drive Wheels

Front: 26x12-12 Rear:20x10.00-10

Engine Model

Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel

Height of Cut Range

20 to 150 mm

Electro Magnetic with Brake

Wet disc clutch

PTO Drive

Independent at 2,000 RPM

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37.4 hp

1176 kg

2200 mm × 1690 mm × 2160 mm

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No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 1585. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.

Listed features include a Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 27.9 kW (37.4 hp), hydrostatic transmission, independent PTO at 2000 RPM, and a front-mount steel mower deck with hydraulic lift. Deck options include right-discharge or rear-discharge.

The 1585 uses a Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine with 100.2 cu in displacement.

The 1585 is rated at 27.9 kW (37.4 hp).

The John Deere 1585 uses diesel fuel. Its fuel capacity is 60.6 L (16 US gal).

The supplied specifications confirm a front-mount mower deck, 152.4 cm (60 in) deck size, hydraulic lift, and right-discharge or rear-discharge deck styles. They do not specify particular job applications or operating environments.

The supplied data does not provide an expected service-life estimate for the 1585. Condition, maintenance history, operating use, and inspection results are relevant when evaluating a specific machine.

Inspect the mower deck and hydraulic lift, verify deck discharge configuration, and check the hydrostatic transmission, PTO, wet disc clutch, engine, battery, and drive wheels. Review maintenance records and test the machine’s operation before purchase.