2026 John Deere 1550 60 in (152 cm)

2026 John Deere 1550 60 in (152 cm) 

1550TerrainCut™ Front Mower

• 7-Iron™ PRO Side Discharge or Fastback™ Rear Discharge Deck
• Diesel Engine
• Biodiesel Conversion Kit available
• Compatible with select front blade, snow blower and broom attachments

Features May Include:

Diesel engine has high-quality features to minimize operating cost

The 1500 Series TerrainCut™ Front Mowers are powered by liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder diesel engines.

These engines feature low levels of exhaust and emissions, reduced noise levels, and excellent fuel economy. They also meet the necessary Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions requirements.

The 1570, 1575, 1580, and 1585 models are biodiesel compatible from the factory up to B20. The 1550 model requires an optional kit to be compatible with B20 biodiesel fuel.

Mower decks for TerrainCut™ Front Mowers match a wide variety of needs

Since 1998 the John Deere 7-Iron™ mower deck has demonstrated commercial quality, performance, and durability. The 7-Iron PRO, FastBack™, and FastBack PRO mower decks deliver an even higher-quality cut in even more diverse conditions.

Rear weights (UC13263) are required based on machine configuration. Must also order TCB10303, rear weight mounting bracket.
 

*Mower deck offset for trimming capability. Vehicle track width is 2 in. (5.1 cm) wider on the discharge side of deck. This may cause the tire to drive over uncut grass on discharge side of deck.

Easy-to-operate controls maximize productivity

Maneuverability:

• Turn radius of 13 in. (33 cm)
• Uncut circle of 28 in. (71.1 cm) with a 72-in. (183-cm) 7-Iron™ PRO mower deck
• Deck offset and pulled rearward 
• Tail-follows-the-trail trimming capability with 72-in. (183-cm) side-discharge mower deck
• Steered wheels (tail) stay within the path (trail) cut by the mower deck, allowing maneuverability without the rear of the machine contacting mowing obstacles

Front mower seats have standard suspension with arm rests for added comfort and productivity

Operator comfort enhances productivity. TerrainCut™ Front Mowers include suspension seats with green accents and an embroidered John Deere logo. The comfort-adjust mechanical spring suspension seat is base equipment, and an air-ride suspension is an optional upgrade. The operator can adjust suspension by increasing or decreasing pressure for optimum comfort. Fore-aft adjustments accommodate both tall and short operators.

Both seats are 24-in. (61-cm) tall and include back-angle, lumbar, and arm rest adjustments. The eye-catching seats are constructed from two unique vinyl textures and sewn with decorative stitching. Retractable seat belts prevent belts from becoming tangled in the seat suspension and controls.

Other comfort features include:

• Standard cup holder
• Noise level meets North American and European standards

Manage your commercial mowing fleet using John Deere Operations Center™

OVERVIEW

A JDLink™ M Modem - 4G connects a commercial mower to the John Deere Operations Center, which enables you to manage your fleet more efficiently, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. With a modem and Operations Center, you are always connected to the work in progress and can make timely adjustments to keep your fleet mowing.

Serviceability is designed-in to reduce maintenance cost and increase uptime

Engine hood includes large screened area:

• Minimizes the amount of material that can get to the cooling radiators
• Minimizes the need to clean the hood screens 

Hood latch keeps the hood securely in place, providing an optimum seal:

• A single hood latch is located on top of the hood behind the seat.

Designed-in service accessibility helps ensure daily maintenance is completed to keep the machine operating at peak performance.

The hood opens rearward, exposing the following:

• Engine
• Oil and fuel filter
• Hydraulic oil cooler
• Radiator check/fill

The hood can be totally removed, if necessary. The seat flips forward for access to air filter, fuse bank, engine oil dipstick, and front of engine.

Easy-to-turn knobs are provided to release the air conditioning condenser (1575 and 1585 only) and fuel and hydraulic oil coolers so they can be tilted back to permit thorough cleaning between them and the engine coolant radiator.

To speed access to owner information web pages, a QR code is printed onto a product identification number (PIN) label located on the control console near the seat. The owner information web pages that include links to:

• Safety and how-to videos
• Operator’s manuals
• Parts catalogs
• Maintenance reminder sheets
• Attachments
• Warranty statements

he panel on the foot platform can be removed for access to the transaxle, PTO shaft, and most linkages.

Easy-to-read daily service decal is located on the bottom of the foot platform panel:

• Provides access to easily hook up driveshaft when changing implements
• Makes it more likely service will be performed at the optimum time, thus ensuring the highest level of performance and uptime

Removal of the foot platform gives convenient access to the driveshaft that powers the mower deck, snow blower and rotary broom:

• Helps make changing from one front implement to another easier and more convenient

 Hydraulic hoses have reusable O-ring seal (ORS) fittings:

• ORS fittings seal at a lower torque to prevent leaks.
• Fittings can be removed from a damaged hose and installed on another hose.
• Downtime and cost for repairs are reduced considerably.

RFS feature provides access for cleaning and maintenance of the mower decks:

• The service-latch pin allows mower deck to lock into position to ensure deck is held in position for cleaning or service.
• The top-greaseable spindle grease fittings can be accessed without removing the belt covers. 

Trailering features are included to reduce the time and cost to move equipment

Trailering features are designed-in for convenience:

• Designed-in trailer tie-downs are located at the front and rear of the machine.
• Slotted lift arms allow the front caster wheels to lift the mower deck when driving onto a trailer.
• Rotate For Service™ (RFS) decks take up less room when transporting on trailers, allowing more room for other important equipment.

Welded frame structure is made of high-strength steel
The revolutionary tubular, high-strength welded steel frame provides durability and allows major components to be located lower in the machine:

• The design results in a lower center of gravity for better stability and traction on hillsides and slopes.
• Rollover protective structures (ROPS) are integral members of the frame.

Durable design

Durability features of the frame include:

• Heat-treated cast-iron axles with 1.24-in. (3.15-cm) kingpins
• Internal wet-disk brakes
• Hydraulic PTO clutch, with brake
  • Provides smooth engagement and long life
• Hydrostatic oil cooler
• O-ring seal (ORS) hydraulic fittings
• Integrated, shaft-driven power take-off (PTO)
• Sealed relays and electrical connectors
• Heavy-duty, dual hydraulic cylinders
• Nodular cast-iron lift arm sockets
• Cast-iron rear bumper

Hydrostatic transmission and transaxle are heavy-duty to maximize uptime
Durability features include the following:

• High-capacity hydrostatic transmission and heavy-duty transaxle maximize performance and uptime and minimize cost of maintenance. 
• Charge pump is used to efficiently deliver oil to the transmission.
• Oil cooler helps maintain optimum transmission oil temperature for superior performance and longer transmission life in the most challenging operating conditions.
• Maximum forward top speed is 12 mph (19.3 km/h) on the 1550, 1570, and 1575 and 15 mph (24.1 km/h) on the 1580 and 1585.
• Self-bleeding design helps keep air out of the system.

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Two-function mechanical rear-wheel drive for optimum use of the four-wheel drive feature
Mechanical rear-wheel drive is available as standard equipment (1575, 1580, 1585) or as a factory-installed option (1550, 1570):

• On-demand four-wheel drive automatically engages and disengages as needed.
  • Constantly maximizes trimming ability
  • Offers better fuel economy than full-time four-wheel drive 
  • Provides better steering tire wear than full-time four-wheel drive 
  • Increases traction and trimming ability to allow a novice operator to mow like an expert
  • Works in the forward direction only
• Full-time four-wheel drive is on at all times.
  • Can be engaged or disengaged on the go
  • Provides maximum traction and flotation in poor conditions
  • Works in reverse as well as the forward direction
• Two-wheel drive position is available on 1580 and 1585 with two-speed transaxle.
  • Disengages rear axle when transporting at high ground speeds

Dual drive tires are available to optimize performance in challenging conditions (1550 and 1570 only)
Dual 23x8.5-12 drive tires are available for increased hillside stability, flotation, and reduced ground compaction.

In addition, single drive tires may be set in the narrow or wide position to match mowing conditions.