18-in. cut and sewn seat with armrests and easy to read fuel gauge
4-year/300-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
Features may include:
Comfortable ride delivered by an operator station with adjustable controls and seat position
The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort for many different operators:
Large foot platform
Ample legroom for comfortable operation
Adjustable seat fore-aft position, armrests, and spring suspension to suit each operator
Control panel conveniently located to the right of the seat
Adjustable motion-control levers
Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers more legroom and hand positions
COMFORTABLE SEAT
The comfortable seat has two suspension springs and no-tools, fore-aft seat adjustment that can be used by the operator while seated. The Z515E has:
A medium-back, 18-in. (45.7-cm) seat with thick foam padding for good support and comfort
Armrests as standard equipment
3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment to make each operator comfortable
SEAT SUSPENSION
Two long, steel springs under the seat absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas to provide a smoother ride.
Easy-to-see-and-use electric fuel gauge, instruments, and controls
CONTROL CONSOLE INCLUDES AN EASY-TO-READ FUEL GAUGE
The control console is located to the right of the operator station and includes the following:
Digital display
Easy-to-read fuel gauge keeps track of the amount of fuel remaining to minimize time spent stopping to refuel.
Hour meter shows operating hours to keep maintenance on schedule.
Ignition switch
Power take-off (PTO) control (yellow)
Engine speed control (orange)
Spring-loaded engine choke control so it is not inadvertently left on
Space for an additional electric control switch
FUEL SIGHT WIDOW AND FILL CAP
A conveniently located fuel-sight window allows the operator to view the fuel level when approaching the vehicle from the front:
Semi-clear material makes seeing how much fuel is in the tank quick and easy.
Large, 3-in. (7.6-cm) diameter fuel-fill opening reduces the chance of spilling when adding fuel.
Fuel-fill opening is low and angled to make adding fuel easy.
Cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
Less chance of fuel cap getting lost
MOWER DECK LIFT AND CUT HEIGHT
Mower deck cutting height can be adjusted from 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 4 in. (10.2 cm) in 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) increments for excellent cut quality and performance:
A convenient foot-lift pedal is used to raise the mower deck for setting cut height or locking mower in the raised or transport position.
A lift-assist spring is provided to optimize the effort it takes to raise the mower deck.
CUT-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND TRANSPORT LOCK
To adjust cut height, simply push down on the foot-lift pedal, place the cut-height pin in the desired location, and release the foot-lift pedal to lower the deck to the chosen height.
Use the foot-lift pedal to lock the deck in transport mode. Simply depress the pedal all the way and the deck will lock into transport mode.
of cut - Accel Deep™ mower deck: 152 cm (60 in.) | without mower: 1184 mm (46.6 in.) | with mower: 1864 mm (73.4 in.) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 1667 mm (65.6 in.)
Mower cut: 2.5-10.2 cm (1-4 in.) | Cut increments: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) | ROPS in folded position: 1235 mm (48.6 in.) / ROPS in raised position: 1806 mm (71.1 in.)
Specifications
2024
John Deere
Z500 Series
Z515E 60-in. Deck
Zero-Turn Mower
model number: M44 Extended Life Series (ELS)
17.9 kW (24 hp)
724 cc (44.2 cu in.)
V-twin
Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity: 1.9 L (2 U.S. qt)
Overhead valve
method: Air
Electric gauge and fuel level sight line
Electric
142.4 Nm (105 lb-ft)
Dual hydros: Tuff Torq® TZT7-U with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles
speed control: Separate levers
Mower: V-belt | Pto: V-belt
caster tires: 13x6.5-6 | Drive: 22x9.5-10
12 V / 300 CCA
Forward: 0-12.9 km/h (0-8 mph) | Reverse: 0-6.4 km/h (0-4 mph) | and direction control: Twin levers
Heavy-duty frame tubing
Fore-aft adjustment - While seated: 7.6 cm (3 in.) | Mower deck material: 10 gauge, 3.4 mm (0.135 in.) | Slope operating limit: 15 degrees, 10 degrees with an MCS
back - Medium back with armrests: 45.7 cm (18 in.)
of cut - Accel Deep™ mower deck: 152 cm (60 in.) | without mower: 1184 mm (46.6 in.) | with mower: 1864 mm (73.4 in.) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 1667 mm (65.6 in.)
Mower cut: 2.5-10.2 cm (1-4 in.) | Cut increments: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) | ROPS in folded position: 1235 mm (48.6 in.) / ROPS in raised position: 1806 mm (71.1 in.)
1250 mm (49.2 in.)
1953 mm (76.9 in.)
tank: 17 L (4.5 U.S. gal.)
Maximum: 113 kg (250 lb )
356 kg (784 lb)
Primer/paint: E-coat/powder | Front caster bearings: Sealed ball bearings | Mower deck: side discharge