2025 John Deere Z515E, 48-in. Deck

Z500 Series ZTrak™ Mower

The first time David Pegram got in the seat of his Z530M, he felt like "a kid in a candy shop." Just beneath his feet was the freedom to mow more efficiently. Thanks to first-rate features like premium control levers, vibration dampening, and on-the-go tracking and cut adjustment, it's now easy for David to keep his lawn looking great.

Features May Include:

• Comfortable ride delivered by an operator station with premium controls and ComfortGlide™ suspension

The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort for many different operators:

• Large, comfortable foot platform
  • Plenty of legroom for comfortable operation
  • Isolated with thick rubber spacers to minimize vibration
  • Standard rubber floor mat for extra foot comfort
  • Standard rubber toe board mat to stretch your legs in comfort
  • Standard foot pegs allow various comfortable positions for your feet
• Adjustable seat position, armrests, and spring suspension to suit each operator
  • Control panel conveniently located to the right of the seat
• Adjustable premium motion-control levers
  • Premium motion control levers have extra bends and material for greater operator comfort
  • Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers more legroom and hand positions

• Easy-to-see-and-use advanced instrument display with electric fuel gauge and controls

The control console is located to the right of the operator station and includes the following:

• Ignition switch
• Power take-off (PTO) control (yellow)
• Engine speed control (orange)
• Spring-loaded engine choke control so it is not inadvertently left on
• Light switch
• Space for an additional electric control switch

The advanced instrument display has the look and feel of a modern automobile with a power-up sequence that cycles lights and gauges to indicate they are working:

• Display features a dark cockpit design to minimize operator distractions.
• Display is backlit for night visibility.
• Hour meter makes it easy to tell when oil changes and other maintenance should be performed.
• Electronic fuel gauge provides real-time fuel level information.
• A tachometer graphically displays engine speed.
  • Target-zone graphics inform the operator of the engine speed range to use for best cut quality.
• An indicator tells the operator when the PTO is operating.
• Bright caution and stop lights capture the operator's attention when important information is on the instrument cluster.
  • Damage can be prevented and repair costs can be reduced by addressing problems early.
• Operators are advised of what the problem is if they attempt to operate the mower with unsatisfied PTO, seat, or park brake interlocks.
  • The indicators are also useful to identify the reasons the PTO or engine may have shut off when an interlock is unsatisfied.
• Operators are advised if battery voltage is low, normal, or excessive.
• The service indicator light illuminates to indicate a diagnostic error code is stored.
  • On-board diagnostics provides trouble codes for use by trained technicians.
    • For example, a technician can test switch functionality and circuit continuity without tools.

• Superior cut quality and productivity from the flat-top design of Accel Deep™ Mower Decks

The 48-in. (122-cm), 54-in. (137-cm), and 60-in. (152-cm) Accel Deep Mower Decks are a forged-steel, deep, flat-top design that delivers excellent cut quality, productivity, cleanliness, durability, and versatility. Optimal performance and dispersion of clippings is provided, even at faster mowing speeds or in tall grass:

• 4.83-in. (12.3-cm) (48A/54A) or 4.91-in. (12.5-cm) (60A) depth throughout the entire deck shell for optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance.
  • Optional MulchControl™ system provides superior mulching performance and versatility.
• Forged-steel design eliminates sharp edges and corners where material can build up and diminish mowing performance.
• Mower deck is suspended from the vehicle for a smooth and level cut.
  • Adjustable mower wheels, positioned just above ground level, help reduce scalping.
• 0.25-in. (6.4-mm) cut-height increments allow the mower to be set at the desired cut height

• Great performance and long life with a smooth and powerful 44.2-cu in. (724-cc) V-twin engine

Get superior performance and reliability with a large 44.2-cu in. (724-cc) displacement engine that has many premium features:

• Easy inspection and removal of any debris that may have collected using two large cleanout ports that are integrated into the engine shroud over the cylinder heads.
• Engine service times, reliability, and life are increased with the use of premium engine oil and air filtering systems, as well as the cooling design.

Experience plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions with the 24-hp (17.9-kW) V-twin engine:

• Greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality from the V-twin cylinder design
• Fast starts with electronic ignition
• Long engine life with cast-iron cylinder liners
• Excellent power and fuel economy with overhead valves
• Reliable operation with in-line fuel filter

• Protective zone around the operator is provided by the rollover protective structure (ROPS)

The spacious operator station has been designed for comfort, visibility, and ease of use:

• Getting on and off easy with the flat operator platform.
• Convenient-to-use controls are located close to the operator.
• Operator controls are color coded and designed for easy identification and operation.

The ROPS and seat belt work in conjunction to provide a protective zone around the operator:

• It reduces the operator’s risk of being crushed under the vehicle should it overturn.
• In most situations, the ROPS limits the overturn to little more than 90 degrees.
• When used with a seatbelt, the ROPS is very effective in preventing deaths and serious injuries.
  • Use of the seat belt is recommended when operating with ROPS in the upright position.