1580 TerrainCut™ Front Mower

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions requirements.

These engines have an economical cast-in block cylinder design for good cooling and long life, and aluminium alloy pistons with built-in steel struts are lightweight to reduce connection rod bearing loads and provide good heat transfer characteristics.

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

TerrainCut Front Mowers comply with ANSI B71.4 safety certification and ISO 5395.

The 1580 has a turn radius of 13 in. (33 cm), and an uncut circle of 28 in. (71.1 cm) with a 72-in. (183-cm) 7-Iron™ PRO mower deck. Steered wheels (tail) stay within the path (trail) cut by the mower deck, allowing manoeuvrability without the rear of the machine contacting mowing obstacles.

Hydrostatic power steering makes it easier to turn, and allows quicker turning, for better productivity. The console includes easy-to-read and logical information and controls for the operator, and the two-pedal foot control allows operator to select speed and direction with just the touch of a toe.

Operator comfort enhances productivity. The open station TerrainCut™ Front Mowers can be equipped with three seat options that have features and adjustments to make most any operator comfortable.

The seat offer fore-aft adjustment to accommodate both tall and short operators – to learn more about options and determine which will work best for your operation, speak to your local branch.

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 centre of gravity for better stability and traction on hillsides and slopes, and rollover protective structures (ROPS) are integral members of the frame.

A Kanzaki® 30-cc transmission is used for reliable operation. The high-capacity hydrostatic transmission and heavy-duty transaxle maximise performance and uptime and minimise cost of maintenance.

The oil cooler helps maintain optimum transmission oil temperature for superior performance and longer transmission life in the most challenging operating conditions.

The 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.

Kanzaki is a trademark of Kanzaki Kokyukoki Manufacturing Company.

Mechanical rear-wheel drive is available as standard equipment (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585) or as a factory-installed option (1550):

• 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

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

NOTE: These tires are available for the 1550 and 1570 models only.