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.

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.

Maneuverability:

• Turn radius of 33 cm (13 in.)
• Uncut circle of 71.1 cm (28 in.) with a 183 cm (72 in.) 7-Iron™ PRO mower deck
• Deck offset and pulled rearward 
• Tail-follows-the-trail trimming capability with 183 cm (72 in.) 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

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 61 cm (24 in.) 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.

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.

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.

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.

A Kanzaki® 30-cc transmission is used for reliable operation.

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 19.3 km/h (12 mph) on the 1550, 1570, and 1575 and 24.1 km/h (15 mph) on the 1580 and 1585.
• Self-bleeding design helps keep air out of the system.

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 tyre 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 23×8.5-12 drive tyres are available for increased hillside stability, flotation, and reduced ground compaction.

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

Tail-follows-the-trail trimming with 183 cm (72 in.) mower decks. 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 mowers must be properly ballasted for both good performance and safe operation. Ballast requirements differ depending on the front mower model and the implement being used.

The chart below gives the minimum ballast requirements for the various product configurations. Additional ballast is recommended for operating on slopes or other conditions that may warrant it.

The foldable two-post Roll-Gard rollover protective structure (ROPS) and retractable seat belt are standard equipment.

• Foldable for trimming, such as when mowing under trees or bushes