John Deere
2653B PrecisionCut™ Trim and Surrounds Mower
Rough
2653B PrecisionCut mower combines full-time 3WD traction, reel cutting performance, and service-friendly design for trim and surrounds mowing.
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Model / part number: 122BTC
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs17 specifications
- Engine Type
- Indirect Inject Diesel
- Engine Power (Net) Per SAE J1349 @ 3000 RPM (Metric)
- 14.2 kW
- Engine Power (Net) Per SAE J1349 @ 3000 RPM (Imperial)
- 19.1 hp
- Number Of Cylinders
- 3
- Displacement (Metric)
- 854.0 cc
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 52.1 cu in.
- Traction Drive
- 3 Wheel Drive Hydrostatic, equal traction to all wheels
- Reel Control Valves
- Micro-backlap valve with reel speed control
- Cutting Width (Metric)
- 183/213 cm
- Cutting Width (Imperial)
- 72/84 in.
- Mower Size (Metric)
- 66.0 cm
- Mower Size (Imperial)
- 26.0 in.
- Number of Blades
- Five or eight
- Clip Frequency
- 5-blade cutting unit, 3.17 mm/km/h 0.201 in./mph8-blade cutting unit 1.99 mm/km/h 0.126 in./mph
- Clip Frequency 5 Blade Cutting Unit
- 0.201 in/mph
- Reel Diameter (Metric)
- 17.8 cm
- Reel Diameter (Imperial)
- 7.0 in.
Engine17 specifications
- Engine Type
- Indirect Inject Diesel
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 14.6 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 19.1 hp
- Engine Power (Gross) Per SAE J1995 @ 3000 RPM (Metric)
- 14.6 kW
- Engine Power (Gross) Per SAE J1995 @ 3000 RPM (Imperial)
- 19.6 hp
- Engine Power (Net) Per SAE J1349 @ 3000 RPM (Metric)
- 14.2 kW
- Engine Power (Net) Per SAE J1349 @ 3000 RPM (Imperial)
- 19.1 hp
- Air Cleaner
- Dual-stage, restriction indicator
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Oil Filter
- Full-flow filter
- Engine Oil Capacity (Metric)
- 3.1 L
- Engine Oil Capacity (Imperial)
- 3.1 U.S. qt
- Pressurized Lubrication System
- Standard
- Number Of Cylinders
- 3
- Displacement (Metric)
- 854.0 cc
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 52.1 cu in.
Machine16 specifications
- Wheels And Tires
- Front 20x10-10Rear 20x10-8 Standard turf
- Wheels And Tires Front
- 20x10-10
- Wheels And Tires Rear
- 20x10-8
- Braking System
- 2-wheel disc; hand controlled park brake; dynamic braking through closed loop traction system
- Mowing Speed (Metric)
- 8.0 km/h
- Mowing Speed (Imperial)
- 5.0 mph
- Transport Speed (Metric)
- 13.7 km/h
- Reverse Speed (Metric)
- 4.8 km/h
- Transport Speed (Imperial)
- 8.5 mph
- Reverse Speed (Imperial)
- 3.0 mph
- Ground Clearance (Metric)
- 14.0 cm
- Ground Clearance (Imperial)
- 5.5 in.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 28.0 L
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 7.4 U.S. gal.
- Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity (Metric)
- 20.8 L
- Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity (Imperial)
- 5.5 U.S. gal.
Wheel Motor And Reel Drive6 specifications
- Drive Wheels
- Hydraulic, standard 3WD
- Traction Drive
- 3 Wheel Drive Hydrostatic, equal traction to all wheels
- Implement And Reel Pump
- Gear
- Reel Control Valves
- Micro-backlap valve with reel speed control
- Filtration
- 10 micron
- Cutting Unit Lift
- 2 hydraulic cylinders
Operator Controls7 specifications
- Steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Lift And Lower Of Cutting Units
- One-touch hand controlled
- Mower Engagement
- Hand
- Throttle
- Hand
- Park Brake
- Hand
- Hydrostatic Speed
- Forward FootReverse Foot
- Ignition
- Key switch, automatic glow plug
Instrumentation4 specifications
- Engine Oil Pressure
- LED Warning Light
- Alternator
- LED Warning Light
- Hydraulic Oil Temperature
- LED Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- LED Warning Light
Electrical And Safety Interlocks2 specifications
- Diagnostics
- On-board diagnostics with the White Box Controller and (SOS) Sit on Seat Diagnostics
- Safety Interlock Switches
- Neutral start switch, operator presence switch (in seat), mow/transport switch, park brake set switch
Weight And Dimensions12 specifications
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 140.0 cm
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 55.0 in.
- Tread Width (Metric)
- 132.0 cm
- Tread Width (Imperial)
- 52.0 in.
- Cutting Width (Metric)
- 183/213 cm
- Cutting Width (Imperial)
- 72/84 in.
- Height (Metric)
- 208.3 cm
- Height (Imperial)
- 82.0 in.
- Turning Radius, Uncut Circle (Metric)
- 50.8 cm
- Turning Radius, Uncut Circle (Imperial)
- 20.0 in.
- Weight (Full Fluids, No Operator, No Fuel), 26 in. Units Raised (Metric)
- 863.1 kg
- Weight (Full Fluids, No Operator, No Fuel), 26 in. Units Raised (Imperial)
- 1903.0 lb.
Mower16 specifications
- Number
- 3 reel cutting units
- Mower Size (Metric)
- 66.0 cm
- Mower Size (Imperial)
- 26.0 in.
- Number of Blades
- Five or eight
- Backlapping
- Standard
- Clip Frequency
- 5-blade cutting unit, 3.17 mm/km/h 0.201 in./mph8-blade cutting unit 1.99 mm/km/h 0.126 in./mph
- Clip Frequency 5 Blade Cutting Unit (Metric)
- 3.17 mm/km/h
- Clip Frequency 5 Blade Cutting Unit (Imperial)
- 0.201 in/mph
- Clip Frequency 8 Blade Cutting Unit (Metric)
- 1.99 mm/km/h
- Clip Frequency 8 Blade Cutting Unit (Imperial)
- 0.126 in/mph
- Front Rollers (Metric)
- 7.5 cm
- Front Rollers (Imperial)
- 3.0 in.
- Reel Diameter (Metric)
- 17.8 cm
- Reel Diameter (Imperial)
- 7.0 in.
- Bedknife Adjustment
- Reel-to-bedknife
- Certification
- ANSI B71.4-2004; 2-Post SAE J21294 Roll Over Protection Structure with seat belts meets pending ISO 21299 standard; Yanmar engine meets EPA Tier 2, Interim Tier 4, and Tier 4
Sound Levels3 specifications
- Operator Ear
- 87.0 dBA
- Measuring Standard
- ISO 11201
- Attachments Installed
- Reels Engaged