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John Deere 827 Snowblower Specifications

John Deer has long been a leader in outdoor landscaping and farming tools. The company produces a variety of outdoor equipment, including tractors, back-hoes, lawn mowers and snowblowers. The John Deer 827 is a dual-stage snowblower, marketed as a "snowthrower," that acts somewhat like a lawnmower, enabling you to push the device around your property or rid your driveway of heavy snow.
  1. Engine and Gears

    • The John Deer 827 is a dual-stage, gas-powered snowblower. The engine is a Briggs&Stratton, four-cycle 250 CC, OHV snow series engine. The operation is controlled by a friction disk drive with six forward gears and two reverse gears. The engine gas tank holds 3 quarts of fuel and is considered CARB compliant.

    Handling

    • The John Deer 827 is operated from the handlebars, where the speed control module, gear shift and chute rotation control is located. The 827 is also capable of clearing a 27-inch path. This snowblower features a push button start system with a recoil backup The snowblower sits on 16X4.8 X-Trac tires and combines a 190-degree rotating chute for ease of mobility in only three turns. The 827 is also capable of blowing snow 11.5 feet away under normal snow pack conditions.

    Extra Features

    • In addition to superb handling, the John Deer 827 also features heat treated, reversible skid-shoes. Another features to consider is the incorporated noise reduction muffler system, making the snowblower less noisy for use in suburban neighborhoods. The 827 also has halogen headlights for low-light conditions as well as a tool kit and cleaning brushes for periodic maintenance.