The John Deere has a 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine (342cc), that generates 16.50 ft.lbs gross torque of power. The engine includes throttle control, flexible oil drain, and a platinum spark plug. There is also a fuel shut-off on the engine.
The snowblower has a push-button 110V electric start standard. It also contains a fresh start fuel cap standard, and a 4-quart fuel tank. It has a 38-inch clearing width, the largest among the John Deere blowers.
Some of the other features it includes are a dash-mounted electric chute rotation control, a remote chute deflector control, heated hand grips standard (2 positions), and 16" x 6.5" X-Trac tires.