Comments on: John Deere Lawn Tractors Review http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/ Tractor blog from SSB Tractor, a leading tractor parts, manuals, implements, and toys supplier Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:50:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: david http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 david Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:05:57 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-1158 I have a 60 series jd lawn tractor with a 6 HP TUMC. MOTOR, WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANY OF THE NEW ONES, JUST DONT BUILT THEM LIKE THEY USE TO. THE LITTLE 60 SERIES JUST KEEPS ON GOING AND GOING . I have a 60 series jd lawn tractor with a 6 HP TUMC. MOTOR, WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANY OF THE NEW ONES, JUST DONT BUILT THEM LIKE THEY USE TO. THE LITTLE 60 SERIES JUST KEEPS ON GOING AND GOING .

]]> By: OSCAR http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-627 OSCAR Thu, 14 May 2009 16:03:54 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-627 I have the JD120 with over 350 hours and have not had alot of problems other than general wear and tear. I bought from a guy that was really hard on the thing. I replaced the spindles and bushings on the front end and just keep it clean, greased/ and clean oil and gas and it does the job. However I also have a I.H.cub cadet (1974) and the JD is no comparison. The L120 is a good MOWER and the cub is a good TRACTOR. If need be I will buy another JOHN DEERE. I have the JD120 with over 350 hours and have not had alot of problems other than general wear and tear. I bought from a guy that was really hard on the thing. I replaced the spindles and bushings on the front end and just keep it clean, greased/ and clean oil and gas and it does the job. However I also have a I.H.cub cadet (1974) and the JD is no comparison. The L120 is a good MOWER and the cub is a good TRACTOR. If need be I will buy another JOHN DEERE.

]]> By: daisinjahn http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-621 daisinjahn Thu, 14 May 2009 03:40:58 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-621 I'm buying a used John Deere LX172 mower from 1996. Just test drove it. Started well and the torque made me feel like I was riding on a carnival ride. No burning oil. No bearing whine. Sweeeet. $750. The funny part is that he just bought a new $3000 Kubota mower and it was harder to start than the 13 yr old JD. The plastic hood is a negative. It's brittle from ozone and sun and broke and I'll replace it for $200---gulp! New tires $150 more and I'm good to mow for a third of the price of a new JD. Oh, yeah.... If you still think Sears makes good mowers read the dozens of horror stories on the net. I got me a Deere cap and if anybody insults my JD mower I'll ride my mower over to your house, curse your dog and mow down your petunias! So there! I’m buying a used John Deere LX172 mower from 1996. Just test drove it. Started well and the torque made me feel like I was riding on a carnival ride. No burning oil. No bearing whine. Sweeeet. $750. The funny part is that he just bought a new $3000 Kubota mower and it was harder to start than the 13 yr old JD. The plastic hood is a negative. It’s brittle from ozone and sun and broke and I’ll replace it for $200—gulp! New tires $150 more and I’m good to mow for a third of the price of a new JD. Oh, yeah…. If you still think Sears makes good mowers read the dozens of horror stories on the net. I got me a Deere cap and if anybody insults my JD mower I’ll ride my mower over to your house, curse your dog and mow down your petunias! So there!

]]> By: smitty http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-454 smitty Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:26:53 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-454 anyone have trouble with the L118 transmission?? i step on the gas and it barely moves, the drive belt seems fine and there doesnt appear to be any fluid loss from the tranny,can you adjust the drive belt??? anyone have trouble with the L118 transmission?? i step on the gas and it barely moves, the drive belt seems fine and there doesnt appear to be any fluid loss from the tranny,can you adjust the drive belt???

]]> By: Ben http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Ben Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:43:12 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-453 I have a JD LT133 it has the 13hp Kohler, 38" deck, 5spd. gear rear end. I bought it two years ago for the handsome sum of $500. I use this tractor to cut 15k square feet of Kentucky Blue Grass in Colorado. This machine runs like a champ, idles down to what sounds like 500rpm and will jump right back up to full throttle in no time. I get no lag when I start the deck, it will make a golf course quality cut nice and level, every blade cut. It runs smoothly in every gear and is in great shape. I also like the 15" turning radius this machine has. In the spring I use a thatch rake with it, and occasionally a Brinley Hardy 42" spike airorater/drop spreader unit it pulls both of them great. All that is wrong with it is the plastic front bumper broke as did the pivots, I don't know what happened it was like that when I bought it. The hood lifts off all in one piece, which is actually kind of nice, but it does rattle off over bumps. I hear there is a steel front bumper and pivots for it, does anyone know where I can either get this part or have a detailed enough drawing I could build one from? I am a welder by trade, so it will be no problem to whip this up. Next problem, the traction drive belt is cut deep in a few places, missing chucks, and pretty glazed over. I bought a new one to put on it, and have been really struggling to find a replacement procedure for it. I heard some mention of warranty, is this machine still under warranty, or no because I bought it used? Can anyone give me a detailed procedure, all adjustments included? I have also lost my braking power, will making these changes work this out or does this machine actually have a separate braking system? This is my first tractor, and I am learning a lot about them reading these posts. I want to say thank you to everyone who has posted threads and shared their opinions. A young guy like me (24) needs good information to learn the correct way from. I have a JD LT133 it has the 13hp Kohler, 38″ deck, 5spd. gear rear end. I bought it two years ago for the handsome sum of $500. I use this tractor to cut 15k square feet of Kentucky Blue Grass in Colorado. This machine runs like a champ, idles down to what sounds like 500rpm and will jump right back up to full throttle in no time. I get no lag when I start the deck, it will make a golf course quality cut nice and level, every blade cut. It runs smoothly in every gear and is in great shape. I also like the 15″ turning radius this machine has. In the spring I use a thatch rake with it, and occasionally a Brinley Hardy 42″ spike airorater/drop spreader unit it pulls both of them great.
All that is wrong with it is the plastic front bumper broke as did the pivots, I don’t know what happened it was like that when I bought it. The hood lifts off all in one piece, which is actually kind of nice, but it does rattle off over bumps. I hear there is a steel front bumper and pivots for it, does anyone know where I can either get this part or have a detailed enough drawing I could build one from? I am a welder by trade, so it will be no problem to whip this up.
Next problem, the traction drive belt is cut deep in a few places, missing chucks, and pretty glazed over. I bought a new one to put on it, and have been really struggling to find a replacement procedure for it. I heard some mention of warranty, is this machine still under warranty, or no because I bought it used? Can anyone give me a detailed procedure, all adjustments included? I have also lost my braking power, will making these changes work this out or does this machine actually have a separate braking system?
This is my first tractor, and I am learning a lot about them reading these posts. I want to say thank you to everyone who has posted threads and shared their opinions. A young guy like me (24) needs good information to learn the correct way from.

]]> By: kyle clark http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-452 kyle clark Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:41:05 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-452 good lord, don't get so defensive of your lawn mower. If you want to drive a Deere and have a green hat and all ok, if you like another model then buy it. u guys carry on like they are begrading your wife, its a damn lawn mower. settle down and get a simplicity good lord, don’t get so defensive of your lawn mower. If you want to drive a Deere and have a green hat and all ok, if you like another model then buy it. u guys carry on like they are begrading your wife, its a damn lawn mower. settle down and get a simplicity

]]> By: Paul Kent http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Paul Kent Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:27:30 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-441 OK...Hello. I live in Ontario, Canada. I have read many of these blogs. I am still very confused on which unit I should spend my hard earned $$'s on. I can go anywhere here in Ontario and buy a John Deer, Troy built, Craftsman from Sears.Ca., Toro. I can buy any one of them and others I have never heard of like Cub Cadet, Husquavarna???... I just want a good unit. I have a small yard..don't need a huge unit 42" deck about the smallest I can get, but would also like to be able to put a snow blower attachment on the unit. I just went to Lowe's here in Ontario..Our first new Lowe's to come to the area..they have five John Deers....I like the 115 which is about $2150.00 CDN..the snow blower is about $1700.00...I have looked at sears models...I don't know which to buy..so maybe one of you fellows can set me straight and tell me either to buy JD, or Craftsman...let me know OK..seriously looking to buy in spring...Sears has a sale now for about $450.00 off a unit...will cost me $2095.00 was listing at $2450.00....anyway..any help would be most appreciated...thanks..regards...P Kent OK…Hello. I live in Ontario, Canada. I have read many of these blogs. I am still very confused on which unit I should spend my hard earned $$’s on. I can go anywhere here in Ontario and buy a John Deer, Troy built, Craftsman from Sears.Ca., Toro. I can buy any one of them and others I have never heard of like Cub Cadet, Husquavarna???… I just want a good unit. I have a small yard..don’t need a huge unit 42″ deck about the smallest I can get, but would also like to be able to put a snow blower attachment on the unit. I just went to Lowe’s here in Ontario..Our first new Lowe’s to come to the area..they have five John Deers….I like the 115 which is about $2150.00 CDN..the snow blower is about $1700.00…I have looked at sears models…I don’t know which to buy..so maybe one of you fellows can set me straight and tell me either to buy JD, or Craftsman…let me know OK..seriously looking to buy in spring…Sears has a sale now for about $450.00 off a unit…will cost me $2095.00 was listing at $2450.00….anyway..any help would be most appreciated…thanks..regards…P Kent

]]> By: Glenn http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Glenn Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:42:10 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-325 I have to say I got my JD sabre 2554 with the power bagger and snow blower about 8 years ago and it is one of the best things I have ever done. It allways runs perfect and does everything I need it to do. It have never let me down yet. I have to say I got my JD sabre 2554 with the power bagger and snow blower about 8 years ago and it is one of the best things I have ever done. It allways runs perfect and does everything I need it to do. It have never let me down yet.

]]> By: Montgomery http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Montgomery Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:21:59 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-296 Gee- I have a '02 LT133. Read lots of bad stuff about them. Mine works itself weekly until I am tired- it is still running like a deer. Yes- pun intended. Anyway- behind in maintenance- just changed the deck belt for the first time- 6 years old now- sharpened blades.... running great again...... and this is on a recently purchased 14 acre hay former hay field. Next step- something bigger! Gee- I have a ’02 LT133. Read lots of bad stuff about them. Mine works itself weekly until I am tired- it is still running like a deer. Yes- pun intended.

Anyway- behind in maintenance- just changed the deck belt for the first time- 6 years old now- sharpened blades…. running great again…… and this is on a recently purchased 14 acre hay former hay field.

Next step- something bigger!

]]> By: PATTY http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/2008/06/john-deere-lawn-tractors-user-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-250 PATTY Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:50:54 +0000 http://www.ssbtractor.com/antique-farm-lawn-garden-tractors/?p=6#comment-250 what kind of gas can i use in a john deere 400 lawn tractor? what kind of gas can i use in a john deere 400 lawn tractor?

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