People say that new john deere mowers are crap.....

[blades]

Main problem current L series is the transmission K46. it is a sealed unit with a replacement cost a little over 1/2 the cost of the mower new. no repair parts that I am aware of at present. most places only sell the whole assembly and that is what xxx's consumers off. by the way that same tranny is used in alot of the under 2k units, with the same complaints. as someone else already mentioned it is priced to compete in box store merchandizing. Buyer beware. I have a L120, 100 hours on it now, bought it used. Soon as I have some cash available I will move up to better machine. One that can handel ground contact equipment and such, and I will likely stay away from the hydro tranys if at all possible as that seems to be a weak link all around.

 

[KennyV]

Main problem current L series is the transmission K46. ...

There are several variables that will determine the life of these transaxles...
BUT they are rebuildable and Parts are available.. & if you have only a little motivation to do it yourself... it's NOT that big a deal...
Parts are available here: https://www.tufftorqservices.com/EnvEElogin/html/login.html

Also if you would like to follow a how to rebuild, including pictures... You will find theme here : TuffTorq K46 Repair Guide with Pictures - TractorByNet.com
That is at tractorbynet.com (TBN) a Fantastic forum owned & operated by same as LawnMowerForum...

It is almost always worth looking into repairing ... and I do mean repairing it yourself....

As Brit shows... he got the needed rebuild kits for $162.95 total....
Very Few things are really "not serviceable" ... you just need a desire to repair what you have... and enjoy doing it. I do. :smile:KennyV

 

[Bison]

I have heard that newer john Deere's aren't very tough and they break all the time. Well was sceptialy about buying a new JD, buy I did. I have a 2006 series that I bought used last year. I have driven the thing in snow, cut down piles of wet leaves that were about 4 feet tall, I have driven the mower over rocks and extremely bumpy conditions. It has gone places that a riding mower shouldn't go. I still, knock on wood, haven't broke a part and it works fine. It still seems like a tough mower to me.:biggrin:

Wait 20 years,...then come back with how it held up :wink:

 

[Sammy the Red]

............my 2 year old john deere 30" wide blower- built like a tank. my john deere string trimmers run very strong....and my john deere hat stays on my head:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Your blower was not made by John Deere, Ariens makes them.
Your trimmer is not made by JD.

I won 2 John Deere hats at a show, gave 'em to some fools that work at the Post Office.

 

[LandN]

Your blower was not made by John Deere, Ariens makes them.
Your trimmer is not made by JD.

I won 2 John Deere hats at a show, gave 'em to some fools that work at the Post Office.

so what else should i call it :confused2: thats what the decal on the side says, so thats what i call it. i know deere didn't make my snowblower and i don't really give a flying flip who made it, but my snow blower did an outstanding job on the biggest snow we had in recent history,and it bailed me out and several of my neighbors. and my trimmer so far has out lasted my other brand trimmers and i really could care less who made it,but it serves me well for the 100.00 (new) that i spent on it. my deere dealer is nearby, and with an outstanding service department, so that is why i have what i have.

 

[Sammy the Red]

Gee Whizzzzz, I did not mean for you to get upset about it.
Some people bleed green and want to be buried in Moline !




P.S. ..... Your hat was not made by JD ..... Just thought you might want to know that. :biggrin:

 

[LandN]

sammy-I'm fine not upset,i just don't put a lot of concern on who makes what, where, or how. I do a LOT of homework on whatever i buy to see if it will last as long as i care to own something.Just yesterday i bought a 30.00 flashlight that i have been deciding/researching on for a couple months:laughing: and as for the hats well the dog ate them so now i have none

 

[KennyV]

...
... i bought a 30.00 flashlight that i have been deciding/researching on for a couple months:laughing: and as for the hats well the dog ate them so now i have none

This sounds exactly like... Me.:laughing: I also tend to spend too much time researching things, (so I have been told)...
BUT I can not recall a purchase that I regret...:biggrin:

As to hats, I think your dog has figured the best use for them... Having to wear a hat was One of the deciding factors why I did not extend my stay in the military... I've never been a fan of Wearing hats... :smile:KennyV

 

[benski]

sammy-I'm fine not upset,i just don't put a lot of concern on who makes what, where, or how. I do a LOT of homework on whatever i buy to see if it will last as long as i care to own something.Just yesterday i bought a 30.00 flashlight that i have been deciding/researching on for a couple months:laughing: and as for the hats well the dog ate them so now i have none

My question is this: Is your dog going to go to a meeting and pass the hat?:wink:

 

[blades]

Tuff Torq, no distributors in US, one in Canada, web sight in French . Not being BI-lingual does not help much. Last Time i had classes in French was the early 60's lately have enough trouble with English. I did find a place that would rebuild the K46 for 650 plus shipping both ways, or upgrade to the K66 which is now up to just about the cost of the tractor new. Guess the thing to do is dump the 120 and find an old non-hydro piece of Iron. History, Guy I got the 120 from had a level ( like a landing strip lot) about 2 acres. He was selling the 120 in favor of a zero turn with 60" deck vs the 42 on the 120. I been digging on the hydro trannies, seems just about every brand with puchase prices under $2500 are popping up with the same kind of issues. I am not keen on being the R&D department for a MFG. Buyer Beware.