John Deere Reviews

I purchased a 27,000 dollar 1025r tractor from John Deere. It took me seven years to pay it off. I paid it off last month. I was so excited. Now I'm just devastated. I have just found out that there is a design flaw in my model that cracks the air intake and destroys the motor. Not once in the seven years that I have paid on this tractor did I get one letter, notice or phone call about their design flaw. Well now my motor that only has 247 hours is blown and John Deere is refusing to fix my tractor. 247 hours guys!!! Don't you think that if they had informed me about the design flaw that I would have taken it to John Deere for them to fix this issue..

About 3 years ago, I had finally purchased a John Deere riding mower (e140). My previous riding mower had mowed its last blade of grass after 14 years of excellent service. Though it was not a John Deere, I was impressed by its performance over the years. At the same time though, I was excited. I immediately knew I wanted a John Deere riding mower, not just because it would be a new mower, but because John Deere was synonymous with quality and ruggedness.

I bought a zero turn and decided I wanted a bagger. So I ordered one from one of their dealers. It’s an awful design and blew stuff all up over the front of the mower. I called the dealer and talked to them about it and they said they thought I needed this other part as well so I spent another hundred dollars on another part. Totaling $1100 at this point. I told the guy at the dealership, "I’m really concerned about on it, and what do we do if this doesn’t work?" He assures me that if it doesn’t that they will take it back. I get the new piece in and we put it on and it’s better instead of blowing up over the front stuff is blowing out underneath from both sides.

New John Deere S120. Only 3,000 dollars and the tires were flat from the first use.. John Deere said the tires do not have a warranty. The official site says it has a two year Bumper two Bumper warranty. The tire company did not care. They did not spec two ply tires. After fighting with Home Depot we purchased new tires. The problem was the cheap Double Ply tires were flattened a dozen or more each use by weeds. Another problem with my other L110. The design of the fuel system was designed by an idiot. I will let you figure this one out.

My John Deere Zero Turn works fine, when it's working. It's not working too often though. Maybe a couple of weeks to a month or so till it breaks down again. John Deere parts are expensive to order, if they let you order them. Dealer prices are much higher. I get after market parts whenever I can.

I purchased a John Deere S100 from Home Depot back in June. While I was pleased with its performance at first, it broke down with only 9 hours in it. The blades wouldn’t engage. It appeared as though the cable had a defect. When I called one of the nearest JD licensed dealers, they told me JD does not include transportation costs as part of their warranty. They quoted me $795.00 just to pick up and return. Meanwhile the part is only $35.00. BTW: I live in the southwestern part of Connecticut - not some remote corner of the country. When I called JD’s corporate HQ they said they stood by their policy. I told them I was never informed of their policy (the purchase was made on line). I also told the rep that the machine had only 9 hours on it and it was a manufacturing defect. To no avail.

My John Deere X580 has been a great mower until this season. 480 hours on it. John Deere corporate made my local dealership close the doors, so I had the big local John Deere agriculture company pick it up and service it this past February (2024). This service special was a tune-up, oil change, sharpen the blades and assess the critical parts. When it came time to mow this Spring, the battery was dead. Understandable, but should have been load tested during the service. Then...the blade drive clutch quit working. Back to the shop. July of this year, the thing lost a blade drive belt. Back to the shop for both belts, new blades and whatever else it needed. Used it three times and for undetermined reasons, it shredded the blade belt again. I don’t think I’ll buy another John Deere.

Initially, I was going to purchase that Yellow/Black mower (wish I had). I purchased my JD mower from Home Depot. 1st mistake. It was delivered dirty, covered in grass, and dirty handprint stains from putting together. And the sensor under the seat is not even attached. Home Depot was of no help, They didn't care. The sensor continued to fall out and would do so while mowing for it would stop. The CSR at our local JD dealership has been my only help. Finally took the seat in to find the problem was because of shoddy work from the factory. They came up with the idea of a strip tie to fix the problem (I Hope). This piece was not under warranty, it had only been 4 mo. Long story short, I would never purchase another JD, and I simply could not give a good review. It is a lot of money for a defective item and no customer service!

I bought a John Deere S100 from Home Depot. After it was delivered I got dressed and was planning on using it. When I engaged the blade it made a horrible sound and sounded like blade was hitting deck when it was engaged. I checked and it was not. I called Home Depot who told me if I’d bring it back they’d exchange it. I had no way to get it there and they refused to deliver a working mower. I finally had to call my ‘local’ John Deere dealer and they said they would come and get it and diagnose the problem for a $90 fee, since I didn’t buy it directly from them. It sounds/seems like the blade spindle or spindle pulley is warped. I am not happy with Home Depot refusing to replace it unless I brought it back to them AND that they sold me a defective mower. Disappointed that John Deere is charging me for their defective machine repair pick up. Likely they will try to charge me for repairing a defective device.

I purchased a John Deere S170 garden tractor. Cuts ok, deck rattles like crazy. I have 5.5 hours on it and it's back at the dealer with a engine issue, smokes bad. Not too impressed with my first new John Deere, bought from Lowe's on father's day.

We purchased a mower 3 months ago. The belt broke on the mower. My husband called Lowe's, because we purchased it from them. They informed him that he needed to contact John Deere. They also said that the belt was not covered under warranty. My husband bought a new belt and put it on the mower. The mower ran for 20 minutes and the belt broke again. The spools the belt goes around we're excessively hot. This is a problem john deere is aware of. This is why they don't cover the belt in the warranty. It is the mechanism that turn the belt that has the issue. Needless to say we now have a brand new piece of Junk that we have to pay 315.00 dollars for to be "fixed". Never again will we purchase anything from this company.

This John Deere company steals the money from your account, you make a payment of $500 and they take $1,000 from you, we have talked to them to return the difference but they only say yes, yes, but they do not return anything.

Horrible products. My John Deere started smoking so much I couldn’t see to mow my yard! The John Deere dealer wouldn’t help me. It was ONE WEEK out of warranty. I switched to a Toro mower. Better product. Better service.

No good. There are better choices available. I don’t think I will ever choose their products when better option are to be had. Also too bad and a shame that they are moving more production out of the United States.

Do not purchase a John Deere lawn mower because of their warranty. They refused to reimburse me for parts that I replaced under warranty. They agreed the parts were under warranty but denied reimbursement because a dealer did not put them on. Warranty is worthless if you have to wait weeks to have a dealer repair when you can do it yourself at home and save them a labor charge. Just another way to deny payment. Last Deere I will ever buy.

I recently purchased a tractor from Porestio Brothers Equipment, in Colorado Springs, for $26,662.59! The very first time I used the tractor in my backyard to move dirt, THE TRACTOR FELL OVER ON TOP OF ME WHILE MAKING A SLIGHT LEFT TURN!! I was pinned underneath the tractor for at least an hour! Until the State Patrol and 8 firefighters came and had to use the jaws of life to lift the tractor! I suffered a severe concussion as well as injuries to my right arm and legs!! I called Potestio Brothers and told them to come and pickup the dangerous tractor and refund my money, THEY REFUSED!! Now I am suffering from a TBI! Terrible tractor! TERRIBLE SERVICE!

I bought a John Deere z325e Zero Turn. First didn't start. Had to replace battery, 1 hour in belt broke, 20 hrs in transmission needs replaced and the seat stitching came apart. Warranty or not that's a lot in 20 hrs of usage. Will not recommend john deere any. Ag-pro in mansfield ohio is horrible to deal with. 3 weeks still no mower to mow with. Very disappointed in quality of mower no matter what they say.

Bought S140 John Deer mower once won’t start. Same thing happened to my brother in-law but his was a s130. This was the second John Deer mower we bought. The first one was a S100 and when you engage the mower it made grinding noise. We returned it and bought the s140 Now we will be returning that one too. I will not buy John Deer. I did not buy a brand new mower to work on it. Their quality went down hill.

My husband bought a John Deere riding lawnmower less than a year ago. We have only been able to use it a couple of times. The belt keeps popping off and the battery will not hold a charge. It has been in the shop more than it has been used. I thought John Deere was a reliable brand but I have found that is not true. My advice is do your research before you invest in a riding lawnmower. We have spent more fixing it than we paid for it.

Purchased a John Deere S100 from Lowe’s in 2021 Today is April 18, 2024. The mower has 53 hours on it. The deck has broke below one of the pulleys and is now unusable. Would not recommend this mower. Cheaply built for the price you have to pay

We purchased a John Deere lawn tractor And a bagger on Saturday March 9th 2024. The price was $3012.25. We were told it would be assembled on Monday March 11th and we could have it delivered anytime after March 11th. We picked Sunday, March 17. We had a delivery time 8 am to 8 pm. We got an automated phone call saying our time window was 1 to 5 pm on March 17th. We waited the whole time for them to come, at 5:05 pm I called Lowe's because we had no DELIVERY. After being on the phone the awhile I asked for the store manager Anthony **. He never got on the phone he was busy. The assistant manager Tiffany then told us it was never assembled.

John Deere and their Ag-Pro franchise in McDonough, GA is a joke. Their 2 year Bumper to Bumper warranty is worthless. I bought the S100 brand new. After a bad battery, flat tire, broken brake pedal, and broken deck spindle with less than 8 hours usage and a $900+ bill, I'm done. Nothing runs like a Deere. Yeah, right! Run as far away as you can.

I have less than 1 acre and purchased the e130 in 2020. I had been happy with its performance up until my annual service when I was told the transmission (which is not a serviceable part) needed to be replaced. I have less than 80 hours on this tractor and John Deere nor the local Dealer can do anything other than say, "sorry". The cost to replace the transmission is $1,500 and I purchased the tractor for $1,700. There are no recalls but I did find out that they have since discontinued my model. These are touted as, "nothing runs like a Deere", but that hasn't been my experience...unless it's a dear head mounted on a wall.

I bought a John Deere snow plow for my S140 tractor in May online and it was shipped to my house. When I received it I stored it away until December. When I took it out of the box to assemble it and noticed that there was 2 hitch plates that were the same. They were supposed to be left and right but they were both right so I could not finish assembling the unit so l called John Deere and I was told that they can't send me the right part because it had to be returned within 30 days of purchase. I told them that is not specified on the box. They didn't want to hear it. Instead of just giving me the right part they rather lose a customer for the mistake they made when they packed the box. I am very disappointed in their company for not correcting the mistake they made. Now it will cost me $110.00 for their screw up.

I bought a John Deere Model e160 riding mower through a dealer (United Ag and Turf) about 3 years ago. My decision to buy a John Deere product was that its brand had a longstanding reputation for quality and reliability. However my experience did not align with their reputation. After only 41 hours of use, I could not get it to turn over. I followed all of the recommended maintenance and couldn't imagine what the problem could be. Not having any way to transport the mower to the dealer, I had to rely on the dealer to transport it to the shop for repairs. The transport cost alone was $200. I was told that they suspected that there was some bad gas in the fuel-line/carburator - which was cleaned out by the dealer for about $500 (including blade sharpening).

I bought my LA 135 tractor from an authorized dealer 12 years ago, back when this company still made a good product and stood by it. The tractor has run smoothly for all those years with only minor repairs needed. This week, I had to replace a mower deck lift linkage rod and deck trunnion that had somehow dislodged during mowing operations. I ordered them from the Deere website under the search term "Parts LA135 tractor". When I received the parts, they were incompatible with each other (the rod is supposed to screw into the trunnion) and lacked a necessary lug nut, washer and cotter pin. The new rod is slightly smaller in circumference than the original one and so the trunnion couldn't screw onto it, rendering the parts useless.

My complaint is the tractors transferable limited basic warranty sold by JD says it covers "powertrain". It's for 2000 hrs or until May 13, 2024. It's now 2023, 161 hrs on the meter of which I put 10 before the axles stopped turning with the engine running JD dealer charged $3763.95 for repair 6 months, 10 hrs use after initial $30050.00 purchase. Dictionary definition of powertrain is "engine to axle". I am fairly entitled to a warranty reimbursement of $3765.95. My claim was rejected due to JD's slanted definition of powertrain.

I have a John Deere X580. This is the third mower I have had in 2 years. I have had issues with all 3. This one the deck busted and they are denying warranty replacement. They said it is my fault. It busted from the Shute back to the spindle and are refusing warranty replacement. ALL JOHN DEERE MOWER SUCK and all 3 of mine came from actual John Deere dealer. Meade Tractor in Johnson City TN. I would advise everyone to stay away from these tractors. They are a piece of **!!!

Bought S-100 at Lowe's..We have new house with Bermuda grass..Undulates some and has drainage swale in front. Adjusted anti scalp wheels (JOKE) to recommended height for 3" cut. Any dip scalps!!! When turning a decent turn with blades engaged, scalps or digs in grass for uneven cut every time. Have had it for 4 months!!!! CRAP is the best way to rate this....Maybe field grass or fescue??? BERMUDA NOOOOO. BERMUDA NOOOOO. Anyone want to buy this from me, I will take a 50% hit on what I paid for it!!!! ** Craig **, NC 27529

My family thought we were getting the best product by purchasing a John Deere lawn mower, however this has been a nightmare! They charged us over $6,0000. To purchase a lemon then after a year and a half we already couldn’t use it so we had them pick it up to fix it. Then 3 months later it was returned only to realize they not only hadn’t fixed it but it was missing nuts and bolts. Then we tried to mow and it didn’t work so we called and they were super rude but eventually picked it up after that and charged us an additional 700.00 then brought it back and it is still doing the same thing. I will NEVER buy another product from this horrible place, nor would I ever let a friend purchase anything from there either!!!!

A friend purchased the zero turn riding lawnmower. After using it for 1 1/2 year it stopped working. It was taken in for repairs. After 3 months they got it back saying it was fixed. It still didn't work. Guy came out to check it out and found out they never put any of the nuts and bolts back on it. So it was taken back in. After another month they got it back but it still did not work. So after paying $6,000 for the mower and another $1,200 for repairs they are stuck with a mower that still doesn't work. Whenever they call they get hung up on and if they go into the local store they tell them to leave. Apparently, JD doesn't care about their customers. They only care about their pockets getting bigger. Don't waste your time unless you have tons of money to throw away on repairs.

I can't begin to state how irritated I am. This garbage tractor has been in the shop 5 times for repair with less than 200 hours on it. Twice for the exact same problem, the drive shaft to the mower breaks off and then shreds everything around it to include the hydraulic lines. Now it is out of warranty and the exact same problem happens again. $2800.00 to fix they tell me. That's more than the mower deck cost brand new. This particular model is extremely unstable and top heavy. Don't even try to use on any slope. I will NEVER buy a JD product again. They are useless.

I had a small section of the brake line on my old Gator to leak. About a foot or so. I called the dealer in Florence, Alabama (where I had bought a $5k mower) and they estimated $900 to repair. How absurd and ridiculous. And of course they are unionized. Of course they are. I did not get the repair done there.

2012 JD 1023E with ~800 hrs has been garaged >98% of the time. At ~70 hrs white metal top link broke; cost to replace ~$150, ~$35 at Tractor Supply. ~20 hrs later white metal clip holder for top link broke as well. Didn't bother checking price. At ~250 hours gearbox for mid mount mower blew. Replacement cost ~$350. At 375 hrs rear drag arm (which lifts mid mount mower) broke. Original part, inadequate in design, would have cost ~$40, but the JD engineering interns, realizing their error (one of many) developed a “new, improved” replacement costing >$450. Front drag linkage also started separating from mower deck, needing re-welding. At 440 hours ignition switch needed replacement (I also have a >80 yo Ford 9N with OEM ignition)! The 1023E has been sheltered as above.

I purchased a zero turn mower (Z345R) from Lowes in 2020 for about $3000. I get the mower home and noticed that there was a odor. It smelt like incomplete combustion. I called John Deere and was told to take it to one of their dealers which I did. The dealer kept it about two weeks and said it has an odor but was running fine. I got the mower back thinking it was fine but as months went by the smell never went away. I took it to another John Deere dealer and it was discovered that the carburetor was bad. I had it replaced. It cost me $500. I had purchased a Powergard Protection plan but they refused to pay. I will never buy another John Deere mower nor Powergard Protection plan. That's my thought.

I purchased a John Deere Z mower Z330M on 03/16/2023 from Lowe's in Monroe, Mi. After one month and two days the switch to engage the mower blades failed. I contacted John Deere and they placed me in touch with a service Representative and it would be repaired at no cost to me. The dealer charges a $100 pick up and delivery fee and John deere states that I am responsible for this cost even though the mower is only 32 days old. If you need a z-mower I recommend looking for a company that fully stands behind its product.

I have a JD L120 lawn tractor with only 240 hours. I use it mainly to mow lawn and occasionally to pull loads with a lawn cart. Now the transaxle is going bad. I realize this is an older unit but it has very low hours. Nowhere did it say in the manual not to pull heavy loads with it. Very disappointed.

Mower delivered from Lowes, worked 20 minutes then died. JD said to contact Lowe's. It is their responsibility or else I can take it to a service center, they can't help me. They also told me to check battery and spark plug. They may be dead? WTF on a brand new mower? Customer service is beyond pathetic, now trying to deal with Lowes. As of now it is sitting in my front yard. Yes, it has gas and oil. What used to be a great American company is now a joke. No wonder China is eating our lunch.

Bought a John Deere riding mower in August 2020. The day it was delivered the engine seized up. Took 4 weeks to replace and by the time we got it back, we were past the 'return' period so when it came back and wouldn't cut in reverse, we were SOL. Fast forward 2 years later with just 16.8 hours on the mower in total and the transmission breaks. Not covered by warranty because a small stick broke the drive belt, which then caused another issue. A small stick. So you're telling that the big bad John Deere tractors we grew up hearing about being so tough can't handle a stick? Cost $1,000 to fix an $1800 mower. So disappointed in the experience I've had with John Deere's products. Selling the mower to mitigate my losses and avoid future expenses and going with a Cub Cadet or something. Anything else.

Recently lawn mower die while running and upon taking to dealership… they came up with the excuse that due to bad fuel … carburettor went bad and charge so much money… even it’s under warranty…please think of warranty before buying John Deere equipment… they don’t cove 90% stuff …

This mower is the most finicky piece of yard equipment I ever owned. The steering is horrible, the shifter combined with the reverse button and lack of steering capability make you feel like your in a nascar race banging gears every time you need to turn around. The cut quality is garbage. And forget about replacing parts. You can’t find them. The D105 is the red headed stepchild of John Deere products. A complete waste of money. Oh and the resale value is 0. That’s correct. I can’t even get a dealer to take it on trade. Worthless!

Paid over 3k for a zero turn mower less than two years ago and I am unable to even find a deck belt for it! Their home office was no help as there is no way for them to tell when or if the part will be available.

STAY AWAY! We had great service when we went there to purchase our tractor with nine attachments and a farm boss chainsaw. The chainsaw never worked from the start and it had a broken trigger. I took it in to get repaired via the warranty. It took them over a month to repair the chainsaw, and that was only because I called to inquire why it took so long; they told me it would be a couple days. When I picked it up there was nothing said to me. A few weeks later we were called for the bill of the never working, broken trigger.

I Purchased a John Deere S 100. The tractor leaks oil after first use. I tried to register at Deere.com 4 times with no success. I tried to send an email complaint twice and both times I got 'error occurred'. Customer service is unreachable. This sucks. Can't even contact an American company

The e100 John Deere was the first riding mower I purchased. I was very excited about the purchase and really wanted to like this mower. Unfortunately, after 4 years, I had to sell it and can't give it a great review. It's a fun ride, but I had a lot of problems with it. Among other issues, I had a lot of issues with it stalling, and not even just on tall grass. I called their customer support a few times over the years and never found them very helpful. Admittedly, I'm not very handy. If I was, I probably wouldn't have had as many problems with it and some of the issues were probably more my own fault than John Deere's, but if you are like me, I wouldn't recommend this mower.

Dena **. AG-PRO COMPANIES. John Deere 9200 NW 13 Street Gainesville FL 32653. On September 10, 2019 we purchased a John Deere E170 riding mower from AG-PRO, a John Deere dealer. At first, everything was fine. However, with just 85 hours on the hour meter, one of the blade spindles seized and its housing broke. Since the mower was still under warranty, we called the dealer on June 21, 2021 and spoke with Andria. She said we needed to bring the whole mower into the dealer and not just the broken parts. Because we have no way to transport the mower, they would charge us $152.60 to transport the mower to and from their shop. However, since they were very busy, it would be at least four weeks before they would be able to pick it up.

My folks bought an X350 riding mower in the spring of 202I, but I'm the one who uses it to cut their grass and I maintain it for them. I have never used such a poor quality mower in my life (I'm 56). Their previous JD was a P185 that lasted 30 years and still worked, but was long in the tooth. JD's quality is now non existent. The cut quality is pathetic, in part due to the fact the deck has the rigidity of tissue paper. I can literally remove the deck and carry it under one arm with ease....did I mention I'm 56!? They went to a two blade system from three, so it leaves long clippings that often need raking (same cutting frequency as before, so not a case of leaving grass to grow too long). The blades are no longer mounted with bearings, but instead use a cheaper greased shaft arrangement. You can't engage the blades with the brake depressed which is a problem if you're on a bit of a slope.... This compromises operator control.

I don't drive and own a tractor. I love their riding lawnmower, miss living out in the country, the good old days. Now, living in town is so different... I don't like it. Keep up the good work you guys, take care!

Large deck gets the job done. Mulching large field to lawn, John Deere riding lawnmowers are strong, durable and efficient. Never used the cup holders, but really appreciated adjusting the deck height for different lawn to field work. The headlights were always appreciated as late evening mowing happened a lot in the summer.

I bought my John Deere last fall with a snow blower attachment and cab cover. That all worked pretty good for the winter weather. I got stuck a few times because of the deep snow and tight turning radius. But cutting the lawn this summer is wonderful. It has put my previous Craftsman rider to shame. Turns tight, it doesn't scalp, and is solid. It cost more but worth every penny!

It's a great tractor for a small farm or large yard (1+ acres). It has a 60 inch mowing deck and bucket loader. We purchased a dozer/snow blade and a spreader. We will be adding a tiller and backhoe to the equipment list also. I mow 1.69 acres in 2 hours 24 minutes. It's my zen time. I put in my earbuds, tune up a playlist, and enjoy the mow! Equipment is hydraulically powered and easy to hook up and remove. Safety equipment includes a rollbar and seatbelt, headlights, red and yellow rear lights and a large triangle reflector.

Love my 42 inch mower. Runs like a deere! I am arthritic and it takes me about three hours to cut my grass. I am a bit stiff when I get off the mower but no pain. It is easy to adjust height of the blade to go over tree roots etc. Can easily get close to fence and walk to minimize trimming.

Mower works well in most situations. It is a bit difficult for an old man like (84) to remove the blades in order to sharpen them. Otherwise it is a well engineered and constructed machine. I would buy another one if this one wears out or breaks beyond repair.

It does the grass and snow removal. Ease of use from grass to snow. X300 with a 42' deck and 44" snow blower. Also, it starts in all weather. Hot or cold.

John Deere cannot be beaten for reliability, craftsmanship, design, and quality. In 50 years I've never found a better machine for mowing my 4.5 acres. These machines are more easily maintained and repaired (should that need to happen) than Husquvarna. A Deere holds up longer than so many other brands on the market. I've owned other lawn machines, but I always come back to a Deere.

Hi expensive piece of crap that falls apart and Repair parts are expensive. They build them this way so they can keep you coming back to buy more parts. Another thing is they don’t cut decent going around corners. Your lawnmower seat will rip after one year. This is my third X540 and I had to 345GX before And every year they keep Lowering the quality But they keep raising the prices. So yourself a lot of time and money. Don’t buy one. I finally switch to something else. They're junk. Don’t waste your money.

Well engineered with thought process being focused on safety and function. Controls are easy to learn for well controlled operation, and have built in safety features. Engine is a real work horse providing plenty of power for some of the tallest grass and small seedlings. Changing blades is easy and they have several different styles for type of area to be mowed. Fuel economy is good, able to mow for several hours on the 2 gal tank. Most changeable items are easy to access, fuel/oil filters, oil drain access. I have owned several and will probably buy one again.

The John Deere is the best riding mower we have owned. It is well made, starts quickly, runs well, mows evenly and efficiently. It is comfortable and stylish. It is easy to service and keep in good working condition.

The John Deere LA145 has done a great job keeping 2 acres mowed. Routine maintenance done on schedule. Did have to replace starter and a tire. The deck has bee been reinforced due to SC sandy yards. The available wagon, sweeper, and dethatcher are helpful.

Purchased this John Deere 100 Series, LA135. riding mower over 12 years ago. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I actually enjoy getting out on this mower and mowing. It's very simple to operate and extremely dependable. In 12 years I've only had to replace the battery once! I keep 1/2 acre of lawn plus another 1/2 acre of tall weeds mowed throughout the year. Other than general upkeep (oil changes, blade sharpening, air filter changes, lubrication) I've had virtually NO problems with this mower. Wish other mechanical products were made so well.

I bought a 45hp John Deere with front end loader & 6' rear pull mower. It arrived with 2.7 hours on it. It goes all dark screen, when I turn key to crank. Turning to crank it all the way to the right, I keep twisting slightly left and right a few times, till I get a crank sound. At first I thought the battery was drained so I tried jumping it, it didn't sound like it was struggling to crank or slow charge. Now I realize it's not a drained battery, I believe it's the ignition. I contacted the dealer and told them of it. Dealer wants to charge a service call fee to fix a defect on a $27,000 tractor I bought from them. So now I have a defective tractor sitting on my yard, that won't start, due to ignition problems, with only 5.9 hours on it.

I bought a John Deere zero turn mower model Z375R. The cost $3495 from Home Depot. The mower had bad battery. On John Deere website it states a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty. However when I contacted the servicing dealer I was told on batteries and tires it's a 6 months warranty. I bought the mower on 09/18/20. The battery is less than 9 months old. After speaking with AG Pro which is their dealer and Braden John Deere at 1(888)522-1177. I discover this is not the place to do business with. There is no customer support to ** people who purchase their product.

I recently made the grave error of buying a John Deere ride-on mower. This product is too fragile to be effective. The product has a pattern of failing to engage the blade, and then getting it to a dealer to be repaired is a time-consuming headache. It's essentially an expensive piece of junk. John Deere products are, in my experience and so it seems to me, shoddy, poor quality and simply a bad investment. I will never purchase John Deere products again, and would warn all that their products are simply inadequate to even simple tasks. Toro is much better and the hand mower I bought second hand is still going strong, while my expensive John Deere ride-on mower is simply gathering dust as it is a WEAK PRODUCT. Customer Service for John Deere is simply **. If John Deere wants to discuss their god-awful products with me, they can email me at **. If you are considering buying a John Deere product, DON'T!

I bought a John Deere 1025R utility tractor with a mower and a loader attachment six years ago. I have read a few negative reviews and I want to set things straight. This machine is incredible! They told me in the beginning that the tractor holds its value and they weren't lying. I have been the only operator for 948 hours and I love this machine. I had owned two John Deere garden tractors prior so I knew I wouldn't be let down. If you do the yearly service maintenance you just can't go wrong. I mow in the spring, summer and fall and remove snow in the winter. I have completed so many projects and it just keeps on making me a happy owner. Six years and I only had to purchase 1 battery.

After my John Deere caught on fire and I had a horrible experience with the head of John Deere, taking it to the top, I read numerous articles that my model’s engine was faulty and others had the same experience. They REFUSED my money back, it was BRAND NEW and I’m still paying for it!!! Check the real reviews. These are dangerous machines and the head of John Deere knows this and doesn’t care!

I purchased a D125 lawn tractor in March 2017, The purchase $1955.00. I have less than 109 hours on the lawn tractor. I have done all of their recommended service requirements. in 2021 I started having steering problems. I took it to the local dealer and it’s going to cost approximately $450 to repair. I called John Deere‘s customer service explaining to them that I have taken care of the tractor, I have less than 109 hours on The tractor and I would like them to stand behind the product that they advertise nothing runs like a deer. They quickly told me that their warranty is for two years or 110 hours.

These mowers are the biggest bunch of garbage I have ever seen. I have an E120 and it is a huge POS. For a company that has been around as long as John Deere, you would think they could make a riding mower that can pick up the cut grass without constantly getting clogged. I spend more time getting off the mower, clearing the tube of grass, putting it back together and all to do it all over again in 70 feet. It doesn't matter what I do. Now if I want to buy a $1500 blower attachment from John Deere, they say it will solve the problem. After spending $2500 on this POS, there's no way I buy anything else made by John Deere and neither should anyone else. Don't waste your time or money on these mowers!!!

Bought a D105 42" Mower from Lowe's in 2017. Worked great for 24.1 hours. Then started have issues where it would not move, and shifting became a problem. Very quickly went from being occasional to almost all the time. Now has 39.0 hours on it. There was a recall for same model, same manufacture time, same sales time, but my serial is not on the list of 25,000 they recalled. Same symptoms. Google search shows literally thousands of people in same boat. Transmission is plastic. JD won't respond and JD Dealer says since it's not on recall list. It's $1200+ to repair a $1500 mower with 39 hours on it. I would expect this from a Chinese knock off not a company like JD. Sad..

I bought a new JD 3046r on Friday 13. Bad day... to buy. The tractor kept sounding an alarm at the dealer, it show manifold sensor check. Well dealer didn’t ever see that code before... Technician has not show up yet. Also quality is down said the salesman. I know that... The hanger that holds up the middle arm of 3 point hitch didn’t have a hole in it for a cotter pin. So why didn’t the cotter pin guy say there’s a problem here Huston... The representative argue with me at the Corp Headquarters, telling me his best friend is the head of quality control at that plant in Georgia. Well, maybe you should tell him. I was trying to get to the new CEO and tell him he has quality problem... Oh well, made Friday 20 is a better day to buy, I am also a stock holder. Thank goodness it’s up.

I grew up on a farm that used John Deere exclusively. My father in law was a John Deere mechanic, as were two of my sons. I had the utmost confidence in big green. No more. I purchased a new Z535R zero turn mower. A year after purchase the left side hydrostatic transmission went out under warranty. Now, just after the warranty expired the right side transmission went out. I take good care of it, after all it was was a $6000+ purchase. Also the starter solenoid went out. Now it's gonna be $1000+ out of my pocket that I can not afford. No more big green for me. I'm just glad my grandfather and father in law are not around to see how crappy JD products have become. Please don't take my word for it, read the other reviews.

Yes it runs and cuts perfectly. Never had any problems or issues with the mower. Although I wish that the seat could move back more to accommodate a six foot person and maybe a shorter turning radius.

For many years I have used a self propelled Honda Lawn Mower, it did a great job, maintained it and after 25 years of service I decided to buy a rider. Most riders had similar engineering, features and price points. I was drawn to John Deere and eventually purchased one. I have been extremely pleased with its performance and have taken my lawn to the next level. Riders just do a better job, they're more powerful but most importantly they're a whole lot of fun. I actually look forward to mowing my lawn. I highly recommend John Deere "E" Series Lawn Tractors. Their service and support is also a plus and should definitely be considered when making a decision!!!

It is a good overall riding mower, but the transmission disintegrated with less than 110 hours on the mower! The motor is still in good shape - everything still works. It would cost more to replace the transmission than the mower is worth!

They might be a little more money to get the better models than the ones offered at the big box stores but my LA-125 has performed flawlessly for 14 years! I know people that bought the cheapest basic unit and they didn’t hold up. I have a neighbor that’s got a Toro 24 hp. Rider and has had good luck with his.

I have not been happy with my John Deere. I use my buddy's Spartan mower whenever possible. It is a lot better mower than my John Deere. The parts for John Deere are high and do not seem to be very good quality anymore. My blades only last three cuttings before needing replaced. Soft metal. Do not sharpen well. I say forget John Deere and go Spartan mowers.

I have had this equipment for 5 years without any problems. I have tuned the machine myself with the package I purchased from John Deere. I have been able to convert the machine from a bagger to a mulcher with on problem.

I love my John Deere. It is comfortable and easy to maneuver. It's easy to add oil, which it doesn't use much and it's easy to add gas. It might be more expensive but worth the extra. It has 540 hours on it and will be having to add a new starter.

This is the first time in my 70 years of life that I’ve needed a riding lawnmower. I knew nothing about them. I started with Consumer Reports and then consulted some friends that I explained my needs to. They were a great help in referring me to a salesman in my area. I explained to him what I needed and he guided my sale. When my lawnmower was delivered, the delivery man spent an hour with me going over the lawnmower and how to safely use it on my property. I so appreciated all the information he gave me. Now it’s just fun for me to use and so easy. I would recommend John Deere to anyone.

Pretty solid tractor to do everything you need on a 1 acre lot. Nice attachment options too. I just need a bigger shed to go along with it. Oil change is simple too. Leaf sweeper attachment is unbelievable and really helps in the fall months.

Mower deck constantly throws belt. Tensioner was welded on instead of bolted down allowing it to tighten the the belt. Dealer had no idea what to do! Have less than 6 hrs on it and belt has broken once, needed changing once and jumped the spindles 6 times.

Ok So are you doing are you have to say as long as has four wheels and you can put gas in it and I can cut grass that’s great and what’s why am I had to sharpen the blades and add more gas to it And don’t forget the oil. What’s the wild kick the tires to keep the kids away from it as you might not get the lawnmower back because they like to drive around to watch your neighbors because they might take it from your mother lawn.

When we purchased our first John Deere riding mower, we had no idea it would last for 29 years! For about the first 8 years it did commercial mowing, then it became our personal mower. Hoped to get it to 30 years - but we finally had to buy a new one. I forget the exact age, but this "new" one is at least 10 years old and still going strong! As they truthfully say, "John Deere is built to last!"

After purchasing a home on 1.25 acres, Push Mowers quickly became DISQUALIFIED! JDeere Lawn Tractors are VERY durable/rugged, easy to Repair/Fix with widely available parts, and provides a Golf-Course Type cut to your lawn! They're a bit Pricey, but in this Case: You Get What You Pay For!!??

The transmission failed on my John Deere X300 Lawn Tractor after only 279 hours of lawn mowing. The tractor was maintained regularly by a John Deere dealer. The repair cost was approximately $1,300 and John Deere wouldn't assist at all. I even requested that John Deere absorb the cost of the part and I would absorb the installation as well as the transportation but John Deere refused to stand behind their product at all.

I bought this riding lawn mower in 2018; THIS WILL BE THE LAST John Deere I will ever own! 2 years old and ONLY 25 hours, my husband was moving to the backyard to finish mowing, keep in mind our lot is less than 10,000 sqft, the mower like backfired then just quit working. Our lot is very even nothing unusual, we have always changed oil and serviced it and was well taken care of being always sheltered in the garage. We took the mower in to our local John Deere dealer and the service guy said the mower blew a rod, it would be cheaper to replace whole motor at a cost of $1,100 dollars!

I bought a John Deere Z335e zero turn about 2 years ago and this will be my last John Deere. I’m not even sure why I’m writing this because my experience talking to the customer service department they could really care less. But I guess it may help somebody else by not making the same bad choice. Since my purchase I have had to replace the deck that was bent “$700”. I thought it was just a bad adjustment but later learned the spindle was twisted. I have a smooth yard and have NOT hit anything. Besides this was a problem since day one. I’ve also had to replace the lifting cable twice now since it breaks at the deck and that’s a real plan in the butt to replace. The rear muffler shield had broken off from the vibration causing cracks at the weld. It’s basically been a lawnmower from hell. The last John Deere for me!!!

My 2 year old X380 Lawn Tractor is experiencing transmission problems and needs to be replaced. John Deere seeing that the fender was dented (2 years ago) has stated that they will not replace the transmission due to it being damaged when the mower slid into the tree (did I mention that this happened 2 years ago?). This is not my 1st John Deere mower. All have had transmission issues, normally I get 5 years out of them. 1 mower the transmission only lasted 2 months. My yard is not that treacherous. I would not recommend a John Deere mower with a hydrostatic transmission to anyone and I have no confidence in their warranty, I do not think they stand behind their product.

Bought tractor in 2013. Has 70 hours of use and transmission needs to be replaced. No help at all because it’s “too old”. Does 70 hours of use sound like a premium, quality product to you? 4 phone calls - no willingness to help at all due to low usage.

Had a 165 that ran without fail for over 20 years, but dealer lied and said it would handle a snowblower. Yes if I drove it not if my wife and kids did, so I bought the X320. Deere said I was one day over their return it policy and if I wouldn't lose so much money I would have traded it in for any make.

I have a quick leaking rear tire on my Z-turn. The 2 acres are beginning to March toward becoming a jungle. So, I made an "essential" trip to my John Deere dealership in Pearsall complete with my skeleton mask. All equipped to deal with civilization, I walked in tire in hand and headed to parts, which is where I was directed. Before I made it to the counter, the young lady says, "if you're looking for repair, we don't do tires. You'll have to take it to Ace." Now, I bought my JD Z-turn @ this dealership. I brought my jd tire to this jd dealership for repair or tube and I need to bring it to ACE? Wth? What's wrong with this picture? So, to all my friends that are owners of JOHN DEERE mowers, don't forget to go to ACE for all your repair needs.

I parked the John Deere in my garage, cut it off.. Got up to exit the John Deere, the deck handle went under my shorts throwing me down onto the floor... I ended up calling my neighbor as I could not move, he called the rescue squad of which I was taken to the hospital... I was told by the doctors that I had cracked my hip and it would have to be replaced.. And my finger was broken, and I got a cut a cross my right eye requiring 9 stitches... I was brushed up on my face, eyes, and the complete side of my face... IMG_4448.JPG. I’m trying to hire a lawyer now, I have still not recovered from the accident... I can barely walk, I walk with a cane, I’m constantly in pain.. The picture is just my picture I have. IMG_4448.JPG.

I bought this thing at the end of 2018 (start of our summer). It has now done a total of 35 hours. Right from the outset it continually blocked the chute. The catcher took forever to attach correctly. When I took it in for the first service, I mentioned these two items. The dealer said I was fitting the catcher incorrectly. I asked him to explain. Out of ten attempts, he manage to get it to fit twice. "We will have a look at that" - result? -no change. Re the blocking - "you need to run it at maximum revs and drive as slow as possible" - really? We are in the middle of a drought here and the thing still blocks on dry grass. HOPELESS MACHINE.

Please please do your self a favor and stay away from John Deere anything.

Until recently, I thought the name John Deere meant quality equipment and quality service. Having about 7 acres of land to mow, several spots require weed eating. In 2011, I visited the local John Deere dealership and expressed to them my need in purchasing something I could load up with my weed eater and drive the 7 acres instead of walking. They suggested the Gator. I happily purchase a brand new 620i John Deere Gator equipped with a Kawasaki 2 cylinder motor. I only used my Gator about once a week during the mowing season, so I had only accumulated 105 hours of use.

E110 Riding Lawn Mower - Major issues for 4 mos old. I purchased this machine in May 2019. It's October. I have 6.7 hours on it. The other day, it wouldn't stay running, which is normal. I turned it off then on a few times and smoke from the engine went flying out for about 5 min! It's under warranty but I have to take it from West Point, UT, to Tremonton, UT. I'm a single gal. Not sure how I'm going to get it there. The problem is pretty big. For a new machine, it has oil seeping into the cylinder from the valves, which fills up the cylinder over a week's time causing a lot of smoke and running issues upon startup. Great hu? DO NOT BUY ONE.

I've been in supply chain management for decades and I can tell you that when you go to the dealership to buy replacement parts and all you get is poor quality aftermarket junk that fails soon after installation well, that says a lot about the corporate mindset. Ignition coils, starter solenoids starter relays are all junk in and out of the box. This company is nothing like what it use to be. Shipping your manufacturing overseas and not controlling the quality of your lower tier suppliers is a sure way to lose your customer base and you are losing this one. I have a 310 that I paid good money for but I'm starting to have regrets. Too bad, A really great American icon that is sacrificing quality for profit and riding on a name.

Bought a new JD D-155 Mower from Home Depot. It now has about 550 hours of use and started to be a headache after only 150 hours. The drive belt on the mower deck has fallen off 6 times. I check the oil level each time before using. The air filter, oil and spark plug have all been replaced at the beginning of each year (purchased in 2016). It is kept clean and hosed off after each cut. It is very hard to start when cold. The mower deck drive belt fell off, again, when I removed the deck I found that a bolt had sheered off after replacing it and refitting the deck the belt snapped again.

My John Deere mower (bought at JD not Lowe’s) has a defective seat. I took pictures of the defect, sent them to the selling dealer and they agreed that the seat was defective and would be replaced under warranty. Here is the fun part, now I’m being told that rather than allowing me to remove and returning the defective covered part (a seat). I need to rent a trailer in order to transport this mower back to the selling dealer only to have them “diagnose” and replace the part. So the net is that I have to pay for a portion of this covered repair. This WILL be my last Deere!!!

I bought a new E100 lawn mower in June of 2018. With only 28 hours on the mower, the engine locked up in July of 2019. I thought that it should be covered under warranty, however was told that the factory installed oil filter had loosened and allow the oil to escape. The manual stated that you should change the oil at 50 hours, but the filter should be changed at 8 hours. I have been dealing with equipment for 40 years and have never once had a factory installed oil filter loosen to the point of oil leaking. I am extremely disappointed that John Deere would sell something that had not be inspected and that they would not honor the claim. I will never buy another John Deere piece of equipment or recommend anyone to do so.

This is my second summer with my John Deere riding mower and the second summer it has torn up. Spent over 300 dollars last summer because dealer said they would not warranty My pulley because I didn’t grease it according to manual which I did. I am very OCD about all my equipment. Now same thing this summer. Prior to this mower I had a Craftsman for 28 years and put 1 pulley on it. I plan on selling this mower after this summer. Very disappointed!!!!

I bought the D105 Ride-on Lawnmower because I was always told that once you own a John Deere you wouldn't want anything else. Well, that was a load of crap. This lawnmower has been maintained since the first oil change. I have had in the shop 3 times for multiple problems. The tires are worthless! I really believe that the parts on this tractor are brought in from China and assembled here in the US. It is a poorly made machine. If you need it worked on, I don't suggest taking to a dealer repair shop because they know nothing about working on them and their customer service is non-existent. I call it customer NO Service.

I purchased a John Deere 155c lawn tractor in 2006. I carefully maintained the tractor for the last 13 years. In the manual on page 26 it clearly states that the transmission needs no maintenance. I found this odd since any other lawn tractor I’ve owned required the fluid be flushed approximately every 3 years and the filter replaced. The John Deere transmission is sealed. However the instruction to not maintain the transmission is false. This year my transmission has lost power after 30 minutes of use. I changed the main drive belt to no avail.

Bought new 2 months ago. 2 hours on it belt will not stay on. Trouble starting. Do not buy. Company does not respond. Should not have to deal with this on new machine. I wish John Deere cared about customer satisfaction. Will not buy another from this company.

I purchased a John Deere D155 lawn mower and the oil cap came off. The engine now needs to be replace. The incident happened inside my warranty time however, I didn't make my claim until 10 days after my warranty expired. If John Deere can find a way to deny your claim they will! I also want to say I believe the oil cap design is the problem. "No locking oil cap!" I was driving my John Deere and the oil cap loosened up causing oil to come out.

After all that I've heard about the Deere, I dug down deep and spent over $3,000 on a Z-245, a zero turn, 48" cut mower. I was in heaven and now I can officially join all the retired guys who seem to have the Deere as their status symbol of being retired. Unfortunately, my Z-245 sprung an oil leak after only 6 years of use, and at the same time, one of the pistons quit firing. I took it in and the cost was $932.00. I had it serviced only 1 1/2 years ago, and that cost was also well over $500.00.

My wife and I bought a house in 2016 with a yard just big enough to require a riding lawn mower. I debated on what brand to purchase and ultimately decided on purchasing a John Deere. After less than a year of use, I was informed of a recall on the transmission which I had gotten taken care of immediately. I was also informed that after 8 hours of use the oil needed to be changed, which I did. I store the lawn mower in the shed throughout the year and being in Pennsylvania, the grass gets cut 4-5 months out of the year.

Poor cutting from the start and after only 150 hours and tender loving care, all of the deck pulleys (6) need to be replaced. I greased the three fittings every 5 hours. Also all of the clippings blow up on you and the deck, clogging the pulley covers. The engineering is poor. Let the buyer beware.

My uncle has an X354 riding lawnmower. The spindle tore out at about 133 hours. I believe this was due to the bolts not being tight. They charged him for a new deck, and wouldn't give him a refund. They said that it would have failed sooner if the spindle was not tightened correctly. My uncle does not operate the mower for the majority of his use... So that actually fits with his analysis... We should get a refund.

We decided to get a John Deere tractor a little over 10 years ago. It has been used for only lawn mowing, not a huge yard, and is constantly garaged. The machine needs a new cutting deck. The local dealer can't even be bothered to assist, but states there is nothing to be done, that there are no replacement parts. We have written to John Deere 2 weeks ago, and got the automatic response, No human being has responded to our "query", as they termed it. So what are we supposed to do--throw out a machine, which cost lots of money, after 10 years, because the manufacturer has no replacement parts? Don't buy a John Deere--their product doesn't last, and their customer service is non existent. There are plenty of other choices out there!

Good, mechanic on the agricultural farm, understand electrical and hydraulic systems, have 1a driver license, working with John Deere agricultural equipment and other types of technology, and other parts.

We bought a new gator and a 125 R lawn tractor based on the great service we received from our gator of 13 years. So far, the gator has been in the shop twice, once trying to do a cheap fix and then finally fixing it correctly, as they should have the first time. Today, with less than 5 hours, the 125 R blew oil all over the tractor deck, leaking from who knows where. The green paint lives on its previous quality which is sadly lacking these days. This equipment is way too expensive to fail this quickly.

Bought brand new. Transmission stopped working at 80 hrs. John Deere says bad luck, buy new transmission for another $1000. Not spending $1000 more on next to new tractor. Will be buying new mower again but won't be John Deere. Can't afford to buy major components every 2-3 years.

John Deere lawn tractor or snow blower?? If you want a nightmare, go for it! The John Deere lawn tractor and its snow blower are the worst products I have ever got! And the John Deere customer service is the worst one I have ever had! I bought this John Deere lawn tractor D105 from Lowe’s and its snow blower from its dealer Green Tractors by its sales recommendation. Both products were broken almost every time when I used them. Within one year, many of their parts, including the battery, belt, grip, handle, spring, pins, rod, took turns to break, and finally the D105 engine was broken in the early second summer! In the winter, I could not finish even once for a completed snow blowing. I eventually had to ask to return the snow blower.

6/5/2019: Just got off the phone with my local parts store and John Deere "Customer Service". I have a 2013 Z960R z-turn, paid a lot of money for this as it was billed to be the premier commercial grade z-turn. This machine has 640hrs easy home use and has been well serviced and garaged. Pull switch that engages the blades went bad.

In the past 8 years I have purchased a 700x, a 730, a 2025r and a 758 & I also have a 485 & finally a Husqvarna pz 60 which has only been in for service 1 time because it never has problems. But the John Deeres make up for it by being in for service all the time. Nothing but problems. I almost forgot a 500 series I had but it was in so much I almost forgot I owned it. It had so many problems that the dealership almost gave me full price back on a trade for the 700 which was probably the best green tractor I had. I have had very bad service with a lot of wasted time back and forth. Just had the u joint replaced on the 2025r 2300 dollars of which 1800 was labor and after getting it back with loose and missing bolts and wires hanging out everywhere now the pto isn't working. Which means more wasted time.

I bought a John Deere D140 9 years ago. I have replaced the front end, transmission repairs, multiple pulled yes and belts. Constant trips to repair shop. Worst mower I ever bought. Pure junk. I hate John Deere. Pure trash. Can't wait to take a sledge to this trash and take it to the dump where it belongs.

I bought a John Deere lawn tractor from an authorized dealer (Midstate Tractor CT). What a mistake. After less than 6 hours of use, caught the blade on a root. The deck on the X304 bent like a toy. John Deere offered no assistance. I would have to pay full retail for a new deck, they would not even offer a discount on parts or labor. If I had bought a far less expensive mower from a big box I would have gotten better service, and they would not have treated it like a joke. Save your money, find a better dealer, manufacturer. Neither the dealer nor John Deere stood behind their product. I tried to post a review on the John Deere site, but apparently they only post good reviews.

I have a 2014 625i gator. Less than 75 hrs. Bought new. Now have spent $1200.00 in repairs to replace throttle body. Model is now obsolete (wonder why they quit making it). Worth almost nothing trading in. Nothing runs like a Deere. NOT!

I paid cash for a riding lawn mower. I was told that it would be delivered within days after purchase. I ordered a bagger to go with mower and I realize that weather has a factor in getting product to store however no communication of this delay. I had to go to store and called several times and was told that person who could tell me what was going on was out and would call back. No call or communication. Finally told delivery would come after I initiated inquiry. Product delivered but after delivery person left would not start and found machine still had sand in battery and other areas which I was assured would be cleaned before delivery. The plastic parts for filler cap deteriorated and broke. I am not pleased with customer service...do we only get service if we finance a tractor??? I contacted Area manager and expressed my displeasure. I will be asking for my full refund and will be purchasing from Lowe’s.

My third DEERE and you will have to pay me go to something else. They say that nothing runs like a DEERE and you can take that to the bank! 22 yrs and nothing but belts, plugs, oil and gas. Will be back to another when the time comes.

Hello... Like most of the homeowners here, I have been mowing lawns way before before I could legally drive motor vehicles...(legally is the keyword). The X350 John Deere lawn tractor is my subject and some comparisons to other brands I have owned and used. Over the 65 years of mowing I have experienced many types and brands. Way back when the "Hahn Eclipse" Briggs powered reel type mower was the best, through the push rotary era and now the riders (age induced). I have owned and used many brands and have always returned to the Deere line, with the X350 is my latest ride. Overall, the operation and quality has met and exceeded my expectations.

Never seen a piece of equipment deteriorate with all the maintenance I give it, I have to admit that the engine is solid but as the chassis goes what a piece of crap. I never paint without removing rust, grime or anything else that will keep the primer from bonding to the metal. Always using top brand of primer and paint. You would expect excellent results, right? Well no. The metal is so cheap that your labor don't last at all just to find another area rotting away. This machine is a 1995 purchased in 99 from a dealer in Dade County Fl.

I have a JD2520 bought 7 years ago with less than 500 hours. Use mainly for snow blowing and mowing. It needed a new hydraulic motor and once that was in they said it needed a hydraulic shaft, part #LVA802614. Surprise!!! There is not a hydraulic shaft in the whole United States that they can find and it may be "3, 6, or 9 months, who knows" verbatim from the dealer. They don't care and gave me the part number to see if I could find it. I can't find it anywhere either. I can't believe a reputable company like John Deere does not have parts for their own machines. What a waste. Now I sit, stranded with no machine, and nothing I can do about it. They actually asked us if we wanted to trade it in. Why??? Because you can't get a part I am supposed to pay more money for a different machine. Guess I'm out the $18,000 I paid for it.

I have spent over 400.000 buying John Deere products over a 10 year span. My new 30 hours 3039 tractor has a large hydraulic leak. I called the dealer because it is under warranty. They will have to have the tractor picked up and delivered but informed me that I will be charged for the tow. John Deere does not pay for transportation. So I spent 70.000 on a tractor. It has a major leak and I have to pay for transporting it for service. I am so pissed. Never buying another John Deere.

I recently purchased a used ridding John Deere model 738 which has performed well. However I now have a slight problem with going from forward to reverse. Engine tries to die during this operation, this problem is most prevalent during snow removal with snow blower attachment. Does anyone have a suggestion at to a remedy.

Must be great to be a monopoly, which Meade Tractor is for John Deere in our area. This allows them to overcharge you at will, then act like it's YOU with a problem if you complain. Screw them. Avoid at all costs!

I purchased my LT133 from a local dealer which is no longer here. I have never had a problem with the engine or the transmission. I have had this John Deere Lawn Tractor for more than 39 years. In the last 8-10 years I have had some problems most likely due to age. The deck still works but lost both guide wheels and the mulching unit is screwed up but it still cuts grass. Replace the starter motor, brakes, belts, and have had minor problems I fixed myself. I will only purchase a JD from a dealer and pay the extra to get a good machine not like the ones sold at Lowe's or Home Depot. I know if I have problems my dealer will take care of it. I see a lot of bad reviews but I contribute that to purchases made other than JD dealer and purchasing cheaper made models.

Several years ago I bought a 1994 JD LX178 lawn tractor. It got the Kawasaki 15 HP, twin piston, water cooled engine and a 38 inch deck. It's still running beautifully today (2018). I replaced the cheap plastic hood with a steel hood from a craftsman GT and recovered the seat in leather. In July of this year, I bought a 1998 JD445. Yes, it's 20 years old! I had to clean out the gas tank to get it to run properly and I replaced the seat. This is a wonderfully comfortable mower with all the hydraulics and differential lock, and power steering that I need in my old age. The 22 HP Kawasaki engine is fuel injected and being liquid cooled, I expect another 20 years from it. The 300 pound, 60 inch deck makes great time out in my fields.

Called my local John Deere service center after running over a small branch with mower deck explain the situation that I just had the mulch kit installed recently and I was short on funds. They was able to help me with the pick up and delivery charges by reducing it $50 which I was grateful. After giving me an estimate of $530 to fix pulley bracket and one bent wheel I agreed on the charges.

Bought a ride on lawn mower August of 2018 from Lowe’s. When I went to start e170 it started but the belt was broken. Called John Deere corporate office. They pretty much ignored me. So I received the another e170, worked until 33 hours, as I put it away for the winter it failed to start, so decided to call the 1800 number. But they refused to help me. They lied to me. The name itself John Deere is no good. It’s just a name. So I spent 2000 dollars and the machine has issues. I move. Called the 1800 number but going back forth. They ended up hanging the phone on me.

I purchased a John Deere snow plow for my D105 series lawn mower and discovered yesterday after opening the box that it was missing the trip spring bolt and nuts. This is a primary part to make the plow work. Upon calling John Deere they would not honor providing the required part as I purchased this on 9/15/2018. Yesterday was 11/25/2018, the box was not previously opened. I assumed that a 300 plus dollar piece of equipment would have the damn parts included, and if it didn't at least they would provide it. Well they don't and won't. In short don't ever expect all the parts to be included with your purchases from John Deere and also don't expect them to help you out. Very disappointed with such terrible customer support. "It should not even be called that." More like a call center to get rid of you.

When I bought my house in 2001, I bought the cheapest tractor I could find - a discontinued Murray on sale at Walmart. I used it for 13 years without problems. I thought I was trading up when I bought a Deere 105 in 2013. I was wrong. Broken throttle lever, wheel bearings worn and ruined a wheel spindle. Now the engine won't start. Bad camshaft not releasing compression. Head gasket leaking. And that's after only 155 hours of cutting an ordinary, flat, suburban lawn. I'll never buy a Deere product again.

4 flat tires, poorly placed safety switches, impossible to maintain a level deck, constant starting issues, cracked seats after 4 months WITH a seat cover on it... These tractors consistently rank highly by Consumer Reports, but they must not be testing them for very long. Shortly after my tractor was delivered I began to notice how cheaply it was constructed, which is frustrating given the price. All 4 tires went flat multiple times and I only drove it on grass. Very soft rubber. I had to fill with several bottles of Green Slime. The brake safety switch is under the mower, which makes it prone to coming apart and keeping you from starting your mower. The seat foam is very cheap. I had it covered with a John Deere seat cover and it was parked in a garage. It still cracked apart and required me to cover it with Duct Tape. Doesn't look good on a tractor that is less than a year old.

I was con into buying the last tractor on the lot. Said my monthly payments would be cheaper but it was a higher price riding lawn mower, Well my monthly payments were suppose to be like 70 a month but I then got a small trailer and that increased my monthly to like 120 something. They were taking 50 out for the two hundred trailer. Well I thought after over 5 months paying I thought the trailer would be paid off, it's not and they charging me higher payments on the riding mower so they rip me off. Not to mention I don't believe the riding mower was new. It had many issues after I bought. I regret buying this and now stuck making high payments on a tractor am not even liking.

Then, after that service, it became very difficult to start. I took it into the dealer and they told me it was the compression release valve and that it would cost more to fix than it was worth. Needless to say I was not very happy. The engine started just fine before the first service. So why not now??? I will never buy another. Their quality is not what it used to be.

I have had nothing but problems with this mower. Here’s a list. Plastic throttle broke off, not 1 but 2 stators replaced, seat is cracking already, belt that engages blades have had to be replaced already, blades have had to been replaced, rear axle is leaking grease, safety guard where the grass comes out while mowing just fell off, the hood pin where it hinges fell out and made the hood fall off and crack, and now the variation pulley broke and in order to fix that I would have to pull off the wheels and transmission. All in 2.5/years and only 90 hours. I am a maintenance freak...I could only imagine what happens to one not taken care of. No help from John Deere at all!

Very disappointed with my experience with John Deere product and service. Purchased a new John Deere D110 & 60hrs later the compression switch on the camshaft went. 650$ to have the cam replaced or 750$ to have a new motor put in the tractor. This is a known problem with these machines and it's ridiculous to think that something still so new could have such a large issue. The worst part of this is after contacting customer service I was told John Deere will not pay anything to fix the mower because it's 4 months out of warranty. I'm disgusted with John Deere for not stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for a well known faulty compression switch issue on the 19hp Briggs. I would never purchase a John Deere made ANYTHING ever again.

Great lawnmower. Starts every time, rides good, not too bouncy and doesn't hurt my back. But too many thorns. John Deere should put solid tires on them.

Went to John Deere in Anderson yesterday. Bought lawn mower D155. Called this salesman named William. Told him I didn't like the mower. I am 62 years old. He told me I could trade it in but they would have to deduct $500 because paper work had went through. NO MORE business for them. Haven't even owned it 24 hours.

I bought a D155 yesterday in Anderson, SC and I called not even 24 hours later and asked if I could swap it in on another. Didn't even really use it. Just didn't like it and the way it cut grass. William said I could trade it in but at the cost out of my pocket $500. He said because paperwork had gone through. YOU GET NO MORE OF MY BUSINESS.

I purchased a Z235 mower 3 years ago. It has 200 hours. Very clean and well maintained. This year the bracket that holds the front part of the stamp deck broke. This is part of the frame of the mower. I took it to the local landmark dealer. Had the service manager look at it. He told me it was metal fatigue, due to bouncing around. I told him I just mow my 2 acre lot. He stated that the commercial mower I purchased was not built for that application. Not built to be a mower I asked? He stated, "No just not that size of lot." The Z235 is advertised as a commercial mower for large applications. Well not this one he said. So, no help will be provided by John Deere. Buyer beware!! Very expensive piece of equipment for only 3 years ROI. John Deere Sucks!!! Do not purchase John Deere equipment.

I’ve had my 3038E a lil over a year. These are my issues. First, the brake sensor broke. Not a big deal. Second, it would overheat every time I mowed the 7acre field. Only took a few min to spray it clean. Third, the hydraulics would start to get more and more slack. Forth, the seat sensor would shut the tractor down at the worst and most dangerous times... And the final last straw is when my rock shaft housing broke and Deere said it was my fault but couldn’t tell me how I’ve could’ve done it. They didn’t even come look at it. They had the dealership send them a picture.

I have owned my Z235 John Deere for 3 years. The warranty is only for 2 years. This year the weld that holds the control arm for the mowing deck broke. I called the local Landmark dealer and spoke with the general manager, Roger. Roger stated this usually doesn't happen at all. However, even though this shouldn't have happened it was not under warranty. He would not offer any type of customer service or help for my 3 year old, $3,000 + -, broken John Deere mower.

My JD 318 is the very best mower I've ever owned and it has been the most dependable mower I've ever seen. It's horrible they stopped making that model. I would buy another one in heartbeat if still made them.

This is a company in which I’ve had 3 riding mowers and because of the 2 previous mowers I bought this last one. This one is just really poor quality.

I have been more than pleased with the John Deere 665 zero turn mower that we have owned since 2003. We use it to care for three yards that total over 6 acres. Regular maintenance and two new front tires.

My John Deere X340 has been a good mower overall. It cuts nice and has been very dependable. The main drawbacks are that parts are a little pricey and the transmission is sealed so there is no way to service it and no filter to change.

We've had multiple lawn tractors over the decades, but this is our first John Deere (model X350). We chose to buy from an authorized (AgPro) dealer - not from one of the box stores, which carry lower end models. Although somewhat more expensive at purchase, we noted the difference in quality immediately with sturdy metal parts where plastic or flimsy metal parts were used on other brands. We know from experience that multiple expensive repairs down the road can quickly erase the "savings" on purchase price.

The mower is 10 years old and takes care of a small community's front entrance, the sides of the roads and my one acre. I can't seem to kill this thing and it has seen its share of abuse. Amazing product.

My D105 has done well. It cuts well but sometimes it cuts uneven as I have about 52 hrs on the meter. Have had it 4 about 3 yrs and I'm looking to get a ZT as I bought home with 1 1/2 acre to mow.

I've had John Deere mowers for many years and would never go to another brand. It's a mower you can depend on, it's sturdy, well built, easy on gas, easy to operate and has a sizable gas tank. I have a huge lawn to cut and I can always depend on it. They are expensive but you're paying for quality and you get it.

My X475 tractor is one you get from a John Deere dealer and not sold in other stores. It is very heavy duty and like most equipment if you take care of it; it will take care of you.

This is a great low-end John Deere LA115 lawn tractor. Makes quick work of the back lawn, with a lot less fatigue as compared to a walk behind mower.

It was a good purchase and has been very dependable. I would purchase another but hope I don’t have to for a long time. The machine seems to be well built.

This one has a power bagger that picks up and pretty much everything and mulches what it picks up. It is 46" so the deck sticks out far enough that is no problem to mow right up close to anything you go by.

I have been pass along to 3 dealers on my issue with my D130 Lawn Tractor. When you mow the lawn on number 3 you have a 2" wide strip down your lawn about 7' before the shoot. I had contacted JD main office and two local offices and brought the tractor in two times and still have the same issue. I first time they said the spindle was off and they had to order a new one, so I get it back and back the cut and same issue so when I called them back they said they didnt look at the deck because it was in for something doing with engine??? I told them look at the notes again and read me what I said when I brought this in and they couldn't find it. So the second time they said they couldn't find the issue and said they sharpen my new blades and that look like it fix the problem so I tip the deck over and the blades were never touch. And I still have the same problem.

Bought a John Deere 730 riding lawn tractor with a 60 inch deck. The lawn tractor is very smooth running and the deck goes through heavy grass. The lawn tractor always starts and also has power steering. One feature I like is if want go reverse out of a tight space without the deck shutting down, use a hold down push button and the deck doesn't stop. Usually mows 2-3 areas at a time.

I have had this mower about 6-7 years with just normal maintenance. I would recommend John Deere to friends and family. It is a good sturdy built mower.

Our John Deere mower is reliable, easy to maintain and the best looking mower on the market, in my opinion. We purchased it four years and it still looks and runs like it's new.

John Deere units have stood the test of time, they're like a Timex, takes a lickin, but still keeps tickin, and you can still get parts for almost every make & model ever produced...

This mower I have had for 8 years, starts every time. (I do regular maintenance on it.) Mowing in a breeze, I have almost 2 acres to mow and I am 70 years old.

I bought a John Deere L118 in 2007. Right now it has 375 hours on it. It starts every time, no smoke and a great lawn tractor. I'm thinking of buying a new one, with an easier to use deck, that can switch from mulch to bag easier than I do now. My neighbors have Cub Cadet, nothing but complaints.

Same amount of mowing done with this mower as with other mowers. This one did good but not as easy to take care of for a woman and rode rough. Didn't fit my body but good enough to ride it very long.

I have a JD Z925M with 60" 7 Iron deck, mulch on demand, and wheels. Overall I love this mower. The mulch on demand is great. The wheels ride a little smoother than regular tires and get better traction. The downside is that they will take your yard up if you not careful. The mulch on demand causes a little extra dust. But I would buy this mower again except with regular tires and wheels.

Having 2 Sabres and a John Deere V-Twin prior to this V-Twin, I stayed with JD having all 42" cutting widths, double bagger, dump cart, etc. The biggest issue is the battery compartment, as in the past I had a couple batteries drip acid below which shorted out electrical wiring and ate away at battery boxes... Thus poor engineering but perhaps my last JD?

John Deere lawn mower engine always starts, using a reliable Briggs and Stratton. It cuts very good, and parts and lube info and oil is readily available. Local store knowledge is good too.

My John Deere LX 188 was bought from the local dealer used 12 years ago. It is still going strong, mowing 3 acres of tough weeds, clover and a little grass. It has a Kawasaki engine which runs quiet and smoothly.

Great cut, love power steering, but it catches on fire when grass accumulates under the hood. Too many repairs and dangerous. Also, the deck will not raise as high as my other tractor and gets stuck in uneven ground.

A real workhorse. Only wish the paint were more durable and didn't spot from bug spray. Very dependable, does everything I ask of it and is always ready to work. The best thing is I live on a farm with 3 other families, all of whom have had an aversion to anything John Deere. They have all gone through several mowers during the time I have had my Deere, and one of the men is now doing my yard with my mower. Think his mind has changed. He is in the market for a new mower. Let's see what he buys.

I bought my John Deere 8 years ago. I have never cut grass before in my life and now I enjoy it because the mower is so easy to use. I cut close to 3 acres in about 2 1/2 hours with no problems.

All lawn mower are too much money but I run a John Deere and they hold up a lot better. Others are good too. Gas and go. The grass catcher needs to get centered though. It seems like you're always going the wrong way beating the bushes.

Where our Husqvarna would get stuck, our John Deere plowed through it like a champ! Will never own anything else! Sure it cost more, but worth it! Also make sure it’s bought from a John Deere dealer.

Aching back from hours of mowing - tips easily - can’t get close to edges. Had to have repaired several times. Couldn't mow with regular mower so have to put up with what I have.

I purchased the 38" Sabre (by John Deere) used. Safety features interfered with operator convenience, engine did not last and lots of flat tires in Nevada.

I have a 38 inch deck John Deere and use it for mowing and for snow blowing. It has been pretty reliable and does a good job with both tasks. I'm not a fan of the foot pedal control though and would rather have a hand control.

I have had John Deere riding mower for 50 years and I have always had John Deere. They are dependable. Very few problems if any at all. My mower that I have now is 16 years old and still runs like a brand new one. My next one when I need one will be a JOHN DEERE.

It’s a residential-grade D 170, the frame is cracked and the deck was junk from the initial purchase. I have replaced the deck belt more times than I can remember, the only thing I can say is good about this tractor is the motor is tough. Not sure if I would purchase another JD, even if it was a larger tractor.

The machine is reasonable. It does the job but the after sales service leaves a lot to be desired. Basically there is none, which is interesting as I also have a JD 6520 tractor and JD has bent over backwards with after sales service for that machine.

Bought my model D-125 lawn tractor April 2016. I mow around 2 acres and the tractor has performed flawlessly with only routine care: oil changes, lube, blade sharpening, etc.

John Deere model X500 multi-terrain is a solid sub-tractor. However, "Meade Tractor," a John Deere Retailer, provides sub-standard service. When I bought it in for my one year service, it took them 6 weeks to change my oil, plugs, check fittings and changed my Blades. They charged me $300 and didn't even thank me for the ** they provided.

The mower starts right up every time and runs well. Good quality engine. Easy motion and turning radius. The yard is cut even and smoothly. Only issue occasionally is traction in soft earth.

Mom purchased the low end John Deere mower but it does everything we ask of it. It is forty two inch width. Sharp blades cut right through the grass. I love it.

John Deere is one of the best. Have had mine for eight years with no problems at all. Unlike before had many models and always had problems with them.

Our mower was a bit pricey but the job that it does is amazing so it makes it all worth it! We really like the ease of use and the look of the mower. Our dealership does a great job servicing it also!

I had a commercial 60” John Deere zero turn mower. The ride with the rear weights was great. Durability and dependability was top of the line. Other zero turns I’ve had always had wheel bearing issues with uneven deck height cuts. The was not the case with the Deere.

John Deere is one of the best you can buy. It is durable, very seldom have a problem with it and last a long time. Whether you pay full price or get it on sale it is worth every penny.

Had my JD 335 since 2001 and have over 1300 hours on it. Runs like a top. Keep the oil and filter changed and air cleaner washed out and no problems. Put new blades on several times after hitting rocks and replaced both belts.

I have been pleased with the service. But it is a little irritating that when it's backing up the steps are similar to a heel/toe kind of thing and the little pedal thing is too small. Also why do lawn mower tires cost as much as my car tires?

You can buy the same brand at Lowe's or Home Depot. They are the D series. Double the price buying from a dealer puts you in the X series. We are so glad we sprung the extra money for the X series. Better engine, stronger axle for hauling wagons, and spreaders, (we use all the time), and just better built.

Lawn equipment is worth what you pay for. Low prices on a mower mean that the manufacturer is using the least expensive hardware, engines, assemblies. A motor is a big part when mowing tall grass... low cost = low torque, the mower deck is the next part that will play its role... a deep deck will lift the grass up for the blade to cut it. Mower blades need to be properly heat treated. When mowing and you strike a pipe, solid metal shaft... cheap blades will fracture and are a flying object... proper heat treat the blade will bend.

I liked my John Deere at least the job it did and servicing it was a breeze, but believe it or not, if you don't have a minimum weight of at least well over 100 pounds you can't use the mower without wearing weights! It stalls, which is a safety feature if you leave the seat! A good one of course, but nevertheless, I had problems with it repeatedly stalling and wish someone would told me that before I bought it. I am a slight female and it would be obvious that I might not weight enough to use the machine. Ultimately, after 2 seasons of struggling with it, I sold it because it wasn't worth the trouble. I weight 100 pounds for reference.

I like the mower but the deck is terrible to keep level X300 JD. I will level it perfect. I take it to the TriGreen dealership. They level it. My lawn is very level but this deck is terrible.

My mower is approx. a 1969 year old one. Yet it always starts and runs. I use it on a regular basis for many things besides just mowing! We use it to move around our pontoon and trailer along with a smaller trailer we use for items, such as large bags of mulch and garden soil. It also has a tiller which comes in very useful.

It was a real John Deere from a dealer. Deck mowed nice & straight. Used it 2 yrs as a second mower and the engine head cracked. You cannot mow in reverse, which adds to your time. Gas gauge is down between your legs under the seat so you can't see if you're getting low.

On side hills grass not cut evenly. Battery failed prematurely. Also so did the switch for the mower which failed twice. Other than that I am happy with my D170.

I have a Deere LA135. It has been very reliable so far (just hit 200 hours). It has been much more durable and reliable than the Troy-Bilt I had before this.

The tractor is very functional and adapts well to other uses. I especially like the snow blower attachment. Too bad their seats don't stand up, inexcusable for a tractor in this price category.

I enjoy John Deere because they are balanced better with riding mowers and push mowers. The push mower's collector bag is easy to handle and notice when it is time to empty bag. My John Deere mowers last five or more years longer than other mowers, and that is not bringing the mower in for maintenance. If you bring it in for maintenance they last a lot longer. John Deere unlike other mower shops encourages maintenance which saves you money and which improves performance. Their repair staff is well versed when fixing more impactful problems. They make sure their staff is polite whereas other mower shops make eye contact with a genuine face about twenty five percent of the time. Their warranties are honored when an issue falls in a "grey area".

This is the third John Deer riding Mower I have owned over many years. I have always had great service from them. My present mower is X304-42X Edge, I bought in 2015. I have a bad problem with grass build up under the deck in the spring when the grass has a lot of moisture in it. The washing port does not seem to help at all. It causes the ends of the blades to wear bad. A few weeks ago it caused the belt that drives the blades to break. The new belt cost me $55.23. This is a problem I never had with the other two.

I have owned several brands of mowers and the JD has been the most reliable and durable of all. I have 2 acres of property to maintain and the JD has had minimal breakdowns.