John Deere X475 several issues
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Comments (29)Thank you so much for the warning, even 10 yrs later it's still advertised steel sleeve. I wondered as I'm looking to buy a new engine to set back for future replacement since new throwaway designs (never change oil) are so terrible. Not sure how briggs durability in the future is but I know their past and getting one while I can. Its for my 1996 Snapper self propelled mower, I saw the 875 JD engine sold alone online. I knew B/S site says the 875 is just aluminum bore & the 850 is sleeved but I thought JD ordered them special maybe? This is not the case as I suspected and how I found these posts. Oh well' now I learned at least a few things on my project. 1} Snapper disc drive self propels outlast 3+ engines easy. My lawncare friends snapper SP deck outlasted (2 Briggs,1 Honda so far). 2} JD really are a bunch of liars. 3} The 850 Pro is the real Briggs Pro engine under Vanguard. To anyone who thinks steel sleeves are not needed in Aluminum engines try telling this to GM...Mention them saving a few bucks producing the Vega , as that is why it's engine failed at 30k on average. Sleeved aluminum engines are in almost every car today, my old Toyota had 420k when I sold it 5 years ago, still see it around town. One truck near me here, Google this: Clyde glides to a million. Thanks again!!...See MoreJohn Deere x520 or x720?
Comments (8)Thanks for the posts, I appreciate your input and suggestions. I looked at the JD 2305, and it will be a couple thousand more with similar attachments I'm looking at on the x720. The x720 is already in the "a couple thousand more" category for me. Plus, the x720 may be one step up from what I really need, the 2305 is definitely much more than I need. Used JD x400 series is a good suggestion. That's how I started this journey. I've since convinced myself that I don't want to spend that much money (although it would be a few thousand less expensive than new) on a used tractor. elfii, the price you mention for the x540 seems high to me. I've got a quote for an x720 with 54" deck, 54" front blade (with kit for angling and down pressure), rear quick-tach weights and tire chains for around $10,500 final price including tax (including a $600 discount on x700 series through my job - no, I don't work for JD). I configured a Kubota BX1850 with similar attachments and came in at $12,286 list price. If I assume a price reduction off list and tax off-set each other I'm still at roughly $1500 more for the BX1850. I agree the BX1850 is more tractor, but it's not for free and as I stated in my original post - I'm not impressed with my local Kubota dealer. Thanks again for the suggestions. I feel like this is a situation where there is no "right" answer, just a matter of choosing what feels like the "best" answer....See MoreJohn Deere X475 - Kawasaki engine blown
Comments (2)Try these guys in the link they might be able to help you with you questions as well and they seel a replacement engine for $1,700 that will go right in. Here is a link that might be useful: S.E.W....See MoreJohn Deere LA120 Battery Recharging
Comments (10)If it's that new, probably not the battery failing, but there are always defective units to be wary of. Check that all of the conections at the battery cables are tight, since a charge may not be getting through loose connections well enough. The next step I would do is take a meter and see what voltage readings you get at the battery with the engine off and then with it running at a decent speed. When running, you should see an increase due to charging. If it is charging, you may just be waiting too long between uses, as it sounds as if battery is low but not actually flat. Another step is to test for a battery drain by measuring current flow from battery with key off. Remove one of the battery cables and hook up tester between cable and battery terminal so it is in the line of flow. Should be zero flow with everything off....See Morewheely_boy
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