You will most likely need a rear weight kit and rear tire chains also. Paul does most of his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. You get the heavy-duty transmission plus a better seat, armrests, 4-ply tires, ball bearing front wheels, and a nice bumper. It’s a different deck than the X300 but as you can see by their report – there is very little difference. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42. A good size for snow blowers and push mowers. The E180 is the wrong tractor for what you want to do. Hi David, The E160/170 uses the ELS engine. What the new E100 Series John Deere Lawn Tractor is not: What’s different between the New E100 Series and the D100 series you are familiar with? Yes, I will have rear wheel chains and (2) weights to help with traction. Or would it just be personal preference based on the different options/prices? 800-745-4020 Pretty similar? Fuel-related issues and bad fuel are NOT covered by your warranty. Would it benefit me to move up from the S240 to the x series? I’m still really busy with snowblowers. From reading most of your reviews, I’m worried about the transmission and motor not holding up to the uphill and sidehill cutting that I’ll be doing. And I may need to use one of those carts that catch leaves/acorns (Btw our land is basically all flat) Anyway, when I call the dealers, they agree that the E series is good, but if I’d like the engine and transmission to last longer then I should think of going to the S240 model. Someone selling an E140 told me he thinks it will be way too slow, which surprised me – what do you think ? It’s more money but it will last twice as long for the work you want it to do. What do u think/recommend? Hi Ghost, The K46 transmission is designed for 42-50 inch decks and 18-20 inch rear tires on the lawn tractor. Saw your post listing the latest transmission changes. Hey Paul. Electric PTO rarely goes bad. 24 HP V-Twin ELS Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor, Model: If you want a heavier duty garden tractor take a look at the dealer only Cub Cadet XT3 series. They are designed to mow your yard and do light work such as pulling a lawn sweeper, dethatcher, and a small cart. I have the 42 because I have a lot of areas where I can’t get a 48-50 inch mower through. Unless you would recommend something else, even from another brand? (My guess is it uses a different carburetor and comes with a front bumper.). I am planning on ordering the CC XT2 LX42. Will change the oil etc. Since this new system is on a Briggs & Stratton supplied engine block I’m hoping that this is a Briggs & Stratton patent and it will become more widely available (and cheaper) in a few years. With the bagger you can also pick up long grass if you didn’t get around to mowing on time. I’m surprised that JD sells the 170 with wider rear wheels than the K46 is spec’d for! Please see your local John Deere dealer for more information. The house, deck, patio, garden, fire pit, etc. Would you happen to know this information? The Home Depot has these available with a free lawn cart right now: https://homedepot.sjv.io/0B3JJ. The deck on the E140 is different. The basic rule of thumb is: Stay away from mowers with 50-54 inch decks and 23-24 inch rear wheels and cost less than $2500 from all brands if you have slopes to mow. Hi Alex, Yes they are identical in every way including cruise. movingsnow.com. I really appreciate it. X370 4 year/300 hour warranty. Hi Chris, The E120 and E130 models are the same mower – just a different size engine. Since I have a lot of trees, I cannot wait to use the sweeper attachment to pickup all the leaves across my entire property. I don’t want to buy another one right now. John Deere makes lawn tractors. What do u think about Craftsman 20408? Hi Eric, a snow blade will take up more room than a 24-inch snow blower. Wider tires give you more flotation on soft ground. I had originally purchased an E140 but after the dealer messed up twice in a row, they upgraded me to the E180 free of charge. They then put the oil back into the engine and at the last count I’ve read they have over 3 million miles on that same oil. (About $9) Remove the old filter and let the fuel tank drain as much of the existing fuel out of it as possible. We just purchased a new property with 2 acres of lawn and 7 acres of what I’ll call rough grass that we’ll want to knock down 3, 4, maybe 5 times a season. Thanks Mike. The key differences I notice: 130 42″ 2 blade, 12V outlet none, Cruise, 13 gauge deck, Manual PTO,2 Mower Wheels, 2 Bar bumper, EZ oil filter) How do you believe in cleaning underside of decks? 42 inch Edge Cutting System: Deep deck design helps lift grass for a superior cut For Sale Price: USD $1,899. 2014 Raven MPV-7100 Hybrid Mower Review – Are You Ready For A Change? Hi Lance, The main differences are; I have a couple of more questions. I have looked at a used JD X320 it’s a 2012 model with 145 hours on it and they’re asking $1800. Internally and performance wise they will be the same. Great article, I had the hardest time trying to figure out which mower I wanted and needed even after looking them all up individually. Sorry, I should have read further into the comments! I will check out the YouTube channel as well. I have both brands and I use them all the time. The Kohler 22 engine developed a hole in the side, so it is time for a new tractor. The rest use one of two variations of the Tuff Torq TLT200. 2-bin bagger for all 42 and 48-inch models. Is it prone to problems, enough so that manual is the better choice for someone who doesn’t care about the convenience of power. Thanks for your help, It will work for lawns up to one acre that you mow every week. I miss Portillo’s and real Gyros…. Thanks for all your help! I also have another 1/2 acre+ of rough mowing alongside a long road into our house. John Deere E120 Lawn Tractor: ENGINE: Power: 20 hp 14.9 kW: Displacement: 40 cu in. Type: Lawn Tractor I am also considering the E120/E130 models, the Cub Cadet Enduro XT1s, and the Craftsman Pro 27042. I’m ready to buy soon. While it worked just fine for owners that kept their mowers on slopes less than 15 degrees – it just was not able to get all the interior lubed on that overly steep hill. Hi Myron, Tuff Torq needs to rewrite their specs. It may blow a little white smoke during this time. Just moved to this small pie shaped lot of 2/3 acre with about a max 6% slope. For example, Mobil One has a semi-truck running around the U.S. that never gets an oil change. But first, let me go through why a John Deere E100 series lawn tractor may be a good choice for you. is also a great choice for large areas. Check out this video gallery! Can you confirm, it sounds like the 100 series are too lightweight / out of scope for this job? I’m going to contact my dealer to check if he can get the XT1 GT50 otherwise I think I’m going to spend the extra buck and get the whole package XT2GX54FAB. From reading some of your articles this puts me in a small garden tractor category. What is the “E” equivalent then of the D-155? Where did you get the e170 trans being 30% stronger from? I guess I am just wanting to pick your brain on buying used or is it better to bite the bullet and get new with warranty. Hi Chris, – John Deere E120-E160 series is a great budget-friendly line. The 18.5 HP Kawasaki built engine has about the same power and torque as the Briggs built 22 HP in the E140. The John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system makes changing the engine oil easy, quick, and clean. Craftsman is doing fine. 1. You can attach a bagger. Good news is you can easily service your machine yourself using a John Deere maintenance kit or service kits or by getting the specific John Deere part needed to keep your John Deere … Hi! Hi Lance, all around it’s a very nice tractor but it’s the most expensive of all the compact tractors. The Deere offers many attachments and there are plenty of after-market attachments available. If you pull a small cart to pick up sticks, leaves or a few bags of mulch this is a good choice. But, let me point you in a completely different direction. Same question. The E100 Series will stay the same for 2020. Did they change the transmission on the E series? (and I should not worry about the extra HP and ELS that the 160 offers. That way you can’t price match from one store to the other. Why? If you had to pick. Hi Paul Deluxe high back seat with lumbar support adjusts easily John Deere does offer a mulch plug, mulching blades and bagging blades for this tractor. Would you say they’d be good choices & if so, which would you prefer? It will work for lawns up to one acre that you mow every week. Trying to understand the model differences and looking at a few D-series still at stores on sale. They are a lot better than a lawn tractor for slopes. Hi Scott, The XT1GT50 will handle hills. The E120 is a good lawn tractor with an economical twin-cylinder engine. $530.00 $ 530. Competitive prices, financing, and JD Certified service available. They are all built to last in your residential mower. Again, the area is almost completely open with few trees/obstacles. Hi Pacome, I suggest buying the stronger transmission. Nowadays only a few negative reviews or problems can greatly affect the sale of a product. HI Stephen, I doubt it but I suggest going to mytractorforum.com and ask the guys over there. This lawn tractor will handle southern grass or very lush well. If you want a perfectly clean lawn then a bagger is a better idea. Which will be a better choice for 1/2 acre flat mowing. I like the fact that John Deere took the “Let’s keep what works” approach and made a better lawn tractor instead of something completely new. In my opinion, the Kawasaki FR series engines are not worth any extra money. It is a concrete driveway about 20 ft wide and we are in NJ, not too much snow in these parts. Hi Richard, No I have not quit discussing Craftsman. You will still need to change the air filter and fuel filter at the recommended intervals. 3. The Home Depot does not carry the E170. Type: Lawn Tractor What is the Best John Deere Lawn Tractor? I am moving to a bigger lawn and have kind of information overload. What is the real difference between the two? Light duty is now the Tuff Torq TLT200 and is found in most LT’s under $2000. So it makes sense that if you use good synthetic oil in your lawn tractor and then use a good filter to keep the oil clean you should also never have to change the oil. That was what I was leaning towards anyway. Yes, I like larger tires myself. I’d like to also use it for hauling bags of stone, topsoil and pine straw. Hi Alan, Thanks, I missed that. In fact, I can show you a great cutting 42 inch Cub Cadet with the long life EFI engine (electronic fuel injection) for $150 less. That’s why the HP is different) You can buy it directly from Cub Cadet here. I’m in mid-Missouri – bought a house with many mature trees across pretty flat ground, a small hill drops me to the back yard which is flat and not trees. By the way the YTH24V48 is an old model. Here is the correct spec page from Tuff Torq: Tuff Torq K46 Specs. Fits the John Deere E100, E110, E120, E130; D100 - D130; LA100 - LA135 42-in bagger includes twin rear bagger hopper, chute, and blades The hopper design provides efficient bagging performance, … Here is the sell sheet for the trannys http://www.kanzaki.co.jp/en/products/transmission/iht_k_k46k57k58k62k66k72.html. I have a small yard, perhaps .25 acres of grass that I will be laying and planting this spring. In the fall I’ll chew up the leaves with the mower deck and if there are too many I’ll use the deck to blow them into windrows. Would you recommend an extended warranty or just take standard 2 year/120 warranty? Internally, the biggest difference is there are oil ports throughout the interior of the engine delivering lube oil to all the critical areas. It appears that the frame of the E140 is slightly narrower. 1) On paper the 140 seems to have more (expensive) content than the 130 but they are the same price. I’m in central Ohio. The cheap ones ($20 or more now) don’t have vents so it takes forever to fill the tank on your lawn tractor. Is it worth another $1000 for that feature? Seems the JD bagger and mulcher crush the Cub’s in user reviews – and I mean crushes them. Please advise which I go with or if there is another such as a Husqvarna. Model: E140 Simplicity is 14 inches. The X370 has the best cut of all the lawn tractors. 25-HP V-Twin Kohler Gas Hydrostatic Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth Model# GT50. 25 HP V-Twin ELS Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor, See all the John Deere Lawn Tractors including the California Compliant Models at The Home Depot here: John Deere Lawn Tractors, About Paul Sikkema I am probably going to buy a JD E110 mower, soon. Do you know the time difference in cutting between a commercial zero turn and X700/subcompact tractor with a 60” deck? The cheap ones are also flimsy and the spouts break after the first year. After doing research on the internet it looks like the mulch option for this mower is a mulch cover and a set of mulching blades, not a complete kit with the extra baffles. What a great resource. So all the other brands have a shorter turning radius than a John Deere. Looking at a topo map I have 50′ elevation gain over the property. You should also have tire chains and a rear weight kit to make these tractors work well in snow. TodaysMower.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and we get a commission on purchases made through our links to Amazon. Otherwise, I may use the tractor to drive around and haul mulch on the back. John Deere L120 tractor overview. I just bought a home and am looking for my first tractor and dont want to screw up a purchase like that. Does it have a cap for the spout and you can close the vent? 24 HP V-Twin ELS Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor, By The Way – this is my favorite lawn sweeper: Agri-Fab 44 in. Personally, I’d go with the E130 because it comes with the front bumper and has a slightly larger engine. Hi Ryan, Normally I wouldn’t recommend it but for your situation, it will last. Other than ergonomic and cosmetic changes the new E-100 series appears to remain unchanged from the 2017 D100 series. The new Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System is an excellent idea and really simplifies changing your oil. I’m on info overload however. Would the e140 be sufficient? Oil does not need to be drained from the engine. I will bag sometimes but mostly mulch. What are the most important items in the mix for my flat lawn? Who is this lawn tractor for? This 22-HP, V-Twin, choke-free Ready Start® John Deere Branded … 17.5 HP* single cylinder engine And you can’t regrease the bearing because the grease zerk is gone. Cut 2-Bin Bagger, 1 Family Sub-Compact Utility John Deere Tractors, Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. Thank you very much Paul. Yes, It will probably make it through the defects warranty period but if you plan on keeping your lawn tractor for more than 5 years I strongly suggest that if you have hills and long slopes to look for a lawn/garden tractor with a stronger transmission. Hi David, I have another site that is for snow. Powerful battery helps with starts, even after lengthy storage Be the easiest to maintain and cut the grass the best. Hi Pacome, Yes, EFI is not coming fast enough. The Raven is a …. In fact, right now we have a good batch of engines on the market. Cub Cadet uses the K46 in models with decks up to 50 inches and 20 inch rear tires. All the riding mowers from Cub Cadet have enough HP to do the job well. It cuts well and the Kohler engine has an excellent reputation. You need a new gas can. Operator's Manual. Review websites that actually test lawn tractors always place John Deere 100 series tractors with a 42-inch deck in the top 20% of the current residential models. I figure the blade on the tractor would take up as much space during the season. Moving up also gives you a better seat. What’s different between the Dealer Models, Lowes Models, and Home Depot Models? I have looked at the JD E170, the Husqvarna YTH24V48, and even the Husqvarna RT-322. Thank you again. I don’t think the electric Cub Cadet or the E160 are the right choice. oil change. It is listed as “heavy-duty” compared to the D170 yet the only difference is the deck. Dave. I don’t think so. For some reason I just now saw your message. The S240 gives you the power/torque you need and the best cutting deck for that type of grass. The John Deere Easy Change filter is an additional engine oil reservoir. Please look at the E110 or E120 instead. What’s the difference of a reg.and ELS B&S engine? One more detail. 20 HP* V-Twin smooth running engine ... John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change … It has the longer lasting engine. we purchased a E150 with the 48″ edge deck. I recently purchased a home with just over 1 acre to mow. I decided against a zero turn and have narrowed it down to CC XT2 46″ EFI or the JD E150 or E160. Perfect! All three are easy to work on but the deck on the Cub Cadets is a little easier to take on and off the mower. 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