Which Older John Deere Garden Tractors Should You Spend Big Money On?

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Title	:	Which Older John Deere Garden Tractors Should You Spend Big Money On?
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What about the 317?
Comment from : AJ Restorations

I have owned a very nice 425 (96 model) since 2002, and it’s been a solid machine I did the steel cam upgrade last year- it’s not a big deal Have installed a lot of new replacements over the years (muffler, hood, side panels, water pump, etc) but it’s ok, because I don’t know what could replace it in new tractors
Comment from : Klaus Swartz

Nice job with the videobrThere was also a 314 with hydraulic lift and hydro transaxle, manual steering I bought it for just $400, came with 46 inch mower deck and a grass catcher that will need some repairsbrOne thing that really surprised me was how much sharper the 314 can turn compared to my trusty old 212
Comment from : Mike B

I was expecting to see the LX series in the video I have a LX188 but im thinking of selling and getting a 322
Comment from : J P

Great video! I'm looking to buy one, just had a 455 diesel come up for sale a few weeks back and it went quickly Prices are high on these tractors in my area
Comment from : Marty Malinowski

Wish you would have kinda gave a price range for each series giving us an idea of want would be a decent buy for a decent condition
Comment from : jkeefer034

I've been restoring a 2000 gt235 with an 18hp briggs vanguard on it They used both the kawasaki and the briggs But they stopped using the briggs in 2003
Comment from : lawnchaser

I have a 1982 john deere 317
Comment from : charles stillwell

what about the 200 series garden tractor I have a 1989 John Deere 240 that is still running strong i put about 50 hours a year on it the 14 hp kawasaki uses no oil between oil changes You can not find a heavy duty tractor anymore with a 38 0r 42 inch deck I am looking at the JD x320 or x324 for my next tractor The only downside is a 48'' deck I need a 38'' or 42'' max
Comment from : HENRY CHRISTOPHER

Oh, the series of John Deere tractors that are sold at Lowe’s and Home Depot are just the entry-level series and you can get them from your John Deere dealer as well They are usually the D’s or is or S series 100 lawn tractors They are usually a lineup that includes one of the “garden tractors“, which is really a lawn tractor with larger rear tires, and maybe fender handles They are not made any less well because they are distributed through Home Depot and Lowe’s They are just the entry model lineup One can purchase from a John Deere dealership I think Ellen might or might not save money because they are certainly quite expensive for what they are at the two big box stores
Comment from : James Tyree II

I would take the first run of the Craftsman Turn Tight Series T240 T260 T310 2019 to 2021 over any deere and costs only $3,000 with the Kohler 7000 Series engines with a 3 year unlimited hours warranty
Comment from : 3 4 5 Stone Cave Road

How familiar are you with the older zero turn mowers that were 3 wheeled { did not use hydraulics for turning} , used a steering wheel and were front cutlike the DEERE F525 or ZIPPER or YAZOO mowers ? Do you know much about them and if so, which one do you feel is the best version ? Ty
Comment from : dave himlin

You wouldn't spend "big" money on them today, but the 240/265/285 will all be more stout than the big box store mowers that cost more Due to their age, hours will be an issue however They have the same heavy frame as the later 300 series Get a later 265 or 285; they came with better mower decks My first 265 had the 42" deck, plenty stout except the cast iron spindles were more like the 1980s models, with smaller bearings (I would not regularly want to mow with a 318, for example)brbrThe 48" deck has large spindles that are greaseable And it won't warp like cheap decks do and throw blades And as great as the manual steering is on all these, they depend on a center axle pin which will wear closer to 1000 hrs and cost a minimum of $60 to buy and it still won't bring back tight steering necessarilybrbrI like my 265 for the old and rough yards I need to mow Cheap enough that I won't cry if I break it, stout enough to tackle hard yards and such My first I spent $400 but didn't keep it long (1200 hrs, and after spending many hours replacing the spindle bearings myself I sold it) My second 265 was $600 (900 hrs) and well worth it I pay about $60/yr to the local welder to fix something I broke on the deck from running over random yard hazards
Comment from : The Next Hobby

Thank you for great information video Help me out please, thinking of buying 445 tractor, they ask $3000, around 500 hrs, 54 inch deck, not sure of the year and if plastic or metal cam Is this a good deal?
Comment from : Nikoluts Brihada

Is an old 317 worth $100?
Comment from : Matt Meagher

I had a GX 255 tractor it was like a hybrid between the 2 and 3 series pretty good machine
Comment from : PRIVATEER

Stay far away from JD 332 money-pit diesel parts very expensive only for a showpiece not for daily use or guaranty to break down somewhere in the field
Comment from : H B

Hi sir I have a JD425 Date of manufacture 0199 Engine is 20hp(617cc) John Deere Engine Family ID SKA617U1G2RA Do you know where I can find a cylinder head, push rods, thermostat, intake and exhaust gasket for it The head that's bad is located on the left side if you're sitting on the tractor Thanks for any info
Comment from : kellytrees

Should I buy a GT 245 54 inch if the reverse is not working?
Comment from : palmer198921

X540
Comment from : Richard

I want a 4x5 Model JD real bad I love the look and style of them Someday I'll have one
Comment from : Iowafox

Thanks for all the info!! Great videos
Comment from : Gabe

Great video keep them coming
Comment from : David Stout

I would like to buy one with a tiller and plows How would I find them? I have a Sears 18 hp Onan with plows 48 deck front blade
Comment from : David Stout

I wou
Comment from : David Stout

Sometimes, i think about finding one of these and doing some rehabbing Unfortunately, i think i need my 430 too much to have it laying around the shed in pieces
Comment from : Tractors Trails and Living Free

I have a Gt242 In my opinion it is kind of in between the box store and dealer John Deere garden tractors It's a 14hp Kawi, 6 speed manual ( last manual JD made I think)manual steering and lift They have a fabricated steel front axle as opposed to a cast iron one I believe the decks are higher quality All in all it's been a good tractor that I've had for about 6 years The worst part on it it the super brittle plastic hood that likes to Crack if you look at it the wrong way
Comment from : Chris Reibold

You forgot the GT 275
Comment from : little eagle

I appreciate your follow up video I was expecting you to talk about the X series and the D series Are those to come, or are they not worthy restoration projects? Thanks
Comment from : Kent pool

Can someone please help me what do you look for when buying a johndeere 318 tractor
Comment from : ryan valley irrigation

I wish there was more info on an FD750D swap in a JD 425
Comment from : feetpiece _

I have two 80s 400s that I need to fix up, one has front loader and backhoe
Comment from : Liquid Code

Really informative video! Outlines the most heavy duty models really well I strongly believe buyers should seek out a GT/GX tractor before getting anything from Home Depot or Lowe's They are solid and don't always require "big money" like a 420/430 might Great pictures! 😀
Comment from : Lukes John Deere Garage