Comparison JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used)

   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used)
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But I've read on this forum that people think the X320's tranny isn't very robust either. Better than the X300's tranny, but not much better.
 
   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used) #14  
sgoldste01 said:
But I've read on this forum that people think the X320's tranny isn't very robust either. Better than the X300's tranny, but not much better.
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Well if you want to get a heavy duty transmission check out the X728.
 
   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used) #15  
Some specs on the older tuff torq models

The K62 has a maximum static weight rating of 584 lb. and a dry weight of 38.6 lb. The K62 has rated axle torque of 268, 215, and 149 lb.ft. with reduction ratios of 33.50:1, 26.90:1 and 18.65:1 using 23, 20 and 18 in. maximum diameter tires respectively. The standard axle is available with a reduction ratio of 26.90:1 at 215 lb.ft

The model K71 narrow drive transaxle is designed for medium-duty garden tractor applications and is available with an axle torque rating of 406 lb.ft. The pump and motor each have a displacement of 18 cc and the transaxle input shaft has a maximum input speed of 3400 rpm. The input shaft is 0.58 in. in diameter, while the axle shaft is 1.0 in. in diameter. The reduction ratio is 26.673:1 with a maximum tire diameter of 23 in. The K71 has a maximum static weight capacity of 728 lb. and a dry weight of 60.5 lb.

More info at Ruff Torq's new transaxles for lawn & garden | Diesel Progress North American Edition | Find Articles at BNET
 
   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used)
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BruceWard said:
Some specs on the older tuff torq models

The K62 has a maximum static weight rating of 584 lb. and a dry weight of 38.6 lb. The K62 has rated axle torque of 268, 215, and 149 lb.ft. with reduction ratios of 33.50:1, 26.90:1 and 18.65:1 using 23, 20 and 18 in. maximum diameter tires respectively. The standard axle is available with a reduction ratio of 26.90:1 at 215 lb.ft

The model K71 narrow drive transaxle is designed for medium-duty garden tractor applications and is available with an axle torque rating of 406 lb.ft. The pump and motor each have a displacement of 18 cc and the transaxle input shaft has a maximum input speed of 3400 rpm. The input shaft is 0.58 in. in diameter, while the axle shaft is 1.0 in. in diameter. The reduction ratio is 26.673:1 with a maximum tire diameter of 23 in. The K71 has a maximum static weight capacity of 728 lb. and a dry weight of 60.5 lb.

More info at Ruff Torq's new transaxles for lawn & garden | Diesel Progress North American Edition | Find Articles at BNET
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Thanks for the data. Is the K62 the tranny that comes in the LX188? I have an appointment to see a 1992 LX188 this Saturday. Owner says it's in solid condition except for a broken hood hinge and cracked seat.

He's asking $1100. Is that a fair price?

I see that a replacement lower hood section is approximately $200, and another $100 or so for a new seat. So I would be putting approximately $300 in parts into it (unless there's a way to repair the hood hinge; I also see that some people buy those "slip covers" for their JD seats; I wonder if that would be cheap way to fix the seat problem).
 
   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used)
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Well, I'm planning to buy this GT245 on Saturday (seller is giving me first dibs):

*SALE PENDING* John Deere GT245 Tractor with Implements

$2100 for the tractor (500 hours), cart, and spreader. This price looks approximately $1000 below most prices I see. The original owner is selling it, and you'll see in his write-up that he was meticulous about maintenance.

:thumbsup:
 
   / JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used) #20  
Well for anyone looking to buy a X300 you might want to think again. Ours is dead. Its the K46 tranny and I have yet to open it but JD said they would replace it....for a price of course. I bought the X300 because it was not a "box" store mower.
 
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