jamesfr
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had a JD 2305 with a belly mower to mow 1 1/2 acres and also to use in our tree service business. The 2305 was over kill for mowing but undersized for heavy lift tree work so I traded it on a JD 3720 while the 2305 was still worth something. I'm looking at some used JD lawn / garden tractors as follows and would appreciate your advice to help to make the decision:
YEAR MODEL HOURS PRICE WARRANTY ENGINE TRANS ATTACHTS
2008 X540 470 $4500 NO KAWA TUFF T K72A 54" SQUARE CUT
2010 X530 199 $5000 SOME KAWA KAN 72A 54" DECK
2011 X500 030 $5000 SOME KAWA TUFF T K72B 48" DECK
2012 X500 050 $5000 SOME KAWA TUFF T K72B 54" DECK
2011 X500 030 $5500 SOME KAWA CHAINS -PLOW- CART48" DK
I'm leaning towards the 2008 X540 although it has more hours because; (1) it is water cooled, (2) the trans is probably heavier duty, (3) it has a trans fluid filter while the X500 does not, and the overall machine is probably heavier duty. My property terrain is hilly but not overly severe so i'm guessing any would be suitable. the JD 2305 was fine as it was 4 WD. Any comments, advice, help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
YEAR MODEL HOURS PRICE WARRANTY ENGINE TRANS ATTACHTS
2008 X540 470 $4500 NO KAWA TUFF T K72A 54" SQUARE CUT
2010 X530 199 $5000 SOME KAWA KAN 72A 54" DECK
2011 X500 030 $5000 SOME KAWA TUFF T K72B 48" DECK
2012 X500 050 $5000 SOME KAWA TUFF T K72B 54" DECK
2011 X500 030 $5500 SOME KAWA CHAINS -PLOW- CART48" DK
I'm leaning towards the 2008 X540 although it has more hours because; (1) it is water cooled, (2) the trans is probably heavier duty, (3) it has a trans fluid filter while the X500 does not, and the overall machine is probably heavier duty. My property terrain is hilly but not overly severe so i'm guessing any would be suitable. the JD 2305 was fine as it was 4 WD. Any comments, advice, help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim