X300 Questions

[AKfish]

Steve,

You got me there... I don't know if the grass chute housing would clear the top of the trans-axle. D@mn!

That would be a real pickle..

AKfish

 

[RBLapham]

Checked with TuffTorque. A new K46 costs just under $500 + shipping, replacement is 4 bolts and 3 clips. Or rebuild parts around $200 and fairly easy for a do it yourselfer. If mine lasts 300 hours that's 10 years! So I bought the X300 instead of a X320. Never considered the LA100 series as I wanted a tractor that was well built and that could be repaired year after year. Again buy what you need, I'm a light user.
I don't know why they call the K46 disposable as they sell rebuild kits and parts for them (not through John Deere though).

 

[AKfish]

Checked with TuffTorque. A new K46 costs just under $500 + shipping, replacement is 4 bolts and 3 clips. Or rebuild parts around $200 and fairly easy for a do it yourselfer. If mine lasts 300 hours that's 10 years! So I bought the X300 instead of a X320. Never considered the LA100 series as I wanted a tractor that was well built and that could be repaired year after year. Again buy what you need, I'm a light user.
I don't know why they call the K46 disposable as they sell rebuild kits and parts for them (not through John Deere though).

Really...!! For that price - I'd buy a new tranny AND the rebuild parts! Replace the unit and rebuild the old tranny and set it on the shelf for a spare.

AKfish

 

[YANKEEDOWNUNDER]

X300 is 10/10 best value for money and tough as nails.GO FOR IT!

 

[tailgateblue]

Ihave a x300 john deere mower deck will not ingage had to unhook 1 coil wire for tractor to start deck will start if i use jump wire does this mean pto switch is broke?

 

[dleebold]

:thumbsup:John Deere D100 Vs X300 Lawn Tractors

On the showroom floor there does not appear to be a whole lot different between the John Deere D100 Series model riding mowers and the X300 Select Series models. So why does the X300 Series have twice the warranty?

Heavier and More Durable Frame



The X300 Select Series frame is a solid one piece frame weighing in at nearly 100 lbs and the D100 Series frame is a two piece welded frame weight in at a little over 50 lbs.


This X300 Select Series frame is also thicker to make it more rigid to hold up for years of use and the added weight improves traction and better attachment performance.




Larger Transmission For Increased Productivity



The X300 Select Series transmission provides 165 lb-ft of torque and the D100 series models product 126 lb-ft of torque which is about 25% increase.

This increase in torque allows the X300 lawn tractor to climb hills better, tow more weight, and push more snow. The X304 model also features all wheel steering for tighter turning in and around obstacles for faster mower times.

Engineered For Comfort and Convenience




The X300 Select Series models feature a higher back seats with more suspension travel, foot operated deck lift rather than hand lift, standard cruise control and electric PTO engagement.

These features keep the operator more comfortable during their time mowing and reducing fatigue from lifting deck and other front attachments by hand.


Twice the Warranty

The X300 Select Series lawn tractors also come with a 4 year / 300 hour warranty vs the 2 year / 120 hour warranty on D100 Series mowers.

This increased warranty shows John Deere has more confidence in their Select Series line-up and with quality and performance upgrades they are sure to last the test of time!

 

[murphy1244]

:thumbsup:John Deere D100 Vs X300 Lawn Tractors

On the showroom floor there does not appear to be a whole lot different between the John Deere D100 Series model riding mowers and the X300 Select Series models. So why does the X300 Series have twice the warranty?

Heavier and More Durable Frame



The X300 Select Series frame is a solid one piece frame weighing in at nearly 100 lbs and the D100 Series frame is a two piece welded frame weight in at a little over 50 lbs.


This X300 Select Series frame is also thicker to make it more rigid to hold up for years of use and the added weight improves traction and better attachment performance.




Larger Transmission For Increased Productivity



The X300 Select Series transmission provides 165 lb-ft of torque and the D100 series models product 126 lb-ft of torque which is about 25% increase.

This increase in torque allows the X300 lawn tractor to climb hills better, tow more weight, and push more snow. The X304 model also features all wheel steering for tighter turning in and around obstacles for faster mower times.

Engineered For Comfort and Convenience




The X300 Select Series models feature a higher back seats with more suspension travel, foot operated deck lift rather than hand lift, standard cruise control and electric PTO engagement.

These features keep the operator more comfortable during their time mowing and reducing fatigue from lifting deck and other front attachments by hand.


Twice the Warranty

The X300 Select Series lawn tractors also come with a 4 year / 300 hour warranty vs the 2 year / 120 hour warranty on D100 Series mowers.

This increased warranty shows John Deere has more confidence in their Select Series line-up and with quality and performance upgrades they are sure to last the test of time!

The transmission is junk.

 

[daveshoot]

I got a well-used X300 along with the house and 2.5 acres in '09. Never have a problem, other than battery, and didn't know I was supposed to worry about it, until this thread. Now the tranny will go out for sure.

It's been a good machine but the mower bogged down when the pasture got chest high in spring, so I bought the Kubota to power through it. I use the X300 around the house, and the B2320 for everything else. I actually also used the X300 to drag some weighted chain link around for leveling and overseeding and sometimes pull a little garden wagon around.

I don't know how long the former owner had it, but I am at 3.5 years. I wonder how much longer my junk transmission has left?

 

[BBO]

The local dealer here will not stock the mowers that Home Depot sell. They will special order them.

I have worked on some of these cheaper units, especially the Cub Cadet and they are really built cheap.
It's clear JD designed these to compete with all the cheap home owner brands.

If you work on these cheap ones, taking them apart etc. you will see what the real difference(s) is. Cheap bearings, thin metal, borderline adequate design that is so reminiscent of the old Murray I had.
For folks that do not maintain their mowers and simply trade them in 5 or 6 years, the $2000 mowers may be the way to go.
But if you use one (with attachments especially) hard and don't care to take care of it the $4000 machines can last 15-25 years.

I actually hate to see someone get a $4000 mower and never change the oil, and it happens all the time.

 

[murphy1244]

I got a well-used X300 along with the house and 2.5 acres in '09. Never have a problem, other than battery, and didn't know I was supposed to worry about it, until this thread. Now the tranny will go out for sure.

It's been a good machine but the mower bogged down when the pasture got chest high in spring, so I bought the Kubota to power through it. I use the X300 around the house, and the B2320 for everything else. I actually also used the X300 to drag some weighted chain link around for leveling and overseeding and sometimes pull a little garden wagon around.

I don't know how long the former owner had it, but I am at 3.5 years. I wonder how much longer my junk transmission has left?

the k-46 craps out around 200 hours or so ymmv