My X485 started overheating about 60 seconds after engaging the 54" mower. Here's what I have tried so far: I took off the side panels and the inner screen and cleaned the little that was in...

I an new to the site so bear with me; I have a 2004 JD X485 tractor that the pto will not operate. I have changed PTO switch, bypassed the brake switch, and bypassed the RIO switch. The PTO...

Hey everyone I could use some help trying to figure out whats going on with me X485. When it first starts up it seems to be running on one cylinder for about 30 seconds to almost a minute...

Thought I ran out of fuel, but added fuel and then could not hear the fuel pump run when the ignition key turned to on. Service tech manual pages give schematics of electrical and test points to...

My Deere X485 has about 700 hrs on it. Kawasaki twin liquid cooled. Is there any known issue with coolant loss with these engines? I would say I have to refill the bottle every 2 or 3 hours...

I've got a 2004 JD x485 with 523hrs. I was mowing tall grass over this past weekend and over heated the tractor. Looked down and saw the temp gauge pegged in the red. I shut it down quickly and...

Looking for the front brush guard for a JD x485 L&G tractor. BM20880 or BM24375

Hoping that someone can help me with my issue surrounding the cold start issue with my X485 tractor. It takes probably 8-10 cranks to get it to start whereas prior years it was only 1-2 cranks. I...

Hi All, I need some new tires for the rear of my x485 AWS. There are 26 x 10.50 - 12 turf tires on it now and I can't find that tire size anywhere on line. Has anyone replaced their rear tires...

Does anyone know how to install a pto switch?

Hi group, I am looking for a good used lawn tractor for my Hobby farm/Hunting Land. I have found many JD lawn tractors available and the x485/X495 look like the size unit that would work for me...

I am like a kid on the playground when I get to use either one of my two little tractors (BX24 and JD X485). The JD X485 has a tight turning radious which is great for mowing in my chop up yard (2...

I have a 2005 John Deere X485 tractor with about 110 hours on it. All maintenance is up to date, we generally do it ourselves. Last week tractor was running great, no issues. Used it for...

A warning came light on today and I have no idea what it means. It's right above the service light. The light is red and looks like a bulb of some sort with a squiggly line in it. I checked the...

Hi everyone, I have a John Deere X485 tractor. Love it. It now has 105 hours on it. Today when using the tractor, I noticed that the hour glass is flashing, and there is a beep every 4-5...

Where do I find wheel spacers for an x485 aws ? I want to put the wider 12" HDAP tires or Bar Tires on the machine and understand that I will need to install inch spacers to avoid rubbing the...

Hi All, What is a 200-300 hour, good to excellent condition AWS X485 worth? I'd like to find one with a 54 inch deck. Thanks!

Hello, I am new here and just have purchased about 12 acres in NW Mo. I will have about 2 acres to mow and a lot of it is hill ground. I am looking at getting either the X485 or 445 model john...

The standard 26x10.5-12 turf tires aren't cutting it for traction on my x485 AWS. I had bar treads on my last 345 that worked good. I can't seem to find any bar treads in the 26x10.5-12 size. I...

I've been kicking around the idea of buying a dedicated lawn tractor. I found a new X485 2 wheel steer for $8,000 and was wondering if that's a good price? It's a discontinued model so it's hard...

I have about 72 hours on my x485 and I guess my only really complaint is houw much gas it drinks, do others think that it is fuel thirsty?

Hi all , I will be trading in my commercial walk behind mower with A 48" deck for A x485 2 wheel steer and A 3 bag 14 bushel power flow system. I have just under 2 acres of yard. My ? is what deck...

A local dealer here has an John Deere X485 with 480 hours for sale for $5,700. It has a 62" deck. Overall, it looks okay with the scratches you would expect for something with 480 hours. The...

I am very happy with my x485 all wheel steer and would like to get a loader for it for light duty work around the house (compost turning, mulch, etc). Would hate to make an investment in another...

I am looking to purchase either the x475 or x485 aws models with a snow blade and a 62" mower deck. I mow approx. 5-6 acre every week and push approx. 1500 yards of snow. Can anyone who owns...

I initially was on the market for a sub-compact - BX or New Holland, but I quickly found out that turning radius is virtually non existent. I stopped by the local Deere dealership and hopped on a...

I am moving from the 325/48"deck/48" front blade/MC 519 cart to the X485/54" deck/54" front blade/3-bag Power flow. I cut 3 acres and push snow, but needed a bigger machine-the 325 was a bit...