X 739 opinions

Jamming · Jun 28, 2014

Gittyup said:
I have 51 hours now on my X739. Bought just before Xmas. Plows snow without chains like a dream. The 400+ lbs of weights probably helped with this. But, no chains and that was a must. I have the 54" deck. Cuts real nice. Very powerful. But noisy. Hearing protection is a must with this deck.

AWS is a must for me. I used a 425AWS for 19+ years, and won't go away from AWS, at least not while on this property. AWS also makes snowplowing easier as you retain steering when the front gets light.

You can't get a new tractor with Diesel, AWS, and AWD. Pick any two. I actually prefer the gasser anyway.

Mine has the 3PH. On the hitch I have an Omni transformer that will hold up to 8 suitcase weights with a trailer receiver and basket. I also purchased a 40 gallons, 10' boom sprayer, a 3PH plug aerator, and 3PH dethatcher. Love the 3PH versatility.

I agree the autoconnect isn't necessary. However, the 54" deck just barely fits in front of the rear tires. Make sure the gauge wheel cam locks are down before driving on/off the mower. And you can't use wheel spacers with the 54" deck. If you need these for chains, you'll have to take them off when you put the mower deck on. Bad design decision, in my opinion. I liked the spacers for the wider stance even though not using chains. But, would want to always leave them on like I did on my 425. Not possible on the X739. BTW, the HDAP tires are the bomb!

Love the backup/rear implement lights, and 12 Volt outlet/switch. Seat switch is a PITA. Changing the oil is OK, but no nearly as easy as the 425 I owned. The AWD mechanisms limit access to the valve stem. Comfortable ride. Wish it sat lower to get under branches easier.

Looking forward to getting the new mower, two weeks left. "Seat switch is a PITA" In what way, No delay? or? Thank you for the comments.

Gittyup · Jun 28, 2014

Jamming said:
Looking forward to getting the new mower, two weeks left. "Seat switch is a PITA" In what way, No delay? or? Thank you for the comments.

Seat switch is just under the fabric with a big ball-like plunger actuator. If you lean off the center of the seat, the switch will disengage the mower deck immediately. There is a tiny delay before it will stall. I took my switch out and added a spacer to make it less sensitive. Helps only marginally because of how it is designed now. It's not enough to have weight on the seat assembly. If weight is not dead center on the seat (on the ball), it will disengage. Even when looking backwards, I've had it open up. Safety overboard, in my opinion. The old design was just fine. I also suspect the seat will not last as long with the plunger pushing on the fabric all the time.

Jamming · Jul 7, 2014

Gittyup said:
Seat switch is just under the fabric with a big ball-like plunger actuator. If you lean off the center of the seat, the switch will disengage the mower deck immediately. There is a tiny delay before it will stall. I took my switch out and added a spacer to make it less sensitive. Helps only marginally because of how it is designed now. It's not enough to have weight on the seat assembly. If weight is not dead center on the seat (on the ball), it will disengage. Even when looking backwards, I've had it open up. Safety overboard, in my opinion. The old design was just fine. I also suspect the seat will not last as long with the plunger pushing on the fabric all the time.

Sounds like a jumper wire fix to me.

Eric102 · Jul 8, 2014

So far I haven't had any of the seat switch issues noted by Gittyup, but I only have 6 hours on the mower so maybe as the seat wears in they might start showing up.

I can mow in reverse looking back on either side or mow on a steep side slope where my weight isn't centered on the seat and it hasn't produced a shutdown yet. In fact I can get up off the seat for about a second or two before it begins to shutdown.

As for the RIO switch the ball point pen cap solution works great for reverse mowing.

Gittyup · Jul 8, 2014

Jamming said:
Sounds like a jumper wire fix to me.

I'm not one of those safety freaks, but I think the seat switch is a very good idea and I would never outright defeat it. It's just too easy to fall off if doing any kind of slopes sideways, which I do. It's a pain at times, but not so much so that I'd bypass the switch. It's not worth dying or loosing a limb.

Jamming · Jul 11, 2014

Well minor update pics later. Got my mower 2 days ago and have 2 hours on it. I can put very little weight on the seat and it runs without a hiccup. So not sure about any seat switch problems on my mower as of yet. Read a few negative comments about the reverse speed mine goes plenty fast in reverse and figured out that you don't have to hold the switch down just hit it and mow backwards no problems there. I will leave it for now. I dont care for the metal rods in the bags . There like a tent pole and come apart at one end if you grab the bags from the side loaded with grass. Will use some stainless rivits to fix that problem. Overall this is a mower in a class of its own. Very well buildt and looks like a beast with the brush guard installed. Very quiet was my first impression and the fuel injection is instant start. Pics soon. Thank you for the input. I feel I made the right choice.

alzwelding.com · Jul 12, 2014

Jamming said:
Looking at purchasing a X 739 Fuel injected gas, Or maybe the Diesel. Slightly more money for diesel. But i am looking at the 4 Wheel steer for sure. Have about 6 acres of fairly bumpy terrain to mow and here Washington state the grass grows like mad for about 5 months and tired of backing up with my Ys 4500. Any comments on the 739 would be greatly appreciated.

Get the diesel, the diesels sip fuel compared to the gas guzzlers. If you keep the tractor long enough the fuel savings will pay for it.

Gittyup · Jul 13, 2014

afzimm said:
Get the diesel, the diesels sip fuel compared to the gas guzzlers. If you keep the tractor long enough the fuel savings will pay for it.

No way you'll ever break even on the fuel consumption unless you putting dozens of hours per week on the tractor. And you can't get 4WD and 4WS in a diesel

Eric102 · Jul 15, 2014

Jamming said:
Well minor update pics later. Got my mower 2 days ago and have 2 hours on it. I can put very little weight on the seat and it runs without a hiccup. So not sure about any seat switch problems on my mower as of yet. Read a few negative comments about the reverse speed mine goes plenty fast in reverse and figured out that you don't have to hold the switch down just hit it and mow backwards no problems there. I will leave it for now. I dont care for the metal rods in the bags . There like a tent pole and come apart at one end if you grab the bags from the side loaded with grass. Will use some stainless rivits to fix that problem. Overall this is a mower in a class of its own. Very well buildt and looks like a beast with the brush guard installed. Very quiet was my first impression and the fuel injection is instant start. Pics soon. Thank you for the input. I feel I made the right choice.

Congrats on the new mower!

Did you get the 3 bag or 2 bag collection system? On my 2 bag the metal frames are very solid and don't come apart when grabbed from any side.

Jamming · Sep 19, 2014

Well i have 19 hours now on my X 739 i am impressed with its power and handling . The only complain is the back tires hitting the drive on deck brackets when the mower is all the way up and you turn hard. Thinking of cutting a bit off with my plasma and re painting the bracket. Looks like just the very corner should solve this problem. Air in the tires is correct so it seems weird that JD has not addressed this problem. I haven't had any seat switch sensitivity problem yet. The three bagger is built very well, solid as a rock and i fixed the minor problem with some stainless rivets.