Recent content by cooper99

Found this on my local craigslist today. John Deere 314. Unknown year, needs some engine work, but cosmetically in great shape. Might be a fun winter project to fix up; install a 46" deck, blade, etc. Looks like it needs a new starter and who knows what else. Perhaps the mid pto is also shot and...

Like others have said, look into the MC519 system. It's not cheap, but it's the easiest to use and holds a lot of grass. Here's a picture of our MC519 on back of the 455. The powerflow system does a good job on sucking up the grass and blowing it into the cart. 19 bushels is a decent amount of...

Thanks for posting those pictures! In my opinion, that was definitely John Deere's finest era of lawn and garden tractors. If it was possible to place the current generation Yanmar diesel engine on any of the older 300 or 400 series tractors, I'd gladly take that over the new 7 series. You...

Rear pto and 3pt. hitch on a 455? Does anyone on here have the rear pto and 3pt hitch installed on their John Deere 445/455? What attachments do you have that use the rear pto? Any problems/frustrations/feedback you would like to offer? I searched through several youtube videos with little...

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on adding HDAP tires to the the John Deere 455? My 455 is a 2 wheel steer model with 26x12-12 turf tires and 60" deck. The clearance between the deck (when raised) and tires is already tight and I'm concerned about rubbing with the HDAP's. I'd hate to...

Hello fellow tractor owner/enthusiasts- Thought I'd say hello and introduce myself on here. I've been using your forums as a resource over the past few years for various maintenance and troubleshooting needs. Thought I should finally take the time and register and become part of the community...