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I have often wondered if there was an aftermarket supplier for extra noise reduction. An original Mannheim muffler was a lot heavier than the aftermarket replica I have in there now. It was something like 10 lbs heavier.

Believe me, it’s no easy situation. She has TMJ which is in close proximity to the ear. She is very noise sensitive and even small noises like the drone of a furnace can cause tension. I did put a new aftermarket muffler on the 1030 and she still hears it very very easily.

I should have said - currently I have a 1030 John Deere and a John Deere 1020 loader tractor. I use the loader for a few tasks and the rotary cutter John Deere 609.

I’m operating it, she is in the house…I’m good with noise, she is not.

Thanks so much!!

Just seems to me some of the older gas tractors were quiet - many weren’t but some were quieter than diesel.

I agree on the electric ones but I think we are a few years away from that. She really likes our Automower 450X. It’s awesome.

It would be for sure…guess she doesn’t like walking around with them on.

My wife is noise sensitive and our diesel 3 cylinder is too loud for her. My brother has an old Allis 170 gas that is a lot quieter. What tractor do you know of that made you amazed of how quiet it was? Just lookin and reflecting…

I agree with Rodger Best. Pay now or pay later. I still use old John Deere's for the 1960s and 1970s. Simple and durable. John Deere handles the test of time and this is what I like and their lineup is very good these days. Plus having been there for years I am confident in the product.