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What is the one advantage planetary drive has over Spur Gear? It is something overlooked now because they are so popular we never think of it anymore. I was reading a bunch of old posts and there was one about planetary V/S spur gears and no body mentioned the obvious. Have a go at it and see...

About 5 yrs ago I made a real simple extension for reversing my 445. You think one of the dudes in design at Deere John could have had a brain fart and made the pedal easier to use anyway look at the pictures and see what you think. The block is made from a piece of hardwood.

My 445 John Deere lawn tractor developed a leak on the trans axle and I have to remove the block between the charge pump and the main case in order to repair the leak. The leak is between the case and the block. My intention is to remove the axel completely from the tractor in order to get...

My driveway is crushed rock or course gravel. In the winter I used my snow blower with the feet set high so that I leave about 2 inches of snow. I use the blower this way a few times and than I remove the blower and install my blade. Once the snow is packed the blade works great. I prefer using...

According to my tech manual there is supposed to be a Decal on the R/F of the engine block. My tag is missing. I found on the air cleaner the following. FD620D Family ID SKA617U5G2RA Manufacture Date 10/96 What I am trying to determine is this the serial # and what are the timing gears made of...

My 445 John Deere is givin off this code _.. Or ONE long and Two short dashes. I use to have the codes but have misplaced them. Any help would be appreciated.

Has anybody made a rack for carrying Rakes Shovels Pitch fork etc. I find it frustrating not having the right tool and do more walking than working. I use my front FEL rather than a trailer. Any Ideas would be appreciated.

Anybody have any Idea where I can find a compatibility chart for oils for John Deere. John Deere Hy Gard is what I have been using as I know the wrong oil in the transmission can be a real bad thing. The temp range I operate in -40 to 100 deg. Not looking for opinions just facts.

I thought maybe it would be interesting to find out how many people know what this tractor is. Also any Ideas on the loader? Lets have a little fun and see who is right. I will post the answer at a later date. New people to the tractor world will probably have trouble with this. Old timers may...

This is what I mean about rough terrain. The tractor was referred to as a riding lawnmower??? I guess it depends how you look at it. All my landscaping has been done with this tractor.Far less damage and cleanup than with a real tractor. I guess. Thought of something bigger but it would be a waste.

On my John Deere 445 I have to take my mower off and back on numerous times throughout the summer. Sometimes as many times as twice a week. This is a pain in the you know what. What do the people on the forum do to help ease the pain of this chore? Buying another tractor is not an option. Any Ideas?