Deere X495 Rebuild Injection Pump Timing Gear Question

[scooter2]

Which deck? (x485) I am guessing different on the 455, what does it have? Reason I ask is looking to get a newer JD, thinking 455 or x495/x744

I agree with beenthere as it concerns the 455 "mulcher compatible" decks. Mine cuts fine. Haven't yet tried the X series decks.

One of the reasons I wanted an X495 (even though I have a 455) is because I wanted to try some of the new decks that will work only on the X series of tractors. I have the 54" "mulcher compatible" deck on my 455. I picked it up from a John Deere dealer who had it sitting in a warehouse for several years. So, it is, in all respects, new. It mows great and I have no complaints about it.

But, I liked the 7-iron deck on the 757 zero turn I had for a while. I prefer the 54" for my tree-filled 3 acres. The decks that fit the X series will not fit a 425/455. I know, I bought one of the "Edge" model 54" decks that fit the X400/X500 and X700 series and it was to long, front-to-back to fit under the 455. It would hook up fine, but the font tires would not turn. The tires also hit the deck when trying to lift it up. Could not be lifted at all.

After picking up the X495, I came across one of the new "High Capacity" decks which is stamped from the same die as the 7-iron decks, but using slightly thinner metal (I think it's 9 gauge). Looking forward to trying and comparing this against the 455 deck.

 

[Coyote machine]

I could call the John Deere dealer or specialty shops, but thought this would be a good topic to have posted in the forums for future re-builders. I don't like to ask businesses for free advise. If I'm going to take up their time I feel like I should pay them for their knowledge. Hopefully, at some point someone will come along who is familiar with this rather esoteric problem.

Interesting comments about 455 vs X495. I'm on my second 455. Bought one that was ready for the dump. Did a complete restoration and engine rebuild. Ran great. Thought I wanted a zero turn, so bought a JD 757, used. Went through it to make sure everything was perfect. Ran it for about two months and decided (along with my wife, who likes to mow) that the 455 (which I still had) was better suited for our 3 acres. Listed the 757 and, of all things, had a guy call wanting to trade me a.... JD 455! His had around 900 hours and was in good condition all around. We completed the trade and I ended up with two 455 mowers. Decided to sell the one I restored, with plans on going through the newly-acquired one at some later point in time.

That's when I came across the X495 that I'm working on now. A little disconcerted to hear that you prefer the 425/455 to the X4xx tractors. Oh well, guess if I get this one running I'll have a chance to compare them. I'll post some pictures later of how the tractors looked when I acquired them.

I agree with your no adviCe for free concept; but with Joel, I've sent him other business, and he is more than willing to invest some of his time helping TBN members. What goes around comes around. You want to find or fix something on this machine you have and if I understand what you're telling me, there is basically no available data to acquire easily, if at all through normal channels, including Deere and Yanmar. Inquiring of him if he has encountered this issue before won't take long, and who knows, maybe he can get you on the road to completion. We all use resources here on TBN that get passed from one to another. No harm in asking. MHO.

 

[Zebrafive]

I agree with beenthere as it concerns the 455 "mulcher compatible" decks. Mine cuts fine. Haven't yet tried the X series decks.

One of the reasons I wanted an X495 (even though I have a 455) is because I wanted to try some of the new decks that will work only on the X series of tractors. I have the 54" "mulcher compatible" deck on my 455. I picked it up from a John Deere dealer who had it sitting in a warehouse for several years. So, it is, in all respects, new. It mows great and I have no complaints about it.

But, I liked the 7-iron deck on the 757 zero turn I had for a while. I prefer the 54" for my tree-filled 3 acres. The decks that fit the X series will not fit a 425/455. I know, I bought one of the "Edge" model 54" decks that fit the X400/X500 and X700 series and it was to long, front-to-back to fit under the 455. It would hook up fine, but the font tires would not turn. The tires also hit the deck when trying to lift it up. Could not be lifted at all.

After picking up the X495, I came across one of the new "High Capacity" decks which is stamped from the same die as the 7-iron decks, but using slightly thinner metal (I think it's 9 gauge). Looking forward to trying and comparing this against the 455 deck.

Thanks for info on decks. I was wondering why the 7-iron deck was not being promoted as much.