Deere x495

[kennyd]

LBrown I know is one of our most loyal and well-thought posters

 

[jcmseven]

In my previous post, I SHOULD have said the X series tractors do not last long FOR SALE. When I re-read it sounded confusing so I felt I clarify.

John M

 

[LBrown59]

In my previous post, I SHOULD have said the X series tractors do not last long FOR SALE. When I re-read it sounded confusing so I felt I clarify.

John M

I knew what you meant.

 

[LBrown59]

Hay don't try to correct a man when he's rite!

 

[LBrown59]

I wish no offense to any CC member and LBrown I know is one of our most loyal and well-thought posters, but there is a reason these JD machines mentioned are more expensive. The X495 is a really durable commercial level machine. The CC is a top-notch homeowner's machine. Our local college uses these machines and have two that are well over 2500 hours in use. They traded in a 455 with over 5000 hours on it to get a new X series mower. The deal mentioned to me is a decent, but not great deal. The problem with these machines is that they are very popular and do not last long. This generally means even one with hundreds of hours will bring top dollar. I have seen several of them that to me look pretty rough that are fetching really high sale prices. In this forum people speak often about how "overpriced" and how the x series machines do not hold value. I have found nothing true about that statement. My X 595 brought top dollar when I sold it and lasted three days with the dealer before it and all its attachments were gone. My previous 485 lasted almost one week, but came within 500 dollars of its original purchase price. The point is it is very tough to find one that is in good shape that will not bring a high price. Because of their inherant durability, a several hundred hour X series has the lifespan, or more, of a new homeowners (or even commercial) machine.

John M

Thanks for the insight on the Pricing on these JDs.
I was looking for a 445 or 455 but between the price and the fact that I couldn't locate one I had to go another route.

 

[T185]

Zing

I'm happy for you. I don't want a Cub anything, If I did, I would poke around the cub forum. JC

 

[xfarmboy]

I picked up my x585 with a 62c MMM, 54" front blade, quick tach rear weight set with two saddle bag weights for $7200. This tractor was nice and clean and had 350 hrs. on it. This was listed on Ebay for sale and I found out the guy only lived about an hour drive from me. There are some real good deals on the x5x5 and x4x5 series tractors on Ebay since JD updated the x series models.
I love what this tractor can do, but, there are times I wish I would have went up to the 2305 with a FEL and three point hitch.
My tractor before the x585 was a 345 I figure was about a 1996 model. I sold this one for $3500. These tractors have excellent resale value, IF they are well maintained and kept clean.