Is this too much grade for a K46 transmission?

BMWBig6 · Apr 3, 2008

I can't remember if I mentioned the plug aerator to him or not. Just towing a full utility cart around. He seemed to think the K46 would be fine for me (but I'm not sure he understood why I was fussing about any leftover 2007 X304's with the K58).

Lend27 · Apr 5, 2008

I used my new X304 to cut the lawn for the first time this week.
I have a very sloped front yard and a slightly sloped back yard.
I cut the front yard straight up and down, and the back yard side to side.
The X304 worked great. Never strained, felt very stable. And the engine and transmission were very smooth, never struggled or strained.
I have a leftover 2007 machine, with the K58 transmission.
I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

Len in NC

dbdartman · Apr 16, 2008

Mowed for the first time this year, today. When I finished, I stopped on the side of the garage, threw my el cheapo inclinometer on the dash & snapped the attached pic. At 15 degrees, it has no trouble going up, down, or across this section, & some parts (around the septic tank) seem even steeper.

BTW, the mower now has a whopping 29.0 hours on it!

BMWBig6 · Apr 16, 2008

Cool! Just an update: my dealer found a leftover (but still new) 2007 X304 with the K58 transmission. The hood is a little faded from sitting outside but they knocked a few hundred off the price since it's an 07 (still covered by 4 year warranty though) and threw in delivery and an accessory I wanted. This will hopefully give me the "peace of mind" I was looking for, not that I think a K46 wouldn't suffice for my needs. The only thing I wish the 2007 X304 had was the deck washout port that the new models have. Is that a big deal or feature to have?

bontai_Joe · Apr 17, 2008

I wouldn't want the washout port personally. I think more mower decks and bearings are ruined by water getting where it don't belong than from wear. I'm really glad that you found an '07 with the better tranny. Since the color of the hood is impregnated in the plastic, I imagine a little buffing will bring it right back to glorious green.

BMWBig6 · Apr 17, 2008

bontai_Joe said:
I wouldn't want the washout port personally. I think more mower decks and bearings are ruined by water getting where it don't belong than from wear. I'm really glad that you found an '07 with the better tranny. Since the color of the hood is impregnated in the plastic, I imagine a little buffing will bring it right back to glorious green.

Thanks, I'm excited too!

A little buffing, with what? Conventional polishing compound (for automotive paints)? Or is there something better for restoring molded plastics?

bontai_Joe · Apr 18, 2008

I'd buff with auto paint polishing compound. Try it in a corner somewhere not too obvious and see what you get for results.

BMWBig6 · Apr 29, 2008

Just installed the mulch kit, and towed a 48" plug aerator with 200 lbs of cinder blocks last night. It whined a little on a couple hills, but otherwise performed well. Cut the grass over the weekend, so far it's been great. I really enjoy the 4WS. Thanks for everyone's help!