Looking to Upgrade an L130 to either x500 or x700 Series - Need Advice

[farmbuilt]

Oh my goodness this thing is simply amazing. I can't believe how much power this thing has and you all were right this thing climbs my slopes with no problems at all in fact the guy next to me gets his lawn cut by guys with zero turns and they were watching me just starring at how much fast I am able to climb my slopes than their zero turns. Feels amazing and the power steering feels like it's 4 wheel steer I don't even have to give much effort in turning it's so smooth! Here are some pics:

 

[Smoothas]

Congrats on beautiful tractor. That X590 with HDAPs, and EFi engine along with K72 tranny is a beast. There is a reason why the X500 series is called the multi terrain tractor. With regular maintenance that tractor will last you next 20 to 25 years - you are spoiled now once you get used to power steering hard to ever go back to tractor without it

 

[Smoothas]

a couple of options to consider- brush guard for front of tractor- that hood is very expensive protect it with Brush guard. And Adjustable Armrest Kit for that seat- both are money well spent

 

[crazyal]

I didn't get the grill guard because you have to tilt it out of the way before opening the hood. I know I would forget (more than once) and sooner or later would damage the hood. Do the arm rest get in your way when trying to use the grab handles? I like using the grab handle when turning on a slope. It's not because the tractor feels like it's going to flip or I'm going to slide out of the seat, it just feels comfortable.

 

[Smoothas]

The Arm rest ( both sides) flip in the up position, for getting on and off tractor. And yes you can still grab the handles if need be with armrest down. If you are afraid of banging hood, you can get single bar brush guard. I like the "look" of full brush guard

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice:thumbsup: That will make your mowing fun again.

 

[Gittyup]

I use suitcase weights hanging on the front as my grill guard. Much more functional even if not quite the same kind of protection.

 

[Gittyup]

I use suitcase weights hanging on the front as my grill guard. Much more functional even if not quite the same kind of protection.

The one thing I don't like about these tractors is the hood. My old 425, with the 4 piece hood/sides/front was a better design. Much easier to get to stuff.

 

[farmbuilt]

Will definitely be getting a brushguard. I already got the turn knob which helps out while turning on a hill etc. brushguards look pretty sweet too :thumbsup: