X595

[RalphVa]

I saw an X595 at the fair. It seems a better choice than the 2210, a HUGE tractor by comparison. Couldn't figure out the JD site to get info on it but found it by going to Google. It got me into the right JD site area. Offers an FEL and lots of other implements. No bush hog, but can buy a Woods or other "hog".

Any comments on the X595 from owners or those who have researched it? The X595 seems to be the smallest (and maybe only) diesel engine in this series.

Ralph

 

[megotatractor]

Yes, the x-series are nice. The 2210 is a simple straightforward machine, no frills. The X-series has everything on it, a nice machine with a BIG price tag. I went with the 2210 for it's value, though I would have preferred the Cadillac X-595

 

[Baron2210]

A lot depends on what you are going to be using it for. The 595 is probably the nicest mowing machine in its class. That said it is also the most expensive. You will find a lot of posts on this comparison and many of us (myself included) who went with the 2210. It is simply more tractor for the $. More attachments, standard limited 3-pt. ROPS. Higher capacity loader. etc. But if you are not replacing the Gravely and simply want a sweet mower to add on, the X series is it. The 495 is also the diesel and is the 2wd version.
Right now John Deere has two websites, Deere.com which seems to be working right and johndeere.com which seems to not have all pages functioning. Try both.

 

[44trxfun]

Ralph, I could swear there was considerable discussion comparing these two on a post within the last 3-4 months. Have you tried searching the archives?

p.s., just gotta ask, did you go to the fair naked too?

 

[RalphVa]

No, didn't go to the fair naked. It's legal but would probably create a disturbance that there are laws against. Some folks actually think the body indecent, too. There are laws against that.

I did a search with "X595" and didn't get much.

Wonder if you can get the X595 without the mowing deck? The price quoted includes the deck, which often is around 2k$.

Ralph

 

[Hambone]

Might read this one

X595 vs 2210

 

[RalphVa]

Found out on another forum that the X595 3 pt is only category 0. Guess that squashes it.

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Not true. You can order it with a CAT 0, CAT 1 or ALPHA hitch. Go to JD's web page and check the specs. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Baron2210]

It does come without the mower deck, but as you are learning, it wont be good for much else. Maybe make a nice driver to the mailbox /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JD2210MAN]

The X595 sure looks like a race car compared to the 2210 but if you get the 2210 you will be very HAPPY! The X595 only has a single speed transmission and that can't be good. I find the Hi and Low very useful on the 2210 and can not imagine being stuck in only one gear (I have many hills or when you are using the loader you really need to PUSH HARD) /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif.

The turning radius (not sure of the number off the top of my head but I have no problem going completely around very small bushes. In 2 wheel drive, it is unbelievable how tight it turns! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

The only major options the X595 has that the 2210 does not are:
<font color="green">Cruse Control
Tilt wheel
6-way seat
12 volt outlet
Reverse lights</font>

If Cruse Control is important, then this is a major decision but the 2210 has so many more possibilities without spending more money on the add-on cat 1 3 point. I find the stick on the 2210 better because it is right next to you (and there is only one that works very well). The X595 has two up on the dash to run the loader. The ROPS is standard on the 2210 and I am glad to have it (on the news just this morning, a man was killed when his riding mower rolled on him). I am all for safety! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I purchased my 2210 in May and could not live without it. Yesterday, when I was at the dealer I picked up a book on the X595 because I was having issues myself (the X595 just looks so much faster and well,... cooler! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ) So I just wanted to remind myself why I need the 2210 more.

I am sure you will be very happy with either machine but the 2210 will be a better value $$$ in the long run for attachments. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JD2210MAN]

One more note...
As Baron2210 said... "<font color="purple">The 595 is probably the nicest mowing machine in its class.</font>" You will never be happier on the X595 for mowing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif. But for a Front End Loader, you may want to move on to the 2210.

As for attachments...
<font color="green"> The X595 comes as a basic unit. </font>
Then you add on the:
<font color="green">Loader (FEL)
Mid Mount Mower (MMM)
Three Point Hitch</font>
and so on....

So you may ask your deal for just the X595. Then buy attachments as you need them /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
If you get the 2210, then by 2 attachments at the same time and you get $300.00 off /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[KNotMe]

There is no reason to compare a lawn mower to a tractor. The X595 is a lawn mower while the 2210 is a tractor albeit a small one.

 

[egnots]

I've had a x585 for over a year (150hrs) and it has been a great workhorse. It was my first large mower/tractor purchase. With the 62C deck I mow almost 2 acres in under 1.5 hours. Also have the FEL and find new uses (and projects!) for it almost every weekend. The most ambitious project was to excavate (3ft down) then level a sloping area behind the house and haul field stone and blue stone for a large patio. Moving loose landscape material and rearranging garden beds is a piece of cake- and it's small enough that it doesn't damage the existing lawn. I live in Vermont and it plows and grades 700ft of gravel driveway wihout a problem. It's done everything I've asked of it without hesitation. As for the price; 30% off list for the 585 and 62C combo - it was my dealers demo unit and had 20hrs on it.

Having sung it's praises I may have to move up to a bigger machine. I need a small backhoe (which the X series can't handle) for an extensive barn renovation project and contractor quotes are looking scary - I could buy that sweet 4110 on my dealers lot instead! Bottom line for me is that if I didn't have the backhoe issue the 585 would probably keep me happy for a long time.

-Norm

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Save yourself some $$$ and go rent a backhoe. Even if it costs you $1200 to rent one for a week it'll still be cheaper than the soaking you get when you try to trade. Especially, if that's the only project you really need one for. The backhoe on a 4115 isn't big enough to do any serious digging. Good luck.

 

[Nuru]

Yes there is a discussion on this same topic in one of the forums.

 

[gsxr1100]

As much I as like JD, I feel they are over priced.

I had a JD 455 and sold it. Father also had a 425. When I sold my 455 I was going to buy a x595 with a 54” mover, 3PT, loader and rear PTO. Then came the good part, I was in sticker shock! Then looked at the Kubota BX22 when 90% is standard, that is the key, on the BX. Nevermind the BH. It was like $14.5K without a loader and BH on the JD. As much as I like JD I switched and have not ever looked back.

 

[bigpete]

<font color="blue"> As much as I like JD I switched and have not ever looked back. </font>

Too bad the 2210 wasn't around when you were looking. That's where I went after my 445. It was a better deal and dealer than the BX, but that can vary from town to town.