I really enjoyed this video! I don't know a thing about tractors let alone with snow blowing functionality. Thanks for explaining how everything works! Great looking home too btw :)
clwade10 I didn’t know they made hydrostats that small, and tractor weights or I guess lawn mower weights in this case, they looked like 20lbs normal ones are 100lbs.
Cameron, I have a X330 with the same transmission and I am going on 3rd year of plowing snow with a blade and mowing a half an acre and mine is still holding up good. I have about 50 hours on it so far. Only problem I had was the carburetor went wonky on me and had to be replaced. i also put ag tires on front and rear and have 4 42 lb weights on the back most of the year when I don't have the bagger on there.
I bought an X370 with power steering 3 years ago and I really like it. A couple of things I have discovered with my machine that might help with winter snow blowing. Never use the parking brake between use when the machine sits over night. It will freeze and you can not engage the blower. Keep some 1/4" x 1 1/2- 2" bolts and nylon nuts on hand to replace the ones that break in the auger shafts. My machine will not start if the temps go below 20 degrees, so I keep a torpedo heater near by to warm it up for 5 minutes or so on those cold days. Have fun removing and installing the drive belt for the blower. I use a small block of wood to hold the spring loaded pulley over far enough to slide the belt on and off. If you can, don't leave the blower out in the weather over the summer. The control knob for the chute will rust inside. I also change my oil and filter every 50 hours, not 100. If your mower deck is equipped with a fitting to attach a garden hose, it works best if you flush the deck out over a hard surface (driveway) with the deck as low as it goes. Finally, I'm not sure what the difference in US vs Canadian dollars is but, I paid 6k for my machine in May of 2016 with the mower and blower set up.
Those auger bolts you refer to are actually engineered shear bolts. Never replace them with common bolts. If you jam the auger with an obstruction they are intended to shear .to protect the auger gearbox from damage. The proper shear bolts are inexpensive and available at the JD dealer.
I bought an X300 in 2013 with the same blower as you have. The 300 is a little under powered for the blower but it has handled up to 3 feet of snow without problem. I live in a snow belt right off Georgian Bay. Repairs... 3 shear pins … 1 drive belt. Mower deck: 1 drive belt. Tractor: oil changes and a new front tire.. it kept going flat. They are EXCELLENT tractors and you will never be sorry you bought a Deere
I’ve got a 2017 X590 and love it. I have a bagger to pick up leaves but a walk behind snow blower. It paid for itself this year after firing my lawn service in 2017
Nice video. I had a 14’ X324 which is the 350 with the bigger motor and 4 wheel steer. Loved it. When I decided to get a snow blower however, I traded for a X584. It has the bigger seat, tires, motor, 4 wheel steer, power steering and power lift. I love my X324 but this thing is night and day difference. The trans is heavier duty and even more responsive. The power steering makes operating it effortless, my favorite feature. Enjoy, should last you a long time!
One thing I recommend to put on your wishlist is a cab enclosure. Even the Soft cab. The first time you blow your driveway when there is any type of wind, you will wish you had the protection from a face full of snow/ice. It also keeps you warmer. I've had one on mine for over 10 years now. I just wish I had gotten it sooner.
Being a fellow Canadian, you should spray the frame and all exposed metal parts with Fluid Film. The tractors will last longer and eliminate any chance of rust.....
Why? Most every non commercial lawn tractor/mower like this one is built to run maybe 200 - 300 hours (10 - 20 hours a year for ~ 10 - 15 years) in its working life. Critical parts will become obsolete well before it rusts the frame out.
@Daniel 045 What does putting a new engine in a worn out chassis do? As someone who had reconditioned several riding lawn mowers and garden tractors most of then the engines outlast the chassis and mechanical driveline parts by a wide margin. So much so I make a point of salvage engines off riding mowers to use for other purposes or to sell to those who ruined theirs by running their engines out of oil or other self inflicted lack maintenance destruction.
These are really good machines, I have a 2010 X300 with 800 hours on it now and it has the Kawasaki V twin but is rated at 17 hp, one great engine! About filling with gasoline, you can avoid more spillage by not using your gerry can spout as they sometimes leak where the spout screws on. The wide mouth is a smart idea! I mow three acres and it takes two tanks and five hours, so mow half, coffee or lunch and then the other half. Good video, thanks.
I started with a used JD 316 moved up to a X500 similar to what you purchased. Living in Iowa I wanted to have a blade for summer usage.and a blower for snow removal. With the blade and blower being heavy the manual lift was too hard on my body. I now moved up to a JD X530 Which has hydraulic lift ,power steering,power differential lock and large tires.These accessories are worth every penny I spent. In snow now 2024 we’ve had over 13 in snow so far and this machine is a blessing. Push or blow the snow and the quick hitch system is easy to change over. Just not an issue how much snow I can remove.😀👍 Nice home and large yard which reminds me of my place.👍
Looks like you made a good choice . My personal experience with Deere is ,they last for many years , Make sure to change oil AND filter , grease ALL fittings ,and check for loose bots and fittings perioticly. As an example I have a 4010 from 1963 that still runs and operates fairly well about 12000 hrs still no Mager repairs
Great video! The only thing I would add is that the power steering units also have power lift and that could potentially save your left leg & back from having to raise and lower that heavy deck / blower.
I still run my 1981 MTD with a mower and 50" Blower, I bought new. The neighbour asked me yesterday when I was buying a new one. I told him why would I buy new when this still has another 20 years in it.
I bought a X540 with mower, tiller, power bagger, and snowblower in 2007 for almost 12k including taxes. Been a great tractor for me. Only issue I've had is had to replace the lift level when it broke and a new battery this year. Keep a battery maintainer on when not using it and the battery will last a long time. Kawasaki makes a good motor.
The oil check screws into place, BUT . . . to check the Oil Level, let the mower sit and the oil to drain down into the engine, Then without screwing the dipstick into place just push it down as far as it can, pull it out and read it. Only screw it tight after you have finished checking the oil.
Nice tractor, I have a John Deere 316 tractor that my dad bought back in 1984 and I am still using it today, rebuilt the engine once in it. I love that John Deere still has parts for old machines like mine and you can see the quality in it, as you said it has a beefy steel frame. not sure I like the foot pedals if you are going to be doing hours of mowing, mine has the hand lever and it takes 8 hours to mow my lawn. I like that it has a tight turning circle, for me going around the trees, I can go about half way, do a short back up and finish the circle. I don't like the fact you can't position the choke when cold to let it warm up without holding the lever, but maybe it doesn't need it.
im glade you like the seat you will be buying a new one ever one to 2 years the base has flex and it cracks on both sides keep and eye on the snow blower idlers they hold water clean them out and spray them with wd or some this like that or they will seize and just some fyi the belt is at max tension when the blower is down so thats the best time to tern it on and for taking the blower on and off blower up to remove the belt from pto if you take care of it its a 20 + year tractor
I have a 2007 X300, Kawasaki engine. Yours has two heavy lift rods where mine has one single thinner one. I have the 44" snowblower the same as you. I had to add (2) extra 50 pound weights in the back, but that snowblower does an amazing job. I used to live on a 1/4 acre lot. It also moved snow for 6 other neighbors, and 600 feet of road to my house as the town was very slow to clear it... My X300 has had its share if little problems, nothing I couldn't resolve..The Kawasaki engine is very strong and quiet as you say, very reliable. Do your maintenance and you'll have your tractor for 12 years too. Just know, the seat will crack with time because of the winter use. My father had a 1971 110 that also cracked.. All seats do it.. I've moved snow so deep, I couldn't see the top of the snowblower. Yes, you go slow so you don't overwork the blower, but it will more than do the job! I put on some homemade drift cutters made from extra shelving angle metal. N- joy your tractor!
Nice video. I just bought one earlier today, paid a little more than 9k but added the bagger and some lawn tow behind additions and the snow blower. I have 1 acre of land and half of it is front and back yard grass which are killing my feet, legs and lower back these past 4yrs with a walk behind mower. In the winters months when it snows I have a 10car driveway that is no longer fun shoveling 😂 although the whole family comes out. This year I had enough!! I did a lot of research on lawn tractors & zero degree mowers and learned the difference between the two and what I really needed which I believe is this X350. I hope I’m right cause these things are expensive but are an investment. Cheers 🍻 my fellow Deere 🦌. I’ll be looking for the videos to come.
ah, I see the service interval label says to change the transaxle oil after the first 50 hour break in period. That's good. Most people don't do that because the K46 transaxle is said to be "non-serviceable" because the average homeowner can't service it. It needs to be serviced by a skilled mechanic. If you plan on keeping your tractor more that 4 years, you should service the transaxle after the 50 hour break in period. John Deere puts 10W30 oil in the transaxle when it's new to give it a better break in period but after that, you should dump out the oil, open the transaxle, clean the dirty oil and metal shavings out of the gear box, reseal the transaxle, and then fill it with a synthetic 5W50 oil. This should give it maximum torque and a much longer life. But if you don't do this, the transaxle will gradually lose torque over time until it becomes useless. Here's an example of a D170 which also has the K46 transaxle. It's starting to have trouble mowing this ditch, probably because the transaxle was never serviced. czcams.com/video/9_3qCmCmlIg/video.html
You’ll get a longer life on your PTO switch if you throttle down before engaging the blower with the PTO switch! Engaging the blower when you are at full throttle is hard on the clutch. I also held the choke up for a bit till the engine warmed up especially from a cold start on a cold day.
You never disappoint Stephen. Not sure there is anything I can say anyone has not already said here. Excellent review. Nice home! Nice lot. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. TFL has done right by having you on their payroll. :) Stay warm.
good video just got one picking it up tomorrow, Main reason 10 gauge deck.Have a D 130 deck went in less than 3 years. Plus I like the 3 blades instead of only 2. the longer the blades the easier they bend. it did not take much to bend the longer blades. As for the snow you are showing that is not very much snow, wet is heavy to blow but the 2 & 3 ft wind packed is the hardest, we get snow up to 4' drifts and when you stand on them all you do is leave a foot print, on top and I am 185 lbs. I would like to see if the blower will go through that. I am glad they are using a 2 stage I had a 3 stage and all it did is take out shear pins when we had hard packed snow, had to get a 2 stage, made a world of a difference. Thanks for the video, made me glad I went that way.
Thanks for the review. It definitely factored in my decision to buy my X370 & snowblower. I'm older and decided that the power steering and hydraulic lift would come in handy, but otherwise the two machines are quite similar. I've only had mine for about a month, but after cleaning up after 3 smallish snow storms, I can already tell I'm going to love it.
I have a X324 that is very similar except it's 4 wheel steer. I'm also in the country with a couple acres to cut and 300 feet of driveway. I deal with quite a bit of snow here in central Minnesota and my X324 handles it very well. If you blow any powder and there is a wind you will quickly realize you need a cab. It makes a huge difference. You won't regret your purchase. Mine now has about 300 hours of trouble free service.
Great review. You covered everything a potential buyer would ask. As a side note, there is a different type of chain you can get called Terra Grips. They are rubber as opposed to chain. There are also some financing options available as well. Thanks again for the detailed review.
Our x350 has been great, but like everyone else has pointed out the seat will crack and deteriorate really quickly. I've put 150 hrs on mine and the only thing I wish I had on it was a real suspension. When mowing on hills I end up lifting a wheel pretty frequently and occasionally I get two wheels in the air.
I decided to move up to the X370 with hydro lift and steering. only have a small driveway (about 30ft long ) and yard (1/3 acre) but end up getting 3-4ft + snow drifts across the driveway from being next to an open field.
nice tractor. big bucks.. think ill keep my 96 sears craftsman garden tractor with a plow set up. thing will move some heavy snow.. 6 speed high low trans.. nice job on the video..
In my opinion, I use a lot of commercial small engines, the Vanguard is hand down the best. I don't know about the Kawasaki though since that is the only one I haven't tried,
I've got two 30 year old Briggs opposed twins. They are only 12.5 HP but they seem like workhorses. They don't even have pressure lube! Though, I do think 18hp would be a better match to my 42" single stage blower...
I have an 08, great rig. I start, shut down, and engage pto at full throttle. I’ve never had a problem... the blower however does have some drawbacks. The plastic shoot will crack when launching ice chunks. Mine’s duct taped, and then gorilla tape over the top for a better look. The collectors can bend when jammed into blocks of ice. Having said that, the shear pins don’t break as intended... Do not suck a newspaper up into the blower it’ll simply strip the plastic out. Tapped and bolted mine back together. I love mine, and I hope you do yours.
When we moved to the country with the 2/3 mile lane 10 yrs ago, it was either a zero-turn and get an old farm tractor with a fixed blade, or the JD X748 AWD diesel (X758 now). Went with the JD and man does she love to push the snow. Didn’t do the blower because of the gravel, but the hydraulic blade is perfect. And she mows like crazy, too. More than 10 yrs old & running strong! Of course that’s going a touch pricier than the 300 series 😱
I had buy one john deer like this for snowblowing my driveway and the main issue i had is , in winterstorm or when the wind make the snow hard , the front snowblower is not heavy enought to stay on the ground. The snow blower dont take the bottom snow and after the wheel stock in. you need few pass. I finish by buy a small larger tractor (1023e) and now is really good.
The engineer notes and dealer service technicians both say that this transmission is sufficient only for flat terrain. In that case you’ll be fine. Mine went out after 300 hours and I was told it was because of the hills I was using it on.
Didn’t read all the comments. I have an x580 (recently traded in x530). Larger but similar. One thing you didn’t mention is the reverse override. If you don’t activate the override, the mower (or blower) will disengage when you backup. It’s a pain to have to re-engage after each reverse movement so the override is really useful. Otherwise, good video.
Because i live on a very busy public road, always plowed by the county, I purchased the best snowblower for heavy wet snow, a Tracked Honda with electric start, the 9 HP , the H928TAS model, it always gets the job done. It has a hydrostatic transmission not the often useless Friction Wheel drive system common to other walk behind snow blowers.
Really makes me happy I spent 380 bucks on my 2000 craftsman mower. Came with chains. Wheel weights. 46 inch snow blower and 46 inch mowing deck. And it's got a 20hp motor.
Kawasaki makes a good motor I think! We have almost 800 hours in our older X585 John Deere super garden tractor! The only regret is we should have went diesel and a series up for the front end loader but its an absolute amazing mower!
I have the X354 and LOVE the 4 wheel steering because, as you said, I have a lot of trees in my yard to mow around. Did not get the snow blower because I have a large blower already that includes the protective cab, which I really like! The video you made was perfect, I think it's the best I've seen on the John Deere X series!
Great video I just installed the snowblower for the first time. I too did not get the 4 wheel steer just didn’t feel like I needed it. Overall impressed with the ease of the on/off of the lower deck and the snowblower.
I've never seen a riding lawn mower with straps. Snow blowers work best at near capacity, so I go about 4 times as fast as you were going in that little amount of snow.
Nice machine...but you will find out the hard way in time that because your yard and drive are"flat"doesn't mean trouble free traction.Anytime you run a two stage blower,diff-lock is a requirement and power 4-wheel steering isn't a luxury either. In time what will happen,is when you turn the wheel to go left or right,you'll hit a patch of solid ice and the tractor will continue to go into a straight line.( in spite of using chains) The 4-wheel steer system helps dramatically with directing drive power with your rear wheels in icy conditions while turing left and right.(X-534 in my case) When you get to be my age you'll find that hydraulic lift is not a luxury it's mandatory. I bought the X-534 for these reasons,plus the heavier K-72 hydro is a much heavier duty transmission and will last much longer. Now,when you start up,ALWAYS start your PTO at idle to no more then 1/3 rd.throttle when engaging.Those electro-clutches are about $400.00-$500.00 bucks to buy new,so you want to go easy on it at startup,then power up to full throttle.
I bought an $8000 commercial grade Ferris Zero turn mower & an $800 walk behind 30"snow blower. Hope you have fun with the mower deck & blower...each year.
Nice Tractor, I like the John Deere brand. I purchased a L130 an 04 23hp 48" cut for $450, im happy with it. And that is a beautiful house. Many Blessings.
I went commercial-grade zero-turn 18 years ago and I have never regretted it. My Yazoo (company is no longer in business) will run in reverse faster than my lawn tractor would run forward. It literally cut my mowing time in half (1-1/2 acres). Of course, I've got lots of trees in my yard, so maneuverability was important. Furthermore, I live in Oklahoma and don't have need for snow removal capability. BTW - My Yazoo has a similar Kawasaki twin (19 hp) and it has been bulletproof reliable over the 18 years I've owned the machine. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve
Picked up a x350 last month to replace my x320 that finally kicked the bucket. Really helps out around my property (5 acres) but the bragging rights on cutting the grass goes to my z540r 60in deck
definitely go for the kawasaki upgrade...i have 1999 445 that is still going and i have 6 acres of grass and 40 parking spaces here at work and i run it hard year round and never let me down...maintenance is the key..
Nice review. I can't tell from the video or not, however, whenever you engage the PTO or disengage it, you should idle down the motor. It's better for the belts. On big tractors, if you don't do this, they call it, "Shocking the PTO."
Old wives tale. The first idler pulley off the PTO is spring loaded to take the shot. I work on small engine equipment and never saw a PTO wiped out by engaging under full throttle. The weakest link are the bearings. If you ever replace your PTO get one that the bearing is removable.
@@joeganusi8522 If this is true then, I wonder why they also recommend that gas and diesel engines get idled down before being turned off as well? Maybe they had magic springs also? I have yet to replace a belly mower belt, because I idle down the engine before engaging or de-engaging.
@@AStanton1966 Gas engines usually fill up the exhaust with unburned fuel if you don't idle them down before shutting them off resulting in a big backfire, especially if some backyard yo yo cuts the tip off the anti-backfire valve. As far as the diesels, an immediate shut down after putting a load on an engine can result in overheating the engine (coolant flow stops upon shutdown and the block becomes a heatsink). So, a minute or two run at idle (by idle, I mean 1200-1500 RPM with a tractor) allows the coolant to flow at no load and keep the engine cooler. Now as far as you've never replaced your belt, good for you. I've seen belts last for years with customers who engage the PTO full or low throttle. Some tractors eat them up, some don't.
I have a X530 I bought in 2007, has close to 500 hrs on it and I have done all the services myself, still runs like new - thinking about getting a 1025r considering the dealer offered $3k for my trade and the financing is so good right now
Great video, just what I was looking for. My folks are looking at getting a new law tractor and a snowblower for it, so this is very helpful. I would love to see more of these videos, if you are able. I don't think there is enough coverage of this type of equipment.
Congratulations on your beautiful new home. I’m so upset that John Deere no longer offers their walk behind and self propelled rotary lawn mowers in the US market particularly since they are offering a cordless electric oversees and this year cordless mowers have finally equaled the performance of their gas powered equipments. One disappointed because I have the matching John Deere head cap and nothing says America like John Deere.
If you buy the X300R or X350 R, the rear bagger is a permanent attachment, which gives several real advantages over the other models. 1st, because it has No Side discharge you trim close on either the Left or The Right, 2- The bag can be dumped without getting out of the seat, 3- The mower blades direct the clippings with counter rotating blades that direct the clippings into a single stream out the chute below the mower, and into the rear bag. 4 - there is an available extra cost optional rear discharge to allow you to direct all the clippings out the rear for wide dispersal onto the ground, should you wish. (this still permits the reattachment of the rear bag when desired.) My X300 R has the 17 HP Kawasaki motor which is more than powerful enough to do all you need, including cut very tall grass and weeds. I usually leave the mower deck un-lowered to do this, and then make a second pass with the deck set to the desired height. Be careful to avoid this high grass when it is wet or it can clog the rear chute that leads to the bag. I find two days without rain is sufficient to avoid clogs after a rain. The rear chute whn clogged can be pulled straight back and removed. Use a small flashlight to check to see the clog is removed in such a situation, obtain a narrow long handle rake so you can reach all the way in to loosen any clog of clippings before sliding the discharge chute back into place, no tools required for this.
Great John Deere. Can’t wait for you to review it for when you cut grass. The way you explain things is so great, realistic, and easy to follow and understand what you’re saying. You could probably sell me anything, lol. Keep up the great work/reviews. 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I have the older x300 which is like yours. The power steering would have been a great feature for you because the deck lift would had been powered and would have been nice to lift your blower. The more snow you put in the blower the better it will work. And you may find you will need a total of 4 suit case weights. I added a suicide knob on my steering...made it so much easier.
We went with the 354 all wheel steer all wheel drive model... a few more tight corners and a few more hills o dea L with other than that yeah, a lot of research paid off well worth the money best 👌 👍 mower we've ever purchased
Love your enthusiasm! Great video. Taking delivery of my ‘22 X350 Friday after having had a 1997 LX178 with Kawasaki V-twin liquid cooled motor. No joke, this engine is built for the long run and was a joy to operate over the years. Really hoping the air cooled version delivers similarly.
I have a LX 176 with the one cylinder Kawasaki which refuses to die. I'm surprised the x350 has the k46 trans when the LX had a k61. Wonder how reliable the k46 will be.....
They jet the carburetor very lean to meet emissions, the downside is that the engine tends to run hotter and you always need to choke the engine when starting.
Do yourself a favor and disable the "reverse implement operation" system. It's so annoying. Otherwise, it's a very, very good tractor. I have the x370 and it's done very well in heavy snow. You won't be disappointed.
I cut some automotive cable protective tubing to size where one puts their hand to lift the hood/cowling. My hood was sharp and the tubing eliminated the risk. I cleaned the area with alcohol and used plenty of Silicone sealant inside the tub then applied the modification to the hand grab area.
Hopefully you will have it for a while. Mine was bought new in 98 an LX188. Pretty much same as what you have but it was 5500 back then. What has happened to mine is that I started towing a 2000 lb splitter around and I think I may have damaged the transmission. Still cuts grass ok but there is a definite ticking in transmission. I'm trying to make it last until I turn 60 , four more years so I can get a 4066r est at 75000. Have to wait because I want to buy it using my 401k money.
As from my own experience with x310 it does not drink a gallon an hour otherwise I would get only 3.5 hrs from full tank of fuel. I get about 6hrs of worktime at full throttle when mowing
If you get tired of pulling out that nozzle on your gas can, Go to Ace Hardware and get the No Spill brand of can. I have a 5 gallon for the tractor and mower. I use a 1 gallon can for my 2 cycle mix. Just put the nozzle in the tank and push the button on the back. No gymnastics or using 3 hands to fill the tank!
When the snow gets wet and heavy you will probably be using the snowblower as a push blade.,The belt will probably slip. I've been doing lawnmower repair for thirty years and know a lot of people who have them sitting in the back of their garage for years. They buy a walk behind snowblower. Hopefully not the case for you. Good Luck!
I believe if you you have a large lawn you should always go with a zero turn for your mowing they mow so much faster . I live in michigan and you can get a 61 in. zero turn for approx 5000 with 8 mph cutting speed.
Congratulations on your John Deere buy! You're going to love it! If i may suggest, every fuel fill up please add the blue Stabil Marine fuel stabilizer. It is recommended. The red Stabil is not as good, that's why I recommend the blue Stabil Marine fuel stabilizer.
I really enjoyed this video! I don't know a thing about tractors let alone with snow blowing functionality. Thanks for explaining how everything works! Great looking home too btw :)
clwade10 it’s really not a tractor, it’s a lawn mower
@@adamfpv8294 that's true. Meh oh well. I still dont know about them haha
clwade10 I didn’t know they made hydrostats that small, and tractor weights or I guess lawn mower weights in this case, they looked like 20lbs normal ones are 100lbs.
I'm wondering how long that light-duty hydro is going to hold up pushing around that blower.
Cameron, I have a X330 with the same transmission and I am going on 3rd year of plowing snow with a blade and mowing a half an acre and mine is still holding up good. I have about 50 hours on it so far. Only problem I had was the carburetor went wonky on me and had to be replaced. i also put ag tires on front and rear and have 4 42 lb weights on the back most of the year when I don't have the bagger on there.
I bought an X370 with power steering 3 years ago and I really like it. A couple of things I have discovered with my machine that might help with winter snow blowing. Never use the parking brake between use when the machine sits over night. It will freeze and you can not engage the blower. Keep some 1/4" x 1 1/2- 2" bolts and nylon nuts on hand to replace the ones that break in the auger shafts. My machine will not start if the temps go below 20 degrees, so I keep a torpedo heater near by to warm it up for 5 minutes or so on those cold days. Have fun removing and installing the drive belt for the blower. I use a small block of wood to hold the spring loaded pulley over far enough to slide the belt on and off. If you can, don't leave the blower out in the weather over the summer. The control knob for the chute will rust inside. I also change my oil and filter every 50 hours, not 100. If your mower deck is equipped with a fitting to attach a garden hose, it works best if you flush the deck out over a hard surface (driveway) with the deck as low as it goes. Finally, I'm not sure what the difference in US vs Canadian dollars is but, I paid 6k for my machine in May of 2016 with the mower and blower set up.
Those auger bolts you refer to are actually engineered shear bolts. Never replace them with common bolts. If you jam the auger with an obstruction they are intended to shear .to protect the auger gearbox from damage. The proper shear bolts are inexpensive and available at the JD dealer.
I bought an X300 in 2013 with the same blower as you have. The 300 is a little under powered for the blower but it has handled up to 3 feet of snow without problem. I live in a snow belt right off Georgian Bay. Repairs... 3 shear pins … 1 drive belt. Mower deck: 1 drive belt. Tractor: oil changes and a new front tire.. it kept going flat. They are EXCELLENT tractors and you will never be sorry you bought a Deere
I’ve got a 2017 X590 and love it. I have a bagger to pick up leaves but a walk behind snow blower. It paid for itself this year after firing my lawn service in 2017
Nice video. I had a 14’ X324 which is the 350 with the bigger motor and 4 wheel steer. Loved it. When I decided to get a snow blower however, I traded for a X584. It has the bigger seat, tires, motor, 4 wheel steer, power steering and power lift. I love my X324 but this thing is night and day difference. The trans is heavier duty and even more responsive. The power steering makes operating it effortless, my favorite feature. Enjoy, should last you a long time!
One thing I recommend to put on your wishlist is a cab enclosure. Even the Soft cab. The first time you blow your driveway when there is any type of wind, you will wish you had the protection from a face full of snow/ice. It also keeps you warmer. I've had one on mine for over 10 years now. I just wish I had gotten it sooner.
Congratulations Stephen on the new house! Looks nice. The mower/blower is definitely a life saver!👍
I have the x370 and was thinking about getting that snow blower. Congratulations on getting out of the city. Thanks again for a well done video.
Being a fellow Canadian, you should spray the frame and all exposed metal parts with Fluid Film. The tractors will last longer and eliminate any chance of rust.....
Why? Most every non commercial lawn tractor/mower like this one is built to run maybe 200 - 300 hours (10 - 20 hours a year for ~ 10 - 15 years) in its working life. Critical parts will become obsolete well before it rusts the frame out.
@Daniel 045 What does putting a new engine in a worn out chassis do?
As someone who had reconditioned several riding lawn mowers and garden tractors most of then the engines outlast the chassis and mechanical driveline parts by a wide margin.
So much so I make a point of salvage engines off riding mowers to use for other purposes or to sell to those who ruined theirs by running their engines out of oil or other self inflicted lack maintenance destruction.
These are really good machines, I have a 2010 X300 with 800 hours on it now and it has the Kawasaki V twin but is rated at 17 hp, one great engine! About filling with gasoline, you can avoid more spillage by not using your gerry can spout as they sometimes leak where the spout screws on. The wide mouth is a smart idea! I mow three acres and it takes two tanks and five hours, so mow half, coffee or lunch and then the other half. Good video, thanks.
I started with a used JD 316 moved up to a X500 similar to what you purchased. Living in Iowa I wanted to have a blade for summer usage.and a blower for snow removal. With the blade and blower being heavy the manual lift was too hard on my body. I now moved up to a JD X530 Which has hydraulic lift ,power steering,power differential lock and large tires.These accessories are worth every penny I spent. In snow now 2024 we’ve had over 13 in snow so far and this machine is a blessing. Push or blow the snow and the quick hitch system is easy to change over. Just not an issue how much snow I can remove.😀👍 Nice home and large yard which reminds me of my place.👍
Looks like you made a good choice . My personal experience with Deere is ,they last for many years , Make sure to change oil AND filter , grease ALL fittings ,and check for loose bots and fittings perioticly. As an example I have a 4010 from 1963 that still runs and operates fairly well about 12000 hrs still no Mager repairs
Great video! The only thing I would add is that the power steering units also have power lift and that could potentially save your left leg & back from having to raise and lower that heavy deck / blower.
I still run my 1981 MTD with a mower and 50" Blower, I bought new. The neighbour asked me yesterday when I was buying a new one. I told him why would I buy new when this still has another 20 years in it.
I bought an x350 last year. Haven’t had any issues and have been pleased with it.
I bought a X540 with mower, tiller, power bagger, and snowblower in 2007 for almost 12k including taxes. Been a great tractor for me. Only issue I've had is had to replace the lift level when it broke and a new battery this year. Keep a battery maintainer on when not using it and the battery will last a long time. Kawasaki makes a good motor.
Holy crap an oil drain that actually comes out passed the frame!
Oil drain on the SAME side as the oil filter- I like that.
The oil check screws into place, BUT . . . to check the Oil Level, let the mower sit and the oil to drain down into the engine, Then without screwing the dipstick into place just push it down as far as it can, pull it out and read it. Only screw it tight after you have finished checking the oil.
Great Video - We are looking to put a blower on our JD tractor. I love how you talk, and explain, no wasted time, no goofy talk. I've subscribed.
Nice tractor, I have a John Deere 316 tractor that my dad bought back in 1984 and I am still using it today, rebuilt the engine once in it. I love that John Deere still has parts for old machines like mine and you can see the quality in it, as you said it has a beefy steel frame. not sure I like the foot pedals if you are going to be doing hours of mowing, mine has the hand lever and it takes 8 hours to mow my lawn. I like that it has a tight turning circle, for me going around the trees, I can go about half way, do a short back up and finish the circle. I don't like the fact you can't position the choke when cold to let it warm up without holding the lever, but maybe it doesn't need it.
im glade you like the seat you will be buying a new one ever one to 2 years the base has flex and it cracks on both sides keep and eye on the snow blower idlers they hold water clean them out and spray them with wd or some this like that or they will seize and just some fyi the belt is at max tension when the blower is down so thats the best time to tern it on and for taking the blower on and off blower up to remove the belt from pto if you take care of it its a 20 + year tractor
I have a 2007 X300, Kawasaki engine. Yours has two heavy lift rods where mine has one single thinner one. I have the 44" snowblower the same as you.
I had to add (2) extra 50 pound weights in the back, but that snowblower does an amazing job. I used to live on a 1/4 acre lot. It also moved snow for 6 other neighbors, and 600 feet of road to my house as the town was very slow to clear it... My X300 has had its share if little problems, nothing I couldn't resolve..The Kawasaki engine is very strong and quiet as you say, very reliable. Do your maintenance and you'll have your tractor for 12 years too. Just know, the seat will crack with time because of the winter use. My father had a 1971 110 that also cracked.. All seats do it..
I've moved snow so deep, I couldn't see the top of the snowblower. Yes, you go slow so you don't overwork the blower, but it will more than do the job! I put on some homemade drift cutters made from extra shelving angle metal.
N- joy your tractor!
Love my X758 diesel 4wd. Mow in the summer, blow in the winter, three years now. It’s a beast!!
Nice video. I just bought one earlier today, paid a little more than 9k but added the bagger and some lawn tow behind additions and the snow blower. I have 1 acre of land and half of it is front and back yard grass which are killing my feet, legs and lower back these past 4yrs with a walk behind mower. In the winters months when it snows I have a 10car driveway that is no longer fun shoveling 😂 although the whole family comes out. This year I had enough!! I did a lot of research on lawn tractors & zero degree mowers and learned the difference between the two and what I really needed which I believe is this X350. I hope I’m right cause these things are expensive but are an investment. Cheers 🍻 my fellow Deere 🦌. I’ll be looking for the videos to come.
ah, I see the service interval label says to change the transaxle oil after the first 50 hour break in period. That's good. Most people don't do that because the K46 transaxle is said to be "non-serviceable" because the average homeowner can't service it. It needs to be serviced by a skilled mechanic. If you plan on keeping your tractor more that 4 years, you should service the transaxle after the 50 hour break in period. John Deere puts 10W30 oil in the transaxle when it's new to give it a better break in period but after that, you should dump out the oil, open the transaxle, clean the dirty oil and metal shavings out of the gear box, reseal the transaxle, and then fill it with a synthetic 5W50 oil. This should give it maximum torque and a much longer life. But if you don't do this, the transaxle will gradually lose torque over time until it becomes useless. Here's an example of a D170 which also has the K46 transaxle. It's starting to have trouble mowing this ditch, probably because the transaxle was never serviced. czcams.com/video/9_3qCmCmlIg/video.html
It's a shame a $3000+ Deere comes with the same fragile, non-serviceable, light duty transaxle as any other entry level mower.
You’ll get a longer life on your PTO switch if you throttle down before engaging the blower with the PTO switch! Engaging the blower when you are at full throttle is hard on the clutch. I also held the choke up for a bit till the engine warmed up especially from a cold start on a cold day.
And it is worse on your engine to Lug it and it is to engage at Full Throttle
You never disappoint Stephen. Not sure there is anything I can say anyone has not already said here. Excellent review. Nice home! Nice lot. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. TFL has done right by having you on their payroll. :) Stay warm.
Agreed, he does an excellent job on all his videos.
good video just got one picking it up tomorrow, Main reason 10 gauge deck.Have a D 130 deck went in less than 3 years. Plus I like the 3 blades instead of only 2. the longer the blades the easier they bend. it did not take much to bend the longer blades. As for the snow you are showing that is not very much snow, wet is heavy to blow but the 2 & 3 ft wind packed is the hardest, we get snow up to 4' drifts and when you stand on them all you do is leave a foot print, on top and I am 185 lbs. I would like to see if the blower will go through that. I am glad they are using a 2 stage I had a 3 stage and all it did is take out shear pins when we had hard packed snow, had to get a 2 stage, made a world of a difference. Thanks for the video, made me glad I went that way.
I brought a x350 John deere last March my first one very satisfied so far 21 horse power plenty of power 😊
Thanks for the review. It definitely factored in my decision to buy my X370 & snowblower. I'm older and decided that the power steering and hydraulic lift would come in handy, but otherwise the two machines are quite similar. I've only had mine for about a month, but after cleaning up after 3 smallish snow storms, I can already tell I'm going to love it.
I downsized property last year and traded an x580 for an x370 and I love it!
@@highwayman5355 how much land did you have before and how much land did you downgrade to?
I have a X324 that is very similar except it's 4 wheel steer. I'm also in the country with a couple acres to cut and 300 feet of driveway. I deal with quite a bit of snow here in central Minnesota and my X324 handles it very well. If you blow any powder and there is a wind you will quickly realize you need a cab. It makes a huge difference. You won't regret your purchase. Mine now has about 300 hours of trouble free service.
The Deere X series will last a lifetime. They are incredible machines and really well built.
I have a 2020 x330 with the acceldeep deck. It's a great machine. Leaves the lawn looking great every time.
I have a 2010 x300 with the same set-up and love it.
Now I just stare at pics of the 1025r and dream.....
1025r is just re-bagged yanmar junk LOL. i have a kubota BX2350, it has a kubota engine
I've had a JD 370 for 6 years now use it weekly mowing and snow blowing each year
Love it.
Great review. You covered everything a potential buyer would ask. As a side note, there is a different type of chain you can get called Terra Grips. They are rubber as opposed to chain. There are also some financing options available as well.
Thanks again for the detailed review.
Our x350 has been great, but like everyone else has pointed out the seat will crack and deteriorate really quickly. I've put 150 hrs on mine and the only thing I wish I had on it was a real suspension. When mowing on hills I end up lifting a wheel pretty frequently and occasionally I get two wheels in the air.
I bought x360 with hydraulic deck lift and power steering.
I love it 🥰.
I decided to move up to the X370 with hydro lift and steering. only have a small driveway (about 30ft long ) and yard (1/3 acre) but end up getting 3-4ft + snow drifts across the driveway from being next to an open field.
nice tractor. big bucks.. think ill keep my 96 sears craftsman garden tractor with a plow set up. thing will move some heavy snow.. 6 speed high low trans.. nice job on the video..
X330 has the Briggs engine. It’s actually a commercial grade Briggs. I have sold several and had very good luck with them.
In my opinion, I use a lot of commercial small engines, the Vanguard is hand down the best. I don't know about the Kawasaki though since that is the only one I haven't tried,
I've got two 30 year old Briggs opposed twins. They are only 12.5 HP but they seem like workhorses. They don't even have pressure lube! Though, I do think 18hp would be a better match to my 42" single stage blower...
I have the Kawasaki in my 354, 200+hrs without a hiccup.
I have an 08, great rig. I start, shut down, and engage pto at full throttle. I’ve never had a problem... the blower however does have some drawbacks. The plastic shoot will crack when launching ice chunks. Mine’s duct taped, and then gorilla tape over the top for a better look. The collectors can bend when jammed into blocks of ice. Having said that, the shear pins don’t break as intended... Do not suck a newspaper up into the blower it’ll simply strip the plastic out. Tapped and bolted mine back together. I love mine, and I hope you do yours.
When we moved to the country with the 2/3 mile lane 10 yrs ago, it was either a zero-turn and get an old farm tractor with a fixed blade, or the JD X748 AWD diesel (X758 now). Went with the JD and man does she love to push the snow. Didn’t do the blower because of the gravel, but the hydraulic blade is perfect. And she mows like crazy, too. More than 10 yrs old & running strong! Of course that’s going a touch pricier than the 300 series 😱
I had buy one john deer like this for snowblowing my driveway and the main issue i had is , in winterstorm or when the wind make the snow hard , the front snowblower is not heavy enought to stay on the ground. The snow blower dont take the bottom snow and after the wheel stock in. you need few pass. I finish by buy a small larger tractor (1023e) and now is really good.
The engineer notes and dealer service technicians both say that this transmission is sufficient only for flat terrain. In that case you’ll be fine. Mine went out after 300 hours and I was told it was because of the hills I was using it on.
Didn’t read all the comments. I have an x580 (recently traded in x530). Larger but similar. One thing you didn’t mention is the reverse override. If you don’t activate the override, the mower (or blower) will disengage when you backup. It’s a pain to have to re-engage after each reverse movement so the override is really useful. Otherwise, good video.
Because i live on a very busy public road, always plowed by the county, I purchased the best snowblower for heavy wet snow, a Tracked Honda with electric start, the 9 HP , the H928TAS model, it always gets the job done. It has a hydrostatic transmission not the often useless Friction Wheel drive system common to other walk behind snow blowers.
Really makes me happy I spent 380 bucks on my 2000 craftsman mower. Came with chains. Wheel weights. 46 inch snow blower and 46 inch mowing deck. And it's got a 20hp motor.
Kawasaki makes a good motor I think! We have almost 800 hours in our older X585 John Deere super garden tractor! The only regret is we should have went diesel and a series up for the front end loader but its an absolute amazing mower!
Loved the video ! I bought the same tractor 🚜 here in Florida. I’m simply amazed at watching the snow ❄️ blower attachment.
I have the X354 and LOVE the 4 wheel steering because, as you said, I have a lot of trees in my yard to mow around. Did not get the snow blower because I have a large blower already that includes the protective cab, which I really like! The video you made was perfect, I think it's the best I've seen on the John Deere X series!
I always said I’d never go back to heavy snow. This with a cab would chnage that
Great video I just installed the snowblower for the first time. I too did not get the 4 wheel steer just didn’t feel like I needed it. Overall impressed with the ease of the on/off of the lower deck and the snowblower.
I've never seen a riding lawn mower with straps. Snow blowers work best at near capacity, so I go about 4 times as fast as you were going in that little amount of snow.
Nice machine...but you will find out the hard way in time that because your yard and drive are"flat"doesn't mean trouble free traction.Anytime you run a two stage blower,diff-lock is a requirement and power 4-wheel steering isn't a luxury either.
In time what will happen,is when you turn the wheel to go left or right,you'll hit a patch of solid ice and the tractor will continue to go into a straight line.( in spite of using chains)
The 4-wheel steer system helps dramatically with directing drive power with your rear wheels in icy conditions while turing left and right.(X-534 in my case)
When you get to be my age you'll find that hydraulic lift is not a luxury it's mandatory.
I bought the X-534 for these reasons,plus the heavier K-72 hydro is a much heavier duty transmission and will last much longer.
Now,when you start up,ALWAYS start your PTO at idle to no more then 1/3 rd.throttle when engaging.Those electro-clutches are about $400.00-$500.00 bucks to buy new,so you want to go easy on it at startup,then power up to full throttle.
I bought an $8000 commercial grade Ferris Zero turn mower & an $800 walk behind 30"snow blower. Hope you have fun with the mower deck & blower...each year.
You can stamp any brand on a motor doesnt mean it's quality double duty just makes it wear faster
Nice Tractor, I like the John Deere brand. I purchased a L130 an 04 23hp 48" cut for $450, im happy with it. And that is a beautiful house. Many Blessings.
I went commercial-grade zero-turn 18 years ago and I have never regretted it. My Yazoo (company is no longer in business) will run in reverse faster than my lawn tractor would run forward. It literally cut my mowing time in half (1-1/2 acres). Of course, I've got lots of trees in my yard, so maneuverability was important. Furthermore, I live in Oklahoma and don't have need for snow removal capability. BTW - My Yazoo has a similar Kawasaki twin (19 hp) and it has been bulletproof reliable over the 18 years I've owned the machine.
As always, thanks much for sharing.
Steve
Just sold my yazoo and bought this 350 lol
Picked up a x350 last month to replace my x320 that finally kicked the bucket. Really helps out around my property (5 acres) but the bragging rights on cutting the grass goes to my z540r 60in deck
BOUGHT ONE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO ITS FABULOUS
Nice man. I just got a used x710 and I love it. it's too big for my yard but it was a good price
Nice review. I'm going to stick with my ariens pro snowblower for the snow. The x350 looks like a awesome mower
That thing is so delicate looking. Light gauge steel and aluminum with all that plastic. Should have sprung for a Kubota BX
Sweet tractor. Happy for you.
I've got a craftsman gt3000 garden tractor and a jd l120 both hydro and have attachments
definitely go for the kawasaki upgrade...i have 1999 445 that is still going and i have 6 acres of grass and 40 parking spaces here at work and i run it hard year round and never let me down...maintenance is the key..
Nice review. I can't tell from the video or not, however, whenever you engage the PTO or disengage it, you should idle down the motor. It's better for the belts. On big tractors, if you don't do this, they call it, "Shocking the PTO."
Old wives tale. The first idler pulley off the PTO is spring loaded to take the shot. I work on small engine equipment and never saw a PTO wiped out by engaging under full throttle. The weakest link are the bearings. If you ever replace your PTO get one that the bearing is removable.
@@joeganusi8522 If this is true then, I wonder why they also recommend that gas and diesel engines get idled down before being turned off as well? Maybe they had magic springs also? I have yet to replace a belly mower belt, because I idle down the engine before engaging or de-engaging.
@@AStanton1966 Gas engines usually fill up the exhaust with unburned fuel if you don't idle them down before shutting them off resulting in a big backfire, especially if some backyard yo yo cuts the tip off the anti-backfire valve.
As far as the diesels, an immediate shut down after putting a load on an engine can result in overheating the engine (coolant flow stops upon shutdown and the block becomes a heatsink).
So, a minute or two run at idle (by idle, I mean 1200-1500 RPM with a tractor) allows the coolant to flow at no load and keep the engine cooler.
Now as far as you've never replaced your belt, good for you. I've seen belts last for years with customers who engage the PTO full or low throttle. Some tractors eat them up, some don't.
Good to see you are doing well for yourself.
Your house is exactly what I’m saving up for. Years away but I’ll get it one day !
Great review! Just picked mine up last week and of course it’s not even cold out here in Chicago…
I love my Cub Cadet. It has a locking dif and it wasn't too expensive
I have a X530 I bought in 2007, has close to 500 hrs on it and I have done all the services myself, still runs like new - thinking about getting a 1025r considering the dealer offered $3k for my trade and the financing is so good right now
Great video, just what I was looking for. My folks are looking at getting a new law tractor and a snowblower for it, so this is very helpful. I would love to see more of these videos, if you are able. I don't think there is enough coverage of this type of equipment.
Congratulations on your beautiful new home.
I’m so upset that John Deere no longer offers their walk behind and self propelled rotary lawn mowers in the US market particularly since they are offering a cordless electric oversees and this year cordless mowers have finally equaled the performance of their gas powered equipments. One disappointed because I have the matching John Deere head cap and nothing says America like John Deere.
Love it when you do reviews, I think you're the best at reviewing vehicles
I added a spinner knob to my X320 steering wheel. It really helps and I agree you won't need power steering, especially with the spinner.
If you buy the X300R or X350 R, the rear bagger is a permanent attachment, which gives several real advantages over the other models. 1st, because it has No Side discharge you trim close on either the Left or The Right, 2- The bag can be dumped without getting out of the seat, 3- The mower blades direct the clippings with counter rotating blades that direct the clippings into a single stream out the chute below the mower, and into the rear bag. 4 - there is an available extra cost optional rear discharge to allow you to direct all the clippings out the rear for wide dispersal onto the ground, should you wish. (this still permits the reattachment of the rear bag when desired.) My X300 R has the 17 HP Kawasaki motor which is more than powerful enough to do all you need, including cut very tall grass and weeds. I usually leave the mower deck un-lowered to do this, and then make a second pass with the deck set to the desired height. Be careful to avoid this high grass when it is wet or it can clog the rear chute that leads to the bag. I find two days without rain is sufficient to avoid clogs after a rain. The rear chute whn clogged can be pulled straight back and removed. Use a small flashlight to check to see the clog is removed in such a situation, obtain a narrow long handle rake so you can reach all the way in to loosen any clog of clippings before sliding the discharge chute back into place, no tools required for this.
Bought mine before black Friday and go the Black Friday deal! Love it! I have 3 hours on it - lots of leaves where I live.
Great John Deere. Can’t wait for you to review it for when you cut grass. The way you explain things is so great, realistic, and easy to follow and understand what you’re saying. You could probably sell me anything, lol. Keep up the great work/reviews. 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I have the older x300 which is like yours. The power steering would have been a great feature for you because the deck lift would had been powered and would have been nice to lift your blower. The more snow you put in the blower the better it will work. And you may find you will need a total of 4 suit case weights. I added a suicide knob on my steering...made it so much easier.
Just got a very similar setup.. x380 and same blower.. to do my 1000ft gravel drive... works great..
Congrats on your purchase. Take care of it and you’ll never need to buy another one. (Unless you want a bigger one of course 😉)
We went with the 354 all wheel steer all wheel drive model... a few more tight corners and a few more hills o dea L with other than that yeah, a lot of research paid off well worth the money best 👌 👍 mower we've ever purchased
Just got my X350 with snowblower for $8,016 here in Alberta. Happy to be upgraded from 100 series 🙌 😀
Love your enthusiasm! Great video. Taking delivery of my ‘22 X350 Friday after having had a 1997 LX178 with Kawasaki V-twin liquid cooled motor. No joke, this engine is built for the long run and was a joy to operate over the years. Really hoping the air cooled version delivers similarly.
how is it?
@@aresident7745 2 hours on the mower and runs great
I have a LX 176 with the one cylinder Kawasaki which refuses to die. I'm surprised the x350 has the k46 trans when the LX had a k61. Wonder how reliable the k46 will be.....
@@GrumpyXer stay tuned
4-wheel steering is awesome! I have an x304.
I have the X590 with the same setup. Makes winter in Michigan fun.
They jet the carburetor very lean to meet emissions, the downside is that the engine tends to run hotter and you always need to choke the engine when starting.
My JD X320 has a 22HP Kawasaki. Don't lift the hood from the centre. It tends to crack. Spread it apart at the back where the 2 latches are and lift.
Do yourself a favor and disable the "reverse implement operation" system. It's so annoying.
Otherwise, it's a very, very good tractor. I have the x370 and it's done very well in heavy snow. You won't be disappointed.
I cut some automotive cable protective tubing to size where one puts their hand to lift the hood/cowling. My hood was sharp and the tubing eliminated the risk. I cleaned the area with alcohol and used plenty of Silicone sealant inside the tub then applied the modification to the hand grab area.
Hopefully you will have it for a while. Mine was bought new in 98 an LX188. Pretty much same as what you have but it was 5500 back then. What has happened to mine is that I started towing a 2000 lb splitter around and I think I may have damaged the transmission. Still cuts grass ok but there is a definite ticking in transmission. I'm trying to make it last until I turn 60 , four more years so I can get a 4066r est at 75000.
Have to wait because I want to buy it using my 401k money.
Nice machine Stephen..🏁🏁🏁..beautiful property..Awesome job.
I bought one of these over the summer (2022). The price skyrocketed. No regrets.
As from my own experience with x310 it does not drink a gallon an hour otherwise I would get only 3.5 hrs from full tank of fuel. I get about 6hrs of worktime at full throttle when mowing
Nice place Steve, and nice tractor! My sister and her husband have the same set up and love their tractor too.
If you get tired of pulling out that nozzle on your gas can, Go to Ace Hardware and get the No Spill brand of can. I have a 5 gallon for the tractor and mower. I use a 1 gallon can for my 2 cycle mix. Just put the nozzle in the tank and push the button on the back. No gymnastics or using 3 hands to fill the tank!
When the snow gets wet and heavy you will probably be using the snowblower as a push blade.,The belt will probably slip. I've been doing lawnmower repair for thirty years and know a lot of people who have them sitting in the back of their garage for years. They buy a walk behind snowblower. Hopefully not the case for you. Good Luck!
I believe if you you have a large lawn you should always go with a zero turn for your mowing they mow so much faster . I live in michigan and you can get a 61 in. zero turn for approx 5000 with 8 mph cutting speed.
Congratulations on your John Deere buy! You're going to love it! If i may suggest, every fuel fill up please add the blue Stabil Marine fuel stabilizer. It is recommended. The red Stabil is not as good, that's why I recommend the blue Stabil Marine fuel stabilizer.
Blue stabil is twice as concentrated. Blue vs red, same size container, treats twice as many gallons of ethanol fuel.
Thanks for the video. Helped me make my decision on what model to buy. I now own the exact same model. 👍🏻