17hp is plenty of power to mow grass. I use a 1983 Simplicity 10hp and it mows fantastic. You are falling for marketing ploys. HP ratings are gimmicks.
Before I built my house in 2017, I bought the 2 1/2 acres property in late 2005. At that time there were no trees on the land. HOA requires that grass be no taller than 6 inches. In May 2006 I bought my X300 for $2600.00. At that time there were only 3 houses out of 41 lots and the HOA wasn't being managed. I lived 100 miles from the property. When I got to the property, the grass was taller than the hood of the tractor. It took me 4 hours to mow the property! I only stalled the tractor once that day. My tractor was the first one I bought. I see other neighbors who have the lighter duty 100 series tractors and they have a hard time mowing grass that gets to be 12 inches. In the 18 years I've owned my tractor I haven't had much trouble with it. I have over 700 hours on mine. Since I built the house I bought a much bigger tractor, a John Deere 2025R that I use the John Deere X300 to mow around the house and trees I bought and use the bigger Deere to mow the rest.
We have a 2011 X300 with 865 hours on it, and so far it’s had one complete engine rebuild, one new mower deck, numerous mower deck V-belts, changed the drive belt a number of times which is quite difficult to do, 😤 it needs a new drivers seat, and the hood completely disintegrated. We cut a lot of grass with it and it handles fairly thick grass quit well. As of a couple of days ago one of the ignition coils died which now needs to be replaced, the motor is not happy about that! The engine is definitely starting to wear out so I’m now looking into buying a new motor for it. But just like the energizer bunny it just keeps on running! 👍🏻👍🏻
I started taking care of my Mother's property about ten years ago when her husband was no longer able to, due to health conditions. She has a 2008 x320 which was purchased brand new. The only thing I have done was routine oil changes, air filters, spark plugs, gas filters, replace or sharpen blades, grease all the fittings, etc... have never had to replace a belt yet, but I know it's coming. As well as trying to change the trans fluid in their sealed and "unserviceable" trans. It's the k58 ( ( I may be wrong on the number, k56?) But I know it's not the problematic k46. It has over 500 hundred hours and is still running strong. Mostly flat to slight hilly area, but few areas steep, but short travel..
The motors are out of control HP wise and purely for marketing. I mowed my acre with a 12.5hp Briggs for years and years. These big motors just burn more gas and a lot of it.
A 17hp is way to small?? I mow with a 14hp. I can mow anything you can with a larger engine. It's about torque not hp. Unless you're running heavy implements such as a tiller. You don't need 25hp to mow grass. I mowed with a 10hp for years.
My x300 has a 48” deck. The Kawasaki v twin seems to have plenty of power. I just picked it up used from a friend that bought it new. I like the x300 just because I hate Briggs and Stratton engines that many lawn tractors come with. How much do you sell these for typically?
HP numbers are pretty much a marketing number anyways. Unless it's the same engine brand and model range, you aren't comparing apples to apples. 17hp is more than enough to run a 42" finish mower, especially on properties that are mowed regularly. That said, the Briggs twins on the 100 series machines ARE noticeably more powerful, but they do not normally outlast those Kawaski twins on the higher models. You touched on the better steering feel and operator controls, but I'm surprised you didn't notice how much more responsive and precise the X300 transmission controls are vs the 100 series. The trans itself is better than the one in the D130 for sure, and there are multiple smaller upgrades that contribute to better overall reliability, especially if you are putting more than 1-2 hours a week on the machine. The X300 should be much more maneuverable than a D100 series machine, with similar wheelbase and track widths. The X300 is intentionally styled to -look- bigger than the 100 series machines as nobody wants to spend $3,000 on a machine that looks the same size or smaller than the $2,000 machine sitting next to it.
Other than my cowl splitting in half, my bagger falling apart, two sets of bearing and not being able to mow my lawn if the grass is damp. It’s a great mower.
yes it will mow in reverse it a what they call a RIO I put a jumper wire on it to bypass it. There are videos on how to by pass them. I would by a used X320 or X380 before I would by a new 100 or 200 series
So I’m actually being given one of these from my boss that hasn’t ran it in like 3 years. Anything I should be looking for when I get it? I’m assuming it has gas in it still so drain the gas, new carb, belts and battery and should be good to go yea?
Belts shouldn’t really be a issue as it’s relatively new, you could try starting it the way it is but it will definitely need a jumpstart, but draining the fuel first may be a good idea
@@benslawncare5773 drained the gas and did a routine maintenance on it with oil change, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs. Still couldn’t get it to turn over. just got it back from the dealership in our area actually. New carb was needed they said it was insanely gummed up it was trashed. Went ahead and did new fuel lines and all just to start fresh.
Check the oil, do a tune up, check for anything broken, make sure everything is on top shape, keep covered when not in use, and that’s what I think. Also Sharpen blades..!
I purchased my X300 in 2018. Since that time I have paid for the mower twice over in repairs. 6 thrown belts, clutch replacement, steering replacement. This does not include the completely destroyed seat which I refuse to replace. I will never buy a John Deere product again.
Cette tondeuse autoportée ne peut pas évacuer l'herbe correctement car son orifice de sortie est trop petit et le ventilateur n'est pas efficace. Une solution est de tondre votre gazon tous les 3 jours (2 jours au printemps) afin de tondre une très faible quantité de gazon. Si vous attendez une semaine l'orifice de sortie de l'herbe se bouchera sans arrêt. Conclusion: cet engin est fait pour tondre lorsque vous n'avez pas d'herbe, une machine pour tondre dans le desert !!!
Hells no it ain't worth the price! All of those puke green machines are extremely overpriced! They are definitely good tractors, but they aren't quite as good as JD thinks they are when they decide to determine their price. I would love to have an older 400 series GT or newer X700 series GT, but unless I find a used one at a reasonable price I'll never own one because I would never ever consider paying what they want for a new one!! Plus they have one huge downfall which is that they aren't orange as we all know that all real tractors should be! Orange Tractor Pride, all day everyday!!!
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Keep the x300 far superior tractor than any D model.take care of it and will outlast a D130 any day
17hp is plenty of power to mow grass. I use a 1983 Simplicity 10hp and it mows fantastic. You are falling for marketing ploys. HP ratings are gimmicks.
Before I built my house in 2017, I bought the 2 1/2 acres property in late 2005. At that time there were no trees on the land. HOA requires that grass be no taller than 6 inches. In May 2006 I bought my X300 for $2600.00. At that time there were only 3 houses out of 41 lots and the HOA wasn't being managed. I lived 100 miles from the property. When I got to the property, the grass was taller than the hood of the tractor. It took me 4 hours to mow the property! I only stalled the tractor once that day. My tractor was the first one I bought. I see other neighbors who have the lighter duty 100 series tractors and they have a hard time mowing grass that gets to be 12 inches. In the 18 years I've owned my tractor I haven't had much trouble with it. I have over 700 hours on mine. Since I built the house I bought a much bigger tractor, a John Deere 2025R that I use the John Deere X300 to mow around the house and trees I bought and use the bigger Deere to mow the rest.
We have a 2011 X300 with 865 hours on it, and so far it’s had one complete engine rebuild, one new mower deck, numerous mower deck V-belts, changed the drive belt a number of times which is quite difficult to do, 😤 it needs a new drivers seat, and the hood completely disintegrated. We cut a lot of grass with it and it handles fairly thick grass quit well. As of a couple of days ago one of the ignition coils died which now needs to be replaced, the motor is not happy about that! The engine is definitely starting to wear out so I’m now looking into buying a new motor for it. But just like the energizer bunny it just keeps on running! 👍🏻👍🏻
I started taking care of my Mother's property about ten years ago when her husband was no longer able to, due to health conditions. She has a 2008 x320 which was purchased brand new. The only thing I have done was routine oil changes, air filters, spark plugs, gas filters, replace or sharpen blades, grease all the fittings, etc... have never had to replace a belt yet, but I know it's coming. As well as trying to change the trans fluid in their sealed and "unserviceable" trans. It's the k58 ( ( I may be wrong on the number, k56?) But I know it's not the problematic k46. It has over 500 hundred hours and is still running strong. Mostly flat to slight hilly area, but few areas steep, but short travel..
The motors are out of control HP wise and purely for marketing. I mowed my acre with a 12.5hp Briggs for years and years. These big motors just burn more gas and a lot of it.
A 17hp is way to small?? I mow with a 14hp. I can mow anything you can with a larger engine. It's about torque not hp. Unless you're running heavy implements such as a tiller. You don't need 25hp to mow grass. I mowed with a 10hp for years.
Exactly. I got 8 hp and have a 48 inch deck. Nothing to do with hp.
My x300 has a 48” deck. The Kawasaki v twin seems to have plenty of power. I just picked it up used from a friend that bought it new. I like the x300 just because I hate Briggs and Stratton engines that many lawn tractors come with. How much do you sell these for typically?
HP numbers are pretty much a marketing number anyways. Unless it's the same engine brand and model range, you aren't comparing apples to apples. 17hp is more than enough to run a 42" finish mower, especially on properties that are mowed regularly. That said, the Briggs twins on the 100 series machines ARE noticeably more powerful, but they do not normally outlast those Kawaski twins on the higher models. You touched on the better steering feel and operator controls, but I'm surprised you didn't notice how much more responsive and precise the X300 transmission controls are vs the 100 series. The trans itself is better than the one in the D130 for sure, and there are multiple smaller upgrades that contribute to better overall reliability, especially if you are putting more than 1-2 hours a week on the machine. The X300 should be much more maneuverable than a D100 series machine, with similar wheelbase and track widths. The X300 is intentionally styled to -look- bigger than the 100 series machines as nobody wants to spend $3,000 on a machine that looks the same size or smaller than the $2,000 machine sitting next to it.
I totally agree with You. When I bought my X300, I couldn't understand why the Salesman said I would really need at least the X300.
The k46 transmission is too weak for a supposedly semi commercial mower. At 2 grand in Australia to replace
It’s strange that your height adjustment knob is so loose. The one on my 2015 x300 is pretty solid.
They changed the body style in 2011 so they may have tweaked it then but this is my 2nd 2010 x300 and they both had the loose know
@benslawncare5773 my 07 with 496hrs is nice and tight, guess it's possible the previous owner replaced it who knows
Just ordered a x354 with mulch kit
Other than my cowl splitting in half, my bagger falling apart, two sets of bearing and not being able to mow my lawn if the grass is damp. It’s a great mower.
It’s a great tractor, I just like the lower class better😂
Does the x300 mow in reverse??
yes it will mow in reverse it a what they call a RIO I put a jumper wire on it to bypass it. There are videos on how to by pass them. I would by a used X320 or X380 before I would by a new 100 or 200 series
I have a 2008 x300 and just hold the PTO up before I go into reverse.
@@stefanbrooks6853 That is annoying to do.
@@stefanbrooks6853 I rarely mow in reverse, but holding up the PTO paddle works great when blowing snow. Saves on the PTO clutch too.
So I’m actually being given one of these from my boss that hasn’t ran it in like 3 years. Anything I should be looking for when I get it? I’m assuming it has gas in it still so drain the gas, new carb, belts and battery and should be good to go yea?
Belts shouldn’t really be a issue as it’s relatively new, you could try starting it the way it is but it will definitely need a jumpstart, but draining the fuel first may be a good idea
@@benslawncare5773 drained the gas and did a routine maintenance on it with oil change, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs. Still couldn’t get it to turn over. just got it back from the dealership in our area actually. New carb was needed they said it was insanely gummed up it was trashed. Went ahead and did new fuel lines and all just to start fresh.
Check the oil, do a tune up, check for anything broken, make sure everything is on top shape, keep covered when not in use, and that’s what I think. Also Sharpen blades..!
I purchased my X300 in 2018. Since that time I have paid for the mower twice over in repairs. 6 thrown belts, clutch replacement, steering replacement. This does not include the completely destroyed seat which I refuse to replace. I will never buy a John Deere product again.
Amazing what quick buck CEO s. Have done to great American companies and products.
Do you engage the PTO at high or full rpm?
@@tboman4128 I hadn't thought of that, but I do engage it at full throttle.
@@michaelaldrich5975 That's not good. Engage at low rpm then up it. Should solve your issues.
Cette tondeuse autoportée ne peut pas évacuer l'herbe correctement car son orifice de sortie est trop petit et le ventilateur n'est pas efficace. Une solution est de tondre votre gazon tous les 3 jours (2 jours au printemps) afin de tondre une très faible quantité de gazon. Si vous attendez une semaine l'orifice de sortie de l'herbe se bouchera sans arrêt. Conclusion: cet engin est fait pour tondre lorsque vous n'avez pas d'herbe, une machine pour tondre dans le desert !!!
Vous parlez du modèle x300 ou du modèle d130 avec bac de ramassage?
@@commarque Bonjour, je parle du modele X300R avec ejection arriere.
Hells no it ain't worth the price! All of those puke green machines are extremely overpriced! They are definitely good tractors, but they aren't quite as good as JD thinks they are when they decide to determine their price. I would love to have an older 400 series GT or newer X700 series GT, but unless I find a used one at a reasonable price I'll never own one because I would never ever consider paying what they want for a new one!! Plus they have one huge downfall which is that they aren't orange as we all know that all real tractors should be! Orange Tractor Pride, all day everyday!!!
Every time I watch these reviews I am determined to keep using my push mower. Besides, it is good exercise
Not worth the price!!