We've had one of these around here since 1979. We put in a new Kohler 21 HP about 2 years ago. Recently changed out the points and condenser and it still cuts with that same 60" deck. Keep an eye on your fluid in that deck gear box, would be a tip from me on that. Is certainly a workhorse. Not like the crap made today. Cheers! 🍻 -Al
Your video convinced me to go find and buy my own John Deere 400 (1974). I pick it up tomorrow here in Germany. I test drove it today. It's a beast and bone-stock original with 1086 hours,. I'll post a video on my channel this coming weekend. Roger's HOT ROD Garage.
Question I have seen one for sale near where I live and was wanting to know is the maintenance on the 400 more meticulous on this mower than a heavy duty Craftsman's in this year range this year or about the same.
Whooo! 🥵 I wish I could tell ya! I don’t have any experience with them. But my basic knowledge tells me that a John Deere might take some maintenance, but every component is probably far and away better constructed and more durable, and should last longer, than some of the lesser brand models (of the same vintage). Probably better ask someone more in the know! But having a timeless John Deere is not something you’ll ever regret, because they simply aren’t making these any more!
Any more videos on the 400? You are my lucky charm man. Lol you got a 140 h3 and then i found a 140 h3. You got a 400 and then i got a 420 lol. Please get a 330 so i can get a 332 lol
I had a Deere 400 with loader and correct tiller. I wish u best of luck finding attachments for the garden tractor. Does it have the original onan engine?
A loader would be so neat! I’ll keep an eye out for a rear PTO and other items. It does have the original engine. But I thought that in 1976 it was a Kohler K532 or something. Onan’s might have come later?? Not sure.
Great stuff man. Any chance we can get a video showing all your JDs? Kinda like an update also on the 140 H3? I had to go get one after seeing yours man. Good stuff
We've had one of these around here since 1979. We put in a new
Kohler 21 HP about 2 years ago. Recently changed out the points
and condenser and it still cuts with that same 60" deck. Keep an
eye on your fluid in that deck gear box, would be a tip from me on
that. Is certainly a workhorse. Not like the crap made today.
Cheers! 🍻 -Al
Your video convinced me to go find and buy my own John Deere 400 (1974). I pick it up tomorrow here in Germany. I test drove it today. It's a beast and bone-stock original with 1086 hours,. I'll post a video on my channel this coming weekend. Roger's HOT ROD Garage.
Question I have seen one for sale near where I live and was wanting to know is the maintenance on the 400 more meticulous on this mower than a heavy duty Craftsman's in this year range this year or about the same.
Whooo! 🥵 I wish I could tell ya! I don’t have any experience with them. But my basic knowledge tells me that a John Deere might take some maintenance, but every component is probably far and away better constructed and more durable, and should last longer, than some of the lesser brand models (of the same vintage). Probably better ask someone more in the know! But having a timeless John Deere is not something you’ll ever regret, because they simply aren’t making these any more!
I live in Iowa, land of John Deere, and that combine was huge!
For REEEEEAL!!
Any more videos on the 400? You are my lucky charm man. Lol you got a 140 h3 and then i found a 140 h3. You got a 400 and then i got a 420 lol. Please get a 330 so i can get a 332 lol
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I’m working on more 400 vids!
Can you tell me where the hydraulic fluid fill is located on that?
I had a Deere 400 with loader and correct tiller. I wish u best of luck finding attachments for the garden tractor. Does it have the original onan engine?
A loader would be so neat! I’ll keep an eye out for a rear PTO and other items.
It does have the original engine. But I thought that in 1976 it was a Kohler K532 or something. Onan’s might have come later?? Not sure.
Great stuff man. Any chance we can get a video showing all your JDs? Kinda like an update also on the 140 H3? I had to go get one after seeing yours man. Good stuff
You bet! I’ll see when I can get them all lined up together. That’s awesome you got one too! 🙌🏻🚜🤨
@ 8:19 the video gets a little GRAINY 🤪 What a day of travel wow.
No doubt! Planes, trains, and automobiles! Literally!
You beat me to it lol. Congrats on your new to you 400 you’ll love that machine.
Small tractor disguised as a mower!!
That thing is cool! Can't find them like that anymore.
No kidding! And they sure don’t make em like they used to!
What would your rate your 400 out of 10 and how many hours are on it?
It’s a full 10! I love the thing!
770 or so.
I knew you would comment on this😂
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