The 445 and 455 originally came with small tires too, but Deere later gave them the biggies. Also early on, the couplers didn't always come with the 445 and 455, they had to be optioned. One other difference with the 425 versus the others is the others come with a 18hp PTO, whereas the 425 has a 16hp, that is a bit of hearsay from the forums, I haven't locked down Deere literature on that quote yet, but it stands to reason since the 20hp can struggle at times. Great video and side by side comparison opportunity. I think what would have made this video truly completet Luke is if you could have sourced a 415🤣.
That's right. I forgot about the 92 models having the small tires. And Timothy told me to mention the 415, but it's unlikely I'd find one. I actually saw one sell on ebay in this country a few months ago, and I bid pretty high on it. I think it sold locally because the auction never ended. Maybe someday I'll come across one... Thanks for watching!
I don’t think you can fit the regular wheels on the rear a fan AWS model. You might be able to flip them around but they would be super wide- they have a lot of offset- at least on mine.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage @JQentertainment thanks for the replies. What is it that interferes I won’t be running a mower deck. The reason I ask is that I’m looking at one that has AWS but 1 rim is messed up and the aws model rims seem hard to come by
Great summary. I used it during my search. Now that I own one, something no one talks about is that decks are not readily available. And if you do find one that is not rusted completely through, they are very expensive. Otherwise you will put $300 plus into refinishing an old one, on top of what you will need to pay for it. Fair warning. I would have bought something else had I known this. My fault.
Correct I have one here in New Zealand. They came standard with rear PTO but weirdly it's a 2000rpm. It has an 18hp version of the diesel motor. I could post a video if any one is curious to see one.
I had a 1995 455 for over 10 years till I gave it to my godson…I loved it dearly and I had replaced it with a semi commercial 400 series Kubota zero turn which was much faster in mowing but much less enjoyable operating…I missed my 455 so much I sold my new zero turn and bought an x495 with the bigger 1.1L Yanmar!..and to be honest, mowing with it for the first time was like meeting an old friend after a long time away from each other!..the x495 is an amazing tractor and I would say it’s noticeably more powerful than the 455…these series of tractors will always be the top of the line tractor in this category which no other manufacturer makes anymore so they are effectively in a class all their own!..I hope JD never stops making them!..
The X495 is one of my favorites. Much more comfortable than the older 4X5 series, quieter, and plenty of power to spare. The only zero turn that is as fun to mow with as a diesel garden tractor is a diesel zero return in my opinion. 🤣 That’s why I got the John Deere 997.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage those 997’s are behemoths!!..and super good mowers!..they’re only worth buying if they come with the 72” deck…and it could easily handle an 84” deck!..a real mowing machine!..I almost bought a Kubota z1511 but it has emissions and they were known for having issues so I passed on it but I would grab a JD 997 or a Kubota 326 or 331 with a 72” deck in a heartbeat!!..the other holy grail tractor is the JD x595 which is the 4WD version of the x495…only x series that you could select 2WD or 4WD…
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage I almost bought an x749 just before I bought my x495 and I believe it was not selectable 4wd…I almost bought a brand new x758 but my salesman told me they are great but because of the full time hydraulic 4wd, it puts a great deal of strain needlessly on the engine and they’re hard on fuel compared to the 2WD versions so I passed on the new one and looked for a used one…I’m actually looking at an x754 AWS with 700 hrs on it and I may pick that one up!
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage what did you think of the x595?…I’m super pleased with my x495…it has about 970 hours on it and it’s super tight!..who ever had it took super good care of it and I paid good money for it but it was worth it!..I know where there is a 500 hr 455 for sale but he wants huge money for it!
Thanks! To put a ballast box on a 300 series, you'll need a 3 point hitch. I'd get the one from Ruegg. www.rueggmfg.com/hitchkits.php Do you already have a ballast box?
What you want is a rear weight bar then, not a ballast box. Start by loading your rear tires and getting at least one set of rear wheel weights. Then get a weight bar for the back of your tractor to put on I would say a minimum of four suitcase weights.
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The 445 and 455 originally came with small tires too, but Deere later gave them the biggies. Also early on, the couplers didn't always come with the 445 and 455, they had to be optioned. One other difference with the 425 versus the others is the others come with a 18hp PTO, whereas the 425 has a 16hp, that is a bit of hearsay from the forums, I haven't locked down Deere literature on that quote yet, but it stands to reason since the 20hp can struggle at times. Great video and side by side comparison opportunity. I think what would have made this video truly completet Luke is if you could have sourced a 415🤣.
That's right. I forgot about the 92 models having the small tires. And Timothy told me to mention the 415, but it's unlikely I'd find one. I actually saw one sell on ebay in this country a few months ago, and I bid pretty high on it. I think it sold locally because the auction never ended. Maybe someday I'll come across one... Thanks for watching!
I wish I had garden tractors like that.
If they were all mine I’d say make an offer… but then I probably wouldn’t take $800 for all three 😂
haha!
You could with a few hours of work...
@@TimothysTractors Often I must defer to those with the extra hours to work.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage For you to get it cheap must first mean I must get it cheap.
I have two 445s, one is all wheel steer and the other one isn't. The fuel injection alone is a reason to have it over the 425. Great tractors
Do the wider dish 2 wheel steer tires fit on the all wheel steer model? Or can you flip the aws wheels around?
I don’t think you can fit the regular wheels on the rear a fan AWS model. You might be able to flip them around but they would be super wide- they have a lot of offset- at least on mine.
@@shane1034 I am not completely sure, but I would doubt that bigger rear tires would fit on a AWS
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage @JQentertainment
thanks for the replies. What is it that interferes I won’t be running a mower deck. The reason I ask is that I’m looking at one that has AWS but 1 rim is messed up and the aws model rims seem hard to come by
Great summary. I used it during my search. Now that I own one, something no one talks about is that decks are not readily available. And if you do find one that is not rusted completely through, they are very expensive. Otherwise you will put $300 plus into refinishing an old one, on top of what you will need to pay for it. Fair warning. I would have bought something else had I known this. My fault.
Very good points.
They also had a '415' in this series. They were sold overseas in other Countries.
Correct I have one here in New Zealand. They came standard with rear PTO but weirdly it's a 2000rpm. It has an 18hp version of the diesel motor. I could post a video if any one is curious to see one.
I’d be very interested to see it!
I had a 1995 455 for over 10 years till I gave it to my godson…I loved it dearly and I had replaced it with a semi commercial 400 series Kubota zero turn which was much faster in mowing but much less enjoyable operating…I missed my 455 so much I sold my new zero turn and bought an x495 with the bigger 1.1L Yanmar!..and to be honest, mowing with it for the first time was like meeting an old friend after a long time away from each other!..the x495 is an amazing tractor and I would say it’s noticeably more powerful than the 455…these series of tractors will always be the top of the line tractor in this category which no other manufacturer makes anymore so they are effectively in a class all their own!..I hope JD never stops making them!..
The X495 is one of my favorites. Much more comfortable than the older 4X5 series, quieter, and plenty of power to spare. The only zero turn that is as fun to mow with as a diesel garden tractor is a diesel zero return in my opinion. 🤣 That’s why I got the John Deere 997.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage those 997’s are behemoths!!..and super good mowers!..they’re only worth buying if they come with the 72” deck…and it could easily handle an 84” deck!..a real mowing machine!..I almost bought a Kubota z1511 but it has emissions and they were known for having issues so I passed on it but I would grab a JD 997 or a Kubota 326 or 331 with a 72” deck in a heartbeat!!..the other holy grail tractor is the JD x595 which is the 4WD version of the x495…only x series that you could select 2WD or 4WD…
@MrMan5014 yeah. I had an X595 for a while. The early X748, as well as the X575 and X585 were selectable as well.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage I almost bought an x749 just before I bought my x495 and I believe it was not selectable 4wd…I almost bought a brand new x758 but my salesman told me they are great but because of the full time hydraulic 4wd, it puts a great deal of strain needlessly on the engine and they’re hard on fuel compared to the 2WD versions so I passed on the new one and looked for a used one…I’m actually looking at an x754 AWS with 700 hrs on it and I may pick that one up!
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage what did you think of the x595?…I’m super pleased with my x495…it has about 970 hours on it and it’s super tight!..who ever had it took super good care of it and I paid good money for it but it was worth it!..I know where there is a 500 hr 455 for sale but he wants huge money for it!
It's always nice when you can open the hood on that without it falling forward and smashing on the ground.
Never had that happen! Hopefully I won’t have to either.
Can you tell me how to put A455 in neutral so I can push it
There’s a lever under the fender by the right rear tire that you pull down on. And make sure the brake isn’t locked. Then it should roll.
Great video!! I was wondering how do you put a ballast box or weight box on the back of a 330
Thanks! To put a ballast box on a 300 series, you'll need a 3 point hitch. I'd get the one from Ruegg. www.rueggmfg.com/hitchkits.php Do you already have a ballast box?
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage I do not. I wanted to use it with my 44 loader and front weights to make the tractor heavier
What you want is a rear weight bar then, not a ballast box. Start by loading your rear tires and getting at least one set of rear wheel weights. Then get a weight bar for the back of your tractor to put on I would say a minimum of four suitcase weights.
@@LukesJohnDeereGarage thank you. But in what scenario is a ballast box of use?
You would choose between either a ballast box or a weight bar with suitcase weights.
Where can I find the user or operator manual for the John Deere 455?
Did you check the John Deere tech publications website?
www.wfmachines.com/attachments/omm124543-operators-manual-for-later-455-pdf.300029/
What my question is, would a 425 cab fit on the 455?
Yes absolutely.
Thanks, my 425 is fuel injected, not rear steer, pretty much identical to the 445 except 2hp.
That’s right. And the 445 has slightly taller tires. Enjoy that machine!
Hi Luke!
Can I get a 455 with 4 weel steering?
Yes- they are a little less common but they are out there! Nice machines and great to mow with.
I'm looking for a 425 or a 455 do you have any available and what is the price
I have a nice 445. No mower deck with it though.
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