So buying my neighbor's mint 1992 445 with 600 hours with quick attach angle 54-in blade rototiller and 60-in deck for 3,500 for steel all look brand new
Very nice 445 man. I love old JD garden tractors. I have a 318 and a X485. Yours did sound like its got a slight knock when idling. Not a big deal. A little lucas or some thicker oil may quite it down
Didn't sound so bad. Hoods usually rattle a bit on idle, camera might pick that up odd. Worth noting these things have 10.3:1 compression.. Probably does hit a little hard when cold like that
Ive got one just like it.....I had the same problem with the fuel tube....I would not sell mine either....would like to get up with you if you did motor rebuild. Also there is a rubber bushing between the motor and primary drive that cracks as it ages and is not hard to replace but you do not want to let it break as it will or can damage a bunch of other items if it looses it.....heads up.
Don't sell it! I just bought a 2016 Simplicity Conquest and your JD has as many if not more features! Thats a neat piece to own and only going to get cooler over time. Hold on to that gem. I feel the Conquest sits in a similar spot of tractor greatness and hope someday I can look at it fondly like I do your 445.
My dad has the same john deere only the headlights are diffrent they don't have the orange. He took the sides off because it had a temp problem with them on and right now it has a bad starter.
And unfortunately it has a plastic cam gear,, if it were mine i would get the steal cam gear kit put in it before the plastic one comes apart ,, just a heads up buddy,, cause they "all" fail..
That is a pimp mower very very very nice garden tractor and I see you seem to being going green what's up with that? I buy a cub cadet and your buying deeres
I just got a 445, I'm learning lots from your prices, I had no idea $$$. My neighbor gave me his... 1998 jd 445 all wheel steer, 191 hours, 54" deck, single stage snow blower (new) , pull behind leaf cart with leaf power chute, wheel weights and the hard cab. I just posted a video yesterday of it. Any idea what all this costed new... ? 😅
I jumped the gun, I should have said overseas engine. It was just my first thought, merging overseas parts... doesn't sit well with me. I've replaced a camshaft on a 2 yo Husqvarna 21 hp, compression release weight flaw, and seen other camshaft issues with your model, so I'm not impressed. But don't get me wrong, you've got a great garden tractor, I just miss seeing them 100% designed and built in the USA.
Oh those Yanmars are amazing. And I will say this: The old K series Kohlers were great, I really love mine honestly. But of all the new engines.. The Kawi's are the best around. The camshaft issues were due to a plastic cam gear, was replaced with steel. Every company has had their issues. Kohler had the big KT-Series 1 failures (using a splash oiling system on a boxer twin was a pretty dumb idea) as well as weak rods in the K532. Onan's had aluminum cam gears that were worse than the plastic ones (our 316's was replaced by a fiber gear after 4 years; has been perfect ever since and in the family since new). Techumseh's... well they were what they were... Same with Briggs (and Vanguards are manufactured by Daihatsu now, so there's that) Can't speak for Honda.
Mike grazio rod bearing is fine. Still runs great. Run it a few days a week mowing and moving it around. Dont care about a seat because when it's already ripped you cant hurt it more
It cost 10,500 new without attachments, it was produced for many years. I rebuilt mine as well, putting $1200 into it. It is an amazing machine.
That 445 is beautiful. Great job.
Awesome tractor. I used one a lot as it was my dads and it was an extremely reliable workhorse. Looking for 1 for myself now.
i have 98 445 at work and i love it..pushes snow awesome..never let me down.
So buying my neighbor's mint 1992 445 with 600 hours with quick attach angle 54-in blade rototiller and 60-in deck for 3,500 for steel all look brand new
I’ve got a 455 and it’s got a Yanmar engine in it and mine also all wheel steer! With a rear pto and a 3 point linkage
I have a 325 they just last forever I believe you can put a 3 point hitch on that tractor Great job.
Very nice 445 man. I love old JD garden tractors. I have a 318 and a X485. Yours did sound like its got a slight knock when idling. Not a big deal. A little lucas or some thicker oil may quite it down
Didn't sound so bad. Hoods usually rattle a bit on idle, camera might pick that up odd. Worth noting these things have 10.3:1 compression.. Probably does hit a little hard when cold like that
Ive got one just like it.....I had the same problem with the fuel tube....I would not sell mine either....would like to get up with you if you did motor rebuild. Also there is a rubber bushing between the motor and primary drive that cracks as it ages and is not hard to replace but you do not want to let it break as it will or can damage a bunch of other items if it looses it.....heads up.
Nice 4:45. I just finished mine 2 years ago. I did a full-on custom restoration to mine.
That seat has got to be replaced! Awesome yard tractor!!
I like it ripped, that means I won't feel bad when I rip it more
What you call that seat ripped..? That's practically new compared to some of ours
I just bought the same tractor last summer... got a great deal.... just looking for a tiller!
Don't sell it! I just bought a 2016 Simplicity Conquest and your JD has as many if not more features! Thats a neat piece to own and only going to get cooler over time. Hold on to that gem. I feel the Conquest sits in a similar spot of tractor greatness and hope someday I can look at it fondly like I do your 445.
My dad has the same john deere only the headlights are diffrent they don't have the orange. He took the sides off because it had a temp problem with them on and right now it has a bad starter.
I got mine brand new in 98 and it still going. had to change the cam due to faulty plasitc cam gear
And unfortunately it has a plastic cam gear,, if it were mine i would get the steal cam gear kit put in it before the plastic one comes apart ,, just a heads up buddy,, cause they "all" fail..
i'm doing some cosmetic work on JD 320 Lawn Tractor.wish i had power steering! haha
Nice job. Sounds like the P.O. tried to destroy it.
Hello.. igot a jhon deere 345 . I dont have the hood .. how much do you think will be a good price to sell it..
I have a couple of them.....great machine......has the plastic cam gear been replaced yet?
think 98 they went to a real metal cam gear.
Where do I find a New Grill for my 445?
You can normally pick one up on eBay for 100$
Nice rig.
Nice job.
Is that an OEM hood or an aftermarket?
That is a pimp mower very very very nice garden tractor and I see you seem to being going green what's up with that? I buy a cub cadet and your buying deeres
1944johndeerel i own 5 JDs right now. 110RF, 2 flat fender 110s, the 420 and this 445
+Titliest07 and now a 112 yello patio and a 314
Did the fuel gauge work when you obtained the tractor.?
Nope
where could i find an cheap ignition kit for my 445
How much did you pay for the 445 before Reston looking into buying one in similar condition
300 bucks
Man you got a steal of a deal very happy for you thanks for your response
What a deal! I paid $2500 for mine a couple of years ago and absolutely love it! Just replaced the in tank fuel line today. Runs like a champ!
Keep it bro!
It should last you a lifetime....
knarley rig man I shoulda never sold mine frig sak
Oh, and the deck is $1250 new.
I just got a 445, I'm learning lots from your prices, I had no idea $$$. My neighbor gave me his... 1998 jd 445 all wheel steer, 191 hours, 54" deck, single stage snow blower (new) , pull behind leaf cart with leaf power chute, wheel weights and the hard cab. I just posted a video yesterday of it. Any idea what all this costed new... ? 😅
Japanese engine? That's a shame, they should stick with Kohler.
I prefer it
I jumped the gun, I should have said overseas engine. It was just my first thought, merging overseas parts... doesn't sit well with me. I've replaced a camshaft on a 2 yo Husqvarna 21 hp, compression release weight flaw, and seen other camshaft issues with your model, so I'm not impressed. But don't get me wrong, you've got a great garden tractor, I just miss seeing them 100% designed and built in the USA.
Oh those Yanmars are amazing. And I will say this: The old K series Kohlers were great, I really love mine honestly. But of all the new engines.. The Kawi's are the best around. The camshaft issues were due to a plastic cam gear, was replaced with steel. Every company has had their issues. Kohler had the big KT-Series 1 failures (using a splash oiling system on a boxer twin was a pretty dumb idea) as well as weak rods in the K532. Onan's had aluminum cam gears that were worse than the plastic ones (our 316's was replaced by a fiber gear after 4 years; has been perfect ever since and in the family since new). Techumseh's... well they were what they were... Same with Briggs (and Vanguards are manufactured by Daihatsu now, so there's that) Can't speak for Honda.
needs new seat and souns like it has bad rod or main bearings at idle. not good news
Mike grazio rod bearing is fine. Still runs great. Run it a few days a week mowing and moving it around. Dont care about a seat because when it's already ripped you cant hurt it more