john deere e120 vs e130

I bought it last summer. Ive been mowing 5 acres every week with it ever since. I’m a first time home buyer who has just acquired a lawn with a decent little hill on it. It’s been terrific. Again, the area is almost completely open with few trees/obstacles. Water it every other day and then wait. OR, in your expert opinion, for what I am looking to do (leaves, carry some mulch and mow approx 1.25 acres, would the E120 suffice for years to come? You can 100% mulch when the conditions are right or adjust it for partial or full discharge when you need to all without tools. The engines are rated for 50% more life than the standard, Intek, series. John Deere D120. (About $9) Remove the old filter and let the fuel tank drain as much of the existing fuel out of it as possible. I strongly recommend an ELS if you have hills to mow.Hi Paul, I am really interested in getting either the JD 24hp ELS B&S 48″ JD or the JD S240 18.5 Kawasaki 48″, which way would you pick?Hi, Dave, the Briggs ELS engine has an excellent reputation and will last a long time. So the X700 will mow around 2.5-3 and the ZTR about 4 acres an hour.Thanks Paul. Grass clippings that are left behind break down in less than two weeks and act as a manure supplement or fertilizer. last questions; for this mower, CC bagger attachment or sweeper? They are not designed for long grass and the long grass gets wrapped around the spindles which will ruin the deck drive belts and can burn out the electric clutch. I figure the blade on the tractor would take up as much space during the season. With your input on transmission, it’s made the decision easier.I know there are mowing deck systems that can attach, so that is still an option.Hi Lance, The K57 is a true ground-engaging transmission so it’s designed to pull heavy loads. I have had a JD LA120 for 15+ years, but it is at the end of its life. Check it out here: Hi Myron, Tuff Torq needs to rewrite their specs. It has the 42-inch deck you want. 10 years ago the K66 was the heavy duty trans but today it’s nowhere to be found in lawn tractors and you have to get into $5000 plus garden tractors before it is now available. Prairie grass is a clump grass so the mounds (of grass) can be very hard to mow and hard on a mower. Below are specifications for current models within this series, including the is designed to make any lawn the envy of the entire neighborhood. Taking care of it – normal maintenance – normal cleaning – will make it last longer. Try out the controls because some like the Toro and Gravely are easy to use – others are not intuitive. The dealer will assemble it, test it, deliver it, and show you how to use it.Thanks Paul. (the letters at the end usually denote mounting, linkage, and special accessories like a differential lock, hydraulics or oil reservoir. Why John Deere even spelled that out is a mystery. The price of the E160/E170 is near the price of the S240 42″ with the current $200 rebate from John Deere. If you only mow it every few months you may have to mow it one way and mow again at 90 degrees for it to cut the long grass at all. All the other mowers with that heavy-duty trans are 50-54 inch. Saw your post listing the latest transmission changes. Built by John Deere … You had mentioned 30% stronger in a reply to Peter below. The Craftsman Pro and Cub Cadets all use a heavier duty transmission than the E120 and E160 Deere but with the work you plan to do that really is not that big of a deal. John Deere makes lawn tractors. I am inclined to get the E170 because I perceive the transmission is better. Not enough power or weak transmission?Hi Keith, The transmission is the problem with most of these. Said it will mow better, lawn will look better and bag much better. Just curious if this meets your definition of a long slope or hill?Hi Charles, Yes it does. I just bought a home and am looking for my first tractor and dont want to screw up a purchase like that. With exclusive One-touch MulchControl™ technology, three different Accel Deep™ Mower Deck sizes, and a range of to choose from, these lawn tractors ensure that homeowners can get the most out of their lawn. It may be 10 degrees on some locations but that’s not the lawn, that’s in the rough grass. What is left in the bottom of that crankcase after you twist off that old filter?Curious as to you opinion on snow blades on some of these mowers. (Thanks much for the advice. On the other hand, smaller mowers allow operators to work in more constrained areas with limited access, such as backyards that are obstructed by narrow gates that larger mowers cannot fit through.The more obstacles within a space, the tighter turning radius an operator will need. It has a rear roller that goes all the way across the back of the deck and controls the cut height. That was what I was leaning towards anyway. You won’t have a problem with leaves and dry grass. I don’t want to buy another one right now. If it doesn’t straighten out, please write back and we can take the next steps. It’s very comfortable to use to use and built well.Great answer! Pretty similar? I have a small yard (1/3) acre and short drive (30-40′), and I would prefer to use a blade as opposed to a blower strictly because I don’t want to store and maintain a blower. Which one or should I go heavier duty.Hi REW, Mowing that slope which is twice as steep as the manufactures recommend requires an engine with an oil pump, oil ports, and heavy-duty oil filter. The X700’s deck does well around 5-6 mph on the same lawn. John Deere D130. John Deere D120. Just remember the washing the deck with a hose leaves a mess on the ground and will stain your concrete driveway. It is very flat. I know the ZTR would mow much faster but like the thought of being able to use the tractor for more things. oil change. Thank you so much.Hi Chris, – John Deere E120-E160 series is a great budget-friendly line. We’ll also need to haul some loads around and there are hills. The X320 looks to be in good shape, but it is close to buying a new cub cadet with warranty. I really don’t have a preference between the Deere and the Cub Cadet. I don’t use metal scrapers. I’m just not sure when spending around $10k if it doesn’t make more sense to have a machine that can do everything. Thanks.Hi Eddie, The E170 has the K46. GT50.I don’t recommend a Husqvrna at this time and if you feel you really want one don’t buy it from the big box store.

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