John Deere Lawn Tractor

Pros: Nice powerplant. Solid construction. Easy to use. Multiple attachments.
Cons: Pricey.

There's an old saying that I'm sure you've all heard of:

There are two constants in the universe: Death and Taxes

Well, I submit that there is another constant - Lawn Maintenance.

After avoiding this constant over...

Pros: Your neighbors turn green with envy.
Cons: Expensive and there so pretty you will hate to get it dirty

I recently purchased the LX277 to replace my 10 year old LX178 Johndeere that was a excellent lawn tractor and very simiular to this one.I am a Johndeere fan from way back. The LX277 is from the top of the line LX series models from Johndeere.It is po ...

Pros: Built Tough, Great Power
Cons: I spend more time on mower then I did on snowmobile.

I never really concidered lawn maintence with much vigor when I was young. To me it was a pain in the but job that kept me from my friends. My Dad on the other hand seamed to like it, really enjoyed it. Dad's gone and I am the age he was then and I am...

Pros: Powerhorse, well made, handles the tough stuff
Cons: Tires can get leaks on rough terrain, expensive

We've had the John Deere for several years. We've abused it the whole time. My husband has pushed the envelope on this piece of equipment to the point where I'm surprised the thing still runs. He uses it like a farm tractor, mowing into packs of...

Pros: 17 horses, top quality, easy to reverse, quick mowing
Cons: If you leave your seat, the mower cuts off

We have always used a Deere in my family and have always been satisfied. The LX277 is no exception. We have had the mower for about two years or so and have experienced few problems. Our neighbors own a Cub Cadet and we notice they experience problems...

Pros: Hydrostatic transmission, cruise control feature, foot-operated implement lift pedal.
Cons: Hard to start in cold weather, air filter clogs quickly. Harsh PTO engagement.

I purchased the John Deere LX 288 lawn tractor with the 38" mowing deck, single stage snowthrower, four 10# suitcase weights and a set of tire chains. The tractor has an 18hp 2-cylinder liquid cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The ...

Pros: AWS is a huge advantage on complex lot, wide cutting deck, automatic transmission
Cons: Big Bucks! Bumping the cutting deck can dislodge it from it's hangers

I have a country place with five acres of rolling meadow with nearly a thousand small (2 foot) to large (10 foot) trees. Cutting the grass is a huge multi hour job due to the numerous trees to manouevre around. I needed a riding mower that could cut 1 to...

Pros: There are many refinements of basic lawn tractor technology.
Cons: It is expensive, and it doesn't cut in reverse.

I bought it for the cup holder. I've had three "riding lawn mowers" over the years. None of them had a cup holder. None of them had headlights either for that matter.

I've been taking care of three and a half acres of wooded, and sometimes...

Pros: Quality, smoothness,engine,comfort, flexability
Cons: price

At first glance John Deere products seemed insanely priced. Compared with your average $1500 mower that is. Heres my advice. Test drive a cheap tractor and then test drive a Deere, its that simple. You can feel the difference. The LX 277 has many great...

Pros: reliable, easy to use, well designed
Cons: cost

I've owned my LX277 for over a year now, which should give a good basis for a review. I selected a John Deere because of it's reputation - by more than one person.

I went with this model becase it was the largest of the air-cooled models....

Pros: Powerful, Fuel Efficient, Durable, and Reliable.
Cons: Has the back up P.T.O. Safety shut off Switch.

I worked for a John Deere Dealership in the late 1990's and early 2000 and set up new Lawn Mowers. I also took these new Mowers out to demo to prospective Customers. One of my favorite new Tractors that came out in 2000 was the John Deere 355D. The ...

Pros: Smooth riding, ease of steering, relatively quiet, positive speed control with pedals.
Cons: Fuel level not easy to view, especially if using bagger.

We have had our LX255 for two years now. We use it in conjunction with a sears lawn tractor the same size but stick shift, to mow about three acres. I use the LX255 when mowing by myself but my wife and teenage kids use it when running the lawn...

Pros: Convenience, Comfort, Reliability
Cons: Only Price

We recently purchased a new home on a 1 acre lot. I knew I would want a lawn tractor. I began a rather intensive process of research which ranged from Wal-Mart and Home Depot to Deere, Simplicity, Cub Cadet and Toro.

I came into the...

Pros: Dependable, Cheap, Great Bagging system
Cons: Not liquid cooled & can only handle a 42" deck.

We purchased the LX255 Lawn Tractor about 3 years ago when we first started our landscaping business. Money was tight so we couldn't afford any of larger mowers. I felt for the money(around $3000 w/bagger) that this John Deere had the best features....

Pros: Smooth for v-twin diesel, powerful.
Cons: PTO drops out when reversing

I mow about five acres. Most of it is mowed with a Ford 1920 and a 72 inch mower. There are a number of areas that are too tight and small for the big Ford. I wanted another diesel since I like diesels and have fuel on my property. I needed a small...