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...

Pros: Is pretty I suppose
Cons: Poor quality...poor customer service.....poor operation

Purchased a John Deere L100 in late 04 because my cheap rear engined 8 hp Murray rider finally gave it up after 8 years (much of the first years riding over some pretty dusty, rough terrain).  I was at a new house with a bigger, nice smooth sodded ...

Pros: Ride, solid feel, accesories
Cons: Dealer service & knowledge

Talk to several dealers. The knowledge amount varies considerably. I was set to buy the Freedom 42 deck at the first dealer after checking out the website and going to the dealership and test driving several models. I looked at the LT180 and...

Pros: Sharp turns, quality motor, easy mower deck removal.
Cons: Too many safety features, price. Placement of the cruise control.

My old 300 gave up the ghost so I traded it in on an LX277.
I had some doubt about downsizing but figured that all I am going to do is mow with it. I no longer had need for the blade and tiller either. The one feature that I miss on the
LX277...

Pros: Good power, good fuel economy, easy starting.
Cons: Price, defective mower deck, poor warranty support, poor customer service.

My husband and I purchased a new John Deere LA100 from Lowes in May, 2007. On June 13, 2008, the right mower spindle tore out of the mower deck while I was mowing a level lawn. I expected the deck to be covered by the standard 2-year warranty on ...

Pros: Quiet, strong Kawasaki Engine, easy to remove deck
Cons: Safety Feature mowing in reverse

After owning many disposable lawn mowers such as Craftsman, Snapper, and Cub Cadet, my wife and I decided to buy a real Lawn Mower. The mower was for her as she uses it to trim around our 3 acre pond and the many trees on our farm. I use a 72" Rhino...

Pros: Cuts down the time it takes to mow your lawn
Cons: Cant mow in reverse due to safety feature

I purchased a John Deer LX 277 this past summer. This lawn mower is one real go-getter. I purchased a John Deere 111 in 1989 and I got it used and it is still going, but we needed another one due to the expansion of our yard. The LX 277 comes with a...

Pros: Easy to operate, Freedom deck, safety features, access to parts and accessories
Cons: Expensive, rattles

I bought this last year after using a Yamaha lawn tractor for years. The Yamaha was really nice so I thought the John Deere would have a tough time filling its shoes. The John Deere was a pleasant surprise. It is very smooth and refined. The deck...

Pros: Mows grass excellent
Cons: None

This tractor does an excellent job mowing. The hydro transmission is wonderful with the foot controls. It has plenty of power to pull a trailer or other stuff. I use it in the winter with a snowblower and absolutely love it. The only problem I have had...

Pros: Smooth ride, powerhouse , fun to drive, hydrostatic trans is the way to go.
Cons: That I didn't buy one sooner!!!!!

My LX279 has a 17 HP Liquid Cooled engine and a 48" deck. This thing is like driving a luxury car compared to the 16.5/42" Craftsman I have. I wish I had more grass than I do have so I can continue mowing. This tractor stickers at $5,200 brand new and now I know why. I am the 2nd owner and will more than likely be the last.

Pros: Nice Looking
Cons: Expensive and unreliable.

Everything about this tractor and John Deere is way too expensive. You can only buy parts from an authorized John Deere dealer and you'll pay a lot more than an equivalent part from any other manufacturer. I was lucky enough to find a Fram Tough Guard oil filter instead of the John Deere and it was better and 1/2 the price! And I had one John Deere dealer sell me a used part as new and then claim I did the swap. I got really upset, threatened to sue and they finally investigated and admitted it was their fault. I contacted the factory about the problems I was having and they said go back to the dealer, that's it! I'll never buy another John Deere.

Pros: The hydrostatic drive is plush.
Cons: If you need to get the grass cut don't get one of these!

My dad bought an LX288 brand new 3 years ago.
Within 1 month of ownership it was already back in the shop for repairs. There is some kind of airflow sensor in the carburetor that won't let the engine run unless the air filter is brand new / clean condition. The least bit of dirt and it shuts down. I can't even finish mowing once without having to stop and replace/clean the filter. The mower is now back in the shop with a broken connecting rod -this is not covered by the warranty even though the mower is only 3 years old - and it ain't cheap to fix. If you need a reliable mower and are not a good mechanic stay far away from this one - I've got a 12 year old MTD mower that will run circles around the John Deere.

Pros: Powerful Comfortable Runs all day on a tank of gas
Cons: Reverse switch a pain sometimes.

My family has always owned John Deere tractors, so when I bought my new house, I shopped for mowers and settled on the LX279 with the Powerflow Bagger and 48" Mower deck.

I spent summers as a kid mowing lawns for spending money, so I consider myself pretty knowledgeble about different kinds of riding mowers. I've used Cub Cadets, Ariens, Toro, Murray, Snapper, Honda, and The Deere.

I think the best thing you can say about John Deere products is they LAST. My brother still has the Deere tractor we used as kids THIRTY years ago. He takes good care of it, and it looks like the day it was delivered.
I've had my LX279 since 2000, and aside from changing the oil, feeding it gas, and getting the deck leveled, I've had ZERO problems with it.

Our neighbors are always complimenting us about our lawn, saying it looks like a golf green.

I couldn't be happier with my LX279

Pros: Nice looking
Cons: Unreliable, Parts are Expensive, Lousy customer Service, not much good that I can say.

It seems that John Deere has decided to trade it's reputation for profit by building tractors not worth what they are asking for in $$. They were supposed to be the best but now they are full of problems and don't even think they will fix them. After paying top dollar you expect top quality, you're better off buying a Kubota. I had one John Deere dealer sell me a used part as new and I had to threaten to sue them to get it resolved. Parts prices are way out of line compared to other manufacturers.

Pros: Well built, quiet, comfortable, solid, handling, great cut.
Cons: None, except some would say the price, but to me it is worth it.

We purchased the LX 277 last year to mow one and one half acres. We previously owned a large store brand and I wish that we had just bitten the bullet and purchased a John Deere some years ago. Let's face it, we spend a lot of time on these tractors and it is not a place to go cheap. I went cheap and regretted it some years ago.

The JD is expensive compared to other brands but in my mind worth the cost. It is more comfortable, quieter, reliable, solid and better built by a margin significant enough to justify the cost. The Kawasaki engine is quiet and runs great. I weight 250 pounds and it hauls me around he yard without a whimper.

Pros: Quiet, Comfortable, Servicable, Welded Frame, Kawasaki Engine, Tough...
Cons: None

I own two Deere's, a 2004 L118 and a 2001 LX277. When I bought the L118, I believed it to be the toughest of the inexpensive lawn tractors - haven't been disappointed a bit. However - I just bought a used LX277 and found it to be one tough tractor. It is many times quieter than the L118 and is far more servicable. Easy to tell this is a tractor built to last a lifetime. Well worth the price - especially one that was lightly used for $1200 bucks...

Pros: If it didn't smoke it would be a good machine.
Cons: Smokes since new. No fix after six years of dealing with factory and dealer.

I've had the machine for about six years. It smoked when they backed it off the truck when new. They said it would be OK.

They overhauled the engine the first year. It still smoked.

They replaced the short block the second year. It still smoked. I fumed, they said it's OK.

Wrote to the factory, worked with the dealer and finally gave up. It still smokes upon start up, sometimes. It's just like it was when new.

I give up!!!!!!!!!

Pros: works well when it runs
Cons:  a disposable tractor,  very expensive to repair and not designed for the long term

having had a l130 lawn tractor of a couple of years now and preformed regular maintenance it has been relatively free a defects at least until now. I had a small gear in the transmission fail. as far a i can see it was due to the lack of correct shims and the gear not meshing correctly. Not a big deal i thought, easy to replace not so. this small gear is unavaible and the only way to repair the transmission is to replace it. so rather than a $10 part  you have a $800 part. Need less to say this is anything but green and environmentally friendly.