My New John Deere X300
Posted on August 22, 2008 – 2:48 pm by admin
Well guys, this is what it ends up like. Just in case you weren’t aware of how pitiful things can get when you’re older…yes, we get excited about new lawn mowers.
Gone are the days of comparing skateboards, bicycles, motorcycles and finally cars. Now, we get a pellet stove and a John Deere and have to write home about it. Boy, if I had known this when I was younger, I think I may have done some things slightly differently.
Ok, now that that’s out of the way, guess what??? Yeah, I got the new John Deere X300 today. As I said earlier, this is a hot item. It has a 17HP Kawasaki engine, 42″ cut and cruise control. Add all the other goodies and I think I almost have a car with a mower deck. You can read all the specs here.
What’s more important are the pictures. Just to let you know, this is when it was brand new, with zero hours on it. Now that I mowed the lawn today (in like 100th of the time it normally takes), it’s a little dirtier. After I mow, I blow it off with my leaf blower though.
John Deere x300 right side
John Deere X300 left side
John Deere X300 dashboard
John Deere X300 dashboard
John Deere X300 mower settings and directions
John Deere X300 from behind
John Deere X300 front
What I like about this model is that I am able to put on all different types of attachments and not worry about it. It has a stronger frame than the “100″ series. I can get a snow blower, snow plow, bucket and all sorts of stuff. I really don’t think I will be getting any of that. The only thing I see myself getting in the future might be a small trailer for working around the yard. Those are handy.
The John Deere dealer I got this from comes to your house to do all the maintenance (if you want). It’s pretty cool. If there is a big repair, they will come over and pick the machine up for you and then bring it back after it’s fixed. That’s what I like.
I mowed the lawn today and it was rather fun. I like cruising around and getting the job done without sweating. What used to be a 4-hour job now is a 45 minute one. Now, that is sweet.
13 Responses to “My New John Deere X300”
By Ben on Aug 25, 2008 | Reply
“If there is a big repair, they will come over and pick the machine up for you and then bring it back after it’s fixed. That’s what I like.”
Well, sure, for $79 an hour. But if you maintain it, and prep it properly over the winter months, you probably won’t need to call for service very much.
By Bill on Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
Hi Jay,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the John Deere. I am considering buying the X300, but I have one requirement. The machine needs to be able to suck up leaves and throw them into a rear bagger. Do have thoughts to how this tractor handles leaf pickup? If it can grab leaves without clogging I am a buyer.
I would appreciate your thoughts. cheers, Bill
By jayadmin on Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
Responded in other post.
By Tim on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
I have made a simple item that keeps the blade engaged on my X300. It is very easy to use and 100% effective without any modification whatsoever. If you think you might like one of these you can get in touch with me. Once you use this item you will never want to be without it. You will no longer have to hold up on the lever or re-engage the mower simply because you wanted to back up. I’ve been using mine for 2 seasons now and it really works and is so simple it’s silly. Problem solved!
By admin on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Hi Tim,
Wow – it looks like you have been hard at work thinking of ways to make things work better.
The only concern I have is that I believe what you are referring to is a “safety” that John Deere put in place by law. The sales guy told me that by forcing the person who is riding the mower to stop and pull up a lever before backing up actually reminds them to look around. I guess there have been accidents while backing up and not looking while the mower blades are spinning (such as little kids chasing the lawnmower around and the driver not being aware of them).
I think all new ride-on lawnmowers are required to have this type of safety now.
By Fred on Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
What is your simple item ??
I need one…backing up is pain in the **s…
By Bryan on Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
Good pictures of your John Deere, I’ve been researching online and found your article about your Deere and attachments. Sweet..
My JD x300 was delivered today and can’t wait to get out there and cut some grass.
Nice job on your blog.
regards, Bryan in Arkansas
By Tigg on Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
I have a L110 and it has never been able to draw fuel properly from the tank. It doesn’t create a vacuum all the time. The carb will only go on full or half throttle, never on idle. The dealer has never been able to fix it and, in short, this is the worst garbage I have ever experienced with a garden tractor. It is only 4 years old and have never worked.
By Tucker on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
Great pics of your new[er] X300.
I purchased my 1st Deere April 1992 [LX172]
I’ve been able to do all my own maintenence and the only time it’s been back to dealer, was to get a new transmission.
Well, the replacement tranny is going out again…so i’m calling it quits and ordered a X300 today. Delivery Tues AM
I cut 2 acres, with the back half on a medium incline. Wished I had an hour meter on my 172… gotta be in the 1000’s.
Anyhow, at age 56, this X300 should be the last tractor i’ll ever buy.
By Ron on May 7, 2009 | Reply
Nice pics on the bagger install. I need to get one of these as soon as I put aside a little $$$ and it was nice to see how easy it will be to install. I am thinking of getting the Power Flow Bagger because we seem to do a lot of damp mowing.
By admin on May 7, 2009 | Reply
The bagger is well worth the money. I have been cleaning up messes since last Autumn and it’s been doing a great job. The only complaint I have is that I have to chop up the leaves by mowing over them before I try to bag them. If I don’t, the tube will get clogged.
By Tim on May 12, 2009 | Reply
Hey Fred, just looked in here and you can find the reverse override on ebay. “John Deere x300″ put in will get you there.
By steve benson on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
please let me in on your way of keeping the blades running on your x300, thanks.