![]() ![]() This was from someone claiming to be a Deere mower end user- think about it- how would a typical end user know the comparative fogging rate of plastic headlamps, and is that even real? It makes no sense of course. But the die hard Deere champions claimed the X3XX frame is stronger, the cruise control button is more user friendly, and of course there is a dealer in North Africa in case you ever move there and your mower breaks down, One of the Deere champions even claimed the Husqvarna plastic headlamps would fog up in fewer years than the Deere plastic headlamps. And once you add a bagger the Deere is pushing about $6,000 compared to about half that for the Husqvarna. Even though the comparable Deere X380 has virtually the same engine, K58 differential, and no locking differential. In my case, the Deere champions claimed my Husqvarna GT48DXLS mower with Kawasaki engine, K66 transaxle, and locking differential in no way was comparable to a Deere X3XX model, as Deere is. Supposedly JD company had nothing to do with your purchase of a JD mower that blew up, except of course they manufactured it and offered it for sale. So, in that light where Deere equals perfection, it was your fault you chose the Deere model you did, and since Deere makes better models for even more money the implication is that you were a fool for the choice you made. A few posters here champion everything John Deere, where John Deere is always superior, regardless of facts, logic, and direct experiences of others. But then there is also another element present- for the purpose of promoting Deere products. My experience on this forum is that many of *us* are true end users and customers, with the usual and normal biases toward what we purchase, like, have good experiences with, but nothing beyond that. Deere products are priced and sold at a premium and you deserve better service and longevity. I'm sorry to learn of your difficulties, especially with your level of care for the machine. I doubt you will be able to rant at them in Mandarin.īMG, welcome to the forum. You wrote the cheque.Īs for suggestions - I say buy something Chinese-made. Some years ago JD reported the milestone of manufacturing their 4 millionth Ride-on Mower and guess how many they had control over the purchaser of? None.Īccept some responsibility for your own actions. They export them worldwide to many satisfied customers. ![]() Blame yourself and the dealer you dealt with as these were the only parties to the transaction with any local knowledge. Hours/mow? Slopes? Weight of operator? All relevant to the discussion. There is no description of the terrain this mower is working on. You've had 7 years use and a new trans is $1700 (approx) that's less than $250/yr or around $1.40 per day. How could you "service it"? It is sealed & non-serviceable. YOU purchased a machine with a non-serviceable transmission. They (JD) have a whole range of mowers, many with serviceable transmissions, but. ![]() The whole marketplace was at your disposal. ![]()
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