What are The BEST John Deere Riding Mowers of ALL TIME?

[buster57]

John Deere 318 with Onan engine-very tough machines!

 

[Nasty135]

Well as for "Mowing" machines , I bought an Older JD F915 diesel a year or so ago with realatively low hours. I really like the machine because it cuts grass at a pretty good speed (not as fast as my Z-turn, but more comfortable) due to the suspension seat, also it has a very good cut.
However with the 60" deck and the small diesel you don't want the grass to get too over-grown or the little diesel will groan while cutting. The only other limitation is damp/wet grass and up hill turns, thanks for the "differential lock" because you will need it... But overall for mowing grass it is quick, comfortable, good on fuel, and cuts well....I'm sure there are others out that are just as satisfied with their equipment. Yea I guess I like it just fine:wink:

 

[noma]

Hi


Put me in for the 60-70 line

 

[Bear]

 

[briggs]

i like the 60s to the 90s myself

 

[billcarolh]

Hi, My vote would be for the JD 321 to be one tough machine! My Son-in law has owned this tractor for 11 years. Never changed oil, still has the oil filter and air filter the dealer gave him as a bonus at the time of purchase. The drive belt replaced at the same time as the engine overhaul. Blades ground down from re-sharpening. Has 5 acres to mow but he says the time takes away quality time from other persuits. Standard quote, "If its green its a tractor"
My little Woman, Cub Cadet(2007) ; I an Old Murray(2001)

 

[KennyV]

for 11 years. Never changed oil ... The drive belt replaced at the same time as the engine overhaul.

I think if he would have taken the time to change the oil once a year... he could have avoided the engine overhaul... :smile:KennyV

 

[Bison]

The best mowers of all time?
Imo is the one that cost the least per acre in the long run.

 

[Rabbitking88]

I presently own a 110, 112, 212, 140,314, 318, and 445. In the past I also owned a 214. I do like them all. Each one has their place for what they can do. Right now, if I had to sell them all, The 445 is the last one that I would want to sell. It is comfortable to sit on, the ease of it to handle is great, and the power. It is one swell lawnmower!

 

[engine29]

The best mower was the 318. In the same era the 430 was a beast and a good mower as well.

In the more recent years the 445/455 ranks up there as well.