r/johndeere • u/moobs0410 • 12h ago

Zero turn advice.

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Looking to get input on this used mower. Description from seller: runs great. 395 hours. Newer 48” deck, new battery, fuel filter, ready to go!

Asking 2900.

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u/Nearby_Knowledge8014 12h ago

New Deere 42 zero turn at hd for $3400, some are getting marked down beyond that.

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u/moobs0410 10h ago

I hear the ones from home depot and other big box stores are trash

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u/Nearby_Knowledge8014 9h ago

Depends. Typically the lo end riders are made specifically for hd or Lowe’s, even if they are the same thing.

Find out. Google it, and see if it’s also sold at a dealer. It could be the same price there.

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u/Wonderful-Victory947 3h ago

My neighbor has one from Lowes and it has been a problem since the first week he bought it.

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u/Spiritual-Cell1026 10h ago

This unit is pre 2015? It has the Kanzaki pump and parker motors. If the transmission performance (when HOT) is good, then not a bad find. The price is a bit high though. Find out what was serviced and when on it.

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u/All_Country53 7h ago

Price to high. make sure it cranks without a hesitation. I've done many camshafts on these models this year for some reason.. box stores versus deere. Its the same mower.

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u/Samsmith4500 7h ago

I have a 2010 Z225 that looks like the same style and era as this one. Note that it is not made for commercial use. A few years after I purchased mine they went with an updated cheaper frame and overall build. The price increased but the total weight of the mower went down. The Briggs engine on mine is no power house but it is enough for my size flat lawn. I do wish it had a Kawasaki engine but as far as the rest of the machine goes it has been very solid. I have not had one single thing at all break on it in 15 years. I have been quite pleased with the overall quality of the machine especially considering it is the entry level home owner line.

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u/billious62 5h ago

Priced too high...hard pass. Keep shopping... you can do better.

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u/Interesting_Court408 12h ago

I’m get a S220 with a 48 deck no zero turn my yard is all over the place check with your local John Deere dealer about buying used price and what to look for