Reviews: John Deere Zero Turn Mowers

The John Deere zero turn mowers include the residential EZtrak Series and the commercial grade Z-Trak mowers. While John Deere is known for its long history of producing quality farm equipment, they are relative newcomers to the commercial turf equipment industry.

So, do their zero turn riders deserve the same high quality reputation?

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John Deere/757/2006 Mower Review 
I am a home owner. This is my first ZTR. I have five acres to cut. I purchased the John Deere 757 new in 2006 for $8500. I put around 30 hours a year …

John Deere ZTR/EZ225/2007 Mower Review 
We bought the John Deere ZTR/EZ225/2007 to mow around our blueberry plants we have on about 2 acres. We thought with the name "John Deere" we would …

John Deere 960 R 2013 model Mower Review 
New model of mower this year. Had a JD 797 before and this is what replaces it. Loved old mower, hate new one with a passion. Engine noise is outrageous, …

2017 Z335M John Deere Mower Review Not rated yet
Once it gets warm, you better not shut it off if you want to have it start again. You have to wait for it to completely cool before it will start again. …

John deer D160 2013  Not rated yet
I mowed 40 hours a year in average. With hills and now this year with 164 hours the transmission is going bad. At $2300 dollars that junk should have lasted …

John Deere Mower Review: 445 2011 Not rated yet
Sorry man I have a zero 445 and it is like driving on ice. I'm sorry but this mower is only for a football field. Slight inclines and just a tiny bit a …

John Deere / 717 / 2002 Mower Review Not rated yet
Excellent heavy duty machine. Had to replace the magnetic clutch that drives the blades twice. Other than that very little maint.

Z335 Mower Review Not rated yet
Bought this Z335, 42" zero turn mower in April 2016 from Lowes. Ordered a "mulching kit" at the same time. Cannot discover any way to install mulching …

John Deere 960R Mower Review Not rated yet
I have had several JD ZTRs and they have all proven to be great mowers. I mow aprox. 6 to 700 hrs. per year and no problems.

2010 John Deere Z445 with 54 inch deck Not rated yet
In June 2010, purchased new a 2010 John Deere Z445 with 54 inch deck. Summer of 2011 at about 60 hours of service, Hydraulic pump and right wheel motor …

John Deere / Z960A /2012 Mower Review Not rated yet
I have a small time lawn care business that has me cutting 3 days a week, 6 hours per day. By the end of any of the days I feel like I have been beaten …

2013 jd 720z Mower Review Not rated yet
Can't keep hyd motors in it. 3 times in last 165 hrs.

2009 Z445 Zero Turn John Deere Mower Review Not rated yet
Excellent mower. I have 400 hrs on it and have great results. For the guy that wants a spring seat, lower your rear tire pressure to 8 lbs. This took …

John Deere 445 Mower Review Not rated yet
Purchased from a John Deere Dealer. Went to pick it up and could not get it to start. Probably am going to try to get my money back and buy something …

JOHN DEERE Z445 2010 MOWER REVIEW Not rated yet
Purchased this unit after my 5-year old L130 dropped (cheapo flimsy) hydrostatic tranny all over my driveway. Local JD dealer told me that I had been …

John Deere 810A 2009 Mower Review Not rated yet
Mower does not steer well. It tears up the grass turning and does operate very good on any type of slope. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!

John Deere 810A 54in cut 2009 Not rated yet
I have 15 hrs on my JD 810A. It is a very impressive machine. Its cut is very good and is simple to operate. I compared other similar mowers and not …

John Deere 09- Z445, 54" cut 25 hp Kawasaki  Not rated yet
Excellent cut and maneuverability. Bought it as a trim machine for close spots around house and barn but now cut the entire 2 1/2 acres because of its …

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