Posted by Mashbox on May 28, 2010 at 04:42:46 from (98.190.207.35):
In Reply to: Riding mower opinoins posted by mike delaney on May 28, 2010 at 03:58:37:
Whether from a big box store or the dealer, beware of the L and LA series John Deere mowers. These are advertised as having a sealed hydrostatic unit, which is non-serviceable, usually a Tuff Torq K46 unit. I purchased a L120 from the dealer about 5 years ago, and the hydrostatic went out last spring at around 200 hours. This is the same series unit as sold in the big box stores.
I ended up installing a K66 rear end in it, the same as used in the garden tractors. Had to change pulleys and rear wheels, as well as other miscellaneous parts. But this was about $100 less than the cost of a replacement K46, and it's serviceable.
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