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  • Build Quality
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  • Hill / Slope Performance
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Blown head gasket with 32 hours on it .

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Blown head gasket with 32 hours on it . Purchased new in the summer of 2018 . Started it in the fall of last year 2022 temperature was approx 8 C or 46 F and oil started to leak out and lots of smoke, Seriously. Stay clear of this junk . Never again will I look at any product that has green in it. Unbelievable

Purchased in July 2021 at Lowes for A$1,700.00.

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aussie aussie aussie

aussie aussie aussiePerth, WA

  • 4 reviews

Heap Of Crap.

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Purchased in February 2021 for A$5,000.00.

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Rowena

RowenaSouth-Eastern Region, NSW

  • 4 reviews

Cheap Chinese Made

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Comfortable but used on flat terrain. Welds on deck constantly break. Throws belts and wheels come off axle. The engine is ruined but it still goes...just everything else that lets it down. Hard to steer because wheels are coming off axles. Needs a new battery every five minutes. Worst purchase ever and not worth $5K. Will buy another brand next time.

Purchased in September 2021 for A$5,000.00.



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Martin

MartinGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Excellent Ride On V-Twin Motor Smooth and Powerful!

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Purchased in February 2021 for A$3,799.00.

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Rubbish Model - regret buying it

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Purchased in April 2021 at Chesterfields Loganholme for A$2,999.00.

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Tim Taylor

Tim TaylorGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Shocking customer service. Brand new mower with major issues and no care attitude from Deere. Worst company by far

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Brand new mower with major issues and no care attitude from Deere. Worst company and products. Definately steer clear of this Brand. You will be very sorry, just like I am now

Purchased in November 2021 for A$5,000.00.

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Crappy engine On D110 tractor

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Blew head gasket at 100 hours. Totally unacceptable. Never buy a John Deere again. This engine should have been recalled. Cost me 350 to repair. Dealer indicated they have seen a bunch of blown head gaskets. Why doesnt JD admit to defect and own up to the problem.

Purchased in April 2021 at Lowes for A$1,699.00.

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Noel

NoelMid North Coast, NSW

Extremely poor quality

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Purchased in November 2021.

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Sad and mowerless

Sad and mowerlessWimmera, VIC

Design Fault in Briggs & Stratton 21 hp gas "ENGINE"

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Purchased in June 2021.

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Andrew

AndrewHunter Region, NSW

Absolute lemon. Blown engine after 70hrs

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5 years old bought new in 2014. Serviced regularly. Crank case exploded today. Strongly advise not to purchase one of these. I will not buy another John Deere product. This will goto the tip.

Dean C.

Dean C.Australian Capital Territory

Rear transmission/final drive failure

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We have a JD D100 riding mower which the final drive transmission (non hydrostatic) has become noisy, sluggish and beginning to fail. The mower only has 42.2 hours on it and out of warrantee do to age only. (2013)
There are no service or fluid check points on this transmission.
Really disappointing considering the cost of this mower.
Not certain what name product to buy next that will hold up to its name?

Purchased in June 2021 at Lowes for A$1,250.00.

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Junk ! Worst mower I've ever owned. Murray makes a better product!

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This mower has been a money pit! I've owned it 4 years and had regular service with JD parts. I have a half acre yard and have gone through 5 blades, 1 mower deck, $350 parts just in the spring and now the motor is blown. Not worth the $1000 repair! I'll be trying a competitor brand!

Purchased in April 2021 at Lowes for A$2,000.00.

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Jim

JimPerth, WA

Blown engine 39 hours

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Our d110 was bought in Western Australia on March 2015,and engine blew June 2022 with 39 hours on the clock,there is a hole in the block so it is not repairable.these engines are made in Mexico by people who work for $8 an hour and the poor quality has resulted in a premature major engine failure

Purchased in March 2021 for A$3,500.00.

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motor blew after only 40 hours

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The mower is 7 years old with only 40 hours on it. I did regularly scheduled maintenance on it and kept it clean, and covered when not in use. Last week the motor blew....its out of warranty and going to cost $1000.00 to replace the motor.

Purchased in July 2021 at Lowes for A$1,299.00.

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John Deere D110 early parts failure

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I have a JD. D110 lawn tractor with 200 hours on the meter. I have already replaced 1 blade spindle and bushings in both front wheels. It appears that parts were not properly lubed when the mower was assembled.

Purchased in August 2021 at Lowes for A$1,700.00.

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John Deere no longer stands for quility

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no way to tighten a loose belt. Brought tractor in 2017 and Transmission won't shift into reverse Called dealer told me 500 dollars for the part plus labor cost. Transmission is made of plastic dealer said it was not worth the cost to replace. Better to buy a new tractor John Deere once stood for quality. Will never buy their product again

Purchased in June 2021 at Lowes Physical store for A$1,444.00.

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Front Tire Keep Going Flat

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Since I purchased in March 2018, I have to pump up the tire everytime I need to use it. Brought it to the nearest Dealership to be told that they all do that and the problem can be fixed by putting a tube in the tire for $50. When I asked why this is not covered under warranty since it's a default from the manufacturer, they just laughed. I contacted the company online and was told to go back to the dealership and they would explain the invoice!!! So, not only very disappointed with the services, but now the people at John Deere treat me like I'm a moron! No John Deere, I don't need anyone to read me an invoice! Never buying John Deere again!

Purchased in March 2021 at Lowe's for A$3,699.00.

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All consumer John Deere riders with PLASTIC hoods

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John Deere is in the business of selling replacement bumpers and hoods. Protruding plastic bumpers are placed out of the sight line of operators and easily crack. As the product ages, the plastic becomes more brittle. The same plastic is used in the hood. I rested by placing my hand on top. My hand went though the hood and sustained many cuts and a broken hood ($400). Worst hood design in the industry! Buy a mower with a metal or fiberglass hood!

Purchased in January 2021.

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Pyro Ivan

Pyro IvanGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 4 reviews

My second Johnny

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Great machine, my second John Deere ride on. Easy to operate, cuts neat, easy DIY servicing. The new fuel gauge is a little inaccurate but going great so far. Happy customer

Purchased in September 2021 at Westernport Tractors for A$2,850.00.

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30 hours blown engine x 2

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Comfortable mower and easy to use but Briggs engine is a massive problem. First engine blew the piston out the head at 30 hours. JD replaced the engine under warranty the replacement engine blew the head out after 5 hours. Massive waste of time and effort although JD did replace once. Very disappointing.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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Ronny S.

Ronny S.asked

100 Series D100

Added a small amount of 10-w30 oil before using mower, about 10 minutes later it started lots of white smoke coming out muffler. Never missed, kept running good. Oil level a 1/8 in above full line What's up with this? Thank you

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David B.

David B.asked

100 Series

If the drive belt breaks will the motor still start? I have a new about 4 hours E110 belt broke and it won't start now.

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Scott G.

Scott G.asked

100 Series D110

I have a 2011 john deere d100 48 in deck with 22 hp motor its not wanting to pull up hill good any suggestions?

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