John Deere 47" Snow blower installation on x590 tractor
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Removing the mowing deck and installing the 47" snow thrower on a John Deere x590 - Авто та транспорт
It’s hard to believe how nice your tractor looks at the end of the mowing season. You must take very good care of it and it shows . Good luck 👍
Thanks! To be fair, I did give it a good cleaning prior to the video. Plus it was only a few months old at that point. It is a little rougher looking these days, but still runs like a champ!
Excellent video, first rate. It's exactly what I wanted to see which showed ALL the steps on how to mount the blower.
Thank you! Glad it helped you out!
Hey thanks for the response! Again, great video too!
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice setup.
Davin, these videos are so helpful, I can't appreciate them enough!
Thanks for commenting. If you have questions, just post them here, I keep an eye out for them.
@@DavinDesborough that's awesome, would you happen to have a video for the x590 on greasing/grease ports /maintenance of pulleys etc? I used your 100 hour maintenance video and the mower to snowblower changeover today! Super easy thanks to your videos 🙂
@@user-hz5kb6bx4d No, not at this time. That said, I am going to need to do some maintenance like that in the near future, so I'll see if I can make a video out of it. Subscribe and stay tuned. 😁
Will do!
Thanks for the very informative videos. I now have and idea how to set up for summer and winter :-)
Thanks for watching! It is a great all-season tractor. Enjoy!
Thank you! I only have 1/2 acre but with a knee replacement in my future I will need to depend on a beast like this. I,m just torn between x590 and the x738 with zero interest I,m leaning towards 738 knowing it's over kill. Your videos are awesome!
Works great. Tire chains and rear weights are a must. The dolly to move the snow blower itself always works wonders as it is very heavy. Be careful of the cable for the chute. It is flimsy and snaps like a twig if it is moved to much.
After having the Quick Hitch & QH snowblower with HYD's I can't go back to this.
Nice video showing how it's done though Davin.
Thank you! This isn't too bad, but I sure wouldn't mind having your setup. 😀
this looks pretty easy comparing to videos from cab cadet and husqvarna. nice video.
Yeah, I can switch it over fairly quickly now that I have done it a few times. It is not hard. Thanks for the compliment!
Nice toy! :D
Yeah, it is fun in the winter for sure! Thanks for watching!
Looks like the 590 install is a bit easier than the other 500 series tractors as you don’t need the additional lift plates underneath. Just placed a X590 on order and waiting for the deck. I wanted one that could handle a blower and not be a huge hassle to switch over. Looks like I made the right choice. Had a chance at a used like new X758 but wife didn’t like the size just to big. This was our compromise so I hope we like it, also requested the X700 seat upgrade hoping this will last us as long as we need a tractor.
Mine has been great! Congrats on the purchase. Hope it serves you well!
Very informative
Thank you for taking the time to do this video
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!
Davin Desborough are you happy with the jd x590
I’m in the process now of looking at them
@@HELPTHEMPLEASE Very happy with it. It has been rock solid and I use it year round as you can see. Starts instantly no matter the weather. No mechanical issues. The only repair I needed to make so far was to replace a pulley on the snow blower. It is an investment, but I have not been sorry.
Davin Desborough awesome thank you very much
And thanks for the great videos
Davin Desborough just bought a 2020 John Deere x 738
I want to get a cab for it but not sure it will fit in my small garage lol lol
Thanks Davin, good video. To help installing and removing the belt, use a "quick grip" clamp to pull the belt tensioner on the snow blower to the side of the bracket. Makes it a lot easier.
Great idea! Thanks for that tip and the compliment.
great videos. looking forward to seeing you cut some grass and telling us what you think of the x590
+richa237 Thanks for the compliment. I really like thew tractor. It is worlds better than my old YardMan (as one would expect). It feels like driving a car in comparison. It starts quick and easy (fuel injected engine) and is very nibble (power steering and very small turning diameter). The mowing deck is well built and mows nice and level., While it is not exactly mowing, you might want to check the end of my leaf rake video to see how well it can move around. ua-cam.com/video/hb6IILB_M4k/v-deo.html
How on earth do you get a brand new belt stretched around the drive? I've even released the tension rod completely and there is no way it's going on that drive! Any tips?
6:26 - It is not so easy at first. Gloves help a lot as they give you better grip and protect from any edges. Be sure to have the blower raised fully up as that gives you a tiny bit more slack (I think). You might try using a clamp or something to pull the idler wheel in and give you slack. Good luck!
Great video! I'm currently in the market for a new mower and have it pretty much narrowed down to the X570 or X590. I was wondering what are your impressions to this point of the X590? How is the cut quality and does the electronic fuel injection seem to make it pretty fuel efficient? Thanks for any info. you can provide!
The x590 is a great tractor. It cuts well and does a great job in the snow. While I expect the EFI makes it more efficient, it is hard to say for sure. This is the largest tractor I have ever owned, so I don't have and apples-to-apples comparison for it. It holds about 5 gallons of fuel and I feel like I go a reasonable amount of time between fill-ups. What is nice is that it starts up immediately, summer or winter. The tall seat is very comfortable ( I have some rough land) and the hydraulic lift is nice to have when used with the snowblower. I am certainly happy with it.
If you have any specific questions, let me know and I'll gladly answer if possible. Thanks for watching and for the compliment!
Great instructions to use as a refresher course each fall! Setting blower on wheeled dolly works perfectly-great tip. Just got my long sloping driveway blacktopped, will chains on 590 gouge the asphalt ?
Thank you! The chains have never gouged my driveway, but they can leave marks. That said, if you are prone to heavier show and you have a slope, you will need the chains. Just be careful not to spin the tires.
@@DavinDesborough Thanks for your reply. Got your video permanently installed as a favorite for last few years. For good reasons
I bought a 590 2 years ago and it seems mine does not have that tensioner arm that pulls in and out as you show in the video. Never had the deck off yet and so looking for videos that helps explain how to do it.
Sounds like you have a different deck, or perhaps they have changed it since I received mine. In any event, hope this helps!
Thank you for the great video. I have an X534 and the same snowblower I have been paying the dealer to install it. I will give a try myself after seeing this. Question: my snow blower seems to lose power in anything more than light snow. I have changed the belt but still have the problem. Have you experienced this? thank you
Thank you for the compliment! I have had no issue with the blower. Shoots snow 20 feet in the air and far from the driveway, no problem. I've been very happy. When you loose power, do you hear the engine struggling, or is it more of a belt slipping issue?
Do try to install/remove the blower yourself. It isn't hard. Just get yourself a dolly like I used and you'll find it goes quickly. Thanks for watching!
@@DavinDesborough .
Just came across your video and both Liked and Subscribed. I am on the southern most tip of Lake Winnie with about an 18-20 degree incline from the house down to the road of about 50'. Awd or 2wd is my dilemma. Can't plow it nor use chains. Looking at Terra Grips instead of chains. 590 or a 738; 738 is a lot heavier and bigger and storage space is an issue. 590 seems to fit better just worried it won't be able to snowblow that incline. Your thoughts?
The no chains requirement is tough. I could see snow blowing down the driveway and then driving back up to take the next pass, but any ice would probably leave you struggling to get back up. With chains, I think you'd be OK. Just snow and you'd probably be fine with no chains. But ice is a given at some point. Why can't you use chains? I have not had any damage as a result of using them. I just looked at Terra Grips and perhaps they would work. I am a little skeptical given that are smooth, but the edge might still help grab on ice.
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Which dolly did you buy? Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I am waiting for my X580 delivery. Have you tried clearing snow without chains on the rear tires? I'm hopeful that with the posi-rear and weights I won't need chains.
*I went with the snow blade
Thanks for watching! With a blade I am going to suggest you get the chains. Even with a blower, the wheels will spin if it gets especially slick and you are pushing into deep snow. Since you are just pushing the weight, it will be worse for you. I was able to go without the chains last year ('16-'17), but we didn't have much ice. This year I very much needed the chains as we had a lot of icy storms. Enjoy your new tractor!
@@DavinDesborough you still feel good about the x590 or do you feel for snowy areas a 4x4 would be better...like the x738? I’m close to pulling the trigger on getting a x590 but a little worried about snow plowing with only 2wd. I live in upstate NY and though winters have been mild you never know what mother nature will do. We can call a plow guy too if real bad. My driveway is gravel and not steep. So that’s a help. But as a precaution What brand/model of chains do you suggest?
@@Malinois_Whisper - I have no regrets. I run the JD tire chains and 120 lbs. of plate weights on the back. I should point out that my driveway is paved and mostly flat. The only time I have had issues has been when we had heavy rain on top of heavy snow. Pretty much a worst case scenario where you shouldn't drive fast into the snow anyway. Never have gotten stuck. I am in NH, so a similar climate to upstate NY. Good luck!
@@DavinDesborough We relocated from Newmarket NH (near Exeter) less than a year ago. Definitely miss the no sales tax benefit. In fact I may drive the 6 hrs from Canandagua to buy from a dealer there to save on tax of $628!
It’s great to hear the x590 is still doing good. Once I hear back from a few folks that have the Little Green Monster loader I’ll decide. If the LGM on a x590 does as well as the hydraulic run Johnny Bucket on a x738 than that will be a big savings.
Awesome. I am seriously thinking of purchasing this exact same John Degree garden tractor. Is is safe to ask you a personal question on buying this tractor? How much did you have to pay for this awesome rig? How much was the snow blower & how wide is it? I have no idea the cost of this tractor. Do you as well have any push/pull blades for gravel-dirt-snow work? sorry to ask such a personal question on the price but I have no idea what this beast would cost & I have not had the chance nor the opportunity to visit my local John Degree dealership
Hello Rodney. Lets just say the total package was "not cheap". You can get current prices on the attachments here: e-marketing.deere.com/ViewAllProducts.do#RLEAW
I purchased the tractor, 47" blower, chains, weights, mower deck, and snow cab all in one go. I don't remember what the individual prices were at the time.
I have no blades, I only mow and use the snow blower. The last snow we had was about 8 inches of heavy, wet spring snow. While I could hear the engine working more than usual and I had to drive somewhat slow, the blower was slinging that stuff 20" in the air and probably 40' feet away. It would have taken all day to clear that with my old walk behind blower. I continue to be very happy with this purchase.
Davin Desborough stop beating around the bush you know damn well how much you spent on this......I bought this same rig almost two years ago minus the cab ....your looking close to 10k depending on a number of things .......time of year,location,promotions
I'm in the market for a new rider. Going between 500 and 700 series .really don't need 700 but they have zero interest. Do u have any issues with the snow blower. I have a arianswalk behind but with a knee injury looking at Deere and maybe where u bought yours. I live about a hour from them. Any feedback would be great. Tom
+Thomas Henderson Funny you should mention your knee, that was a decision point for me too. I've managed to wreck my left knee three times and I figure arthritis is in my future. The attachment lift pedal on JD tractors is on the left. I therefore was interested in the hydro lift. I had my eye on the 540 (I think), but they discontinued it shortly before I went to buy. The 590 was coming out and I liked it's features, so I went with it.
It is a beast and all the tractor I need for my 2.5 acres, which includes some rough land I am just now taming. As for snow clearing, I bought this after the last snow of last year and this winter has not given us much of a test. The first real snow we had was followed by rain and I was not very quick about clearing it. It had started to turn into concrete before I got out. What would have been an epic fight with my old walk behind was only a mild struggle with the tractor. I never got stuck and the engine never bogged down, but I did find I was struggling a bit to make forward progress, even with chains. That said, it made it through and did really well after I made it through with the first strip. It did take a couple passes to really clean down to pavement. All other uses have been on an inch or two of powder and it just ate that up as expected. Still waiting for the first 6" snow fall.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Check out the rest of the video on my channel as I have done a few on this tractor. The "first look" and "Conversion from snow blower to mower" videos show me digging into a snow bank last year.
we have a X530 with a snowblower do you have any info tips on the lift linkage for the snowblower? we have it installed and running just can't get it to lift...at allll... off the ground...
Assuming it uses a similar mechanism (pivot points and a connecting rod) there are only a couple possibilities.
1. The rod has been threaded out so far that it can't lift, only push down. If the snow blower is on the ground, then the lever the rod hooks to on the tractor should be fully forward.
2. Assuming it is hydraulic, something is wrong there. That said, the mower deck lift and the snow blower lift are all the same mechanism, so if your deck goes up and down when attached, so should your blower. Again, it could be a hydraulic issue where it can't build the pressure to lift the blower as it is heavier.
If your lift is manual via pedal, then I am really short on ideas. In that case, my only thought would be that the lift for the snow blower has come free of the rest of the mechanism somehow.
So, check the adjustment of the connecting rod. Make it as short as you can while still being able to hook things up (be sure the lift is in the down position). Other than that, I am really just guessing. Good luck! If you figure it out, I would love to hear back. Perhaps someone else will hit the same issue and you can help them.
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I'm looking to purchase the blower for my tractor also did you also find it necessary to use chains and weights??
The wights , absolutely. They counter-balance the weight of the blower. As for the chains, I would err to yes, get them. I did go through last year without them, but it was not a bad year for ice. This year we have a lot of ice and I probably would have been stuck or unable to push forward several times if I didn't have the chains. The tires on the x590 are fairly aggressive, and work well in snow, but they won't help on ice. You'll enjoy the blower. It eats up huge swaths of snow and throws it far.
thanx for the reply
Hello- I have a 2016 X590 with a snow blower but my mounting brackets look different- I have a larger assembly that attaches to the tractor lift frame and 2 curved chrome rods that attach to the lift portion of the snow blower frame. Are you familiar with this style? Can you explain the differences? Your lift mechanism looks better than mine. Thank you!
My tractor has the hydraulic lift for the deck and front attachments. I think what you describe is for the manual (foot pedal) lift. I have had three operations on my left knee, so I figured I would take it easy on it by splurging for the hydraulics.
What year is your x590? Mine is a 2015. Ive looked at the JD implements brochure and all I'm seeing is snowblower attachments for 2016 or newer. Hoping I can get a blower attachment like yours for my 2015 x590.
I happened into the JD dealer just as the x590s were announced. Mine is one of the very first of the 2015 models. The 47 " snowblower will fit. I don't know if the mounting bracket and belt come with the blower, or if you need to buy those separately. I purchased everything as one big package. You'll also need three of the plate weights to hang on the back of the tractor. I recommend getting the tire chains as they really help when it gets icy. If you are going all out, the cab makes life much more comfortable too.
@@DavinDesborough thank you for the info. Really do appreciate it. Take care and thanks again.
Hi Davin, any issues with the air cooled engine snowblowing and how many hours do you have? I have a 2006 X540 that looks almost identical to yours, but has a liquid cooled 26 hp. Getting up there on hours and considering a new X590, but disappointed they don't make a liquid cooled one anymore. I mow 4+ acres and snowblow a 700' driveway. Probably should get a X700 series, but that's a big price jump. Thanks, -Brett
I only have about 240 hours on it. I mow about 1.7 acres, and much of that only a few times a year. I have never had an issue with it and it runs great summer or winter. My driveway is 300' and I can clear it quickly and easily with this setup. Your driveway should be fine, it will just take a little longer. I guess you are familiar with that already 🙂 I recommend tire chains, plate weights, and the snow cab for snow removal, but you may already have all that for your current tractor.
@@DavinDesborough Thanks for the info.
does that mower have a down-shaft motor or an upright
It has a typical (for a lawn tractor) down shaft
Do you need chains on the rear wheels for the snowblower?
For light snow, not so much. The 590 has a rather aggressive tread pattern that can handle it. But if it gets icy, they help a lot. I have chains and always put them on when I put the blower on. My driveway is mostly flat, but there are still times in really bad weather that I know I would be stuck without them. Any sort of a hill and I would say they are required.
Are those rear tires 24x12-12? Kenda brand?
They are Carlisle HD Field Trax 24x12-12 (amzn.to/2llAAMu). They are the not turf tires as they have a rather aggressive pattern, but they don't tear up the lawn. Have been fairly good year-round. I am using the snow blower without tire chains this year. While I can feel them slip a little here an there, I've not had any real problems in the snow. Thanks for watching.
Ok, thanks. I have a zero turn (Z960M) and on my previous zero turn I've used the Carlisle AT101 Chevron www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/carlisle-at101-chevron-tires on my hills and wet areas and they work well, but if you slip a little they really dig in and tear up the grass too much. I currently have the turf master tires on my new mower, but when I saw these on your mower, I thought that might be a good middle of the road setup (less aggressive than AT101 and more aggressive than the turf master). I'll check those out if these turf master don't do well enough when it's wet this spring.
Do you have good tractions? I have the X370 with the chain and 2 weight and still doesn’t have good tractions
I am a big guy and I use 3 plates, so I have over 300 pounds on the tires. With chains, it does fine. It will still spin on solid ice if pushed too hard, but that is not the norm. In general I have no issues with it moving itself along. I do have the "rugged terrain" tires (or whatever they are called) rather than turf tires. Good luck this winter!
Just purchased a x590 myself. I would like to know if you have had any power steering issues? After about an hour of mowing steering the machine becomes difficult. So much so that if you keep going you have to use two hands to turn the wheel! My Deere dealer is scratching their head and it is frustrating for me. Just trying to get another owners perspective.
Wow, that's no fun. I have had 0 problems with anything on the tractor. Over 3 years old and 110+ hours. I hope they can figure out what's up because it is a great tractor in my opinion. Best of luck!
Sounds Like cavitation to me. If air is getting into the system the fluid will stop acting like fluid and the steering will become much more difficult. Check to see if the fluid looks frothy when the steering get hard. Just a thought.
@@markg.2501 Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out next time I have the issue. I would think the techs at deere would look into that but who knows? Again I appreciate the help.
@@markg.2501 Thanks for the comment! That sounds like a good lead.
Whats the hydraulic braket part number. Where can i get it. And do you know if it would work with a snow plow
The part the hooks the blower to the tractor is AM147137, and you can get is from places like this: www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Hitch-AM147137.html. If your tractor has the hydraulic lift, you should be able to use it to mount a blade. That said, please check with a dealer to be sure. I have no experience with using a blade on the machine. Here is a diagram of all parts involved with putting a blade on a x590 partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/76571/referrer/search/pgId/605490042. I think a bunch of it is for a manual lift, but not sure.
hello great video , what was your total investment ? no where on there site do they list the price on the blower
thanks Greg
Thanks for watching and for the compliment. Lets just saw the total package was "not cheap". You can get current prices on the attachments here: e-marketing.deere.com/ViewAllProducts.do#RLEAW
than you so much for the info i couldnt find it i was hoping to do it for 10 looks close
Whats total length of x590 plus snowblower?
It is about 9.5 feet from the augers to the back of the cab (give or take an couple inches)
@@DavinDesborough thank you
How fast/powerful is it in reverse?
It is fast enough. I have never really measured it, but it goes at least 1/2 full speed in reverse. I guess it is best to say I have never found my wishing it would go faster in reverse. It backs up just fine with my leaf vac fully loaded when I go to dump it. The land where I dump the leaves is very rough and uneven and it has no problem pushing all that weight in reverse.
Thanks, very helpful 😄
Per
Thank you! I only have 1/2 acre but with a knee replacement in my future I will need to depend on a beast like this. I,m just torn between x590 and the x738 with zero interest I,m leaning towards 738 knowing it's over kill. Your videos are awesome!
+Thomas Henderson The 700 series looks nice. The 4 wheel dive would be great in the winter. As you say, a bit of overkill for 1/2 acre. That said, if you have to finance the 590, the cost might not be that much more to go to the 738 if it has 0% APR.
Whatever route you take, enjoy! Thanks for the compliment on the videos.