Buddy of mine has a John Deer D105, he's had it for 21 years, never once a problem with it, matter of fact I think it he still has the original blade pully belt on it and he mows his yard and two other lawns once a week over all about 2.5 acres, over 1300 hours on it.. My Cub cadet ( MTD ) is 21 years old I've been threw a total of 13 deck belts with only 490 hours
That oil change system is for people that have no time or knowledge to change oil properly and have lots of money to spend for a $55 filter with some oil in it!
It seems pretty convenient. I know how to properly change oil, but if I can do that in 30 seconds, that’s awesome. Time is money. I’ll make sure I keep our viewers posted on my experience with it.
John Deere fan boy here. I do want to give you some advice that you can take it or leave it. The quick change oil filter system does NOT drain all the oil. Plenty of dirty oil still left inside that engine when you put on a new expensive filter. A 30-40 dollar kit can convert this to a normal oil change system, where you actually drain all the dirty oil, and put on a new 8 dollar filter. Well worth it. Hope she does you good for many years.
@hogtown Hi There! Very informative video, the one thing I wish you had touched on in your video is which Polytopia tribe would pick the John Deere over the Cub cadet, I feel like this is vital information that the people need to know!
First of all its an electric clutch and second the quick oil change is expensive and it dosent drain all the oil. Nice tractor you have. I have d140 with 48 inch deck electric clutch and regular filter.
Now we’ll wait to see another video when you get the same hours of use on the John Deere. Because a lot of what you’re comparing is just old technology it’s not necessarily better. Like the rear end just because it’s bigger doesn’t mean it’s stronger.
Ive got a Cub Cadet 2206 thats got 333 hours. Its got its issues but I also got it cheap. Good little machine im going to fix what I can and use it all till the deck goes out then ill probably swap the 20hp Kohler Command horizontal shaft engine into a older machine and make a cool little work horse. Like I did with my old Case 222 I saved from the scrap yard and use as a puller and snow pusher.
You are not comparing apple to apple. I have Cub Cadet gt2554 and it will blow away your John Deere. Comes with a drive shaft , cast iron rear differential.
I was about to say the same thing. It's nice he likes his new mower. But, comparing it to an old Cud Cadet is not a fair comparison. Maybe he is just illustrating what the new one has over his old CC. However, Cub Cadet makes an XT2 SLX54 and GT54. They are a few hundred dollars more. But, the GT54 comes with a better transmission and a fabricated deck. The fact that a $3,600 John Deere does not have a fabricated deck is a huge oversight. Both have 22" rear wheels as well. The CC's also have a better 3 year unlimited hours warranty versus the 2 year/120 hour warranty of the John Deere. To each their own. Personally, I would rather have a Cub Cadet. I don't need one of this level, though. For $3,400, I would rather have the XT2 LX46 since I don't live on huge land to mow.
@@nakrohtap I was going to say the same thing shame on John Deere at the cost of this rider to put a stamped deck on it wow, yes all major brands have stamped decks usually on their lower end ones. I have an Cub XT1 LT-50 and it has a fabricated deck not the place to scrimp I learned from experience fab deck is a must...
Hey bro it dont change all the oil just a little bit u can still drain it and add all new but the filter is expensive but is twice the size of a regular filter i kept mine on i drain all the oil though ot costs almost 70 bucks for a oil change
The john deere is a really nice mower. I've got a cub cadet ltx1040 that I just redid everything on the deck trying to limp it along for another season or two. I got a much better cut by doin away with the OEM blades and buying g5 gatorblades. All four of my tires have cracks from dryrot and I had to put slime in them. The motor and transmission has held up ok,but I'm not towing anything,just mowing. Hopefully in another year or two I can pick me up a new or gently used john deere
Yeah, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the drivetrain on the ol’ Cub Cadet, and I definitely got $300 worth of use out of it for almost two years of mowing. Now my son drives it around without the mowing deck, and he loves it!
Gatorblades are awesome! I have been using them on all the JD mowers I have owned in the last 17 years. I prefer the G6 series blades because they are thicker and last even longer.
That’s awesome! I know comparing the new Deere to the old Cub Cadet is like comparing apples to oranges, since they both came in at different price points. I’m sure if Cub Cadet made a mower at the S180 price point, it would be very competitive.
My old 05 lt1042 deck has rusted through. 500hrs on the mower, has been a good mower though. I just picked me up a john Deere 2, im cheap though got a 05 l110.😂 With 270hrs. The deck is in great shape tho😂
Should have spent an extra 800$ and got the s240. Kawasaki motor, accel deep deck, K46 transmission and no quick filter oil change system. The box store mowers just don’t compare with the dealer exclusive models
I have a 2023 JD S170 and it has 15.7 hrs on it. So far cheap plastic steering wheel cracked and took weeks to get in. Now the belt to the lawn mower deck broke and I have to pay $100 for the service center to pick it up and they seem unsure if it will be covered by warranty! Less than 16 hours of cutting my flat 1/3 acre grass in the suburbs. The hood has no support to stop the wind from catching it and breaking it, just plastic junk. I was going to get a snow blower but found out the impeller is made of plastic! Are you kidding me?! The dealership said this is entry level so they’re plastic. Total junk. My neighbor has a cheap tractor with a snow blower and it has a steel impeller, so does my push snow blower. JD Is greedy and resting on their laurels and ripping us off. I thought JD was top of the line and just bought the best one they had at Lowes. I’m going to sell it this spring and look at the competition.
You can't compare as 20 year old mower to a new one! That's not a fair comparison! I have a 20 year old Cub Cadet that's still going, but I wouldn't compare it to a new John Deere!
I haven't heard of any problems with it yet other than the high cost. It used to be 3 times the cost of a regular oil change when it first came out. Now it's at least 4 times the cost or more, and you're only changing half the oil. The only advantages to that "easy change half the oil" system is if you live in an upscale neighborhood where regular oil changes are BANNED, or if you just don't like doing the regular messy oil changes.
Buddy of mine has a John Deer D105, he's had it for 21 years, never once a problem with it, matter of fact I think it he still has the original blade pully belt on it and he mows his yard and two other lawns once a week over all about 2.5 acres, over 1300 hours on it.. My Cub cadet ( MTD ) is 21 years old I've been threw a total of 13 deck belts with only 490 hours
It doesn't change all the oil. About 2/3. It's expensive and not a full oil change. I would swap that out for a conventional change system.
That oil change system is for people that have no time or knowledge to change oil properly and have lots of money to spend for a $55 filter with some oil in it!
That’s good information to have. I’ll have to look into it a little more.
It seems pretty convenient. I know how to properly change oil, but if I can do that in 30 seconds, that’s awesome. Time is money. I’ll make sure I keep our viewers posted on my experience with it.
Yeah, it a market gimmick that doesn't live up to its name. Quick filter change, NOT quick oil change. And they are expensive.
You’re only “changing” maybe 30% of the oil and paying stupid money for it. It’s a ridiculous marketing gimmick for people that don’t know any better.
It's a really nice looking JD. I've had a D140 for the last 5yrs. Keep up with the maintenance and it should treat you right for many years.
John Deere fan boy here. I do want to give you some advice that you can take it or leave it. The quick change oil filter system does NOT drain all the oil. Plenty of dirty oil still left inside that engine when you put on a new expensive filter. A 30-40 dollar kit can convert this to a normal oil change system, where you actually drain all the dirty oil, and put on a new 8 dollar filter. Well worth it.
Hope she does you good for many years.
Nice tractor! Congratulations on the new rig. I just bought the Cub LT46 and I really like it. Everybody’s got a different flavor lol
@hogtown Hi There! Very informative video, the one thing I wish you had touched on in your video is which Polytopia tribe would pick the John Deere over the Cub cadet, I feel like this is vital information that the people need to know!
not apples to apples. Look at cub xt3 of older lt2000 series with drive shaft and the deer cant even come close.
Spoken like a real know it all
you got a nice machine !!
First of all its an electric clutch and second the quick oil change is expensive and it dosent drain all the oil. Nice tractor you have. I have d140 with 48 inch deck electric clutch and regular filter.
Now we’ll wait to see another video when you get the same hours of use on the John Deere. Because a lot of what you’re comparing is just old technology it’s not necessarily better. Like the rear end just because it’s bigger doesn’t mean it’s stronger.
Ive got a Cub Cadet 2206 thats got 333 hours. Its got its issues but I also got it cheap. Good little machine im going to fix what I can and use it all till the deck goes out then ill probably swap the 20hp Kohler Command horizontal shaft engine into a older machine and make a cool little work horse. Like I did with my old Case 222 I saved from the scrap yard and use as a puller and snow pusher.
That sounds like a lot of fun!
That quick disconnect filter system is good, but keep in mind its a poor quality filter. Avoid manufacturer branded oil & filters.
You are not comparing apple to apple. I have Cub Cadet gt2554 and it will blow away your John Deere. Comes with a drive shaft , cast iron rear differential.
I was about to say the same thing. It's nice he likes his new mower. But, comparing it to an old Cud Cadet is not a fair comparison. Maybe he is just illustrating what the new one has over his old CC. However, Cub Cadet makes an XT2 SLX54 and GT54. They are a few hundred dollars more. But, the GT54 comes with a better transmission and a fabricated deck. The fact that a $3,600 John Deere does not have a fabricated deck is a huge oversight. Both have 22" rear wheels as well. The CC's also have a better 3 year unlimited hours warranty versus the 2 year/120 hour warranty of the John Deere. To each their own. Personally, I would rather have a Cub Cadet. I don't need one of this level, though. For $3,400, I would rather have the XT2 LX46 since I don't live on huge land to mow.
@@nakrohtap I was going to say the same thing shame on John Deere at the cost of this rider to put a stamped deck on it wow, yes all major brands have stamped decks usually on their lower end ones. I have an Cub XT1 LT-50 and it has a fabricated deck not the place to scrimp I learned from experience fab deck is a must...
I bought a 1984 782 d diesel cub cadet it is a very good cutting mower I love it
That year was a real cub cadet made by Cub Cadet, in 2000 MTD bought cub cadet and they have been junk since.
Hey bro it dont change all the oil just a little bit u can still drain it and add all new but the filter is expensive but is twice the size of a regular filter i kept mine on i drain all the oil though ot costs almost 70 bucks for a oil change
The john deere is a really nice mower. I've got a cub cadet ltx1040 that I just redid everything on the deck trying to limp it along for another season or two. I got a much better cut by doin away with the OEM blades and buying g5 gatorblades. All four of my tires have cracks from dryrot and I had to put slime in them. The motor and transmission has held up ok,but I'm not towing anything,just mowing. Hopefully in another year or two I can pick me up a new or gently used john deere
Yeah, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the drivetrain on the ol’ Cub Cadet, and I definitely got $300 worth of use out of it for almost two years of mowing. Now my son drives it around without the mowing deck, and he loves it!
Yeah man. You need a new mower
Gatorblades are awesome! I have been using them on all the JD mowers I have owned in the last 17 years. I prefer the G6 series blades because they are thicker and last even longer.
I bought a 1984 782 d diesel cub cadette and it is a great mower cuts great 50 inch cutting deck on it I love this mower
That’s awesome! I know comparing the new Deere to the old Cub Cadet is like comparing apples to oranges, since they both came in at different price points. I’m sure if Cub Cadet made a mower at the S180 price point, it would be very competitive.
My old 05 lt1042 deck has rusted through. 500hrs on the mower, has been a good mower though. I just picked me up a john Deere 2, im cheap though got a 05 l110.😂 With 270hrs. The deck is in great shape tho😂
Unless you have a perfectly flat lawn the 54inch deck will gouge the lawn . I would prefer the 42.
You still using that "quick oil change"?
Should have spent an extra 800$ and got the s240. Kawasaki motor, accel deep deck, K46 transmission and no quick filter oil change system. The box store mowers just don’t compare with the dealer exclusive models
And Kawasaki has a recall out for there motors
I just bought a new S130.
Me too looking forward to it being delivered
How thick is that deck?
I have a 2023 JD S170 and it has 15.7 hrs on it. So far cheap plastic steering wheel cracked and took weeks to get in. Now the belt to the lawn mower deck broke and I have to pay $100 for the service center to pick it up and they seem unsure if it will be covered by warranty! Less than 16 hours of cutting my flat 1/3 acre grass in the suburbs. The hood has no support to stop the wind from catching it and breaking it, just plastic junk. I was going to get a snow blower but found out the impeller is made of plastic! Are you kidding me?! The dealership said this is entry level so they’re plastic. Total junk. My neighbor has a cheap tractor with a snow blower and it has a steel impeller, so does my push snow blower. JD Is greedy and resting on their laurels and ripping us off. I thought JD was top of the line and just bought the best one they had at Lowes. I’m going to sell it this spring and look at the competition.
You can't compare as 20 year old mower to a new one! That's not a fair comparison! I have a 20 year old Cub Cadet that's still going, but I wouldn't compare it to a new John Deere!
the deer will always be worth more used than the scrub cadet
You are going to regret having the quick change oil system. Conversion kits
I haven't heard of any problems with it yet other than the high cost. It used to be 3 times the cost of a regular oil change when it first came out. Now it's at least 4 times the cost or more, and you're only changing half the oil. The only advantages to that "easy change half the oil" system is if you live in an upscale neighborhood where regular oil changes are BANNED, or if you just don't like doing the regular messy oil changes.