Very Impressive!

Purchased the X380 this spring and I wanted to use it for awhile before posting a review. It is a beast! Quiet and effortless power. Easy turning with a short turning radius. (no need to upgrade to power steering) Do yourself a favor and order the electronic mulch control upgrade. Best money I ever spent. It doesn't leave a blade of grass on the lawn. My yard now looks like a golf course! I used to spend hours with my old mower going back over grass clippings again and again. No more! This machine saves me a lot of valuable time. Great warranty as well. So far, I have been very impressed with my X380!

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Love it!

I bought my X380 in the fall of 2016 to replace a 22 year old LX172 whose (single cylinder Kawasaki) motor finally gave out. Decided on the X380 for the extra power and better tranny over lesser models. I didn't realize how much better it would be than my old LX172. For starters, more power (22 vs. 14). Second, I like the hydrostatic trans much better than I thought I would (I thought I liked shifting). Third, it cuts better, more cleanly and more smoothly. I can run through most of my 3 acre yard at full speed without compromising the quality of the cut (I do slow down over roots and a couple of low spots). Then, things like a fuel gauge and battery monitor are really handy. I have a bit more than 60 hours on it so far. Some complain about the seat; it seems very comfortable to me. I have had absolutely no problems or issues with it so far. I'm thinking it will probably last longer than I will.

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X380

I had a another lawn tractor forever and thought it was a good mower that is until I bought an X380 and wondered why I waited so long. The X380 is a much safer mower. Awesome engine, great smooth sound and plenty of power. Only problem is I end up cutting the grass to0 often because it is a great mower - wouldn't hesitate to tell someone to buy one. Paired with a John Deere 10p cart it makes yard work a breeze. Definite get the mulch kit and the JD steering wheel knob

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• smooth engine
• plenty of power

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Upgraded from LX280 to X380

I purchased a John Deere X380 to replace a 14-year-old John Deere LX280 with almost 500 hours. The LX280 is still running fine, but I wanted some of the new features and mowing improvements. Here are some of the things I found better with the X380: • Tighter turns so smaller cutting circle and quicker U-turns. • Faster acceleration. Gets up to speed quickly and zips right up hills. • More power. Larger Kawasaki engine cuts through tall grass with ease. • Cleaner cut. Much smoother cut and I can mow the grass at taller mower deck settings. The LX280 left an uneven cut whenever the mower deck was set over 2.5 inches. The X380 cuts the lawn smooth all the way up to the maximum height of 4.0 inches. It’s supposedly better to mow your grass tall in the summertime and it looks better when it is 3.5 to 4.0 inches after being cut. • Improved dashboard – the X380 includes a gas gauge and target cutting RPMs. The LX280 had no dashboard, only an hour meter. I really have enjoyed the LX280 mower. However, I like the X380 much better. It’s a fantastic mower and should last an extremely long time with reasonable care. Highly recommended!

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We are very happy with this this machine .

I had a Husqvarna V-Twin 15yrs Transmission stops when hot.Went looking for a new machine.Did not think I could afford a JD . Bought the X380 48-in can’t stop using it . Bought the leaf and grass blower attachments also bought snow blower. They do a great job. Wish the attachments were easier swap.

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• i would buy again

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Quality Lawn/Garden Tractor (no problems so far)

My 2017 X380 just rolled over 128 hours. I've had it over one year. I bought this tractor to replace 2 riders, a 2008 Troy-Bilt Mustang Colt 42" cut zero-turn & a Craftsman LT2000 42" cut. I mow grass with it (I love to mow), haul a trailer with brush sometimes (has plenty of power to move trailers of dirt, rock, mulch etc.). It has the 22HP Kawasaki engine and stronger (K58) transmission compared to lower price models and the price goes up significantly for small increases in power, features, transmission, etc. Basic maintenance is simple. Plenty of power. I've never had a mower that leaves such a smooth and even finish on the lawn. You can buy a 48" cut lawn tractor at big box stores for much less (such as a JD D160 OR E170), but in my experience the cheap ones don't stand up to hard use (transmission failures). The JD does. It does the job and looks like it will be a long-term (10-20 years) winner. That's my plan (or game plan), anyway. But, after all it's a real John Deere.

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• handy instrumental panel
• durable
• solidly built
• tire size over craftsman lt2000
• strong motor and garden tractor k58 tranny

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• nonservicable (sealed) hydrostatic drive
• crappy seat but it works and is comfortable
• no locking differential
• uses a lot of fuel (compared to my old troy-bilt)

The best mower

Bought this mower in Oct 2017 to replace a 22 yr old LX172. If that mower was that good, I know this one will be better. It has lots of power and is heavy built. After all it's a John Deere.

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• lots of power

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• none

Quality Machine

My x380 just rolled over 50 hours. I've it had one year. I mow a little, mulch tons of leaves with the optional under-deck kit, haul a trailer with firewood, and tow my 600 pound log splitter to various wood piles. Basic maintenance is simple. Plenty of power. I've never had a mower that leaves such a smooth and even finish on the lawn. You can buy a 48" cut lawn tractor at big box stores for much less, but in my experience the cheap ones don't stand up to hard use. The JD does. Instead of turf tires I ordered tires with farm tractor style tread. Traction is much better. I also use the three 60 pound satchel weights on the back hitch sometimes. It makes a big difference in what you can pull without spinning out. I winced at the price when I bought it, but it does the job and looks like it will be a long-term (15-20 years) winner. That's my plan, anyway.

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• handy instrumental panel
• electronic pto
• relatively quiet

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• backup button is awkward
• gas tank could be larger

Sweet Spot

This tractor hit the sweet spot for me in regard to value, features, and price. It has the Kawasaki engine and stronger transmission compared to lower price models and the price goes up significantly for small increases in power, features, transmission, etc. I’ve been very satisfied with the unit for mowing and pulling a trailer, dethatcher, and aerator. Even pulled people on a sled with it! The quality of this unit compared to even the high end big box tractors is appreciable. Just the deck alone is substantially higher quality. I do wish removing the deck wasn’t so complicated and difficult. The John Deere accessories I’ve purchased (for example, bucket holder and brush guard) are difficult to install and do not fit well (holes do not align properly, bolts have loosened quickly, instructions are poor, etc.). Charging plugs fall out of the John Deere charging kit outlet so it has proven useless which is a shame due to the high price of John Deere accessories. So, I would recommend sticking with aftermarket accessories and implements. Since I purchased with the intent of fully accessorizing, this was a pretty big disappointment. Maintenance of this tractor is a breeze. The 22 HP engine is plenty powerful to pull up hills and move the mower at a quick pace. Cruise control is a great feature.

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• durable
• easy to maintain
• solidly built

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• accessories are poor quality/design
• expensive for the power and features

great mower

bought a new x380 in feb. replaced a 5yr old x300 that was still like new but wanted a little bigger. big dif. cut 20-25 minutes off mowing 2acre yard. lots of powere and mows great. only down side is deck remove and replace. but maybe ill get better at it after a couple times.

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• mowinggreat ride

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• deck removale

Like cruise control &show quite it is.

I have a lx279 16yrs.old.still use it.bought x380. I love everything but the seat.wish I had a deluxe seat like offered on the oturns!!!!i love the mulching kit.

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great mower overall.

This mower is great. Bought it in feb. 2017 mower cuts well , lots of powe. High quality. Seat pushes into my kidney area & i cant adjust it out. But other than the seat being axlittle uncomfortable the mower is really awesome. I would definitely recommend this mower . You want be disappointed. Thanks.

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• everything great except seat issues m drives easy

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• seat could be a little more comfortable

A little expensive, but worth it for the long run

I bought this tractor because of the green fever event in February. Along with the $500 off, I was able to get the dealer to knock another $400 off of the list price for a final price of $3500. I replaced a D140 I bought new 6 years ago. Nothing wrong with the D140, but I had always wanted an X series and the timing was right. I decided on the x380 to get the upgraded wheels along with the larger engine (Kawasaki) and transmission. To me it is the best bargain for what you get. I do not miss 4-wheel or power steering or hydraulic lift, especially not for $1000 more. It steers easy and relatively tight. It has tons of power and the engine speed hardly drops even in tall grass. It cuts great and level. The adjustable wheels deck is the way to go. It is much more stable and powerful than my D140 and seems to use about half the gas per mow. The deck leveling system is easy to use if you look under to guide the wrench to the bolts. I love the instrument panel and the gauges are great and accurate. I have no negatives to say except that it should have come with the bumper instead of me having to purchase separately. I also installed a john deere steering spinner wheel and it is great. I loved my D140 and love my x380 even more! I would recommend it to anyone. You will be glad you purchased!

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Typical John Deere Quality

I recently purchased a X380 to replace my John Deere 316 that I have had for twenty five years. When I decided on a new tractor it never crossed my mind to buy anything other than a John Deere, based on my satisfaction with their products in the last two tractors I have owned. The X380 has all the power I need and my lawn looks great. The engine is quiet and easy on gas. The deck leveling and mower system makes is easy to do, even though I do miss the hydraulic lift. The instrumentation is easy to read and user friendly, while the tractor handles easily and is very comfortable for me at 6-4. You may pay a little more up front for a John Deere, but if you take care of them they will last a lifetime.

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Thsi is a great tractor

I bought this tractor to replace a 9 year old Husqvarna 2348LS. I had replaced the transmission and PTO last year on the Husqvarna. I am have engine problem this year so I started looking. I started to buy a D160 but bought the X380 with 48" deck. It is a beast of a tractor, very quiet while running, great traction on inclines. This is the best tractor I have ever owned, I have had 3 other brands before the John Deere. John Deere is pricey but as of now I think it is worth the cost. GREAT TRACTOR!

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• great tractor

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Mowes really good

I'm going to like it better with time. Yard really looks good after mowing. Harder to operate than smaller mowers. The only thing I don't like is the back up mode, you have to push a button with your left hand while steering with your right hand to keep the blades engaged with no power steering its harder. It's built a lot stronger than my last mower so this one should last all of my mowing years. A trailer hitch ball fits on the back so I can pull my trailer out of the back yard when I need to take the mower to another location. That's great.

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