Thank you Brent, awesome and informative video! My X350 was delivered 1 week ago. I have the 42" deck, and had the mulch kit installed at purchase. Now I'm just embarrassed, 1) I didn't know about the leveling kit under the seat, 2) I didn't know about the adjustable spring positions for the seat, I have the 2023 model, so when I finish writing this, I'm gonna check this out, 3) I didn't know about the deck save position, and what this lever was on the operators panel for. So I've bought my first John Deere, what a proud moment, because I recall like it was yesterday, my Grandfather buying a new John Deere 4020 to help feed America, bragging about how he received a new John Deere hat with his purchase! I guess times have changed. So long story short, you've helped me immensely with your knowledge, so thank you very much, now off I'm to the barn to check out my new found knowledge. Thanks Brent, Don
Hey Brent, just bought one of these up here in Canada based on your review. I was leaning toward the S240 but really like the deck on the X350 and it was your video pushed me over the price barrier to get it LOL. I'm retired now but had a long career in business to business sales and with your easy manner and attention to detail I'd have hired you in a minute! Take care and thanks for all the great videos.
Getting ready to buy a used X unit with about 300 hrs on it. Knew nothing about it and found this video to be exactly what I was looking for. Thorough and to the point. The mower deck removal looks a lot easier than I expected too. Thanks!!
I've been mowing with John Deere lawn tractors for 25 years now, I've found the primary use of the hydrostatic disconnect on the back of the mower is when you push it around the garage or shop. I've never liked the idea of starting the engine just to move it a few feet, so its easier just to pull the release and push it. I really like the hinged covers over the spindles, the models that don't have that you have to unbolt those covers from the deck, the bolts on the back are really hard to reach. JD does leave a small port but its extremely difficult to see and even more difficult to try to grease the spindles through the small port, those hinged covers make the job so much easier, plus the added ease of blowing out any cuttings that accumulate there.
Brent, I just bought this mower today. The JD dealer says they can deliver it to me Monday. I can't wait to get it! Your awesome reviews helped me make my decision to purchase this mower. Thanks for all you do!!
Hey I'm a 55-year-old woman and I bought the x350 John Deere on your recommendation. I am currently learning how to do my first oil change. Thank you for your videos. They are greatly appreciated
Hi. I usually don't leave comments or reviews but must say, you finally answered the question I could not find anywhere on the web...and it was about the Washout Port. I'm 71 and I take care of our 2.5 acres and trimming. So thank you. My John Deer is two years old and still looks brand new and I use it once a week. I clean it often and I think that helps. Thanks again for your time...
This is a great video. I'm a first time riding mower owner (X350) and just watching this alone has made me a lot more comfortable with my new machine. Very helpful!
Do yourself a favor and remove the spindle guards, they dont prevent anything from building up. All they do is help collect, build up heat and make your spindles wear faster. With the covers off, its much easier to keep clear, keep an eye one it, and reduce heat build up.
I just bought a x350 2 days ago. I have been mowing for 4 years with a 317 Magnum 18 swapped 50 inch deck and I have to say I am very pleased with the new x350. I only have 2 hours on it but I am very very happy with it. The first thing I did was make a jumper for the RIO switch. Very pleased with the x350, I am keeping the 317 to plow the driveway and till my garden
Great information for anyone looking to buy a John Deere X350. You described all of the features so that someone could easily compare this unit to another. The 4 year warranty also makes it a great buy.
@@WesternEquipment I really appreciate your work. Because of your video I purchased a X330 with a few adds and a 10P cart here in Southern Indiana. Taking delivery today. First John Deere.
i liked the video i am fixing to buy me the x350 i think it will last me a lone time .lawn mowers have changed a lot in the last few years. it is really nice to watch the video and see how john deer puts so much pride in there products.this is a big move for me .thank you again.Donnie Rogers
Well Done, Very Informative, my 2nd Deere Mower, 1st LX280 good mower haven't used this X350 I went with 42 inch deck as I have just 1acre of grass to cut. Got a good price for my LX280, $2300.00 (14 years old 621 Hrs). Sold in 18 hours sitting on my front lawn on country road. Accepted the offer just $150.00 under asking price. Served me well.
Im glad i found your video on the x350 my wife and I just bought our first John Deere in general in fact the only rider anything thanks to you I already got the run down on this mower can't wait to mow with it for the first time
My 2022 X350 arrived. I played around with it. I love it!! I tried the yellow RIO button. I tried pressing once before backing up. It disengaged the blades. But when I held it down for about 2 seconds, I was able to mow in reverse without holding the button down the whole time. I'm hoping to get more experience with it on Sunday before it rains. I'll post my review..
I have owned this mower a few years now. About 400 hours on it. I have done things to it that you shouldn’t. It never lets me down. Just changed out the belts and blades. That’s all I have had to buy outside oils changes.
Thank You for your well-presented video on the X-350. I went to my John Deere store here in Chesapeake, VA and purchased this Rider! I haven't taken delivery yet, but will be adding a double bagger and front bumper. Thanks again, your awesome!!
Stellar review. I just bought an X300 48 inch deck, 2013 model with the Kawi top engine option. 603 cc engine. Used of course. 266 hours on it. Looking forward to running it this year. Bought it to replace my JD D140 which was a total piece of garbage. Spent more time wrenching then mowing on that thing .
You’re the second very nicely done video explaining the usage of the X350 except for “must hold button down then you can mow in reverse”? You do not say to push button down and release and then you can keep mowing in reverse. Huge difference. Someone who does not know better will think you have to hold it down the whole time while in reverse mowing. They would figure it out quickly while using it but it might be something to keep them from purchasing this particular mower. Excellent tutorial besides that. I love mine.
Just bought an X590, and you are a terrific wealth of information. The X590 is considerably more capable and complex than my JD102. Thank you for putting this together.
I have just bought one of these in the UK today. Thanks so much for your excellent Walkaround, really informative and helpful. Very difficult to buy these tractors now because of Covid but I got lucky. Can’t wait to give it a try.
@BBQ Nut Do you have mulching blades on it? Did you put different blades on and accidentally put them on upside down? Some kind of blockage in the discharge chute or tube?
Very well done and informative. I have had my X350 since late last summer and learned more today than I ever knew. Also enjoyed the outtakes to know you are human.
Bought my LX188 26 years ago. I like to stay informed, I may need to replace it "some day". I put the lx188 and my body through hell taming my property but were still going strong. I like the new features on the x350 but Get the feeling my tractor is a bit more robust. My Kawasaki is water cooled too. Oh well, this is still a contender if need be. about $4K is ok too.
Your video is very informative. You do an excellent job of pointing out the features of this model. There is a 2019 Black Friday Sale where buyers can save $600 on this model. I'm buying one !
Got the same, did you ever make sure you only turned the blade on at half throttle and then pushed the throttle up? Yeah me neither, rip it, don't baby it you got it to use it!
Also if you are worried about wearing out your mower belt, I suggest a simple wire to jump the reverse cut off, disconnect the switch and make a jumper, you will never have to worry about the deck shutting off in reverse, and it will definitely reduce wear from stoping and restarting the blades
The throttle level for PTO engagement was a new concept to me, never knew half-throttle was recommended until I had to replace mine recently. Good info that you never really hear about.
Thank you for the awesome video! Very informative and an excellent review. Wish you were in my part of the world so I could meet you all in person. Convinced me to buy this model over the E series.
Note: that oil filter is a pain to take off if it's the factory filter. (Once it's replaced its much easier.) Starting the mowerdeck: I put it at the bottom of the green zone, otherwise it might stall. (Atleast it feels like that). The cruise control is genuinly a handy feature to have. Btw: mine is a 2017 with the 42" Edge Mulch deck. Can confirm I am able to mow about 3/4 hours with one fuel tank. The washout ports DO work, but it does not get everything completely brand new clean, so to speak.
I have a 2019 x354. The only thing I do not like is the oil filter location. It can be a bit of a pain to get it off and when you do it can be a mess unless you makeshift some type of chute to funnel the oil away from the deck below. I only do this out in the grass as you will drip oil most likely. Could be a bit less deck noise, could be a bit easier to remove the deck. Even with those small things it is a great machine. I cut around a lot of trees so the 4 wheel steering is great.
Excellent presentation of what appears to be a great mower. GOOD JOB!! I saw a very nice, like new looking one for sale locally and i'm tempted. It's a 42" which is a little small for me and does have 230 hrs. on it though. He is asking $2250.00
Brent, Love your vids! Just got my dream John Deere! You give us so much info on what our JD's do & the importance of the upkeep. I do need some help reading the diagnose symbols & what they mean. no manual. Got it yesterday 2018 - X350
Funny the way we love the mower we purchased. The engines are not made specific for anyone and Cub Cadet among others also use it, as well as Kohler and Briggs & Stratton. When I was looking for a new rider, features, engine, reviews and price are what you have to work with as I don't know any dealer including the big box stores that will let you take it out for a test cut. The truth is your pro's and con's are derived from your own personal experiences, how do your operate it, take care of it, and the conditions of how and where you use it. In short buy what you like but comparisons are B/S. They only differ when you go from a yard tractor to a garden tractor and that's not comparing apples to apples, it's more like apple to banana if you get my drift. Garden tractors do cut grass but will do so much more just keep in mind with the extra do's also comes an extra cost. So when i see these I laugh because as I said in the very first sentence, "Funny the way we love the mower we purchased". Of course mine is better I bought it, it's mine and I'm stuck with it the good and the bad. Oh I have a 46" Cub Cadet the deck size is due to my circumstances I would have preferred a 54" but I do not want move fences and trees to accommodate the deck size. My rider is also fantastic, sure it is, it's mine. End of story.
Bought a 42" X350 today. The thing is a beast compared to my old Craftsman. Thanks for explaining the features. It took me a while to figure them all out and I still wasn't sure.
@@commonsense6839 After my maiden voyage... Impressive, but the power, sitting higher and safety features will take some getting used to. Im used to a much older wheel horse that served me well.
I've run the heck out of a deere x 350 very easy to operate from a 12 year old I've run mowers since I was old enough to sit up straight on my grandpas lap now 10 years later I've put over 1000 hours as on 20 anchors Deere's the way to go I have one that's 20 years old now with a lot of hours do math 10 of 20 anchors for ofer16 years great!
@@WesternEquipment my jd gt 235 I just finished mowing a field with it that you'd usually use a Bush hog for set it as high as it would go it looked like a golf course afterwards and. I was moving no slower than normal and I didn't have to do it half deck
Hey Brent!, I have had my X350 now for almost a year, LOVE IT! I have 70 hrs. on it. I'm getting ready for 2024 mowing season. I would like to add a striping feature to my 48" deck do you know of a good one I can add seen a few but not good reviews?? Your Videos are very informative, more so that the dealers.
One of the best instruction videos I have ever seen. I have on question. I have the 48" deck and I also have a Trac-Vac that I have which is in A1 condition that I obviously would like to use. I think I heard you say that the 48" bed needs a blower. Also, can I hook the Trac-Vac up to the JD ?
I'm waiting for my 2022 JD X350 to arrive in the next week or so. Great video! Could you possibly do a video about greasing it? I've never done that before. Thanx!
@@WesternEquipment I live in Ireland and I visited my local JD dealer today to examine their range of machines. I decided to think about which is best for my needs. Then, after viewing your video I am now convinced to buy the X350R machine. So, well done to you as you are helping to sell JD in Ireland !
@@WesternEquipment I will do that. Due to Covud 19, delivery might be delayed, but I will definitely sent a photo of it in action when I get it delivered. Thank you for your help.
Brent you could sell ice to an Eskimo. You make me want to go out and buy this mower. Great job and keep the videos coming. Maybe do a X580 or X7 series mower next.
Good video. Thinking about buying a new 2021 X350. Wish you would do a new video for the new 2021. I know there is a lot of new features on them. Thanks
I have an X304 with a mulching deck , it's pretty similar to this X305 , same engine, same controls the main difference is the LCD display and the modern front end. It's been very reliable in 15 year's I've put 340 hours on it. The only complaint I would have is the extremely poor quality seat cover !! The yellow vinal cover split after 29 hours , I remember going back to my local John Deere dealer where I had purchased the mower and got no satisfaction ! That needless to say left me very annoyed. I would still say it's an excellent lawnmower.
Fairly pleased with my x350 after almost 3 years but please explain why engineering can't devise a pulley tension spring for the transmission that stays fixed...
Thanks for the review. Very informative. I’m looking at the x350 and the 2023 z320r. I have an acre(give or take) to mow. I do have a slope to the yard and it slopes to flat in the back while flat in front yard. So I’m trying to figure out which would be best. Do u have an “expert” opinion on which might be best? Thanks. Great informative videos. Keep ‘em coming.
Best instruction video I've seen so far. JD states that this tractor is not for hills. My property is separated by a short but steep hill. My current 12hp with Eaton hydro handles this (when dry). I've also heard complaints about the TuffTorq hydro. Am I going to have a problem negotiating this hill with this tractor?
It is hard to say without giving it a shot! I can tell you these are very nice mowers and most people do not have problems! But what I would do is call your local John Deere dealer and ask them to bring one out for a demo! They should be more than happy to do so! Let me know how it goes!
I actually say the first digit represents the series, so the 3 is the series. The second number represents the features and functions of the tractor. And the last digit represents the type of steering the machine has, whether it is 2 wheel or 4 wheel steer.
High Brent I was wondering if you could do a video on taking the mower off and putting a snowblower on. I am handicapped and just want to know before I but. Thank you John.
I bought an X350 in August 2017. The seat cracked within a month...warranted it and that one cracked within a year. John Deere really needs to consider better quality vinyl seating.
