2021 John Deere Z545R Zero Turn Mower Review and Walkaround 

Excellent walk through presentation of this mower. We just ordered this exact same model. As the official “grass maintenance operator and supervisor “ on our farm, my review is…..”SWWEEEET!” Can’t wait to get delivery and try it out! Thanks so much!

Probably the best walk around video ive ever watched on a machine. Well done

just pick up my Z545R. im loving it. the lights are super bright and thanks for a quick 411 on the new 2021 zero turn .

I'm 14 and I run a small lawn care business started with a GT225 with the 48 in deck and just got this with the 60 in deck and its an absolute beast! I love the ETC with the EFI engine.

Just bought one of these today. Will be delivered tomorrow. I’m excited to get it.

Just purchased this z545R today. The walk through was superb. Looking forward to using it. I also own a x534 and x320...always have good luck with green. WJP

Great video Brent! John Deere keeps on out doing themselves, lol! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

I’ve got my Z540m, for the last two years, & am very impressed with it, but I went from 2 1/2 acres mowing, to city lot mowing. I got mine with the standard 48” deck to fit it through more places. I usually mow @ 3/4 motor speed, and it does excellently. With my Kavli blades, I haven’t run into any grass/weeds I couldn’t handle with ease. I’ve processed 6’ tall red stocked weeds with no trouble in my standard deck. I have never choked my deck up, & had to get off & push it backwards, to restart the mower, like I did with the standard blades. I’m also mowing full deck width, not partial width. My warranty & Dealership are fantastic. I don’t see a new mower in my future, but I would have bought the Z545R, because it has everything I would have liked, but not necessarily needed.

Great video. Very thorough, well explained, and with great clarity. Thanks!

Got mine yesterday and I love it! Great video, Thanks for the run through!

Great walk thru on operation of this mower...very complete and informative. good job!

Best video walk around and overview ever. Thank you for making this.

I mowed for the first time with mine yesterday. Put 2.9 hours on it mowing my 5 acre yard, not bad, in my opinion, considering I was being conservative with my cut speed and taking more time around obstacles while getting comfortable with the mower. I did avoid a couple wet spots in the yard, so I probably mowed closer to 4.5 acres. The mower done great! I did notice the dealers technician that assembled my mower didn't do a flawless job. Luckily, I was able to adjust the deck height with the level gauge and put a cotter pin in one of the deck pins that held the deck in place. I had to mow about two acres of six or so inch tall grass that I didn't mow the last couple of months last year. The fuel light came on around the 2.7-hour mark. Hopefully, that improves with break-in and less workload. The fuel injection is nice, turn the key, and nothing else has to be done, it just starts right up! The comfort glide seat makes mowing the rougher areas a breeze! I was amazed at how comfortable the mower is to operate. The only thing I could ask for is the parking brake feature the 3 & 7 series have. I'm used to the current one from my old 3 series but it would be nice to have.

Thank you for your video. Im absolutely impressed with how john deere is treating me. Im waiting on this mower to be delivered as we speak. Dealer has a vin but just waiting on it to arrive. I would have preferred the the medium size deck. But they are being delivered with 60’s. I have to sell my two trailers to get a bigger. Only down side. Deere finance approved me by 7:30 am this morning. They are only going to have 1.9% interest on a 48 month loan. Unbelievable! I mow about 3-4 acres between 3 yards. Elderly neighbors that i do for free. The dealer in tn already ordered me a weedeater rack by just talking to me over the phone. No papers signed yet. They won’t do paperwork until its in inventory. Hopefully it comes in soon cause I am ready! Thank you John Deere. Will. Be a customer for life because of this experience. Everything will be a Deere.

Just got my 545R delivered and really love it! Still have my old 320 mower and the 1026R Tractor/ Loader. My dealer and their staff (Findlay Implement) are top notch. Nothing runs like a Deere!

Thanks for the fantastic reviews they are amazing! I have ordered my Z545R and cant wait to start mowing. Any thoughts on a mulch kit vs the side eject. I have about 2 acres of grass but dont want a big mess to clean up after mowing.

Deere should have you train all of the salesman nationwide on products. Period!

Great overview of this machine. I expect that I will be buying one soon.

Just got my z450r last month from local dealer. He was good, but nowhere near as good as you. Keep you on to review what I may have forgot. The owner's manuel says to write down the serial numbers on the Transaxel, but they're hidden under the reservoirs. Had salesman call J. D. They said those numbers are attached to my warranty. Just an FYI if anybody needs it. This machine is awesome. Read reviews on others where people said there mower would spin out on wet grass. This JD doesn't care, it just keeps going!

Great review thank you efi no more carburetors.

Another great video, thank you.

Well this video sold me on a JD z545r. I will be probably getting one in a month. lol

I want to know how many plastic parts does it have that ARE going to break?

I was looking at the Kubota Z422KW-54 but you may have sold me on this

Is that the new ride height. Seems like a barber shop chair. Good review 🤠👍

Great review. To help for those considering a purchase of a Z545R, Could you add what changes were made for the '22 model and what is anticipated for the '23 model?

Great review well explained,

I wish they told us that this Z345r would not work with the optional ‘bags’ attachment. It definitely needs an additional vacuum motor to assist filling the bags

Wish they would integrate the parking handle in the levers like they do on the Z7s.

Very good video.........Thanks....

Great video

Man I can’t wait to get my z530r

Question about pull behind attachments. Would it be able to pull a sweeper, aerator, and de thatcher? Or would those those pull behind attachments ware away at the Z545R faster?

do you have a mulching kit for a 54 inch deck? Just bought this tractor yesterday.. excited to have it for cutting this weekend.

Great video!! I was wondering about the parking brake. When you disengage it, does it get in the way of your leg?

Dear Brent I have a question. I finally got my Z530r and its awsome. John Deere websitet says the 530r has TZT7m transaxles but my manual says it has TZT7u on the 530r only showing the 545r with the tzt7m transaxle. Which one is right because I'm about to bring this thing back. The sales people don't know nothing like you. You love your job and mowers. Thanks for you help.

Excellent

Are the bearing on the mower deck open so grease can actually get in and work or are they sealed like the ones on my older Deere riding lawnmower I burnt spindles up on even though I greased. Tore it apart just to find sealed bearings.

I picked up a 530R. My only complaint is the sealed transaxle. I watched a video where someone used a brake bleeder to pump out some of the fluid and refilled to spec. Is there any reason this would be a bad idea to do once a year?

Could you do a review on the W36 (M or R)?

I need help ASAP! Please please. My zero turn lawn mower handle is stuck and won't go back into the slot so it wouldn't stop. I got it to stop by turning the whole thing off, but it freaked me out. Do you know how I can fix it?? I just noticed there's a little L shaped metal piece that must have came off of something. I don't have social media so I'm just going to RU-vid to hopefully get help

just bought a 22' z545r. It was a Major decision with all the different options out there. What are you getting for the price???? Trans axles to the engine to the deck.

Do all the R series have the light kit? Johndeere website mentions that the z545R but nothing about the z530R.

Is it possible to have the foot controls on the left, for an operator with an injured right leg?

Can yo do a mow an acre with this mower. Maybe if you could compare to last years z5 to

My wife watched part of this video and gave me her review. "It's pretty".

Can you make a recommendation or video review of the Z530R?? I am trying to decide between the Z530R and Z720E. Quoted around $5500 out the door for Z530R 54 inch. The Z720E will certainly be $1100+ more. Is it truly worth the price jump for..: more commercial "like" deck, 1hp less kawasaki model engine, and heavier duty hydros? Please advise. Thank you kindly.

I know you explained how you can adjust for size, but im alot bigger , im 350lb , i need about 21 inches from the seat to where the handles would stop when pulled back , is there any way you could measure that for me and let me know if it will adjust that far, i know the cub cadet and craftsmen do have plenty of adjustment, they have a really good adjustment, but i want to buy John Deere. Also i wanted a Kaw engine and not a Briggs, do you think that the Briggs will be as good,, or should i step down to another model ,, thanks for your help.

Would you Recommend a 48 inch deck, or are the wheels to wide to get close enough to a fence so you would have to do much more weed whacking?

What are the advantages of efi in a mower application?

Also also also x 100? try "as well as", or "In addition" at least now and then?

When using John Deere for over 50 years. I now have a Z525 and at 120 hours both hydraulic drives have to be replaced $1000 each with me doing the work. Does this sound like high-quality John Deere engineering. I’m afraid the days of paying extra to get extra are OVER ,,

Thinking of trading in my Ferris stand on for this. Happy with it so far?

with 4 1/2 gallon how many hrs. or acres can you mow..thanks

From my research the exmark radius is in the same price range, possibly cheaper and the deck is heavy duty deep welded deck and is supported by chains not those little bars that need adjustment. I currently run a john deere but the deck on this mower looks way too light duty for 5,000$.

Question about the mulcher on demand. They are telling me the 545r is not available but on the site it says it's available. You have any info on it.

You have any idea of the reason JD decided not to go with a serviceable transmission? That seems to be a selling point with other brands is using a a serviceable transmission.

Good little video

Hi. I ordered this model from my local dealer. Are there any improvements on the 2022 from this one? I hope I'm making the right choice with the briggs EFI engine. I keep seeing people bash it and dealers telling me to buy the kawasaki. I have a few acres to mow and my current cub cadet riding mower only has 167 hours on it and the hydrostatic went out. So I'm kinda worried about that on this new one hoping I'd be able to service these but it doesn't look like thay can be. I was going to jump up to the z7 but this one is already costing more than msrp due to a shortage. I build muscle cars and know the ins and outs of quality parts but when it comes to mowers I'm out of the loop. Still fuming over the cub cadet at 167 hours going bad of course out of warranty. How many hours do you think this one will last. I do keep my stuff pristine and maintained. I know you dont have a magic 8 ball but whats the estimated life. The salesman has been trying to talk me out of this one and into a z7. Thanks for your time.

What kind of oil do the transmissions come with from the factory?

Would like to see the m 530 in depth if possible.

can you all so take the mower deck off if you just only want to use the mower it self with deck on it

Hi Brent, I've got my Z545R delivered about a week ago. So far, I noticed that drive motors have different RPMs with same lever position, so the mower is not going straight. The cleaning of the deck with the hose does not really work, even thought I did it exactly according manual. The ROPS makes noise and the left handle is hard to operate. One armrest just broke down and parts of the engine have already rust on them. Do you have long term experiences? Looks to me as if JD is cheap nowadays...? BR, Jochen

What do you gain going from A 530M TO a R ?

since this video is 2 years old, how does the Briggs stand up in comparison to the Kawasaki?

Are tweels available for this model?

I have two questions for you. Are you going to do a mow an acre with this one any time soon? I have a 6 acre property so I'm averaging 4 acre to mow (open feild) you think this is a good fit for me?

I got a 2021 60 inch z545 with 8 hours how much do yall think it's worth if I sell it

Maybe I missed. Do you mention the blade speeds?

hey i like your sweatshirt is there anyway i can get one in color black Size X-large

Will it go through 2 feet high wet thick grass ??

The hydros are serviceable

Will this mower handle hills?

Dude, you gotta start it and ride it.

Is that a vanguard Briggs and straten motor?

Why no dealers have these mowers??

Meh they dropped the Kawasaki in the 540R for the Briggs in the 545R glad I have the 540R

If I can Convince my wife to buy me one now lol

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check this out, an E100 plowing snow. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Ts97unVJ0E.html I didn't think that was possible. I should check back with that guy next year and find out if his transmission is WRECKED hahahahahaha. I wonder why that Z545R isn't designed for adding a snow plow. Seems like such a shame to have such a big powerful machine and not be able to use it during the winter for snow removal.

One of the downsides is the stamped deck ! What a shame. All other features are great but that kills the whole mower.

The paint is not no good and they need to come up with a floating deck

Kawasaki then Brigs then .................kohlet maybe

Any Briggs & Stratton fans and why?

ship me 1 will ya, so i can demo it lol :)

350 hrs, the briggs will blow up

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Non serviceable transaxles... Pass.