580 Subscribers! - Lets Talk About The John Deere X580 

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I just bought a 590 in November because of his videos too ! Now I wish I would of just went to the 758

Well this is a 758, but same tractor just diesel. I went this route because I am military, and having to move with a 1025 or 1023 would make for a lot less room in my enclosed trailer. When you look at the specs of the two, you get more power with the 758 over the 1023, and I think about the same on a 1025, wheel sizes are the same, etc… but I just didn’t want the extra height, heavier weight of everything (found out the hard way during my recent move that the tractor, box blade, ripper, mower deck, all weights, plus all my crap was already too much for my trailer). Biggest reason is simply mowing. The 758 is a lawn Lamborghini, a mowing Maserati, a cutting Cadillac… most people say 1025/1023s aren’t the greatest for mowing. Also the 758 can use an actual 3 point, so you can use legitimate rear implements, and use of a box blade was a plus for me. Lastly it came down to the fact that I just like the garden tractors. Having the biggest lawnmower out there (don’t quote me on that, I know commercial zero turns and some other things are bigger) is pretty cool, I’d rather have that than the smallest compact tractor. I just feel like stepping into tractor tractor would leave me wanting more, at least into the 3 series. In the end it just came down to preference.

@@JoshsGreenGarage as it always does… personal choice. Thanks for the reply. Enjoy the JD!

You will love it! Did you get any accessories for it?

@@JoshsGreenGarage got 4 suitcase weights and plan on putting a plow in future. also been thinking about getting the 10 xp trailer. i already have the grass/leaf catcher, i want to get rear wheel weights too but dealer was not sure if its available for x590 even the wheels have the mounting holes for it

you can add wheel weights, I did. However, don't trust the part number of studs from the dealer. you are better off and cheaper making a set yourself. They are way overpriced and too short for the 570/580/590... unless my dealer gave me the wrong ones... but i like my setup more anyway.

I sold it with the tractor, no need since I got a Frontier BB2048L… I kept the plow and cultivator though since I can convert them to 3 point

Well I don’t recall any grass getting on my legs from it… but I also cut really low, so maybe that is a thing if you cut higher? As for the seat, I don’t have the machine now, so can’t do anything more with it. Coulda swore though that the mounting bracket bolts on from the top, but I could be wrong… I can suggest though maybe finding one salvage, or there are many Facebook pages for JD garden tractors, and someone may have one they would sell. Sorry I’m not much help…

@@JoshsGreenGarage Thanks for the reply. No problem…I also like to cut low…keeps the ticks in the woods and off my lawn. But after a full week of rain I had a jungle to cut. New tractor got a real trial by fire! I had the deck set at just over 3” and clippings were flying out the front, kicking off the tire and all over me. But is was a dry day. But anyway…how much better is the 700 series seat? I hear it’s a massive improvement over the stock 580 seat.

Yeah the 5&7 series move a lot of air, so even if it is just a little windy, and a dry day, that deck will pick up everything and then maybe wind blowing it all over you? I run into that issue, AK is very dry at times. As for the 700 seat, definitely better. I love it so much more than the 580 seat. The 580 was good, but I feel like since you can’t adjust the back, the full height doesn’t get used. With the 700, I feel like the whole seat is used, and the suspension is way better. I didn’t mind the 580s suspension, but I could definitely tell a difference when I got the 7. Check out the channel “98Murray”, he has a 590 with the 700 seat. He may be able to give you a lot more info on it and the switch.

@@JoshsGreenGarage Thanks! BTW: I spray the tractor and deck with Meguiars Quick Wax. It’s a quick spray and wipe wax. Grass doesn’t stick to it and it will look new years from now. You know how it is when you get something new…try to keep it looking that way.

I know what ya mean! If only the paint/plastics wouldn’t scratch so easy… doesn’t take long until your boot scuffs up the fender near the floorboards…

Is it a 580 you are talking about? Seems like a good deal. I would definitely get it even just to mow. These tractors are ones that will last. The hours aren’t bad, just make sure to keep good oil in it, a clean filter, good plugs, and it will keep running and running. Of course, always try to talk them down a little, or maybe throw in an accessory or two

@@JoshsGreenGarage yes it's a 580. It's a 2016 model, but looks to of been garage kept. I may call em back or go one day and talk to them again. Thanks for your help and video.

The only smoke I ever see is just a puff on startup. It doesn’t have a typical “diesel” smell like you would expect. Honestly I feel the gas models smell stronger than diesels if left running inside for any amount of time. I don’t think the diesel would be a problem for you

Sounds good, I agree the X580 does smell quite strong if let run in the garage unless I start it and kick it right out side to warm up immediately. If the diesel is no worse that’s fine. Do you run a block heater ?

Nope, mine stays inside… honestly I wouldn’t mess with a block heater, wouldn’t want to mess with a freeze plug (pretty sure that’s how the Deere one is…), if it were going to be cold started, you would be better off running 0-40 or 5-40 oil… think Deere makes a 0-40 though, and add a oil pan heater pad from Napa. Way cheaper, and less intrusive. As long as the coolant is the proper mix, it won’t be an issue… 50/50 is good til -34 as it is

I always jacked it up from the front weight bracket

Is he using a ground engaging implement? If using a flow or blade, it is so much drag that it keeps the front wheels from being effective. Front weights can help, but it doesn’t have front wheel drive, so it still may not want to turn… if not ground engaging, there could possibly be a steering unit issue, could be low on hydro fluid, hard to know for certain without being able to look at it.

Well the 580 can pull a lot more than what Deere will say. There is no set number, but per Deere you should not pull more weight than the tractor weight, this includes you, and any ballast weights. The 580 is 686 lbs without deck, so if no additional weight, plus you, you could pull 986 lbs. keep in mind, the K72 transaxle weight limit on axle is 1,011 lbs. I can’t tell you the percentage of the machine that is on the rear axle, but safe to say 1/2, so assume with you, 643 lbs. that means whatever tongue weight you have, it can’t be more than 368 lbs. no matter how much you try to pull. Wheel weights add nothing to the axle, so they are like free additional pulling value. Stack 2 on each wheel, now you can tow 200 lbs more, but you can’t add anymore tongue weight. Hopefully this helps. Might be worth looking into an X730 at the least, you would probably be more comfortable on it.

@@JoshsGreenGarage i really like the 700's but the price is a reach now with thinking on the 580 also thinking on the 570, i'm planning on getting the 54 A deck

The 580 is carbureted, the 590 is efi, thus a little more power, and the 590 has tilting steering wheel. That’s pretty much it