I have a X738 and it's a beast at plowing snow. I near destroyed an asphalt driveway with my gx345 and a snow thrower with chains, the chains are what tore up the driveway. This X738 in 3 years had pushed everything I needed without chains
I have both the blower and the extended blade for my 2015 x739. I live in northeast Canada, we get serious snow here. Unless there's more than a foot of snow, I prefer the blade; it's much faster to clear. The only trouble I've encountered is with snow packing into the cavity for the left/right control, snow can go over the top of the blade and fall into there, or when back scraping. The hydraulic heat turns packed snow into ice and it doesn't take too long before the left/right function doesn't work very well and will eventually not work at all...then you have to go into there and melt the ice with a torch (or wait for Spring). My solution is to liberally spray the cavity beforehand with a silicone-based anti-icing agent, that way the snow won't pack and stick in the cavity.
I love my blade and x590 combination. I replaced the cutter edge with one of the plastic bars and it works great with zero concern of damaging my exposed aggregate driveway. The neighbors appreciate my doing the entire street long before we ever seen a plow, and my machine does a much better job. In fact, I just ordered a replacement plastic bar from you, after seven years I figured its about time. The HDAP tires are great in the snow and the turf with no need for chains.
I have a JD 738 with the same plow and I love the tractor and plow. Does a great job with heavy wet snow. I also have a JD 1025R with a snow blower. If I was younger and needed to replace them, I wouldn't even give it a second thought. I live in Northern Maine and these machines should be the first priority on things to own.
Thanks from another Maine resident. We're trying to decide between a 500 and 700 series to be used for mulching a 1 acre lawn; carting gardening soil, mulch and supplies to several perennial and vegetable garden beds; plus snow plowing. Our driveway is about 40 yards long and relatively steep, at a 15-20 degree incline, and there is a medium paved area in front of our 3 garage bays. We're handy but not especially mechanically inclined. I will be doing most of this work, and I am a petite female. Would appreciate if you would share the negatives of the 500 to help us make this important decision. Thanks!
I am transitioning to a rider from a walk-behind snow blower and I'm wanting to learn as much as possible to decide if I want to go to a blower or blade type of set up, and the best way to run those set-ups... every little thing I can learn now is a plus for me later! Thank you for the instruction-type of video! Nice!
This winter we’re getting quite a bit of snow in Iowa. 3 to 5” more expected today. My X585 4x4 with 48” blade keeps me happy doing my drive and the drive/parking area of our rental property and a couple neighbors. The Deere X series are legit. Really appreciate your channel.
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Excellent video and nice tractor! The word you're looking for is "lockout valve" That valve locks out the mow-deck lift cylinder so you have full hydraulics for snow ops. Also, try bungee-cording your suitcase weights so they don't rattle. Thanks for the vid!
Your John Deere looks awesome! I got myself a used 2004 John Deere X575 4x4 with 490 hours on it back in July also it came with a 54c mower deck and it mows very fast. Also I did a video review on it.
I have an X540 with the snowplow and snowblower, really prefer using the snowplow, but here in Maine, I have to be prepared for that big snow storm. Would love to have an X738 or X758. I have a 200+ ft sloping gravel driveway, so could really use the 4WD or maybe a 1023e. Enjoy watching you push around the fluff you are calling snow, we get that up here too, but also ice and all kinds of nasty weather.
Thanks from another Maine resident. We're trying to decide between a 500 and 700 series to be used for mulching a 1 acre lawn; carting gardening soil, mulch and supplies to several perennial and vegetable garden beds; plus snow plowing. Our driveway is about 40 yards long and relatively steep, at a 15-20 degree incline, and there is a medium paved area in front of our 3 garage bays. We're handy but not especially mechanically inclined. I will be doing most of this work, and I am a petite female. Would appreciate if you would share the negatives of the 500 to help us make this important decision. Thanks!
Looks like a fun toy! Lot of money for very limited snow moving ability though. 77 Cj Jeep bought for 600 bucks. 304 V8 will push 3 foot deep heavy snow and never gasp for air. John deere machines last a long time though.
Yeah, it was not cheap, no doubt about it, haha! But, it can mow all summer long, pick up leaves in the spring and fall with the bagger too. Mow a few other lawns, do a few cleanups each year, and plow a few neighbors during the winter and you've got a year round money making tool. Lots of ways to view things I suppose. Thanks for watching and have a great day!
That is an awesome tractor! I have a 2017 X570 I use for plowing with chains and it works great for me. First John Deere..I hope it lasts like they say they do.
BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! I wouldn't want to get involved in the 4 wheel steering unless it had a 20 year bumper to bumper warranty, but that's just me. Enjoy for new toy my fellow Deere lover.
Funny story: I have the exact same blade on a HST 4WD 4100 with filled tires and rear weights.. I also have a 314 HST 2WD with the original taller 54inch blade. It out does the 4100 everytime in the snow and leveling land. Can't explain it.. but it does.
I love my tractor a JD 520. I need to put wings on my 6ft blade cause i widened my tires cause putting the loader on wouldnt clear them otherwise. New chains and load the tires i will handle a lot without ever needing the loader. Only needed to use the loader 1 year for snow duty here in michigan. Its nice to have if needed mom got a cub lawn mower 2 yrs ago with a blower for it so if i cant get up to her house and use the big tractor
I have an x758 with the same setup less plow extensions. My dealer sold me tire chains with the package...they're still sitting in the bags they came in almost 2 years ago. Someday I'd like to get the blower though since I've had piles that got too big to manage. I also welded up some forks for my hydro unit so I can tote around pallets and other large objects. Fabricobbled a front mount John Deere thatcher for the unit as well. These tractors are awesome.
Wow, I can't believe they sold you chains! I'd like a blower on mine as well, but I just don't really want to change back and forth between equipment if I don't have to. However, if there's only an inch or two, some guys will just push the snow around with the blower until it gets into a big enough pile to blow away. For being a garden tractor, it's amazing what these machines can do! If they would have made a AWS version of the X758, then I would have got that. My AWS works perfectly around my trees and landscape edging.
Good Works Tractors to his credit he did say that I'd likely never need them but it's better to have them just in case. I specifically bought this 4x4 tractor with the intent to cultivate some of the land on my property in the future and some of it is pretty swampy. I almost bought a 1000 series (which would have been cheaper!) but the x-Series tractors mow better...which is my primary usage. The 4 wheel steering definitely makes a difference in maneuvering. Pretty neat that you can retain a ton of snow on the blade while making a tight turn.
Everybody is talking about how he needed more snow. Ummmmm no. He did the right thing you want to keep it down as it comes not wait till there is three feet. You can tell who has never had to shovel snow.
I have something called a job? I am a tile installer and I work some crazy hours. I still make time to be with my wife and family. Help out around the house. Fellowship in church and guess what! Shovel Snow. I have used snow blowers but yes I think alot of hard working people have shoveled snow maybe not in the over privileged snowflake(no pun intended) society we live in today. Lol but you know back in the day.
Awesome video thanks for taking the time it is much appreciated. I just bought a house at Lake Tahoe in this year in mountains I am a city boy and a snow rookie but love to thrash around driving anyting. What would you recommend to get to remove snow that's not too expensive? Thanks 👍🏻
I had a plow on my old simplicity but when you push the snow to the end of the drive way it would be rock hard and there was no way to get rid of the snow it becomes to heavy so on are new simplicity we got the snow blower attachment, much better
I have the JD X758 with the same 54+18" plow blade set up. I see you discussed briefly the hydraulic lever that controls the downward pressure (float setting)...I have struggled with this and have never understood how to set it. So you use the lower lever? But how is it adjusted? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sweet plow! I had this same tractor but last year somehow I bent the crankshaft an had to get an engine swap! I swapped it for a Ventrac tractor. Have ya seen these ?
Lol! Heck yeah, I've been able to plow twice this year. Probably didn't need to the second time, but I'll make any excuse I can to get out and move some snow! However, I've sold my x739 to my next door neighbor. I don't think it's ever moved from his shed since I sold it in the spring! I now have this guy for my snow removal. I just it on my driveway, some of my neighbors, and my shop just down the road :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBEGC3Q33Ow.html
It pushes big snows just fine. This wasn't meant to show the maximum amount of snow the machine can handle by any means. Simply showing folks what the model is all about and this particular setup.
I'm in the market for either an X738-9 but the 1023e or 1025R is looking like a more capable machine- sort of straddles garden tractor and compact tractor. My beloved but too small for the property 22 year old Honda 4518 was recently stolen!
Lots of folks buy a quick hitch and plow blade used. Most of the time, the previous owner doesn't sell the diverter valve. It is really easy to install and worth purchasing, IMO.
Looks like a really nice piece of equipment but I hope you have a larger area to clear to justify the expense of that tractor/plow setup. Honestly, it looks kind of light duty to handle too much.
It was also used at my shop, it mows, it handles leaf cleanup, etc. It's now been sold. You wouldn't say it's light duty if you saw in person. In fact, quite the opposite for a garden tractor.
Dumb question, but why is it necessary to remove the mowing attachment before you use it to plow snow? And how much of a pain is it to do so and re-attach?
@@GoodWorksTractors Thanks for the reply. I guess I was thinking that as long as the plow was at least as wide as the mower deck (not a given, I know), the snow would be removed before ever causing problems for the deck. But the more I think about it, the more I realize things never work out so neatly in the real world. I do hope it's an effective approach for deeper snows than in your vid, though! :-D
I have an older x728, used, no manual. A little better view of the shift/ lever/ blade adjustment knob would help. We newbies need extra coaching. Thanks for the video though!
Noted! We think we've improved over the years with filming, so hopefully we cover things like that now. It helps that my brother is acting as a full-time camera man for the channel.
@@GoodWorksTractors I probably spoke too soon. A couple pushes on the lever taught me more that 10 minutes of your explaining. I like to play the granny card and have things explained to me, but your video was very helpful and I just plowed snow for the first time! Thanks
I just bought a X370 to replace my LX178 which I used to plow my driveway in the winter. My driveway is 40' long with a 7 degree slope. I am going to get a 44" blade and rubber chains. Do you think the X370 is up to the task? A 700 series is way to big for me, nice looking tractor though. Thanks!
You should invest in a rubber blade edge. It much quieter or if using the metal edge check The edge during plowing season to prevent wearing the edge to short.
Enjoyed the video. I live in the country area on private property. What type of snow plow is a good recommendation to use for our lane that's not black top or stone. When it snows unless someone comes to make tracks we're stuck. We're willing to invest in a snow plow just wondering what type and size
Hi Carmela. Thanks for watching and for the question. I'd need a bit more information to help answer your question properly. You can find my phone number at goodworkstractors.com
Hi, Great Video, I am buying a house on a hill with a 400 ft dirt driveway that i will need to plow/snowblow and 2 acres of lawn. Do you think I would be able to go with this model or should i buy a Deere 1025R or even a 2025R? I realize there is a massive price difference. Thanks.
I think it does depend on your budget and if you have other landscaping needs such as gardening, tree removal, wood hauling, etc. A loader is a very useful tool. If you can get by without one, then a X700 Series tractor will make a great machine to mow and handle snow removal. You may want to consider a snowblower though instead of a plow blade with that long of a driveway unless you have ample room to store your snow.
@@GoodWorksTractors Good info on snow storage, people forget you need to push the snow far away from your driveway so you have room for the next snowstorm.
Not bashing your video, just that it's easier pushing snow downhill. My neighbor uses a quad with a plow and he has a hard time. His gravel driveway is cambered and not flat and his is a longer driveway. I need to plow a 1/4 acre distance in front of my home that is gravel.
Hello I am from VA I am 15 and have a small commercial mowing business we have a x739 and it seem to have A lot of Roll after I let of the gas is there a way to adjust that if so could you explain it if not that’s completely fine have a great day. GOD BLESS🙏
Good Works Tractors ok that’s completely fine I am pulling out a medium size ok oak tree is it bad to yank the machine? I just have a lot of questions that no body can answer sorry bout that
Hi George, It was around $15,000 with the material collection system. I added a few options as well. Not cheap, but a very fun and productive tool. Thanks for watching!
Good question. Plows always seem to leave windrows. Pushers don't as often. However, I do love using the x739 and can't wait to use it again. Pushers are simply all around great tools for tractors with loaders.
I've definitely pushed 10" or more. Hoping to make a video this year if we get a big snow. Just been a crappy year for snow so far. I am confident it'll handle any amount of snow that we'd see around here. It will struggle at times when you end up with some big piles that you want to move around. I just bite off the chunks it can handle at that point.
It'll handle as much snow as you can give it on the driveway. It's got plenty of weight and traction with the tires and ballast. The problem is dealing with the big piles after repeated snows. You can't push the snow up very high so make sure you push the snow way back off the drive in the beginning of winter to give plenty of room for snows later in the winter.
Was wondering how big is the diameter of your hydraulic sleeve protector covers? I was looking too purchase some but wasn't sure how'they are measured for size.. lot's of sizes on line but they really don't explain how you measure them.. my lines are marked 1/4 inch but are bigger than that of you measure around the outside? What size would I need to order for my JD X475 front Quick hitch lines?
I have a question that I have been wondering about for a while. I have a 2003 X585 that is in great shape with the exception of the seat. Do you know if a seat like you have on your 739 would fit on the 585? It looks way more comfortable than what came with it. I know the seat costs a small fortune, but for the comfort, it might be worth it.
That's a good question and I'm not sure the answer. I don't have those units side by side to look at unfortunately. However, this website lists models from several generations as a "fit" for the same seat so I'd say there's a good chance that seats from different generations are compatible. Definitely no a scientific answer, but might help? seat-warehouse.com/product/yellow-seat-john-deere-x-485495575585595720724728740744748729749-dn/
When you push that float lever into the float position, is the lever supposed to stay stuck in the float position? Mine is popping back into place after the attachment comes down.
Hi Bob, it should stay in float until you pull it back out of that position. Makes me think something needs some grease or penetrating oil. Most likely just some gunk preventing it from fulling engaging.
Only bummer is bigger snows and once the piles start getting big you can't really stack. But that could just b cause I'm OCD and like hand shoveling. My rig isn't this nice either. I have a craftsmen that's like 7 years old with a non hydrolic plow.
You're totally right. This is only our second winter in this home. I've started being more strategic on where I place the snow. We had a ton in December and I had to pull out a tractor with a loader to scoop it up and move it. However, that all melted away, but now the piles are back although they're in different spots and I pushed them back as far as possible this time. I should be good for the rest of the winter. We've had 8" of snow this week and calling for 6-10" by tomorrow night! Can't wait to plow in the morning, haha!
Nice. We just got a new driveway that is huuuge and I can only push the snow one way. If we get a big snow I usually use the tractor in random with a snowblower. Just push it into a big pile then blow it as far into the yard as I can. Could you bust it across the street or this neighbors not appreciate that soo much?
Haha, nice! I am a little bit anal about my lawn. My neighbor's plow guy thought it would be okay to push the snow into my lawn last year and he tore up a bunch of turf. He didn't care that I had about 10 stakes marking it off. He plowed those over too. The neighbors were nice enough to complain to the plow guy, but I figure I don't want to make the same mistake. I'll figure out a place to put my snow on my lot, they can do the same! :)
We get some really big snows here, but also a lot of 2-4" snows. The plow excels in the small snows compared to a blower. My driveway turns into a sheet of ice so I need to keep it clear even if there is only an inch that's fallen.
@@GoodWorksTractors thanks for all that! You've got some nice equipment there,I've just got a 2019 x354 all wheel steer and a new xuv560e gator ,just kicking around some ideas maybe even a blade for my gator idk👍
Guys I have a commercial lot with roughly 5000 sqft parking lot for loading docks/trucks. I know it sounds like a larger number, but I can snowblow 6' snow in around 2.5 hours. Obviously for heavier stuff we need plowing...but my question is would you purchase something like this (we have an adjacent .25 acre lot of grass enclosure).....Is there UTILITY in tractor machines and attachments for someone in my range?? I mean 8-15K sounds awfully expensive, c. We spend an average of $800 annually on plowing (only $300 this year) in Mass, but cost savings will be higher if I didn't have to spend time there to do it.. Thanks for any feedback
Works great for plowing multiple driveways and my shop parking lot just down the road :) However, it's been sold and I now have a bigger machine for plowing. Time is money as they say :)
