Problems with John Deere ? D105 Automatic Review of What's Wrong 

Your doggie is in this video. What a cutie. That was so cute taking her for a short ride. ❤ take care.

Thanks for the tip on the shifter. Mine has 30 hours on it and was given to me after the original owner got fed up with the slipping belt. Turns out it was assembled wrong at the factory and the FNR linkage that drops down to the top of the transaxle case was installed inside of the belt loop instead of outside. It caused the belt to drag and be pulled slightly away from a good 180 degree run around the trans pulley. it was also run on the inside of the spring hat instead of around the outside. Both resulted in polished surfaces on the spring hat and trans linkage but no damage. My only gripe has been having to pull back on the pedal slightly to shift through FNR. I'm hoping your shift plate trick for repositioning it will help alleviate it! Great followup vid!

I bought a JD D130 5 years ago at Lowe's, at the time they had a special on the 8P 8 cubic ft tilting dump cart. I was thinking at the time that I didn't need the cart but it was included so I took it, and it has turned out to be a really nice thing to have. As far as my D130 all it has ever needed is oil and filter changes, this is my second John Deere, first one bought in 1996, and both have been excellent.

love your videos your review was one reason why i bought my first John Deere last month a D130 . I love my Deere so far it runs and looks Awesome its just to bad the grass is shot from no rain and i only get to use it now once every 10 days or so. I change the oil and all the filters on my mowers every spring no matter what ...do that and it should run for many years. keep making videos man yours are great.

Rick, I just bought a D 105 Used in Excellent condition with a 10 p brand new Trailer for 1200.00... thanks stim Check.... and I love it. This is my first Automatic and Thank you for the Video... I learned a lot considerating i didnt get a user manual with it.....

Roxie enjoyed the ride. I like how you are considerate of her and put the cushion in the trailer bed for her.

Got a d170 -54inch luv it!!Keep the oil changed will last long time!

Spend the extra money and get a S240 only available at John Deere dealer, a great little tractor it also loves blowing the snow, you will never regret it.

The recall includes D105 tractors sold from February 2016 through July 2017. John Deere issued a recall for its D105 tractors, citing possible transmission failures.

Make sure you change the transaxle oil, lots of JD transaxle failures, mine failed at 150 hrs. and now again at around 350.

Hi Ricky great video and yes they are a great mower I'm in Australia and have the e120 and enjoy using it keep up The great vids

Very nice video Rick, Your place looks great! Good barn dog too!

Dont buy this tractor trans broke and now engine compression problems, WTF i though john deere was suppose to be good tractor i will never buy another one again.

Great video! Keep doing what you do, keep up the good work.

Bought one 2 years ago used it about 20 times now it barley moves, plastic crap everywhere I have buyers remorse. Going to look for an old Panzer to replace it.

Hello Rick. I am on my 2nd John Deere the first one an LA125 blew its head gasket at 70 hours. the new one is an S240. The only thing is you should change the oil more often than Deere recommends. The Briggs and Stratton engines have a weak spot on the head gasket between the cylinder and the push rod journal.

I can't believe I watched a video regarding a lawn mower - just proves that I like your channel! :) LOL!! Sweet Roxie girl got a nice ride! I think my pup woulda jumped out! :) LOL! Cute! Maybe I will have to look into getting one for the hubs - that cart was a good deal - much better than a wheel barrow!

Have the same mower, so far no issues with it . Good luck with it :)

That thing holds gas to 6 weeks or a month! Wow impressive I outta get that e100 42 inch john deere then! Right now I have a poulon pro 42 inch 19 hp engine its good its powerful but kinda hard on gas I'd say about 4 weeks i have to fill up on gas and another thing I like on poulon pro is the battery is easy to get to battery is in the back gas can in front but I come from a john deere family and poulon pro was the cheapest on my budget at the time... now I'm wanting my john deere I'm fixing to get one!

That's good I thought i was gonna hear something bad about one that's new

No more mowing for me, I bought a condo haha. But sometimes I miss it.

Roxie is so precious!!!! Love it!!! I was born in Greeneville, Tennessee!!!

I have the cheapest tractor craftsman makes it was $999 brand new and still going strong after 20 years. It has a 5 speed manual trans I know the automatics have trouble.

Sweet, I have about the same amount of grass , and a lot beside me that me and the neighbor mow just for the heck of it, looks like a buy for me.. Thanks

Just know that this particular model is going to crap out on you at some point, more specifically the transmission. The transmissions are made entirely of plastic and it is going to fail. I had a D105; John deere did a recall on the transmissions because they knew that they were flawed by design. My local Deere dealer replaced the transmission with a new one and it failed right at 8 hours of use. The tractor had less than 20 hours on it. John Deere refused to fix it; a new transmission costs nearly $500. I sold it at a loss of about $800. The "D" and "E" series of lawn tractors are garbage and John Deere knows it. They sell them to compete with other low-end mowers on the market primarily at Lowes and Home Depot, and Deere will not take care of or support this demographic of customers. I was told this by my local John Deere dealer, and I know from my own experience dealing with John Deere.

Cute doggy.

In October 2017, John Deere issued a Safety Recall of D105 lawn tractors sold from February 2016 through July 2017. The problem identified is that a gear in the transmission may not have been manufactured to spec, and could fail. My D105 serial # fall's within the recall of these units and I received a phone call from our local dealer this week. Pickup & delivery is covered by the recall. To view a list of serial #'s included in the recall go to www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall

I brought D105 new a few year ago. The John Deere reps called two year ago to repair a recall ( I think it was the transmission). The tractor is running it does not seem to move forward on a very slight inclined. Is this a transmission problem. Is the problem with the transmission or belt. I called rep and he said the belt might be loose. It cost me over $200 for the house call and I find it a high. Is this something I can do to repair it?

Try finding the correct belt replacement for it. I've been trying for two years

I'm glad she runs good. Great review!

Grand father does that with shift 2 it my grand father pushes his like fidges with it when i drive it i play with it till it goes in that specific gear

Quality control must have missed this... Made right here in the USA....

Awesome! Thank you! I was able to fix it this way!!!

My D115 just ate its second transmission in less than 35 hours of use. How's that for reliability! No more JD for me!

My D105 transmission went out at 80 hours. I would not recommend this model.

I like my John Deere but my Mom who is 76 usually cuts the grass and is beating up my tractor. she got caught in a tree and I had to cut a branch off bc she bent the grass catcher. She cut up a hose and now the mower belt keeps coming off. One head light is pushed in but she swears she didn't hit anything. I need bumpers all around it for the safety of my tractor, I mean for her.

You lucky guy...

John deere thing mines a husquavarna/ weed eater / CRAFTSMEN and it dont do that its like that gear gets stuck on somthing and it skips lol thats diffrent trans then my grand father and mine its still automatic but you stop and shift

Put on another video of the D105

I wish my d125 Deere was as clean. But she's dusty and dirty. Gotta give her a good wash during winter.

I have a John Deere la115 I have not had a problem with it it was made in 06

I turned mine off in reverse by accident. I can't get it back in drive mode now. Please help.

ur dog loves rides.shes a good dog.

boy howdy how we spoil our pets lol mine rides on the floor between my feet for hours. love my D105

I think my D105 is about the same age as yours - have you had any issues with it mowing unevenly? When I look back over the yard I can see one side is higher than the next pass like its mowing two different heights.

People who start and shut off there engines at full throttle drives me nuts. Do you shut off your car engine that way? Use the throttle.

Says he got a wheelie, not even close

I just bought my 105 yesterday. I had a big hassle mowing my lawn because of the transmission. I had to mow without using reverse. My previous Troybilt Pony was a superior mower. I regret buying my JohnDeer. It is a major disappointment. I have adjusted the guide on the shifter but the fact is that this transmission is a piece of garbage.

What psi do you have the tyres at?

Hill billy wanna be then talks about how bad they are

I know you didn't touch on it but the water washout is worthless on my tractor with the 54 inch!

They are known for thier transmission problem, just replaced it a little over a year and it just went out again. Never will I recommend buying one

Haha... Roxie was loving that.

im seriously thinking about buying a d105, seen alot of complaints, im concerned...

A review of a D 105 ..watch me ride in circles and with my dog.....good grief ...

Rick how is it holding up, looking to buy one but getting spooked buy some reviews about build quality?

Coiuld you review your Tractor know in 2020. Thank you Sir. Great video.

I don't know why the mower belt keeps coming off? I have to stop and put it on. It is loose but I don't see where to tighten it.

Nice review! When are you going to take it out on another trip to town?

Does this have cruise on it ? I seen were some of the John Deere do wondering if this one does

Hey rick i got issues with my d105 just stop working and won't start again some advice for me

ok that wasnt bullshit and a waste of time

Is it a single cylinder?

Time for a upgrade

Says there's no problems at all then lists problems

my lawnmower doesnt go as fast as it use to the more l press the pedal it seems to move slower

buy a bad boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can anyone help me with my problem

Buy a garden tractor John Deere

Home depot riding lawn mowers ain't good you may think your lawn mower is good it just a 're mix of a John Deere

I HATE my D105!! I've got a little over 60 hours and the pulley that engages it to go forward and in reverse broke. Just a little over 60 hours really!! DON'T BUY ONE!! Trust me! I called the JD dealer close to me and was told it was under warranty. Then then when they get it in the shop they tell me it's not under warrenty!!! Really!! My MTD lasted 15 years the John Deere lasted 2 1/2 years. The John Deere D105 is a piece of CRAP!!!

Turn your throttle down before you shut it off!!!

Its not a John Deere.Green MTD.

Owning a JD D105 is nothing to be proud of. Give it 50+ hours and see if your still so happy with it

Get a x300

Hate to say it...but John Deere "residential" products are shit...they rattle, they're too loud, and the cheap parts wear out quickly...garbage...

its junk

28 hours. Please. This is not worth a review. Just over 1 hour per month. Try 3 hours per week. These things are rubbish.

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