Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

There appears to be new models in the 100 series line............Deere 100 series

It looks like they also added some new models to the LT, LX, and X series.


Snowshoveler of MissSnowshoveler, did Husqvarna add any new models or have any upgrades for 2005?

Marshall wrote:

No - they upgraded a year or two ago but, I haven't seen the 2005's yet, so I can't be 100% sure.

But what we have found with the smaller Deeres around here is that they aren't all they're cracked up to be.  High price and not the quality that you think you are getting.  The smaller Deeres aren't made by John Deere - they're like all the others, Husqvarna has their tractors around here made by AYP, and smaller Cubs are made by MTD.  (AT least as far as I know - still not quite into the lawn mowing yet).

Sherri

Marshall,
Am I missing something?  It all looks the same to me? The thng still says 2004 Competive Comparasion Guide?
Last year the 118 was a limited edition at the Home Depots that I saw.
And no one, for the most part had the G series, because they were so expensive, you might as well have gotten a LT.
Am I loading the same page you are?

Oh I see. I don't remember the 111.

And it looks like some of the engines were rebadged

MSS, who is making the L-100 Series Deere?

L100 series lawn tractors are made in the John Deere Power Products factory in Greeneville, TN.    However, I agree they are no better than comparable Husq, Craftsman, or Cub Cadets and  are considerably more expensive.  The L111 is new this year and my local Home Depot has a display model with a transparent hood.  Too bad they don't sell them that way. The clear hood is pretty cool.    -Bob

hey guys...

some years ago JD bought out some of what was left of homelite.

i beleive they got the tractors assembly plant.

now if you put JD cash into the plant then you could get a pretty decent tractor if you wanted to.

i think this is where the low end john deeres come from.

there too costly here but in the states they should be competive.

later chris

Bob, thanks.

That's what I thought too. I figured maybe something had changed that I had not heard about yet, that's why I asked.

Bob,
Here's one with a "clear" hood. Does not seem to be too much trouble to make the modification on any machine.

robmints wrote:
Rob, is that what they mean by "sticker tires"?

MissSnowshoveler wrote:
Well w/ all due respect Sherri, I dont think John Deer is that proud of the 100 series, but in this WalMart age we are in, people will line up to buy junk, at a low price.  Remeber the Cadillac Cimarron????   JD certainly noticed the nitch in the market  of people willing to buy a "big name" tractor for a crud brand price.  Blame it on what ya want, but peeps will always buy a $1,000 Sears 28HP tractor thinkin they got the baddest boy on the block.  Parlay that oversized engine w/ a wimpy frame, and wimpy all around build, gives ya what one would expect , a couple years of service.  JD didnt put itself on the map makin crap, but we have shown them a profit can be made offering a crap line.  If you want a tractor that will last 20+ years look at the LT series JD tractor at least.  If you want some $899-$1499 piece of crap, buy a Sears, MTD, or 100 JD riding lawn mower. IMHO, the JD 100 series is comparable w/ what it was marketed to compete w/, crap.  I've bought the piece of crap in the past, only to buy a new tractor a few years later.  Stretch for what ya can initially, as ya dont want to make the "I wish I bought" mistake.