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andyb · 03-10-2010, 07:03 PM

They finally delivered my new x748 this afternoon. The dealer is still waiting for parts for the three point hitch that I added, but I had them deliver it any way. I won't need the three point until it's time to till the garden, I'll have them install it before then. I couldn't believe how much quieter the mower deck is than the one on my 445, can't wait to mow with it.

Here are the required pictures.

andyb · 03-10-2010, 07:27 PM

A few more pictures.

Dan Lovell · 03-10-2010, 07:33 PM

How much would the dealer have given you on a trade-in on your 445? Super nice machine, enjoy it.

Dan

midnitetr8n · 03-10-2010, 07:40 PM

Great looking tractor! It looks ready to get dirty.

Grateful11 · 03-10-2010, 07:41 PM

Sweeeet! Good for you, you got the diesel.

slkpk · 03-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Sweet and enjoy it. slkpk

andyb · 03-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Lovell

How much would the dealer have given you on a trade-in on your 445? Super nice machine, enjoy it.

Dan

I did trade the 445 in, the pics were just before he loaded it on the trailer. I wanted some pictures side by side for size comparison. They are very similar, the 445's wheelbase is shorter. Sitting in the seat the x748 seems a lot bigger, the hood is wider and blocks more of the front view.

albertj03 · 03-10-2010, 07:49 PM

Very nice! What are your plans for the 445? Wish I was closer!

x595 · 03-10-2010, 08:07 PM

Congratulations on your new work ride and thanks for the pictures !!!

I had a 1999 JD 445 , nice Tractor , but not only will you find the Deck quieter , that Yanmar is a whole lot quieter then the Kawasaki ...

Later,x595

jeepersmitty · 03-10-2010, 08:12 PM

Congratulations on the new ride. Looks great.

PA318Guy · 03-10-2010, 09:37 PM

Andyb, congrats on the new tractor! My 318 has a replacement 48 inch deck on it and I couldn't believe how quiet it was compared to the 46 inch on my 212!

Forward Look · 03-10-2010, 09:42 PM

Congrats on your new rig -- it looks great!

KHodges · 03-10-2010, 09:47 PM

Congrats on your Big X, you won't quit grinning for a week. Looks like you've got a couple of good "lawn care technical assistants" that will be fighting you for seat time.

Enjoy.

andyb · 03-10-2010, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the comments. As you can see in the pictures, my grass is a long way from needing mowing. Come on spring!!

I played with the full time 4wd a little, coming down the steepest hill in the yard and doing a u-turn back up the hill. The front end doesn't slide at all, really impressive. Can't wait to give it a real workout. It is supposed to rain the next four days, so I won't get much seat time. My first job with it will probably be pulling my lawn roller while the ground is wet and soft. I still need to modify the hoses on my front quick hitch from the 445 to make it work on the x748.

ToppDogg · 03-10-2010, 10:04 PM

Grats on the x748, if I lived near you I'd be talking to that dealer on your old 445, looks like you take good care of them!

03-10-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
andyb Senior MTF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 635 MTF Member # 32157	Finally got it; new x748 They finally delivered my new x748 this afternoon. The dealer is still waiting for parts for the three point hitch that I added, but I had them deliver it any way. I won't need the three point until it's time to till the garden, I'll have them install it before then. I couldn't believe how much quieter the mower deck is than the one on my 445, can't wait to mow with it. Here are the required pictures. Attached Thumbnails

03-10-2010, 07:27 PM	#2
andyb Senior MTF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 635 MTF Member # 32157	Re: Finally got it; new x748 A few more pictures. Attached Thumbnails

03-10-2010, 07:33 PM	#3
Dan Lovell 3K Poster!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MI. Posts: 3,251 MTF Member # 1486 Images: 1	Re: Finally got it; new x748 How much would the dealer have given you on a trade-in on your 445? Super nice machine, enjoy it. Dan

03-10-2010, 07:40 PM	#4
midnitetr8n Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spotsy, VA Posts: 1,346 MTF Member # 19282 Images: 1	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Great looking tractor! It looks ready to get dirty. __________________ Theo Live Green or Die. 2008 JD-X500 JD 10P Cart, MTD Fast Attach Sleeve Hitch, 40" Brinly Rear Blade, JBJR, 10" Brinly Moldboard Plow, 42" Brinly Lawn Sweeper, Brinly Cultivator, 30" JD Mechanical Tiller, 38" Agri-Fab Disc Cultivator, 1 Ton Winch 1988 JD-318 3ph, #15 John Deere 3pt Moldboard Plow, 1 Ton Winch, Brinly 3pt Four Gang Disc Harrow, Brinly 3pt Cultivator w/ Hiller Discs, Deere 54" 4-Way Hydraulic Blade, 3pt Carry All, 4'-6' Telescoping Boom Pole 1972 JD140H3 Sleeve hitch

03-10-2010, 07:41 PM	#5
Grateful11 2000 Posts and climbing!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,813 MTF Member # 5025	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Sweeeet! Good for you, you got the diesel.

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03-10-2010, 07:43 PM	#6
slkpk USMC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pekin IL. Posts: 11,023 MTF Member # 37 Images: 9	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Sweet and enjoy it. slkpk __________________ 1964 JD RF110 Restored 2004 Cub Cadet 2180 2004 Ingersoll 318LGT 2007 JD 2305 It's too late to worry about it now!

03-10-2010, 07:49 PM	#8
albertj03 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 806 MTF Member # 23048	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Very nice! What are your plans for the 445? Wish I was closer!

03-10-2010, 08:07 PM	#9
x595 JD RULES Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW , IN. Posts: 923 MTF Member # 23848 Images: 4	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Congratulations on your new work ride and thanks for the pictures !!! I had a 1999 JD 445 , nice Tractor , but not only will you find the Deck quieter , that Yanmar is a whole lot quieter then the Kawasaki ... Later,x595 __________________ 2005 JD X595 w/ HDAP Tires 54" MMM 54" Quick Hitch Front Blade 4x8 Utility Trailer - 1500# Axle North Star 15,000 Watt Generator Troy - Bilt Super Bronco Rear Tine Tiller Troy - Bilt 2500 PSI Pressure Washer 22" Yard Machine Push Mower STIHL 025 - 18" Bar STIHL FS 45 Trimmer

03-10-2010, 08:12 PM	#10
jeepersmitty Retired Aug.31 2007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 7,473 MTF Member # 6130 Images: 2	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Congratulations on the new ride. Looks great. __________________ I always know... God won't give me more than I can handle There are times I just wish He didn't trust me quite so much.

03-10-2010, 09:37 PM	#11
PA318Guy 3K Poster!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,291 MTF Member # 31960	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Andyb, congrats on the new tractor! My 318 has a replacement 48 inch deck on it and I couldn't believe how quiet it was compared to the 46 inch on my 212! __________________

03-10-2010, 09:42 PM	#12
Forward Look Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 363 MTF Member # 9616	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Congrats on your new rig -- it looks great! __________________ 2003 John Deere GX345 48" Deck w/7bu PowerFlow Bagger & Mulch kit, 48" Front Blade, 42" Snowblower, Electric Spreader, 10P Cart w/Stake Sides & Cover. X540 Seat Swap, Halogen Upgrade, Steel Bumper, All-Trail/HD Field Trax HDAP Hooves, 400 Series Grab Handles, CargO-Mounts. Agri-Fab Attachments: 46" Lawn Sweeper w/Dethatcher, 48" Plug Aerator, Commercial 36" Steel 500# Roller.

03-10-2010, 09:47 PM	#13
KHodges AKA Moses Lawnagan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 3,082 MTF Member # 23296 Images: 6	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Congrats on your Big X, you won't quit grinning for a week. Looks like you've got a couple of good "lawn care technical assistants" that will be fighting you for seat time. Enjoy. __________________ Proud owner of : '08 JD X748SE, 54C deck 3-pt hitch, rear PTO Power Flow and MC519 cart LP RTR0550 rototiller ?? 60" box blade Simplicity 10" plow adapted to 3-pt hitch '02 JD GT235, 48C deck '86 JD 214, 46" deck I've always had a problem with kleptomania. When it gets really bad, I take something for it.

03-10-2010, 09:58 PM	#14
andyb Senior MTF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 635 MTF Member # 32157	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Thanks for the comments. As you can see in the pictures, my grass is a long way from needing mowing. Come on spring!! I played with the full time 4wd a little, coming down the steepest hill in the yard and doing a u-turn back up the hill. The front end doesn't slide at all, really impressive. Can't wait to give it a real workout. It is supposed to rain the next four days, so I won't get much seat time. My first job with it will probably be pulling my lawn roller while the ground is wet and soft. I still need to modify the hoses on my front quick hitch from the 445 to make it work on the x748.

03-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#15
ToppDogg Senior MTF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Juan Islands Posts: 472 MTF Member # 33 Images: 1	Re: Finally got it; new x748 Grats on the x748, if I lived near you I'd be talking to that dealer on your old 445, looks like you take good care of them! __________________ 2007 JD x728 PTO, 3 Point, Frontier Box Blade. 2007 JD x520 Sleeve Hitch, Grader and Box Blade. Sold 1963 Cub Cadet 70, Creeper and Sleeve Hitch. TANK

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