After weeks of putting everything in place, I took delivery of my first JD, a new X500. On tues. I finished up a small tractor shed, on Thur. I got a call saying my X500 was in, and on Sat. I picked it up.
I got the Tractor with HDAP tires on the back, 48" mower deck, three bin bagger with power flow, 44" snow blower, and 4 suit case weights.
As it is fall in new england and leaves are everywhere, I spent a great afternoon running the tractor+bagger doing some clean up.
Here are my impressions
The tractor is solid! It feels like a tank. Smooth running, plenty of power, so so so much better than the Craptsmen that was my last tractor.
The bagger+ power flow works very well and sucks up everything. I love the piston that holds the bin open when emptying the bags.( The handles on the bottom of the bags could be bigger, for when your wearing gloves)
I am a little disappointed in that the bagger instructions suggest hanging a couple of weights off the front to counter the weight of the bagger, but weights will not fit on the front ( the hood is in the way). I guess you need to buy a special bracket for the front? I think something like that should come as standard for a tractor in this price range.
As most people have said, the backup switch when mowing etc. is a real PITA. I've only used this tractor for a few hours and I hate it.
I wish it had been left as an option to use or not use as we see fit.
All in all, so far I love this tractor. If all goes well I hope this is the last tractor I will ever have to buy.
As everyone says " no pics, didn't happen" so here are a few.
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The shed is looking a little empty at the moment, but it won't stay that way for very long.
Thanks for looking
Jim
I got the Tractor with HDAP tires on the back, 48" mower deck, three bin bagger with power flow, 44" snow blower, and 4 suit case weights.
As it is fall in new england and leaves are everywhere, I spent a great afternoon running the tractor+bagger doing some clean up.
Here are my impressions
The tractor is solid! It feels like a tank. Smooth running, plenty of power, so so so much better than the Craptsmen that was my last tractor.
The bagger+ power flow works very well and sucks up everything. I love the piston that holds the bin open when emptying the bags.( The handles on the bottom of the bags could be bigger, for when your wearing gloves)
I am a little disappointed in that the bagger instructions suggest hanging a couple of weights off the front to counter the weight of the bagger, but weights will not fit on the front ( the hood is in the way). I guess you need to buy a special bracket for the front? I think something like that should come as standard for a tractor in this price range.
As most people have said, the backup switch when mowing etc. is a real PITA. I've only used this tractor for a few hours and I hate it.
I wish it had been left as an option to use or not use as we see fit.
All in all, so far I love this tractor. If all goes well I hope this is the last tractor I will ever have to buy.
As everyone says " no pics, didn't happen" so here are a few.
The shed is looking a little empty at the moment, but it won't stay that way for very long.
Thanks for looking
Jim
