[Alberta Al]

Finally uploaded a 'how-to' video onto Youtube. It shows how I install my 42" tiller onto an X540 (2013). Hopefully it helps someone save some time and aggravation. The videos that I tried to follow on youtube were always missing a crucial step or two. I think I've got everything shown in enough detail that most people can follow it ... I think.

I fought with the installation the first time I had to do it in 2013. It took at least 3 hours :banghead3

Now I've got it down to 10 to 15 minutes max :fing32:

https://youtu.be/8RFpd0yJOgM

 

[Jimbochap]

Well done, nice video.:thThumbsU

 

[TJR345]

Nice vid and very helpful.Do have to say JD took a step back comparing the x540 to the 345.The tiller attaching to the 345 is much easier.

 

[Mike Michaels]

Very helpful.

 

[Alberta Al]

Thanks guys! Now I get to have some fun tilling the garden before the snow falls. We normally do this to mix in the Fall leaves into the soil. Come spring, the leaves are mostly composted.

 

[UpstateTony]

Thanks guys! Now I get to have some fun tilling the garden before the snow falls. We normally do this to mix in the Fall leaves into the soil. Come spring, the leaves are mostly composted.

I'll look forward to the "sequel" putting the 47 inch snow blower on a X540. I'll be putting that on my X590 for first time in a few weeks

 

[Alberta Al]

I'll look forward to the "sequel" putting the 47 inch snow blower on a X540. I'll be putting that on my X590 for first time in a few weeks

Funny you should say that. I'm doing just that either this afternoon, after I'm finished tilling, or next weekend :fing32:

 

[Sergeant]

Great video Al Very Informative for the X500 series Hydraulic tiller Install:thThumbsU

 

[Alberta Al]

Great video Al Very Informative for the X500 series Hydraulic tiller Install:thThumbsU

Thanks :thThumbsU

 

[pete504pvd]

fyi - Post installation pictures to augment the excellent video

 

[sbronemann]

SO there is a 42" hydraulic tiller locally for sale. It is for sale with a 345 JD mower. Is this the same tiller that is currently being offered for the X5xx series?

 

[Sergeant]

SO there is a 42" hydraulic tiller locally for sale. It is for sale with a 345 JD mower. Is this the same tiller that is currently being offered for the X5xx series?

Yes But the Mounting Frame is just a Bit different Between the two You Might need some added Hardware(ie spacers, Washers ect) to Make it fit On a X500 series in other words very Minor Modifications :thThumbsU

 

[sbronemann]

That's good to know. Might have to pounce on that. Any idea what a good price may be? Looks in very good shape and it's only 5 miles from my house

 

[Sergeant]

That's good to know. Might have to pounce on that. Any idea what a good price may be? Looks in very good shape and it's only 5 miles from my house

Well I see them Going anywhere from as Low as $900 to $1400 around me In IL when they are for sale:thThumbsU

 

[sbronemann]

Ya, it's listed for $850, but I think I am gonna try for like $725ish.