John Deere X748 Reviews

John Deere X748
Model Year: 2008

I have several John Deere 345, LT160, GX345 also 2 front CUTs F935, and F735 all good units.

Pros: This has 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive the newer ones do not.
Cons: Blades shut off when you back up have not bypassed it yet.

Cornelius
Model Year: 2013

I like the 4x4 and power steering, but the engine has a serious lack of power. And it doesn't go as fast in reverse as my X500 despite adjusting the pedal all the way up. Time is money. Cleaning engine screens is a pain in the ass and the driveline grease fittings are nearly impossible to lubricate without an automotive type lift. It's a nice rig alright, but not worth the 13 grand I paid. I am starting to regret trading my X500. And drinks just as much fuel as a gas engine, about a gallon an hour.

Pros: 4x4, comfortable ride, tight steering radius, gauges, lights.
Cons: Fuel drinking, hard to maintain, slow reverse speed, expensive.

Awesome!
Model Year: 2012

Excellent machine so far!

Pros: Diesel engine.
Cons: Rear hitch.

Hills
Model Year: 2007

The tractor was one year old when I bought it with about 70 hours on it. I bought it because my JD 332 would slide away on the hills at my home resulting in a couple of roll overs. I decided I either had to have front wheel brakes or four wheel drive. The x748 sits on the hills like a rock. I also have a 46 inch blade for plowing snow. It amazes me how much it will push, and I have I believe a 60 inch cutting pan that also does an excellent job. I have never had a problem with it.

Pros: It will do any thing it was designed to do very well.
Cons: If I had a complaint it would be that the cutting pan raises so much dust. I usually cut with the early morning dew or after a light rain.