john deere x749

Hey everybody, My JD X749 w/ Yanmar engine is giving me fits. The starter has been finicky for about a year being reluctant to turn over. It seemed if I finessed the key as I was tuning the key it would finally engage. Assuming it was the switch I changed it out without success, and continued...

mowed today and when done opened hood and took side shields off to blow grass clippings out with leaf blower. mower was idling and about when almost done with blower it shut itself off. key on but no hourmeter, gauges, starter wouldn’t try to engage when turning key, completely dead. started...

Hi all, My last post was almost 2 years ago trying to fix this same problem. First the problem, then what I have tried. This X749 has a 3 cylinder Yanmar with less than 300 hours. It runs and cuts flawlessly and looks like a new motor/mower. It always starts right up regardless of the...

Hi guys, Kinda new here so bare with me... I have a JD X749 - 4 wheel steer/ 4 wheel drive diesel powered mower that is the best thing since sliced bread! I have had it for over a year and put near 50 hours on it with zero problems. Now I do... While mowing today it suddenly died from full RPM...

On the John Deere X729 and X749 All Wheel Steer (AWS) mowers can you select the AWS or is it always in AWS mode? Can you select 2 wheel steering? With AWS can you mow right next to an object (fence, water feature or building)? Does the AWS make the deck go into/move towards the object as you...

Hi everybody, I have a JD X749 that I bought last year...Yes I LOVE it completely! But now I'm looking to mount a front plow for snow removal. I was lucky enough to have my neighbor give me a full hydraulic front plow off his old JD 318 today. Knowing it probably would not just bolt up I took it...

I have a JD x749 garden tractor with a fuse block with three 15 amp fuses and one 30 amp fuse. My son was using it recently and he told me that it shut off 3 or 4 times when the temperature gauge showed overheating. He let it cool each time and the tractor would restart. I cleaned grass etc...

I just purchased a used X749 a couple of weeks ago. I'm trying to properly connect the 14 bushel 3 bag mcs collection system. Here is what I know. The bagging system was previously on a JD 2305. As you may or may not know, the bagging system is held in place differently on that series...

I can't get my lower lever to stay in the float position. Is there some kind of adjustment for this. The lever keeps wanting to pop back into the raise and lower position. Any help would be appreciated. Ray

Gentlemen, I have had my new 2012 X749 with 54C deck for 3 months now and I notice that I was very disappointed with the quality of the cut. Mainly because the deck didn't seem to be producing enough lift to pull up the grass that the front tires pushed down. So the lawn just looked terrible...

Well I picked up the new machine last weekend. I had previously inked a deal for an X749 with a different dealer but they tried to trade for one and after trying found out that there was only 2 new ones left in the entire country still for sale. The dealership that had them knew what they had...

I am getting sick of trying to mow with my 100 series JD on my hilly terrain. Mostly because I can never get traction. So I am looking at biting the bullet and getting a 2012 x749. With the rebates and financing it looks like a smokin deal. My favorite JD dealer shot me a price of $11000...

I can not get the hydraulic control valve to go into the float (detent) position without putting a lot of force on the lower float lever. The valve and lever work fine if you just want to raise or lower the blade. I feel if I push the lever any harder to put it in the detent/float position I...

I have a brand new JD x749 diesel tractor with 54 inch snow blower. The noise level, when engaged and not blowing snow, is equal to twice the engine noise (sounds like a squealing pig). The JD dealer says there is nothing wrong with it. Says it will be better in winter, when blowing snow. Should...

I just bought this tractor. Since it is new, I cannot comment on its performance. I can write a novel, however, about trying to get some tire chains on the front wheels of this tractor. It all started by asking the local John Deere dealer for the chains at the time of purchase. The first...

I am putting a 45 loader on a 2009 john deere x749 . I put in the pressure relief valve and keep reading on " shim " kits. Where can these be bought and where do they go? My new valve can be taken apart into two pieces and I would guess the shimms would go on top of the plunger there. I have a...

Long time lurker and dreamer here, and now it's time to turn to you guys for some insight... Last fall I accompanied my brother-in-law to a local JD dealer to pick-up a lawnmower that he bought from them. I got talking with the salesman about my 3.5 acres and what I used to maintain it -...

The thread on the X729/749 & have started looking at them to replace my X475. What would be a good price for each with a 62C deck? Also is the 60" 7 Iron deck a lot better than the 62C.

I am currenlty looking at purchasing a X729 or a X749. I will primarily be using this garden tractor for mowing and blowing snow, so I don't see any need to go with a 2305. I have appoximately 5 acres of land and will be mowing about 1 acre of it. There are a lot of trees, hills and obstacles...

Has anybody noticed the change in foot pedal pressure required as the load changes on JD lawn mowers. I have a new X749. When you climb hills or embankments it requires lots of foot pressure to keep the tractor moving. My dealer says this is normal.

I already am running a 2007 Deere X744 AWS with 48" deck as part of my lawn care business, but just found out that my local Deere Dealer is getting in a 2009 John Deere X749 4WD, 4WS mower with 748hrs with a 48" deck. I also have a 1995 John Deere 455 AWS with 60" deck and a 2006 John Deere 2305...

Picked up materials over the weekend and today to start my new landplane build. I have found the larger landplane to be so helpful smoothing out new lawn areas that I decided to build a smaller version for the garden tractor. This one will use 48" blades with 48" skids (might go with longer...

Starting the research on a cat 1 3 point for my X749. Anyone out there know of any good aftermarket alternatives that will work reliably or should I just go with the oem? For example, I found this one but it is not clear if it will work. Thanks in advance for any advice from your...

Howdy All - I am getting ready to pull the trigger on trading in my JD425 AWS on a new X749. One of the things I use my 425 for is jockeying trailers around for storage on my property. One of my trailers has a 2" ball and another has a 2 5/8 ball. As you can see from the picture of my 425...

Hi there Im new to the forum but have been using it to do a lot of research. I have been looking to buy a new mower and had my eyes on the X749 as my dream machine. I love everything about it except 2 things 1 the price and 2 no 7 iron deck. I really wanted a 7 iron but decided aws was more...

I was wondering if there are any good options to upgrade the stock 40amp alternator on an x749 to something a little more beefy. An alternative would be wiring in a second battery for auxiallary but I don't know if anyone has done this yet. I'd like to be able to wire up a few added...

After lurking on here for over a month reading all of your great feedback on different tractors and configurations, I just went today and picked out my new JD x749. I have an LX 277 so this is one heck of an upgrade for me. ended up getting 54" snowblower, 62" deck, 3pt hitch (for some light...

Does anyone have any information on cab for a 2010 John Deere X749. Is this cab worth the money? thanks GJM

Thought I would post some pics of the new mower with the pine straw rake from Everything Attachments. This thing works great raking up needles and the dealer was great to work with, arrived on time and good price.

After several months of researching mowers I finally decided on a new X749. Dealer says it will take about 2 weeks to get it in. I ordered it with the 3pt hitch, HDAP tires, 540 pto, mulcher kit and 48" deck. I will use this with a DR chipper 3pt, drop seeder spiker aerator, lawn cart and...

May have found a used X749 I can live with. Price seems good and it includes a 3-bag powerflow bagger system only 64 hours of useage. negotiating with seller right now and have questions: How easy is it to remove bagger system so I can do some "rough" cutting? Can you be real specific...

My machine has a high pitch noise that sounds like metal rubbing but cannot pinpoint where it is comming from or if it is the normal sound when running the mower. Does anyone else have this sound when they run there mower deck? It has done it from the beginning.

Well I pulled the trigger and went with the x749 aws/awd, 54" deck with powerflow 3bagger unit. Usage: 90% mowing, 10% haul crap and push snow. It was tough decision that came down to the jd2305 vs. x749. I know they really aren't the same machine but the dealer kept pushing me to the 2305...

I have owned an X744 tractor for the past several seasons and have absolutely loved it. I have resumed clearing more acreage with it and i tell you, there is nothing better than that feeling of a 24 horse diesel powering a three-point chipper. The tractor is very manueverable through the brush...

New 54" blower mounted on my 1 year old X749. It appears to be very similar to the 47" with a few changes; the sheet metal sides are heavier and it now has a plastic impeller.

Purchased: x749 62C Powerflow Bagger Had: 316 Evaluated: x749, 2305, 2320 for 5 acres Decision: 2320 felt too big when i was just going to use for 90+% mowing. 2305 would probably have been a decent choice for me, but i went with x749 because i thought it would be more stable on hills, and...

Hi, First time poster. I have a 318 that i'm upgrading. i have 4 acres, very steep hill, bumpy, obstacles/roots, etc. I had to weld my old mower deck a handful of times from the abuse over the years, so i thought the 7-iron would be good, however, i also felt that the AWS might really help...

Im going to go to the dealer tomorrow and price a JD X749 with 3point and pto for my growing lawncare company and was wondering what i should expect. I priced one on JD.com and came around $16,500 but ive heard that 10-15% off of that price is what you will pay so im thinking $15,400 or so, does...

Im new here and i have been mowing lawns for 2 years now with a cub cadet 1330 and ive been strongly looking at a new machine i have got it down to a X749 or a ZTR, I feel the ZTR would be a better fit for just plain mowing but im offering to plant gardens next year and the 3 point hitch on the...

Most of you guys spent a lot of time to convince me that I need two machines. A big one and a small one. O.K., so for the small one I like the X749. But I know that the X749 is a relatively new machine. Would you be so kind to share your experiences? Good and bad. I would use the X749 for the...

Some of you guys are recommending Zero Turn from Exmark and/or John Deere and/or Kubota? Why? Are they faster and more efficient than John Deere X749 Tractor with 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel steering, which would be great for mowing around the house and pond with all those trees? Please continue...

Hello again guys So I have a question regarding the X749 vs a 2305 what would be a better buy for a mowing/landscaping part time business and still use for home use?? The X749 all wheel steer and 4wd really stands out to me because I can get a roller kit for the deck.. i can get a 3point hitch...

Hi, All, I currently have a 3520 with various implements, but it is simply too big for cutting 2 acres. I bought a Grasshopper D928 front mount with a 60" deck and mulching kit (I always mulch) and rotary broom for light snow removal and for adding that finishing touch after plowing snow...

I have been debating between the x749 and a 2305. I think I am leaning to the x749 for two reasons. One is that the wife will be more comfortable on the x749, and the other is I can put a cab on it for snow blowing. I also have a lot of trees in my yard. I really don't need any tractor that...

I'm down to the "last minute, second guessing mode":D! I'm Looking at the X749 with a 62X deck and material collection system, either the 3 bag or the MC519 cart, any last minute words of caution or encouragement??