2015 X500

rekees4300 · Jan 30, 2016

gillltc said:
Found out from the dealer yesterday that the X500 I was getting (it's trade for a 2016 X500) has turf tires. Do you think I will have any problems on my more severe hills since it has traction control and wheel weights? I will be looking at it next Monday.

If your Craftsman Pro had turf tires and you didn't have traction problems then it's likely you wont have problems with the X500. Determine the slope (aka degrees) of your most severe hill. When you look at the X500 Monday, ask the dealer to see the owner's manual. In the manual there should be safety recommendations regarding the maximum slope. If your slope exceeds the manual's recommendations you should consider a different tractor. Keep in mind the X500 weighs 800 lbs. plus your weight so you are looking at 1/2 ton. If you are going downhill and loose traction it's going to be difficult (perhaps impossible) to stop 1/2 ton even with traction control. Slamming into a fruit tree under those circumstances would not be good.

gillltc · Feb 4, 2016

Looked at the 2015 X500. Looks in great shape with 23.4hrs. Price paid $4900. Mulch kit and wheel weights $180. Free delivery. Thanks for all the input. Now to start pruning fruit trees and getting out the LS with a Wally chipper for mulch. Look forward to mowing with the Deere.