Bucket on d100 series
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Ledgemere Farm
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that tractor is not designed for ground engaging equipment. You have plent of HP, but the transmission wont take it.
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*The lift hight is only a few inches which greatly reduces the usefullness of it .
jenkinsph
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I agree with Greenrules and LBrown, in addition the front spindle assemblies won't last long. For ground engaging work utilizing a mower use an x500 and up.
I still use a wheel barrow quite often, better than a johnny bucket in most cases.
I still use a wheel barrow quite often, better than a johnny bucket in most cases.
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This is the only kind of bucket you want on a D100 series. If you need to haul something larger, get a towable dump cart, but don't waste your time with a Johnny Bucket.
Thanks for the input. You're pretty much confirming my suspicions. I was just curious since the D and LA series are actually specifically listed as supported models on the Johnny bucket website. I really didn't plan on doing much "ground engagement" work, but rather more moving and spreading type of work with landscape stone and mulch and such.
I'm still curious though if anyone has actually made the jump and trusted their website and bought one for these small mowers. I'd be interested to hear the experience.
I'm still curious though if anyone has actually made the jump and trusted their website and bought one for these small mowers. I'd be interested to hear the experience.
jenkinsph
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I would recommend you pull off a front wheel and inspect the spindle assembly to decide whether you think it can handle the weight long term.
Seriously it would be easier to use a cart, wheelbarrow, shovel and rake to accomplish your tasks.
That's exactly what I've been doing thus far. And after a weekend moving a few yards each of dirt and lava rock, I started looking for a better way.
So would your negative reccomendation also apply to snow equipment? I can't imagine that a small bucket would be much more stress than a plow or blower.
So would your negative reccomendation also apply to snow equipment? I can't imagine that a small bucket would be much more stress than a plow or blower.
jenkinsph
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I wouldn't want anything heavy on the front of a 100 series imo. That said the problem with a johnny bucket is all the manuevering you need to do in soft ground to get the material where you wan't it. Using a wheelbarrow is simply easier to use.
At least with the snowblower and blade the downpressure is relieved when you are working it for the most part. I would be more inclined to use either of these two tools than the johnny bucket.
I have been working the last few days cleaning up a lot for a sick neighbor adjacent me. Lots of hand work and some tractor work, BTDT.
At least with the snowblower and blade the downpressure is relieved when you are working it for the most part. I would be more inclined to use either of these two tools than the johnny bucket.
I have been working the last few days cleaning up a lot for a sick neighbor adjacent me. Lots of hand work and some tractor work, BTDT.
Ledgemere Farm
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if Im not mistaken, the front wheel assembly on the 100 series has plastic bushings. The bigger tractors have greasable bearings.
I haven't taken them apart but both the steering spindles and the wheel hubs are greasable. I just greased them last week.
But I get the point. This machine isn't built for weight.
I was just being optimistic that this machine would be able to handle a few occasional lifting. If i can throw a few bags of dirt on my shoulders why cant my tractor. I'd think I'm a lot more fragile than this steel boned beast. Honestly I have a half acre. I'm not going to be moving yards of dirt and stone every year. That task would only be every few years at best. Other then that, it'd be mulch and snow on a more regular basis.
But I get the point. This machine isn't built for weight.
I was just being optimistic that this machine would be able to handle a few occasional lifting. If i can throw a few bags of dirt on my shoulders why cant my tractor. I'd think I'm a lot more fragile than this steel boned beast. Honestly I have a half acre. I'm not going to be moving yards of dirt and stone every year. That task would only be every few years at best. Other then that, it'd be mulch and snow on a more regular basis.
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Rental yards are made for guys like you to use when needed. We've all given our best advice based on what we know. If you choose to go ahead with the Johnny Bucket, then more power to you and good luck. I truly mean that. You are making an informed decision and know the risks. If you are willing to take the risks, then you may be the voice of experience for the next user whether it be good news or bad news.:thumbsup:
jhonb
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I watched a few videos on a johnny bucket jr a few weeks back. I have a LA series and 20 years ago under the same conditions, I would have purchased one as my property was undeveloped. I have developed every inch of my yard now so I don't have a use for one. I have a bad back and this would have been welcome. Would my tractor hold up? Don't know, but I would still give it a shot. I have repeatedly been told my 100 series is a POS, but so far, it has always come through. If it is new and still under warranty, why not try it?
Ledgemere Farm
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Personally, I dont think 100 series are a POS. They are lawn tractors and do great at mowing and towing a small cart.
jenkinsph
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To be fair I suspect the tranny would last a lot longer if I didn't have to climb the banks to the road with mine. The rest of it has mowed the lawn and done a good job. If I had known more about the riding mowers when I bought the L130 I would have spent a little more for the x320 or similar.
Most of us who recommend the upgrade to the x320 are basing this on our own past experiences. I wouldn't be opposed to a 100 series with the option of a better tranny either, Deere doesn't seem to see this as an option though.
