gt275 vs 314

[crm227]

Looking at 2 JDs--a 314 with 1035 hrs and a gt275 with unknown hours. Both are around $1300. Don't know what size deck each has. I need to mow 2 acres, push snow, and do general property maintenance. Thoughts on either machine and if the asking price is in the ballpark? Thanks in advance!

 

[Trey318]

Go with the 314. It's strong as an ox. I've got 2 and 1's got the 54" blade. I've graded a lotta dirt with it.

 

[crm227]

Go with the 314. It's strong as an ox. I've got 2 and 1's got the 54" blade. I've graded a lotta dirt with it.

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Great--thanks for the feedback. Looked at both over the weekend. The GT275 only had a 38" deck, so that one is out anyway. The 314 was a beast. Has the 46" deck on it. I have about 1.5 acres of fairly flat ground to mow. Takes about 2 hours each week. Any reason to think the 14hp Kohler might be undersized for the job? Seems to produce enough torque, but I wouldnt want to push the engine too hard. That said, all the reviews I've read say those cast-iron Kohlers are built to last.

 

[Trey318]

It'll mow just fine, as long as you have sharp blades. The only problem I have with my 314 is the carburetor. For some reason it's getting trash in the gas so I've gotta clean my tank out.