Comparison JD X300 (new) vs. GT275 (used)

[sgoldste01]

Hi, I'm in the market for a tractor to mow my 1.2 acre yard, which is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. I would also like to attach a bagger in the fall when picking up leaves (would side discharge otherwise), and maybe pull a cart with mulch from time to time.

I was ready to pull the trigger on a new JD X300, and take advantage of JD's current $500 discount promotion (brings the price down to $2500). But in reading reviews online, I'm reading that the transmission is the same as the LA Series, which concerns me. I would expect a heavier tractor like the X300 to also provide a heavier duty tranny.

My local CraigsList has an ad for a 1999 GT275 with 44" Pirhanna mulching deck, snowblower, and snow blade for $2500. I don't really want the blower/blade, but the seller won't separate. It doesn't have an hour meter, but he thinks it probably has 500 hours on it. He says it's in great shape, and his pictures suggest that he's right.

I would probably sell the blower/blade myself, if I bought this package.

I'm having trouble justifying paying almost the same amount for an 11-year-old machine as I can spend on a new one. I'm also wondering if I can bag with the mulching deck; I'm guessing not.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[MESSMAKER]

The 300 is not very heavy duty, if that is what you are looking for. It does mow very well. I think $2500 may be a bit high for the 275. You are paying for the snow blower. If he will not seperate, keep looking.