John Deere STX 30 lawn tractor

[Patches]

Thanks for that. I've been in the case once to replace two fractured shift keys about 12 years ago and filled it with corn head grease then. I have the unit out, but have yet to take top case cover off; too da--d hot

Update; purchased a new Peerless transaxle through a dealer in Missouri so we're back in business

 

[tacticalturnip]

Update; purchased a new Peerless transaxle through a dealer in Missouri so we're back in business

That's awesome to hear. The STX machines seem to be quite long lasting.

 

[dadohead]

That's awesome to hear. The STX machines seem to be quite long lasting.

The yellow deck machines are awesome. Then a certain manager took over and cost reduced them into the black deck machines.... they are the absolute worst.

 

[Richard001]

Update; purchased a new Peerless transaxle through a dealer in Missouri so we're back in business

Would you care to disclose what the cost was ?

 

[Patches]

Would you care to disclose what the cost was ?

$520.00 + or - including shipping with a 2 year Peerless factory warranty. Had to adapt the left side front mount but other mounts bolted up. More than happy

 

[Richard001]

Good to know that Peerless is still offering the replacement. And thanks for letting us know what the cost was.

Richard

 

[Patches]

Good to know that Peerless is still offering the replacement. And thanks for letting us know what the cost was.

Richard

If you're planning to go that route, check with the dealer I used ( RAMWORK, INC Butler,MO 660-679-5807) as the stock gearing in the MST unit is not ideal compared to the original 920-017 Peerless transaxle. This issue is correctable however

 

[bmg88201]

Wow, I had an STX 38 that I bought used for $200 and used it for 33 years. I gave it to a friend that fell on hard times and couldn’t afford to buy one. He is still mowing with it, lol. I then bought a new X300 that has been a real good mower thus far.