Price on a X749

[WilliamBos]

nothing against the BX but it doesent turn like the X749 or ZTR i want this machine to mow lawns for my company and im not to sure a tractor is the way to go..

One thing for sure is whatever route you go, make sure it is diesel. We had a X500 loaner with only 18 hours on it, and it drank more gas faster than an alcoholic that fell off the wagon.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

 

[John Deere 3520]

well I think i have it down to 2 models even though the X749 is a nice machine i can use the 3520 for the 3point work, Im looking at a JD 997 with 60" deck or the Scag turf tiger with 60" deck and a cat diesel.. I really would like to have a diesel for the power and reliability and they burn almost half the fuel of what the gassers do.. What machine do you guys think is better i have a soft spot for of them but can only take one at the time.

 

[LBrown59]

I ordered a x744 last week. I don't need the 4wd, and the price was a little over 10k. Dealer offered a used 3pt for $200. I was offered $6500 for my x495 with 281 hours on it. I bought it used 1.5 years ago for $7200. JC

Is the 744 diesel ?

 

[JiminGa]

Is the 744 diesel ?

John Deere products for homeowners: Features for X744 Ultimate™ Tractor

yes

 

[skidoo]

well I think i have it down to 2 models even though the X749 is a nice machine i can use the 3520 for the 3point work, Im looking at a JD 997 with 60" deck or the Scag turf tiger with 60" deck and a cat diesel.. I really would like to have a diesel for the power and reliability and they burn almost half the fuel of what the gassers do.. What machine do you guys think is better i have a soft spot for of them but can only take one at the time.

I see you eliminated the X749 for your use. But, since the title is for the X749, here are a couple pictures anyway. The X749 is great for slopes and such. In the first picture, all my weight from the knee and up is behind the rear axle, yet the front did not even feel light. If you don't have any significant slopes, then other models can certainly fit the job. If you are needing the 3PH work, I would be looking at the 3520 too...

Oh and I wouldn't charge by the hour (or minute). I would get real good at estimating the time necessary to do the job and then charge by the job for what time and OH it would take someone with typical equipment. Then, if you can make it that much more efficient with your equipment, you make more $$ per time. If you can't, then turn that job down... If you get equipment that is too slow, then you may have trouble making good $$... Of course, if you are doing this for full time business, you have to make a return on the initial cost and factor that into your charges.

 

[John Deere 3520]

Thanks for the pics looks like a very nice machine but the only slope that i mow like that is my sand mound..I would like to get those tires on my ZTR when i get it Scag or Deere im leaning towards the Scag becuase it has alot less plastic.

 

[asylum575]

Skidoo,
I experienced some puckerfactor just looking at that picture.

 

[Dominique01149]

The Scag seems impressive. The 997 is nice as well.
These are a few things that I would look at:

How does the deck lift? Is it easy to jack up to clean and sharpen the blades?
How hard is it to install a mulch kit?
Weight and tire sizes, I'm assuming they are pretty close.
Fuel Consumption?
Dealer support. Do they have parts in stock? Does the supporting staff seem competent?


Seems like 2 good products.
For reference, over here contractors offer you the choice of paying one fee for the year to do the lawn, or paying by the minute/hour.

Keep us posted.

 

[John Deere 3520]

Well im really leaning towards the Scag with cat diesel the scag seems to have alot more options and comfort features then deere Im a diehard deere fan for tractors but Scag seems to have a better machine all around.. Both machines are around 14K not cheap but you get what you pay for.. and im thinking of getting a set of carlisle HD field trax tires the size are 24x12-12 the tires that come with the machine are 4ply and these are 2ply will that make a big difference??

 

[Gittyup]

Tire ply can make a difference. 2-ply will be more prone to flats. But, they are also softer. I got tired of fixing flats in my 2-plys and bought 6-plys for my tractor. BTW, I think you are making the right choice.