X300 Questions

[RBLapham]

the k-46 craps out around 200 hours or so ymmv

Not if you keep it clean and cool (do not over work it) and fill the K46 with 5-50 synthetic not the 10-30 that deere puts in it. Also for very low cost you can rebuild the K46 or even upgrade it to a K58 for an additional $80. Search the internet for "K46 repair guide with pictures"

 

[murphy1244]

Not if you keep it clean and cool (do not over work it) and fill the K46 with 5-50 synthetic not the 10-30 that deere puts in it. Also for very low cost you can rebuild the K46 or even upgrade it to a K58 for an additional $80. Search the internet for "K46 repair guide with pictures"

I don't have to repair a k-46, I offed it. no worrys now

 

[daveshoot]

Now that you all have me worked up about it, I searched and found The Thread on the K-46 rebuild.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/164892-tufftorq-k46-repair-guide-pictures.html

62 pages! The OP in that thread should get a medal. I will have to go have a look at the hour meter and exact model.

 

[dleebold]

Major Differences: x series
Frame: 1 piece
Turn Radius: . 16"
Front Wheels: Bushings vs. Ball Bearings
Engine: B&S vs. Kawa

Tank: .3.5
Spindles to Mower: Self tapping screw vs. heavy duty bolt & nut
PTO: Cable vs. electric
Plus other minor upgrades such as steering wheel, seat, cutting adjusments.

 

[BoyRoy]

I had an LA135 had it 6-years was still going strong when I traded in for an X300. Just never liked the 135, X300 is a much better mower, should have purchased it the the first place. I'm not worried about the transmission if you maintain the mower it should last a log time.