I appreciate the discussion about grease points. My 2022 X354 only has 32 hours on the meter but it’s time I start paying attention to these details.

Absolute top standard of reviewing. Thank you

Brett, thank you for posting your videos. I live in Vermont and after watching your videos, I purchased a X350 with a snowblower from my local dealer. Your videos showed me how easy the X350 is to work with. Thank you again.

A very helpful to me as a new owner of an X354. I wish my dealer had been as informative. Thank you.

Hey, Brent. Been marathoning your vids the last two days and have learned so much! I'll admit, I've been a bit gun-shy about buying a Deere, due to the price. But as you've walked me through the features, I see all the little engineering touches that elevate them above the competition. Right now, it's between the Deere, Cub Cadet, and Simplicity on 3.5 acres. Now, I just need a set of sweet Western Equipment decals! 🤣 Keep up the great work!

Very informative overview. Kudos on the presentation and to the cameraperson. Just ordered a new X354. Time to put the 90s vintage Craftsman out to pasture.

I have a x354 for going on 3 years now, great machine. There is one additional zerk to lube on the brake pedal. The zerks get pretty dirty so I bought some covers for them off e bay to fix that issue.

Wow! What a great video! You are a great communicator and did an awesome job on reviewing this tractor, everything I wanted and needed to know! Thanks so much!

You do such a greaT JOB.....on all your videos, and I love that you include your outtakes, as we are not all perfect.

love to see a compsarison with he different sizes and types of transaxles.

Might mention that the braking system on the X series is in the rear transaxle & not on the rear wheels. No need to worry about brake pads... I personally love this feature.

Idea for a video; try fitting the new seat (much more robust) on the 2021 X354 to an older John Deere X380 to replace that older seat. That would be a great upgrade as my 2020 seat has already worn through.

Awesome video!! Thank you for the walk around!! (the mouse was a good touch!!)

I have an older X304 and the 4 wheel steering is great!

Important note: I think the 4 wheel steer feature on this mower works well with outside curves but not so much inside curves. I believe you may need the 48” deck if the inside curve of a mulch bed or sidewalk needs the deck to reach it. I don’t think the 4 WS alone will make that happen for you on the 42” deck. My number one reason to select a 4 WS is to avoid coming back to trim. To test this simply spray paint or mark the travel of the tire path then note the 42” deck cannot reach the outer edge of the tire path. Correct me if I’m wrong. I almost made an expensive blunder selecting the X354. Perhaps this could be a topic on another video? Thx

Great video Brent! As always lots of great information! Love the 4 wheel turning! John Deere just keeps getting better! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

Hi Bred,hope your well man,i got my X350R are all tuned up and working like a dream,what i noticed on the drive system for the mower deck belts is there are 2 drive systems there,with one coming of the drive pulley of the other,and one being a double sided v belt which of coarse just has v shaped pulleys in its drive chain but can drive both sides of the belt,the other is a standard v shaped belts with 2 tensioner pulleys with the flat side used against the tensioner pulleys of coarse,thought id mention this because this explains why you just cant get these 2 belts mixed up guys if you need to change your belts,im sure you would know this but to anyone whos not familiar just thought id point this out,also when you use your 3/8 wrench to take the tension of the crank pulley it must be done on the the left side of the mower when sitting on the tractor as this one comes of the crank pulley the tensioner on the right side is a separate belts piggy back of the crank pulley belts,great videos and catch you again.David uk England.

Zero turns are usually not good on steep ditches. How are four wheel steer units on ditches? Mine require a good amount of "lean". Another educational video. Thanks.

These are definitely worth the money to upgrade past the X300. You get the better transmission in these that will last many years. Trust me fellas it's worth every penny to upgrade past the K46 transmission in the x300 to the K58 in this model Every X series is worth it. Always buy the highest model you can afford. Higher model = better and better transmission strength. It's the most important part of a lawn mower or garden tractor.

Brent, could you please touch on what gas you recommend using. I can’t get a straight answer: no ethanol vrs high octane.

Would like to see different deck widths against RIGHT turning edges such as curved landscaping and flower beds. Many 42” and smaller will leave large untrimmed edges simply because mower wheels will hit the edging because of the concave shapes.

would you recommend the x354 or x370

Great videos wish my dealer was good as you are hope to see a video on the the z700 series soon

Very professional and informative video, Brent. A few questions for you regarding the 4 wheel steering. 1) I have a extremely steep hill in my front yard. With my old LX277, I have to drive straight up and then back down the hill while cutting. Would the 4 wheel steer veer off from a straight line while backing down? 2) Does the 4 wheel steering require more maintenance than the traditional rear drive.? Thanks

Hello - are y’all familiar with the front attachment for JD 40” TRACTOR SHOVEL? If so, the button to lower/raise is not doing anything. I was using shovel in down position to push dirt, and think something may be stuck, but not sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thx Paul

Hello - do I need to treat gas before filling tank? I’m planning to use unleaded 87 octane ethanol free gas. Thx

Awesome Vidoe I have the exact mower and I have the new X394

Great review, I have 2 X300 series JD's. Both 2011. Ones an X300 48" deck. The other is an X304 42" deck. Happy with both machines as they are smooth and have Kawasaki V twins. My issue is the garbage PLASTIC PULLEYS on the DRIVE belt tensioner that always burn out. The belt burns through the plastic pulley. Junk. Why not have stamped steel pulley or cast aluminum???? John Deere puts plastic pulleys on these premium ridding mowers? When they break I loose time and money?? Not happy. Stupid.... just to save a buck on each pully.

Do you know if it's possible to used the snowblower attachment without removing the mowing deck?

I need a nice mowing work horse. I am debating Ariens Icon XD 42 or JD x354 with 42inch deck.

Great videos! Can do a follow up with the possibility/use of snow blower, snow plow, leaf collection system with the X300 series?? Or are those are better suited for the X500/X700 series?

I wish the break peddle was not so high. It is not quick if you need to make a quick stop. Don't need the tethered lid. String brakes and then what?

Can i use a tow behind plug aerator with the x354 having a k46 transaxle? I know the k46 cant do ground engagement like cultivating but can it at least dethatch and plug aerate?

Looking to purchase either X350 or X354. Is there any difference between the 2021 X354 and 2024 X354 besides the color of the deck.

Hey Brent! I have an X370 and love it. Is there a video or some instruction on how to access the gas tank? I need to address a service issue with a tube going to the top of it (it broke off). Videos on other models seek to indicate I need to remove the entire green shroud in order to do this. Seems pretty complex. Any thoughts on this?

What about the discharge methods? I thought you can add an electronic switch for changing from side discharge to mulching. Is that correct and how reliable is it?

Hi Brent. Do you have a video for greasing the 354 mower? 1st time owner of a riding mower.

Hello!! If you were to buy a John Deere to handle lawn care for about 2 acres AND handle snow removal in New Hampshire, which tractor would you buy?

Question I was originally told I couldn't install a bagger on the x354 now I'm seeing the bagger option do you have a video on this?

I was trying out a s180 and the seat all the way back is still tight ...6'10 400lbs ....is there a way to modify the seat to make it go back a few more inches ?

I have this one. The 2021 is way better than the 2017 model.

Is there an add-on for a ball hitch application? I want to be able to tow a utility trailer with it.

Brent, I’ve just purchased a X354. I want to use Mobile 1 full synthetic, when would you recommend it would be safe to make the switch to Mobile ?

why does the X354, x384 and X394 only come in 42" deck? Can the deck be upgraded?

You need to review the X370

How does this tractor do on inclines? I am looking to purchase one for my yard. I don't have a very large area to mow, but it is quite un-level with the steepest area about 18 degrees. I'm looking for a mower that I can ride on that will safely tackle this incline.

Is thenx 300 series to much for an 1 1/2 acres lot? I don't want to get the cheap version of the S model if the 300 series will last longer, whats your tought on that buddy?

Just bought a x354 and really like it. I had the one touch system installed by the dealer. Question: what electrical connection needs to be disconnected to remove the deck? Would it be in the wire harness or at the actuator?

Is the power flow bagger a option for this mower?

im looking at getting a X350, is there a way i can upgrade the seat to this one?

Any chance you can do one on the X394? I’m looking into getting one but really am interested your feedback on it. Thanks!

Great Video. I just got a new X 370. Can you do a video on the X370

How is the power front the engine transferred to the rear pump/ transmission? Is it a belt or shaft?

hey Brent. Is the S180 model really more powerful over the X354? since the S180 indicates that it has 24 hp and the X354 one of 21.5 and a lower torque

Can you review the ×324 please

Excellent video!

Awesome and informative videos. Very impressed! I am looking to buy a JD tomorrow. I would like the x5 series for the k72 transmission. But it’s probably overkill for me. I want to pull a lawn roller, a thatcher and a leaf sweeper. Is this X354 transmission up for those tasks even on a slight incline? I don’t want to over stress the transmission and drastically shorten the life.

Shaft or belt driven?? All models? Is Cub Cadet the only lawn tractors with shaft drive? Thank you for these videos !

Can this handle slopes well?

Hey Brent, I just bought a 2021 X394. Do know if the X350 molded seat will fit on the X394 with the new high back seat? Thank you for all the great videos 👍

I would like to see a video of the x394

Whiat is the smallest JD tractor that you can hook a bucket attachment to?

Wish the mowers had tilt steering wheel

Do they still make the d and e series mowers

Why no 48in deck?

How hard is the steering on the x354. Get back to me please

Will the 2021 seat fit on the 2019 x390

Which x series model would be the first model to be upgraded to the next size transaxle?

Awesome video! Are there any reliability issues with the 4 wheel steering?

9:31 eek a mouse!

Could you direct me to the cheapest way in the x300 series to get a Kawasaki engine and the mulching switch?

@Adam Calhoun intro

Thanks again for a great review. I'm looking at buying an X354 but also thinking about the X370. When you turned the wheel in this video it looked like it wasn't a big effort and I imagine it is even easier when the tractor is moving. Maybe the power steering isn't a big difference to have on the 370?

Do you by chance have a part # for that seat or a price? I have a 2016 X350 and this one looks a lot more comfortable.

Just bought this today. Im really excited to use it. Thank you so much for this guide!!!

did you ever think about doing a video on what to do about spinning tires on a 100 series mower? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8BklbJ_kri-o5s.html putting lugs on a lawn tractor is pretty extreme. most people with a nice lawn won't want to do that

Don't buy this John Deere x147r Ride on mower. Unless you want to mow a level short lawn that doesn't get too long. Maybe a bowling green would be suitable. The grass shute constantly clogs up if you mow heavy green grass so you have put your arm in and pull it all out. You have no warning when it clogs and jams the blades while the motor keeps spinning the deck belt resulting in black smoke coming out that lets you know there's serious problem. If you're lucky the belt will jump off the pulleys. Putting the catcher back on is a frustrating procedure the makes you think it from a different model. The lock catch on the catcher releases very often dropping grass out the back. The whole catcher set up is flimsy and cheap. Not too mention frustrating. Not good around trees as the catcher handle sticks up way too high and hooks onto branches. 1 hr of use after buying this brand new mower it developed an unnerving clunking sound in the deck. I've always owned John Deere and have been a happy customer,but this model is poorly engineered and designed.