2023 John Deere X754 Lawn Mower Review & Walkaround

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In this video we go over everything you need to know about the John Deere X754 Lawn Mower! This is the largest series of tractor style lawn mowers by John Deere and features a diesel engine and a drive-over Auto-Connect deck. We make sure to hit all of the features, maintenance points, and operator controls so that you are fully educated on this mower after watching. This machine can be so much more than a lawn mower so make sure to check it out!
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0:00 - Model Number Explanation
1:28 - Mower Overview and Features
3:28 - Engine and Service Points
7:10 - Operator Station and Controls
18:25 - Mower Deck Options and Features
20:50 - Wheels, Rear Features and Attachment Options
22:07 - Warranty and Pricing
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@JohnDeere1945 Жыл бұрын

I bought a x738 in 2020 and absolutely love it. Such a capable machine and got it with the 54inch snowblower. Very happy I decided to get it

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you are enjoying your mower!

@kirdot2011 11 ай бұрын

For the price they're asking for it... You better be happy

@stevensilva1350 11 ай бұрын

Knowing what you know now, if you made the purchase again would you rather have jumped up to a sub compact or stayed with the garden tractor

@Mjr1348 10 ай бұрын

Waiting for my x738 to be delivered. Thanks for the great vid. It was helpful.

@Big-Rouge Жыл бұрын

I had 3 different x500 models over the years and now have a X739 and it’s a beast! The 4WD & 4WS is a Great combo!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Nice! How long have you had your X7? Are you using it for anything other than mowing?

@Big-Rouge Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Mostly mowing but I tilled my garden too. Here in Louisiana, we mow about 9 months a year.

@kevinthompson4997 Жыл бұрын

I bought an X750 in the fall of 2021. Absolutely love that thing!! Comfortable and easy to use. Took a couple hours to get used to the power steering as it does respond slower. But once you do, you'll wonder how you ever did without it! But that RIO button is a pain in the ass. You can get around that easy enough with a clothes pin.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

They definitely are nice machines. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

@vernondent6818 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I am picking up an X750 next week and you saved me the trouble of reading the manual. Bought this to replace my 455 which performed flawlessly cutting grass and blowing snow for 25 years.

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am glad I could help. I think you will be very happy with your mower. The X7's are all awesome!

@mc25a 8 ай бұрын

Great overview, I have a x758 and really like it.

@bxb590 4 ай бұрын

This was a great video. Thank You !

@aaronbuffington6053 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your expertise in an easy to digest format. The information given really help my wife understand the capabilities and operation of the 754 and 7 series. Best walk around video online, period!

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for the comment. I am just glad I could help!

@cwness4587 Жыл бұрын

Great Review! I learned some new tricks. Thanks CW

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and what did I help you learn?

@cwness4587 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment You covered everything and explained what it was and tips on how to connect Implements. Oh and the important Thing. You sounded like you knew what you what you were talking about. CW

@joesiegert5224 3 ай бұрын

Just got my second 758. My 5th diesel over the past 40 years (starting with a 330 diesel). I opted for the optional air seat which is very nice in rough yards. Don’t forget to get an anti scalping roller if you have the auto drive over deck. These are a beast with great power and fuel consumption.

@jamesmabry2261 2 ай бұрын

I have a x758 also. Why have the anti scalping roller with auto connect?

@raymondcrew8785 7 күн бұрын

I love the 700 series. The Halo mower, to borrow that term from cars.

@Chewy_GarageBandDad Жыл бұрын

I have the 2006 102 for 17 years now. Bought it from the Meade right next to to the Greenville TN Plant. First mower. I Love it. I may keep it and get a compact tractor. If not, Im going to hand it down to my son and transtion to this bad boy.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

NICE! Love to hear stories like this because it just goes to show that if these mowers are taken care of, they will last a very long time.

@bramklaassen3999 Жыл бұрын

Love my X540

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Nice! How long have you had it?

@FlySafe1000 8 ай бұрын

Great review, thanks for these videos. John Deere should cut you a check on these videos.

@thejoshman1234 Жыл бұрын

My goal is to have a yard big enough for a machine like this someday. For now my x350 does everything I need!

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to have a big yard to a have a nice machine.

@thejoshman1234 Жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 true but the x350 is already overkill for what I have lol

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to need this sweet rig!

@mikezahnow1605 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment buy a zero turn mower.

@andrewsmith9980 Жыл бұрын

@@mikezahnow1605 no good for hills and terrain Great for flat ground

@richardtrammell7521 10 күн бұрын

Nice 😊

@jacobsturdivant6039 Жыл бұрын

That is a badass mower hahaha

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@casualsmith1576 Жыл бұрын

I like how when he has trouble starting the mower the video skips frames. Easy start costs extra

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Haha! I know it looks that way but there was no issue starting the mower, just your normal diesel smoke on a brand new machine and did not want that to be off putting or concerning.

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

Hey always been a fan John Deere. I’m not a Big Big Box store equipment purchaser but went to Lowe’s for some oil filters and they have several John Deere riders which looked impressive. I guess new everything should look good. They had a S model looked nice Nice video

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

One thing you can count on is that the mowers from John Deere that you see at Lowe's and other big box stores are also sold at the dealerships and are the same quality.

@taylordauwe Жыл бұрын

I just bought an S180 from Home Depot last week. Only used it once since then but so far I’m loving it. The 54 inch deck cuts down on mow time by a lot.

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor my opinion is it’s the best out of all the mowers they have in store. Congrats

@timenloe3846 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on your John Deere videos! I have a 6.3-acre horse farm with about 4.5 acres of grass. I have considered the 1025R but that machine is out of my price range at this time. Do you know the price to add on the rear PTO to this vehicle? Also, would you feel comfortable attaching a post hole auger? Finally, is the X758 series worth the extra $?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the videos and I hope they have been helpful to you! For your questions: on the cost for the PTO, this would be a question for your local dealership and same with the post hole digger. I will say that I do think it is way worth it to go with the X758, especially when you are going to be doing more than mowing with the machine.

@MrHammGutsnGlory Жыл бұрын

Hey Brent I have a Z425 and replacing the shock dampers. How do you deal with the clips that hold the shock on the balls? I need to remove the old shock and install the new one.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. I am confused about where you have a shock on that mower. Could you tell me where it is.

@kevinm6808 2 ай бұрын

Deere doesn't make a 4WD and 4WS diesel do they?

@gharv1313 Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for a review on the X580, will you ever have one ?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I am hoping to! I am trying to get a review for every mower but sometimes inventory is a hard game to play. Thanks for continuing to watch our channel!

@geraldharris6277 Жыл бұрын

You lost me at the sticker price I was thinking maybe maximum $8,000 to $8,500 I bought a John Deere x580 is what two steps below the x700 series here's the positive note you are very knowledgeable thank you for being knowledgeable about the John Deere series tractors I bought my x580 in 2019 I was thinking about upgrading to the 700 series but not now

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

The big reason here for the major price jump is the amount of capabilities that this tractor has. It is very close to being a subcompact until it’s tractor. Thank you for watching and for the comments.

@JoshAllen17Goated 10 ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipmentThe X500 series can do almost anything the X700 series can. It will just take a little longer since its a smaller machine for a bigger job.

@musclecarsrt2324 11 ай бұрын

I want to ask about the seat. I have a X584 and wanted to upgrade to this seat for $500 but there is no literature on the weight limit? I’m a big guy and I think this seat is only rated for 200 lbs. I really want to buy a new seat but I am reluctant because the seat might bottom out and I’m out of $500 bucks. P/N BUC10625

@SuperMaxdragon Жыл бұрын

Which Deere would you recommend for a 2.5 acre lawn. I'm an older guy, so comfort does matter.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I would say you could go with any of them. From the smallest tractor style on up.

@DONALD1951 Жыл бұрын

The deck size is more important…def not a 42” deck..

@vernondent6818 11 ай бұрын

You can never have too much horsepower or too big of a tractor!

@louislograno7524 10 ай бұрын

Great channel!! Was looking between JD X754 vs x758 or Kubota GR 2120 looking for best turning radius. Keep up the great work!!

@Boobtube. Жыл бұрын

great review. Are all the decks green these days? I have a 2014 X738 and deck is yellow. 54 inch. First thing I did was disconnect seat safety and Rio switch. I'm old school and have common sense. Don't need a lawyer designing my tractor. Love the snowblowers on these machines.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes, as of 2023 all of the mower decks are green. What do you think of the new look?

@Boobtube. Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment don't care for it. Green paint must be cheaper, or a cost cutter for JD to only need 1 color. 2 tone, green and yellow, just sets it off so much better. Kinda like the difference between Red velvet cake and a rice cake.

@bradleyphillips204 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I think the yellow deck would not only look better also but I think it would also be harder to see in the dark. I know it sounds crazy but there have been times where I have mowed into around 10pm just to get done as long as the grass didn't start to get wet. For me the yellow is easier to see and line up in the dark than green. Guess you could use reflective tape 😅. That being said the green is an interesting change after all these years but thinking back to the round fender 110s, still missing the yellow.

@JCourts2k23 Жыл бұрын

I remember growing up with John Deere riding mowers with that RIO button, hated it, used a jumper to bypass it.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I have heard of this being done a lot.

@DH-mf2lv Жыл бұрын

For a small yard I chose a x500 series over the x700 series. Does a liquid cooled x700 series engine last that much longer than an air cooled x500 series engine?

@jimmanthe2442 Жыл бұрын

In general a water cooled engine will last 50% to 100% longer than an air cooled engine because of more efficient cooling of the engine. This means where an X3xx or an X5xx series lawn tractor last about 1,000 hrs an X7xx will last 1,500 to 2,000 hrs. The X7xx series also is more comfortable riding because of reduced engine vibration , larger tires and a long wheelbase.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

A diesel engine would certainly last 10-12k hours whereas the gas would last about 1/2 that. That being said,itd take most people 20+ years to wear one out. Theres certainly nothin wrong with the gas engine,they're top notch.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Liquid cooled engine will almost always out last an air cooled engine due to them being a more commercial sized engine with better components.

@technicolorProducer Жыл бұрын

see my main comment above--the liquid-cooled defintely go the distance...

@ericdolby1622 Жыл бұрын

Off topic a little but is the S240 42 inch the best of all worlds for a small 1/2 acre lot since it has the Kawasaki v twin and the K46 trans and the deep deck.

@alherch Жыл бұрын

I believe there is a video on here comparing the S240 and the X series. I was thinking about the S240 based on price and features. X might be a bit much for our yard 1/2ish acres

@ericdolby1622 Жыл бұрын

@@alherch oh okay. I couldn't find that video. Im not sure if the x350 is too much mower or not. They seem to have almost identical specs really. Mechanically speaking. And both can be had with the 42 inch deep deck.

@thejoshman1234 Жыл бұрын

@@ericdolby1622 the x350 is only slightly more expensive and is much more heavy duty. I just got mine 3 weeks ago. If you want to keep it for a very long time I’d go ahead and upgrade.

@ericdolby1622 Жыл бұрын

@@thejoshman1234 that's good information. I do want to keep it for 10 years. I didn't realize it was heavier duty.

@thejoshman1234 Жыл бұрын

@@ericdolby1622 yeah it has a bigger frame, better tires it’s overall a lot nicer feeling.

@geraldharris6277 Жыл бұрын

I would like to know what the ideal is behind having plastic hoods on these John Deere's when metal is much more durable and longer-lasting is that the ideal behind plastic Hood it does not have anything to do with the aerodynamics or the weight you're going to get so many hours per gallon of fuel that depends on what you use in the machine for again thank you for your knowledge and time of making these videos very interesting

@JoshsGreenGarage Жыл бұрын

Plastic hood and fender deck likely is to keep the machine weight down for safety regulations, not fuel efficiency. From everything I have seen that is the reason the X7 has no ROPS, and why there is no X759… don’t have to deal with dents as well!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

The two biggest reasons are to reduce dents and paint issues as well as reducing heat that the engine produces. Metal traps in more heat than the plastic does.

@geraldharris6277 Жыл бұрын

That's a poor excuse for safety reasons and to keep the weight down at the tractor I really have a dent in metal where I can pound it back out and smooth it instead of being plastic breaking cracking and big trunks took it out I can show you pictures of my old John Deere gt275 with plastic Hood and I know sooner or later this will happen to my x580 John Deere reason why I bought it because of the engine in the tranny or transaxle I just don't appreciate plastic

@JoshsGreenGarage Жыл бұрын

@@geraldharris6277 It isn't a safety feature, it is likely to keep the machine under a safety threshold, like I mentioned, for a ROPS... I don't know of too many people who want a garden tractor with a roll bar... Additionally, it seems the plastics have come a long way as technology has gotten better from the times of the GT275. That is at a minimum 25 year old tractor by now, so of course the thin plastic on them isn't what it is now. I haven't seen too many current generation machines at least from 2012 or so up used wise that have cracked hoods, unless they were just severely abused. But who intentionally beats on a hood?

@Fredmullegun 11 ай бұрын

The jump cut when starting the engine? Why?

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

Video was done on a cold day and had some cold start smoke so we cut that out. Good catch!

@bradleyphillips204 Жыл бұрын

Wondering if anyone knows which x700 series engine is louder. The 3 cylinder diesel or the Kawasaki gas.🤔 I know the diesel will last longer but ive always appreciated the Kawasaki gas engines i have owned in the past. Right now I have a gx345 with the 20 horse. Over 1440 hours and no major issues 👍

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

It has been a long time since I have been on a gas one so I'm not sure which one is louder. We also do not keep these in stock so I can't go get on them to tell you. We will have to hope somebody comments on this one to let us know. I will be following. Any thoughts anyone?

@ns4wsm 11 ай бұрын

Diesel is, I’ve had both

@BrickyardPowerMan Жыл бұрын

If the cost of each is the same, which is the better unit - 1025R or the X754? Assume the workload requirements are the same.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Hi Brett. I think main thing to decide if you need front loader or front attachment. The 1025R will have more weight to handle a little heavier work but more compaction on your yard and garden than the X754 if that matters. The X754 will be more maneuverable in tighter spots and turn tighter if you have trees.

@LivingCommonSense Жыл бұрын

I've got a 1025r w/mid mount mower that mows great. In 2wd mode, turning sharply doesn't damage the yard at all. It probably doesn't turn as sharply as the x754 which would make the 754 a better mower. The 1025r sits up tall and feels more tippy on steep inclines and I use my troy-bilt rider for that. Otherwise, whatever attachments you need should probably weigh heavily on your decision.

@YMF1891 Жыл бұрын

If you were to upgrade the X754 to have a rear PTO and 3 pt arms it would likely cost more than a stock 1025R. I mow with my 1025 and it does compact the grass a bit, but it is a very capable machine with the front loader and rear 3 pt attachments. All comes down to how you plan to use the machine. Look into the Versa turf tires from Carlisle.

@karatejoe5049 Жыл бұрын

Cut during starting like you had a problem starting it at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="919">15:19</a>

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

It was cold and it was the first start of the mower so we did cut part of it out. But no issues, it fired right up!

@technicolorProducer Жыл бұрын

thought I would add my $0.02..I have a John Deere 425 liquid cooled from the 1990s with the Kawasaki 20 hp engine -- since then the number of models has bloated since it appears my 425 is most similar to the 700 series today (both in terms of cost and features -- a driveshaft connecting the deck plus a hydraulic snow blade). Anyway it is now bit the dust and I am debating buying a new engine and starting its second life...with a 60-inch deck these things will go the distance well beyond twenty years. Very expensive but the liquid-cooled will outlast an air-cooled by far...plus the larger tractor is much more functional..had I had the diesel it would still be running.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

They are great mowers and I have heard this exact thing from a few different people. I am glad to hear of your great experience with the machine!

@robertfoote3255 Жыл бұрын

My 345 18hp was 27 yrs old when the engine gave out. The fact that my snow blower was pretty much spent I got a X750 with mower and snow blower. It will most likely be the last unit I will need at my age. Bit pricey but no regrets.

@JoshAllen17Goated 10 ай бұрын

At that price point, you can get 5 or 6 Cub Cadet 2500 or 3000 series machines! There better built, have proper tractor transmissions and transaxle setups that are shaft driven like there bigger farm tractor counterparts. Twin C-Channel frames made of 11 and 9 gauge steel. Horizontal shaft Kohler Command series (best air cooled small engine produced today), Kawasaki FD series, and Briggs And Stratton Vanguard series commercial V-Twin engines rated for 2000+ hours of service. All cast iron transaxle on the 2500 series or cast and aluminum depending on the model on the 3000s. Sleeve hitch for the 2500 and 3000s and a cat 0 and limited cat 1 3 point for the 3000 series. Various attachments available. And there transmissions are stronger than the equivalent Deere. 2500 series = X500 series, 3000 series = X700 series.

@KortGoodman Жыл бұрын

if ya'll have one, can I be able to trade my X324? I live in oklahoma.

@Jimcharrison2 Жыл бұрын

I have owned two X series Deere tractors , a X758 and a X750. On the X750 I have the PTO option for several attachments, and use the power lift Thatcher on the front mount. Great tractors that do everything I wish for them to do. I have owned many tractors of several brands, sizes, and types. Not a toy!!

@KortGoodman Жыл бұрын

thanks! I appriciate it. that helps.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This one was ordered for a customer, but we have several locations in Oklahoma and would love to work with you. You can put in an inquiry on West-Equip.com for more info.

@robertprice6359 Жыл бұрын

Also, wait for the plastics on your $$$$ high price lawnmower to start breaking like it always does on JD….

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Interesting….

@Mjr1348 10 ай бұрын

Go to sears and buy a craftsman. Your that guy !

@robertprice6359 10 ай бұрын

@@Mjr1348yeah, my first mower 30+ years ago was a Scotts. Then dealer Cub Cadets.Then Kubota. I also have a JD 430, 1987, that has metal seat pan, metal side panels, and a sturdy fiberglass hood, not the molded brittle plastic junk on your $6-$17k JD X300-700 series….

@Mjr1348 10 ай бұрын

@@robertprice6359 🥲 poor thing !!

@mrdeereford 9 ай бұрын

I have an 18 year old LT180 Deere mower with the original hood…

@noelcahill6707 Жыл бұрын

Should that not be x900 series now the x700 series are gone

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@noelcahill6707 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment the x700 series is now the x900 series

@MrJohndeere3720 Жыл бұрын

and of course the RIO setup got even dumber. its better on my x724. thank god we can bypass them... besides that its a good looking deere..

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

That’s one thing I love about the zero turns, no RIO saftey. My old D120 tractor had that RIO button and a jumper wire was all that was needed to bypass it. 4” of wire and 2 crimp spade connectors.

@MrJohndeere3720 Жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 ya for sure.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I agree it is a sweet machine!

@themaniacmower Жыл бұрын

That is a garden tractor not a mower...

@lawnmowerdude Жыл бұрын

It also mows.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

That’s fair, I would say it is both.

@JoshAllen17Goated 10 ай бұрын

Garden Tractors are mini farm tractors that can mow as well.

@louislograno7524 10 ай бұрын

Great channel! Trying 2 decide between the X748 or 758 mostly mowing in tight areas.Also 48 accel deck or 54 HC.Any input Thankyou Louis.

@mikezahnow1605 Жыл бұрын

Bought a new 1025r in 2016. Biggest pile of junk ever, what a disappointment. Dumped it and went to a bigger model Kubota in 2017. Should have done that to start with. Picked up a Kubota zero turn also. No more green for me.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Well I hate to hear that but what was wrong with your 1025R?

@robertprice6359 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to enjoy the second mortgage payment for it🤣🤣🤣🤣….

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Lots of good financing options, may not be as bad as you think.

@mickbrown942 Жыл бұрын

My x350 takes unleaded not diesel.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true. The 5 standing for diesel is only in the X7 series machines.

@bobhunter3050 Жыл бұрын

They have a good tractor, mower deck, not so much . All 4 corners are fastened to the tractor . Any uneven lawns, this deck will scalp the grass . Where the back of a Simplicity mower deck rides on rollers and rides the uneven lawn .

@Pinion512 Жыл бұрын

Not if the deck is set up how the manual describes. I've never had issues with a Deere scalping (or really any mower that had the deck set up correctly).

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

As long as your anti-scalping wheels are set up correctly you shouldn’t have any issues with scalping.

@rags8855 Жыл бұрын

My 748X 54” deck has 5 rollers on the deck? 3 front and 2 rear. Not sure what you are talking about.

@dammitbobby283 Жыл бұрын

The worst design for all riding mowers is the SIDE discharge. It doesn't make sense, move the discharge under the seat between the two rear wheels like a bush hog discharge. That way you can mow against fences and borders on both sides of the mower. This would also help with grass catcher on the back of riding mowers.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I totally understand that, but the hang up is that a rear discharge deck does not disperse clippings evenly.

@dammitbobby283 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment False. The rear discharge has the same exhaust size. Please never engineer a mower.

@phillipholmes4466 4 ай бұрын

They used to make a deck like that - sucked

@dammitbobby283 4 ай бұрын

@@phillipholmes4466 At least make the lies realistic.

@toledojeeper2932 3 ай бұрын

@@dammitbobby283..I never had a problem. Just use the side without the discharge against fences . A rear discharge absolutely performs worse in wet or tall grass . It can leave windrows also . But JD does have a rear discharge deck .

@nickdoescher9957 3 ай бұрын

Jesus 16k in total kubotas are 11 with everything included I know people live and die by the big green but everything about a John Deere is basically not John Deere.