why did you leave the Kioti out of several tests?

Thank you sir! I always forget a step and end up frustrated.

Note leveling shim should be inside Deck Height Knob.

Fantastico! Only after buying my X500 7 years ago, have I just learned how to efficiently remove the deck without wanting to put my head in a vice. Thank you, sir.

HI; you included a step that all the others did not include! The step where you release the tension to the rear hanger and then you add, pull the peddle toward the rear and lock it further. Saved me after hours of frustration. Thank you.

Good video but I wish you would have included the Kioti in the dirt pile at the end.

Hey nice video. You went through a lot of details. I had the Kubota BX23S and now have a John Deere 1025R. The video showed the 1023E. I liked the BX23S but prefer the 1025R. Since I had the Kubota I thought I would add a few little details from things I saw in your video. Kubota offers an optional bucket level indicator. It's simple to install and works just like on the John Deere. The Kubota loader stand is suppose to be raised and lowered with the loader raised and it works in conjunction with the curl of the bucket. It's simple to use and you never leave the seat. You simply didn't understand how it works when you demonstrated it. As for the battery, I have to say it's much easier to service on the Kubota. With the John Deere, it's hard to reach down to get to the terminals and to remove and replace you have to remove a headlight. That cover on the Kubota is pretty easy to take on and off. I don't notice much of a difference between the air filter canisters. The Kubota canister is a lot easier to open and close. Both have filters and pre-filters. The pre-filter is optional on the Kubota. As for the PTO engagement, I actually liked the manual handle on the Kubota better. The switch on the John Deere is harder to engage and disengage when wearing winter gloves while snow blowing. John Deere definitely has more safety features. While the shifting to neutral to start on the John Deere is safer, it's definitely more annoying. I never had an issue with that on the Kubota and I think most operators like to ignore the safety features but I understand why. Some things were not mentioned like the fuel gauge. Both the Kioti and Kubota have fuel gauges on the main instrument cluster. The 1025R has a very small manual float type gauge on the fender. It works but it's not as nice. The top link holder was missing on the Kubota BX. It's a small bracket that moves in and out on where the top link attaches to the tractor. It's a simple design that works well. Someone took it off and didn't put it back on. That would be a simple part to replace. I also wanted to briefly discuss the parking brake. The John Deere 2023 year models have the new parking brake handle. While at first it looks like an upgrade over the old system with the handle on the console I find that the parking brake lever really takes away valuable space on the operators station (it gets in the way of your legs) and that its difficult to get it to fully disengage. I find on my 2023 1025R that I think its off but it's still just one click on. It's really annoying and I wish I could go back to the old system. This is one area where I think the Kubota system is better. While not shown in the video, I think a killer feature of the John Deere 1023E and 1025R is the drive over mower deck. It's one of my favorite features. All in all it was a nice video. Like you mentioned, all of the tractors are great machines. It's nice to see some detailed comparisons.

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This is so well done.

Anthony. Thanks for the video on mower deck removal. It helps me feel more confident.

Super excited!!!

I will only say this once... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! A nice lady GAVE me this X300 mower and I always like to remove the deck and inspect everything. You sir, are GREATLY APPRECIATED! -- Some random guy in North Central Florida 8.27.2023

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Thank you so much!! I just got the deck off of a mower I’ve had for 10 years for the very first time ever!! Could not have done it without you!

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Excellent. Thanks.

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Awesome video. I’ve never taken it off before. I usually pay johndeere to do the service. Not anymore 😁

Great video . Gonna pull mine off as soon as wife gets done cutting grass!!!!! Thanks

Any difference with hydraulic deck lift?

I appreciate the tutorial on removing this deck. I bought an X350 48" last year and will need to remove the deck for maintenance. TY MH There are two big tips as I saw it.... raise lift arms out of the way and turn front wheels for clearance to roll out. thanks.

Great video. Good camera angles. Great job!

Have you done a vid for the newer 500 series, specifically the 580, 84 and 90? With the larger wheels the decks don't slide out so easily. I really wish JD had made them with a little longer wheel base.

What psi are you running your brine at

Please do a video on how to attach 48inch snow blade on X500. Having trouble connecting lift arm doesn’t reach. Thanks

Awesome video! Raising the lift arms back up after everything is disconnected is the key to sliding it out with ease. Thank you!👍🏻

How do I replace my tension spring on my x 540?

The mower deck is actually 9 gauge. It’s not the 7-iron on the z700 series mowers

Great video. Will save me some frustration.

Great video. I’ve removed the deck many times and never thought about rotating the wheels to roll the deck out easier. Great tip! Thanks for sharing. You have a new Subscriber. 😁👍

That was perfect! That’s exactly what I was looking to do!

This is a great supplement to the X500 owners manual. Each are good, but together they are perfect.

Thank you for your 'to the point' video! With no history of ride on mowers, I was able to follow along and remove/install the deck with no issues on an old x500.

Perfectly explained and illustrated. Thank you very much!

Excellent video, good camera shots, and complete step-by-step "how to."

My X300 is pre-2016, is a 42" deck and much of this video, while helpful, is not accurate.

Wish it was that easy!

Thanks man

thanks, for the video.. can you please do a video on how to replace the belt.. thank you

Excellent video. I just bought a older x500 and have to remove the deck. Your video will make it much easier. I need to insp. the deck. When I engage it it makes a higher pitched noice than it used to. Any ideas on what to look for? It does have a mulching kit installed Thank

Thanks, got to go help my dad change blades on his x580. He's 91 and wants to get out there mowing.

Well done video. I have a JD X534 and today I'm pulling the deck for her spring cleaning. I always look for videos on how to remove deck.

I have a 2015 x590 which has the hydraulic lift. Will I still need to lift up on the deck raising lever to lock the pedal before removing the pins? Or can I skip this step? My instruction manual is a bit confusing. Thank you.

I usually have a hard time pulling out those U pins on my X390, they always seem to catch something and won't come out all the way. There are these little bumps on the pins that are hard to get past the lift arms....I must be doing something wrong? Good video.

Very instructive and good camera angles. Thank you

Just bought a new X570, thanks for the deck removal tips! Subscribed 👍

Well-made video. I grew up in New Brunswick and have lived in Kentucky since I was 18 (1996!), and I appreciate that lawn & garden equipment is shared in common from coast to coast! :~D I don't suppose you went on and recorded a How-To for changing that deck belt, did you? I can't seem to find one on KZfaq. :~/

I just bought the X590 and yes that does look easy, awesome demo