John Deere X127 Which Replaces X155R Ride On Mower
In this video and blog post, I want to talk to you about the John Deere X127, which replaces the X155R ride-on mower. I am getting a terrific amount of people searching for the John Deere X155R ride-on mower, which is no longer available brand-new. Although the John Deere X127, which replaces the X155R ride-on mower, is more expensive, I believe it’s considerably improved.
You may be able to find the John Deere mower on eBay, but as far as I know, it will not be brand-new. The distributor that we used to use no longer sells John Deere ride-on mowers. So, the John Deere X127 is the replacement machine that is now available new.
I have found this particular model available brand-new on eBay; the cost is around £5000. However, you may be able to make an offer. You can find the eBay link to the John Deere X127 here. You may be able to find something cheaper. However, this is what my research came up with.
Mulching Mower
I will run through a few of the features of the John Deere X127. I will create a post later on with more detail. I’ve always found John Deere equipment to be extremely good, especially the more commercial equipment. I would personally purchase this machine as a mulching mower rather than a mower for collecting. The collector is an optional extra.
I have seen several John Deere mulching mowers in action; I have to say that I was very impressed with the performance. With mulching, it’s very important to cut your lawn regularly, as you cannot expect a good mulch if you trying to mulch grass that is too long.
A Few Features
The John Deere ride-on mower comes with a 42 inch mulching cutting deck. It’s powered by a Briggs and Stratton two-cylinder 656cc petrol engine which develops 20 hp. I have owned machines with the same type and series of engines, the engine performed well. The model I had was a carburettor-type engine; however, more modern EFI engines perform much better. Not only are they more responsive and powerful, but they are considerably more economical than the old carburettor models.
The engine is fitted with a cast-iron cylinder liner for longer life. A useful feature is the fact that the choke lever is sprung-loaded, which stops the throttle lever from accidentally being left in the choke position.
The engine features full-pressure lubrication, which is always better, especially if you are cutting on slopes. It just means that the engine is continually being lubricated.
Oil Drain Feature
Something that I had not come across before is the oil drain feature. It enables the oil to be drained without the need for any tools, which sounds like a good idea. I’m not quite sure how this is achieved, as I always like to know that my oil drain plug is secure.
Optional Grass Collector
There is an optional collector available for the John Deere X127. However, I personally would not purchase the mower for collecting, I would use the mulching feature rather than the collection feature.
I don’t know why manufacturers do this; however, the collector has two bags that need to be removed when they are full. The worst part about this is that you have to keep dismounting from the mower. If you want to collect the grass is much better to have a mower where you can empty the collector from the operator seat.
I’m also not a great fan of the large pipe that takes the grass clippings into the collection bags. Not only is the tube quite bulky on the side of the mower, but these tubes can become blocked if the grass is wet.
Recently I carried out a review of the Etesia Hydro 80; this is much smaller than the John Deere. However, I’m just showing you this machine as there is no need to dismount from the mower to empty the grass collector. The grass chute is also very direct, meaning it’s much less likely to become blocked with wet grass. The grass chute does not obstruct any manoeuvrability or make the mower more cumbersome.
To Conclude
John Deere X127 comes with the normal two-year warranty; however, you can purchase an extra warranty if required. I believe that the mower is great for mulching, based on what I have seen on other John Deere mowers. However, the collector is slightly cumbersome, and the idea of having to dismount from the mower is not good.
