John Deere x748 vs 455

Comparing the two big diesel garden tractors from Deere. The 455 was built from 1993-2001 and the X series (in the form shown) was built from 2003-2012. In 2013 there were some redesigns to the X7's resulting in all model numbers increasing by 10... e.g. X748 to the X758.

Both of these machines (in my opinion) are solid work horses for end user, whether it be residential or light commercial.

[MrMan]

Had a 95 JD455 for over 10 years!..loved it to death…Godson has it now and he has torn it down to the last bolt and rebuilt it…looks like new now!!..I’m looking at an 11 x749 with 1200hrs and a 62” deck…4 wheel drive and steer!..the dealership is getting it ready for me now…I’m hoping to have it in a week!..great video!

[mrbreeze]

First time I seen these two getting compared... Great job

[dave]

Have 2001 455 myself, With a 54 in deck. Love the thing! also have a 85 430 with 60 in. deck. 1200 hours Love old thing too.... Enjoyed your video here....

[Formulabruce]

Very VERY Informative!!. Answered a bunch of questions I had. Thanks so much for making this!

[gotdeeres]

I have owned six 455's with the 54 and 60 decks. The cut quality of the 60" deck was the best. I upgraded to an X595 with the 62C deck which is much lighter than the 60" 455 deck. Next, I bought a second X595 and an X740 with the 62C deck. So I have the 62C decks on three different tractors and do not get as good a cut as the old 60" 455 deck. The gage wheels, spindles and wheel adjustments were shot on two of the decks. You have to change the complete axle with adjusting shaft not just a bushing. That is a VERY expensive repair. I cannot seem to get the 62C adjusted evenly on the X595's which are the oldest. I am now looking at an X748 with a 7 Iron deck just because I like the gage wheel adjustment method. There is a world of difference between a 455 with a 22 HP Yanmar and the X595 & X740 24 HP Yanmar. I never thought I would say that, until I bought the X595 which is also 4 wheel drive. The X748 is just the newer version with the same 24 HP engine. I am thinking of buying a used X748 with a 60" 7 IRON deck that has the HFWD, just because I found one with a very reasonable price. The 7 Iron deck reminds me of the HEAVY DUTY 455 60" deck.

[FBIsurveillance]

Quality content as always brother amazing beak down I have learned a lot in this video

[JesseCase]

Maybe one day I'll have enough money to also own the two baddest garden tractors ever made. A man can dream!

[jfkcamp]

Excellent comparison, great info on implement compatibility.Thank You

[BMJAUDI]

Nice video. I love John Deere garden tractors. I have a mint 425 I still use to snow blow, pull a wagon and aerator around but mower deck hasn’t been on it in years. Not sure why anyone would want to mow a lot of grass with one of these machines over a nice zero turn (unless you are on hilly terrain). ZTR is so much faster and most put a far superior cut on the grass with higher blade speed and fabricated decks for higher lift. I used to mow 4 acres with my 425 before getting a 61” Ferris and wouldn’t dream of ever going back. Great lawn tractors though that definitely have their place!

[jimbennett]

Good job sir very good info I really enjoyed it keep ip the good work and I hope you never get tired of doing these

[jeffreyclark]

I'VE HAD MY JD 455 SINCE 1995. LOVE THIS MACHINE, VERY ROBUST. I WILL NEVER GET RID OF IT. I HAVE THE SINGLE STAGE BLOWER AND THE BLADE, AND 54" DECK. SOME DAY HOPE TO HAVE A NEWER VERSION 700 SERIES OR 2000 SERIES TRACTOR TO ADD TO MY NEED A BUCKET. I WISH I COULD LOCATE A MODEL 40 LOADER FOR MINE, THEY HOWEVER SEEM TO BE SCARCE THESE DAYS.

[WilliamBilliamD]

One thing I've always wondered is if the Hydraulic Dump MCS and 3 Bag Power Pak MCS from the 4-5 series would fit right up to the X400/X500/X700 series without modification. I've seen a couple of X500s with the hydraulic dump system but wasn't sure if they required any modifications.

[wickedcoyote]

Nice vid. I’d say the 62C is probably a closer comparison to the old 60. The 7-iron is a bit of an outlier.

[General_Motives]

I know you replaced the Tires on the 455, but the tires you selected are standard turf tires. Did you not select tires like you have on 7 series because the 455 is not 4x4 or because of intended usage, or some other reason. I ask because I need to replace the tires on my X300 and I would like to have greater traction for pulling tree stumps and the like - typical overuse of a lawn tractors capabilities. 🙄

[kentwood]

Great video. I still haven't figured out why JD made the x noses so ugly. The 55 series is much nicer to look at. Kent

[aprilgeneric]

on all AWS models i fault the non roller scalp wheels #1 because they tear up the grass when not mowing forward/ going forward with the deck to the ground. even the half moon rounded ones as they have an edge to them and the edge cuts into unlevel ground such as around drains and trees, boulders and lamp posts, mailboxes, ditches, the list goes on and on etc etc but you get the idea, going forward non all wheel steer & non zero turn doesn't matter if it's a 445AWS, X739 AWS, Z930M. same issue he dual swivels on the old 400 series to 430 series were nice, but they never came in a AWS so 95% of the time you went forward as it was faster rather than back up, if you backed up you still had tearing issues with the rear deck wheels which is still true even on the 100-455's. my 445 i replaced those straight wheels with thin round overs and have issues, but much less. the front swivel wheel i have issues with due to it not spinning easily nor fast enough but that probably has more to do with the lucas red and tacky grease i use for them. were i to use a white lithium grease or just used motor oil dry graphite, they would probably spin just fine.

[nayrb]

Maybe you can or someone else can clarify what do the new models the x300 x500 and x700 series replace is the x300 the 200. The x500 the old 300 series and the x700 the old 400 series thx

[vasiabikeru]

I’m looking at a 5200$ 455 with 54 deck, a cab, front blade with quick hitch, rear PTO and 3PT and suspension seat with 81 hours on the clock from 1994 vs a 7900$ x595 from 05 with 48 deck with mulching kit, front weights, tougher tires, rear PTO and 3 bin collection system. It’s got 600 hours on it. My main interest is to do ground engagement work, so looking to fabricate a front loader (or an extra attachment for the 455 blade to start) and a tiller on the back. The price diference is kinda big, and I am wondering if it is worth it to pay for the 4x4 and age diference that much, and still have to look for a 3PT afterwards. Have both sellers waiting on a reply, so would greatly appreciate your input.

[princetonharvell]

When draining oil is the front the best place to jack it up

[buyamerican]

Not that it matters but the last model year of the 455 was 2003.