John Deere X330 vs Simplicity Regent Tractor

Comparison of my née John Deere X330 to my old Simplicity Regent tractor

[dennisg.]

I owned a John Deer tractor with the the new green deck. It was a 2024 model, but the deck is still that old, awful Edge deck. After 10.7 hours, I sold it for half of what I paid for it. The only reason I bought it, was the Simplicity units are getting hard to find since being discontinued a year ago. I expanded my search and ended up renting a truck to drive 110 miles to pick one up at a dealer. What a difference in quality and cut. My lawn was uneven and scalped everywhere with the Green Machine. I have the deck leveling tool, and set it perfectly . Despite this, it left clumps all over. Now I need to find a local dealer to service my new orange beast.

[davidkirkham]

I own a Simplicity Broadmoor 1997 version that I purchased new. Still using it! I had the mulch kit on it for the 1st 15 years or so. It did clump grass most of the time. I would have to keep going over the clumps to try and disperse. Mower deck rotted out, so when I replaced, I don’t mulch anymore, side discharge only. If I cut in damp conditions or take off too much length it still tends to clump, slightly. Good cut with the 38 in deck. Started to look at new lawn tractors this spring because mine was in shop for repairs, however, they managed to fix my Simplicity, thankfully. When I started to research brands I would have had a hard time purchasing a new lawn tractor because from what I read, all new ones are inferior to the older lawn tractors. 😀🇨🇦

[timthomas]

You're comparing apples to oranges here. Compare the same year Simplicity with the same year JD. There have been some major improvements in deck and motor technology over the past 15 years. I'm on the fence about a JD or simplicity. The cut quality is most important. The factory-installed striping kit gives the edge to simplicity. JD does offer the nice Kawi but Simplicity does not. I'm looking for a higher-end mower. A Simplicity Prestige vs the JD X500 series. Need test drive both

[mellsterr]

My 2003 Poulan with a 19.5 Briggs and 42” deck is still going. I bought a new JD X330. I really don’t notice and better cut with the JD.
Owned the JD since March 2023. I now passed 115.6 hrs today.
Lots of nice amenities on the JD.
Several issues, #1, grass blows up onto the deck and my feet, #2 my seat is split already!

[richardb]

My Simplicity Regent lasted me 25 yrs. It run flawlessly. The mulching system gave me a beautiful cut. Unfortunately the deck body didnt last due to poor design and shoddy maintenance on my part. Now I need to purchase a new mower….big decision! Great comparison.

[MrCanadave]

I had a 1998 (if my memory serves me well) Simplicity Conquest. At the time it had a Vanguard engine but I don't think they do now. Anyway, at least at that time, the Conquest was an absolutely fantastic tractor. I moved to the country from Toronto in 1998 as a city boy knowing nothing about lawn tractors so I went on the net and found a site called Garden Web where there was a message board on lawn tractors. They were all tractor nuts and it was an excellent site to get knowledgeable, professional information. They recommended the Conquest and they were absolutely right, at least at the time.

[charlesbeall]

I have a Broadmoor with a 48" deck that was BOUGHT 2 years ago. Not sure if I'd BUY one now though. The deck lift is a real struggle for my repaired shoulders! Should've tried it out at the dealer.

[SDX]

My first try at a video. Thanks to those curious enough to watch.

[CodyJohnstonbaugh]

Very nice informative video. The X300 series are over built lawn tractors and I can't wait to pick one up at the end of the year. I'm currently stuck between the X330 and the X350 myself. I currently have a LX280 with a 18hp Kawasaki V-twin and it's been AWESOME so I am siding towards the X350

[gardentractor]

Simplicity also makes them for Snapper and Massey Ferguson nowadays.

[stevehartz]

I have simp regent 22 hp Briggs jd is a great tractor, ,but simp out cuts ALL lawn tractors.i choose Briggs over all

[indypyrotechnics]

Simplicity free floating decks are superior..correct.?

[Bardock_UI]

What's the sticker above the X330 logos on the hood say? Is that a DH Marvin tractor?

[BlueberryStinkFinger]

The first run tight turn series 2019 to 2021 ...T240..T260 have them both beat

[Scott]

I Just purchased the new simplicity 42/23 regent with the fabricated deck. It now runs the v twin Briggs and Stratton. So far no complaints.

[THOSEnotEFFECTED]

"Duuuhhhhaaggghh" ...you need a new mower" Average enabler : WHY YES I DO I THINK I WILL JUST GO BUY ONE RIGHT NOW

[THOSEnotEFFECTED]

THAT IS HOW AND WHY MTD GOT SOO BIG AND WHY QUALITY STUFF TODAY KEEPS COSTING MORE AND MORE AND MORE AND MORE AND MORE EACH YEAR

[LawnGardenFun]

Nice comparison - Hopefully you won't miss the Simplicity cut. The Regents feel like you are riding on a piece of tin that's for sure.

[roncoleman]

Wow I have been trying to buy a simplicity for over a yr. I have the conquest and it's just about had the rap but has been a great mower. I have about 2 acares I mow. But now I can't find 1 anywhere. Thanks for the video very good o by the way been looking at the john deer and I think you have helped me make up my mind on the deer

[healthyamerican]

simplicity usually doesnt put those lower end kohler engines in their stuff. makes me think its not original motor?