John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor Review

This is a review of the John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor. I cover most of the common functions and explain some of the things that separate it from the D series line.

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[ThomasR]

I just got my x330 5 days ago. This is a great mower, from what I have seen. Enjoyed it so much I mowed my neighbors yard.

[mrvoyagerm]

I just came from my John Deere dealer and was looking at an S240 until I mentioned I will need a snow blower as well. He then directed my attention to the X330 due to its much stouter frame. The other thing with the S240 is the deck adjuster. You have to look over your thigh to see the grooved slot and guess which one is 3" and then if you need to raise the deck to clear an obstacle there is no cut height setting as on older models, you just have to guess again. The 330 is similar to older models with a cutting height wheel and you just raise the deck and drop it back again knowing your cut height is already set. Much better.

[andybub]

If anyone is considering this mower, I would strongly reccomed that you step up to the X350. Briggs and Stratton engines are junk. Spend the extra $ and get the 350 with the Kawasaki.

[alankramer]

Just purchased a new X330. It has a 22HP Cyclonic v twin motor, 48" deck and some things are different than a year ago. Hope mine holds up good. Came with 4 yr or 300 hr. front to back warranty. Hoping it will still be mowing when I pass.

[kennerthroop]

I picked up my X330, on May 15, 2018, have enjoyed it greatly. I use Mobile One OW 30 oil, and installed a fuel shut-off valve to keep the carb clean and dry. My former Deere was an L 118, which I'am selling. For having a Briggs engine in the 2004 L 118,

[bekkchen]

This is so informative! Thank u so much! My sales person at the dealership was so confusing when going over the settings with me! U did it in a few minutes.

[miltongulick]

Great job showing how to lock the deck. because most videos I seen and never showed you how to lock the deck thank you.

[camarogreen]

Just bought a 2013 X300 version of this machine today. Kawi 603 cc engine. Replacing my D140 which has been a total piece of garbage. The X300 looks like a very nice machine. Solid, built well.... we will see.

[channell]

Never thought I'd hear a K46 transaxle referred to as an "upgrade" for anything, and then Deere came out with those plastic case transmissions. The K46 is your entry level transaxle found in the vast majority of entry level lawn tractors. Works fine for mowing, just do try pulling anything of any substance.

[danielcrown]

I have owned an x300 for over 11 years, and it is still running strong. It has over 800 hours and the 42" deck had to be replaced last year to a 48". The Kawasaki truly is a beast, and i have had no transmission problems. The X-series are true John Deere's. Honestly the D-series are an MTD with a John Deere name slapped on. The D-series are a piece of junk. Sorry to say.

[keymanduff]

You helped me make my decision between the X330 and or the X350. I will be going with the X330.

[robsonne]

I have to haul one of these mowers this weekend, wanting to know if i can use my truck. How wide is this mower, at the widest part? not including the black deflector of course

[jhratcli]

Great walk around! I look forward to the future demo!

[danmorgan]

MY X330 is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow morning at 8:00. More later.

[GAG]

Just for a small comparison to my JD D130. My history with the JD brand, I ran a JD STX38 with a manual transaxle for 17 years, I had excellent service from that one, finally decided I wanted a hydrostatic, so I sold my old one and bought a JD D130 5 years ago, it currently has 99 hours on it. I have to say its been terrible, by that I mean the dealer isn't making any money servicing it or selling parts. In that 5 year period all I have needed to do is oil changes and replace the battery one time. It has been an excellent mower, I'm a very satisfied customer. My D130 has a B&S 22 hp v twin engine so it is pretty comparable power wise, its a bit confusing all the different engines with a various hp ratings, I don't know what B&S is doing there. My engine is very similar but doesn't have the oil drain tube like yours, it has a drain but not as convenient. Your side mounted gas filler is a big improvement over mine which is under the seat. The older D130 has a manual blade engagement so if you get off the seat with the blades engaged it shuts the engine off, not so hot about that, but overall I love my John Deere.

[jimdawson]

I bought the X330 back in 2006 and its been great, not too bad for issues, starts up every spring. Only complaint is the slow-leak prone wheels/tires. I've had three JD's plus a trailer and had slow leaks in almost every tire. That's minor though, as the overall quality is worth the small irritation

[jp-usrq]

I got a e130 I just got what's the difference between the 22 hp v twin I got and your 20 hp v twin cyclone engine

[mellsterr]

Just bought mine today. Mowing 2.5 acres!

[ronniedaniels]

where can I find some help finding hood parts for a John Deere 1998 325 riding mower and instructions on how to replace a hood! Thanks

[jeffkreuziger]

just boult one today updated from my la115