Review of John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor Model BG20444 (price, store, reviews)

[reviewer]

John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor Model BG20444

Rating: 5 out of 5

• Currently 5.0/5.0

I purchased my John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor model (BG20444) about 1 month ago and I have already used it twice. The first thing I want to mention is the powerful 19.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine with AVS (Anti-Vibration System) makes mowing the lawn a breeze.

I have a lot of hills in my yard and the John Deere had no problems going both forward and backwards. My old model which was a craftsman's with a larger hp engine would always slip going up the steep side of my lawn, but the John Deere goes up without any strain on the engine and absolutely no slip in the gear.

The engine is made of cast iron material which will last for seasons to come and it has a no tool oil drain pipe which will save some time when you want to change the oil. The store clerk did tell me that I had to change the oil after the first 5 hours of use because the manufactures oil is very thin and will burn out quickly if not changed so I will be doing that this weekend.

The frame of the John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor Model (BG20444) is made of full length welded steel for added strength and longevity of the lawn tractor. The front axle is made of cast iron that will not bend and offers vehicle like steering with sector and pinion steering gears.
I feel really good about my decision to purchase this lawn tractor. There is a 5 speed gear transmission with RIO system (Reverse Implement Option) which is a safety feature that allows you to cut in reverse if necessary which is something that I do use a lot instead of always have to turn off the blades to back up.
Other options includes headlights that give great visibility when cutting at dusk light which I was doing the first time I got my John Deere home and features a hood that will not rust or dent. Overall I am totally satisfied with my purchase and would recommend the John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor Model (BG20444) by giving it a 5 star rating.

Nirra Proet

Review by professional reviewer, Aug. 25, 2011

[TechGromit]

Originally Posted by reviewer

I have a lot of hills in my yard and the John Deere had no problems going both forward and backwards.

I would be very curious to see how the tractor holds up after a year of mowing a lot of hills. The LA series is really for flat level ground, the LA transmission really isn't tough enough to handle hills on a regular bases. I would be hesitant to mow hills with my X300, I'd upgrade to a X320 to do hill mowing, it has a much tougher transmission.

[TechGromit]

Originally Posted by reviewer

[hreview][hreviewitem=John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor Model BG20444][/hreviewitem][hreviewrating=150]5[/hreviewrating][htreviewsdesc=professional reviewer]I purchased my John Deere LA105 Lawn Tractor model (BG20444) about 1 month ago and I have already used it twice. ...
I have a lot of hills in my yard and the John Deere had no problems going both forward and backwards.

Nirra Proet[/htreviewsdesc] [hreviewdate=2011-08-25]Aug. 25, 2011[/hreviewdate][/hreview]

These mowers are low end mowers designed for small flat yards, definitely not for hills. Wow two whole times? Use it one summer, by the end of the season the transmission will be shot.

You get what you pay for, those high quality John Deere mowers the company built it repetition on cost over $5,000 in 1980, now do you honest believe your going to get a mower built anywhere near as good 30 years later for $1,500? But why on earth would John Deere make something that would affect there repetition? The answer is simple, you did. Ask the average homeowner how much they will be willing to pay for a riding mower, the answer is somewhere around $2,000, so to make a sale they built a product to meet that price point. They cut what ever corners they have to, to cut costs. thinner metal, plastic parts, whatever. Personally I have a John Deere as well, an John Deere X300, cost twice as much as yours and I have a flat yard.

Good luck mowing this summer, your going to need it.

[texdav]

I know several that use basically that same mower and have at least three years of mowing every week ;eight months of year.Most have had zero problems.I 've seen even cheap K-mart 400 dollar mowers last for yeasrs with maintence and a briggs engine.

[BobLKN]

I have this mower now for 4 years and it still runs like it is new. No shifting issues, nothing! I maintain this mower every year and it has been reliable. I am now in the process of buying a bigger model so this one will go to a new home owner....