Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production year: 2020.
Known Issues
Two-part PTO shaft with splined connection became damaged when the mower deck gearbox was loose due to missing bolts, causing the shafts to bind. The splined ends of both shaft sections were chewed up and no longer connect properly. Parts are obsolete and replacement is unavailable.
I bought a L145 at Lowe’s. The second summer I owned this junk, most of the paint had fallen of in large chunks, transmission is shot completely and I have replaced both front axles. There is more, but what a hunk of junk. Response from John Deere is absolutely nothing except they would be glad to sell you all you need to repair it. I will not only never own a John Deere again but will openly tell
I have the la 145 riding mower with 114 hrs on it. I use it to mow and plow the driveway in winter. I noticed loss of power when climbing hills and thought the tranny was bad. The belt was cracking and I purchased new belt from dealer. While removing old belt, I noticed it was using left side brake linkages as a type of idler. At first I thought, surely this is not the design; it must be just tan
I bought a John Deere tractor from an older gentleman that was moving from New Hampshire to California. He bought the machine from a reputable dealer and it had 45 hours on it. He had all the records of the purchase and did a few oil changes himself. The machine is 3 years old and I have had it about 1.5 years. It now has 145 hours and I did two oil changes and changed the filters. The engine is I
The John Deere LA145 has done a great job keeping 2 acres mowed. Routine maintenance done on schedule. Did have to replace starter and a tire. The deck has bee been reinforced due to SC sandy yards. The available wagon, sweeper, and dethatcher are helpful.
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