John Deere 335

1999–200120 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
11
3 high severity
Auction Records
4
Avg €94,268
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power20 HP
Engine (kW)15 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1999–2001

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

11 reported
3 high6 low2 medium
Electronics malfunction when field lights activated
high

Tractor throws diagnostic codes (ECU 2791.06 EGR circuit shorted to ground and ECU 3464.06 Air throttle valve shorted to ground) when field lights are turned on. Issue occurs only with field lights, not hazard or road lights. Suspected wiring harness short or incorrect connection after transmission repair and engine rebuild.

electronics
Hydraulic leak and electrical issues
high

335P skid steer experiencing hydraulic leak and electrical issues that were never resolved despite machine being at dealership for 190+ consecutive days. Consumer was injured in slip/fall incident related to the unresolved issues.

hydraulics
CA: John Deere Review by duane from Texas City, Other (2/5 stars) I purch
high

I purchased a Zero Turn, 42", Z335. I had it 26 days and after using it and taking a break, I got back on and tried to start it, NO START! I called the place of purchase and talked to service department and was told they been having problems with the auto choke on these units and to let the unit cool. It started after cool. I was told if it started after it cool, to call them the next day and they

engine
Hydraulic leak
low

335P skid steer: cabin water leaks, hydraulic/electrical issues never resolved. Machine at dealership 190+ consecutive days. Consumer injured (slip/fall). Wants refund; needs working equipment to generate income.

cab
CA: John Deere Review by Tony from Collinsville, MS (1/5 stars) I bought
medium

I bought a John Deere Z335e zero turn about 2 years ago and this will be my last John Deere. I’m not even sure why I’m writing this because my experience talking to the customer service department they could really care less. But I guess it may help somebody else by not making the same bad choice. Since my purchase I have had to replace the deck that was bent “$700”. I thought it was just a bad ad

hydraulics
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Market Value

Average
€94,268
Median
€95,800
Range:€75,073 €110,400
Avg Hours:5,283 hrs
Records:4 sales
Recent Sales
2025 · Ritchie Bros€110,400
4 hours
2013 · mascus-marketplace€84,500
8,115 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 5,283 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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