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John Deere 425

1992–200120 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
20
5 high severity
Auction Records
1
Avg €19,500
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power20 HP
Engine (kW)15 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionshaft-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1992–2001

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

20 reported
5 high10 low5 medium
Engine start and stall issue with fuel system components
high

Engine will start only with full choke then immediately dies. Carburetor was replaced and fuel cutoff solenoid was replaced, but issue persists at 16 hours total operation.

fuel_system
Solenoid failure
high

Solenoid component failed after 7 years of ownership, subsequently causing transmission fluid leak.

electronics
Bent valve in engine
high

Engine developed a bent valve during first year of ownership. Dealer repaired it but customer was charged a fee despite being near end of warranty period.

engine
Ignition coil failure at low hours
high

Ignition coil failed after only 10 hours of operation, requiring warranty replacement. Engine is a Briggs & Stratton 23 HP.

engine
Slow hydraulic leak
low

Slow hydraulic leak leaving approximately quarter-sized spot on ground every day or two. Cause not yet diagnosed.

hydraulics
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Market Value

Average
€19,500
Median
€19,500
Range:€19,500 – €19,500
Avg Hours:12,500 hrs
Records:1 sales
Recent Sales
1991 · mascus-marketplace€19,500
12,500 hours

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 12,500 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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