John Deere 125

20 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
22
3 high severity
Auction Records
48
Avg €63,397
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power20 HP
Engine (kW)15 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionhydrostatic
Categorylawn

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

22 reported
3 high13 low6 medium
Engine stalls when PTO activated with snowblower
high

Engine stalls immediately upon PTO activation with 44-inch snowblower attachment. Engine appears to strain excessively under PTO load. Mower operates normally without PTO engaged.

pto
Engine fan jams and makes squealing noises on startup
high

Engine fan moves about an inch then stops as if jammed, followed by squealing noises when attempting to start. Occurs after starter solenoid replacement.

engine
Engine stalls when PTO activated with snowblower attachment
high

Engine stalls immediately when PTO is engaged with 44-inch snowblower attachment. Engine appears to strain heavily under load and stops. No issues when PTO is not activated. Belt was replaced but problem persists.

pto
CA: John Deere Review by Edward from Garden City, MO (1/5 stars) We bough
low

We bought a new gator and a 125 R lawn tractor based on the great service we received from our gator of 13 years. So far, the gator has been in the shop twice, once trying to do a cheap fix and then finally fixing it correctly, as they should have the first time. Today, with less than 5 hours, the 125 R blew oil all over the tractor deck, leaking from who knows where. The green paint lives on its

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Dirk from Wesson, MS (1/5 stars) I bought my Joh
low

I bought my John Deere LA125 with the 20HP B&S Vanguard engine and Hydrostatic drive after an awesome experience owning a JD 111. That mower was almost indestructible. It was 30 years old when the blade spindle pulled through the deck. Naturally, I bought another John Deere, who wouldn't right? Well the paint started cracking and peeling away at the seat mounts and spring mounts for the seat and h

engine
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Market Value

Average
€63,397
Median
€58,012
Range:€16,770 €152,213
Avg Hours:5,007 hrs
Records:48 sales
Recent Sales
2015 · mascus-marketplace€52,799
4,715 hours
klaravik€21,172
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 5,007 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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