Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production window: 2012–2013.
Known Issues
New 2015 D140 lawn tractor stalls immediately when PTO is engaged, preventing grass cutting. Issue occurred within 15 minutes of operation. John Deere customer support and dealer unable to provide troubleshooting guidance.
Steering gear and sector require replacement every year after 6 years of ownership, indicating premature wear or design defect.
John Deere D140 burned to the ground in warranty. John Deere will not cover it and said it was probably dirty. It appears to be a fire that started around the coil. $2000 for this thing and it has 18.2 hours on it. Deere rep said it's my responsibility to prove the fire was their fault.
About 3 years ago, I had finally purchased a John Deere riding mower (e140). My previous riding mower had mowed its last blade of grass after 14 years of excellent service. Though it was not a John Deere, I was impressed by its performance over the years. At the same time though, I was excited. I immediately knew I wanted a John Deere riding mower, not just because it would be a new mower, but bec
PTO failed after only five mowing operations, indicating early-life defect or design issue.
Market Value
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