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John Deere GX255

2004–200520 HPgasolinelawn
A
Good
Score: 68.7/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
1
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A
69/100

Specifications

Engine Power20 HP
Engine (kW)15 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2004–2005

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

1 reported
1 low
Wiring problem
low

Hello. Having some issues potentially with wiring the new starter solenoid to my GX255 . I disconnected and reconnected the new one what I thought was exactly the same. However, it’s trying to turn as soon as battery terminal is connected without key. Here’s what it’s doing from another recent post: https://www.reddit.com/r/johndeere/s/5MO3980HIu. I had the black wire from pic 4 under the red + terminal on the large post(how it was unhooking original), starter wire from pic 5 small post, and purple switch relay on attachment from pic three. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Electrical

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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