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John Deere LA125

2008–201021 HPgasolinelawn
A
Good
Score: 68.4/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
2
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A
68/100

Specifications

Engine Power21 HP
Engine (kW)16 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2008–2010

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

2 reported
2 low
John Deere LA125 just clicks and won’t start
low

I just changed the battery. The initial issue was the power was bogging down but after changing the battery because it wouldn’t start now it just clicks. There’s also a piece that looks like it should be connected to something and it is not. Can anybody help me with this problem

Electrical
Steering Issue JD LA125
low

Hi, all! Newbie JD owner here. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not, but I just replaced the belt on my John Deere LA125 and suddenly can only turn right when steering. When turning the steering wheel left, it will make a 'click, click, click' sound like it's trying to catch, but the wheels won't move at all. However, turning right still works for the most part, but might click once or twice before engaging. Could I have missed a loop or something during the belt replacement or is this an entire separate issue requiring new parts? If the latter, do the symptoms sound like a specific part I need to replace? TIA for any & all suggestions!

Steering

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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