John Deere lawn mowers have been around for over 50 years. Hundreds of new models have been introduced to homeowners and landscape professionals throughout the years, and these innovative models have played a vast role in the advancement of John Deere mowers today.
1960s: The History of John Deere Lawn Mowers
It all began in 1963 when John Deere entered the lawn tractor market. This year they introduced the model 110, which featured a 4-stroke petrol-fueled engine with 7 horsepower. Its ergonomic design and futuristic features made the 110 a success.
Lawn mowing was becoming a more popular leisure activity during the 1960s. This prompted John Deere to offer more lawn mower models with similar features and implements that the farming tractors integrated.
With the success of the 100 lawn mower, John Deere introduced the 60 model shortly after. This mower was designed for operators in urban areas who had less land to manage. The 60 model offered a variety of attachments, making it a versatile machine for its time. The attachments included a pull behind sprayer, model 80 dump cart, snow blade, and snow thrower.
Building off of the success of the 110, John Deere introduced the 112 and 140 model. The 112 was a larger model that carried a similar style as the 110 but with a bigger motor and wider deck. The 112 was designed for those who needed a machine for larger jobs than the 110 and 60 were capable of. The 140 was known for having a lot of power for such a small machine. Designed with a 14 hp Kohler engine and hydrostatic transmission the 140 was ahead of its time and able to accomplish a variety of yard tasks.
1970s: The History of John Deere Lawn Mowers
A few existing models that were introduced in the 1960s were upgraded in the early 1970s, but John Deere took on major advancements in 1975 with the 200, 300 and 400 Series riding lawn mowers. These models gave operators new and exciting features including engine options between 8-16 horsepower, integral headlights, and power steering.
1980s: The History of John Deere Lawn Mowers
In 1984, John Deere introduced the first tractor to combine a diesel engine with hydrostatic drive and power steering. The 430 featured a powerful Yanmar 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine and weighed 1,170 lbs, making it the heaviest and strongest John Deere mower of its time.
During the 1980s, the 300 Series was redesigned and many new features were added. During this time, John Deere hit a milestone because they manufactured their millionth lawn and garden tractor. They also introduced the R Series and S Series, a series designed for customers working with both small and large pieces of land.
The R Series was a good fit for those handling smaller areas and included features like a 5-speed gear-drive transmission and tight turning radius of 27 inches. The S Series was perfect for those with bigger areas to cover. These mowers incorporated an electric start, 30-inch cutting width and 8 horsepower engines.
1990s: The History of John Deere Lawn Mowers
In the 1990s John Deere hit another milestone because they manufactured their 2 and 3 millionth tractor. The LT Series, LX Series, and GT and GX Series were vital to the history of John Deere lawn mowers.
The LT Series became one of the most popular John Deere mowers ever. This series provided operators with wider cuts and a greater amount of fuel. John Deere placed more emphasis on comfort, designing an adjustable operator seat for those who spent long hours using their equipment.
The LX Series was known for its versatility, allowing owners to use a variety of attachments to handle a variety of projects around the yard. The GT and GX Series were perfect for individuals who needed more power and size to complete yard tasks. The GT and GX mowers could hook up to other implements and a variety of rear attachments.
2000s: The History of John Deere Lawn Mowers
During the 2000s, some of the biggest product announcements made were the LA Series and the X Series. The LA Series models catered to medium and large lawns and were designed with great features like the full-length steel welded frame, headlights, and Edge Cutting system. This series also incorporates John Deere’s trademarked CargO Mount system, which allows users to easily attach large baggers or other heavy rear-mounted equipment.
What sets the X Series models apart is the technology. These models transfer power to the wheels through the hydrostatic transmission to save time during operation and eliminate unnecessary gear-changing.
Take a look at all the John Deere models that were introduced throughout the years.
We are proud to be a John Deere dealer for 25 years. If you have questions or concerns about your John Deere equipment, feel free to contact us.
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