John Deere 100 Series E120

Easy Oil Change Not True – I purchased the E-120 model because of the easy oil change advertising. The owners manual said change filter after first 8/hrs of use. I watched the videos and read the instructions and you can’t do it. It’s totally FALSE.. taking the filter off was hard but putting the new one on is nearly impossible because of the pressure you need to apply… Read more

down and then twist in a clockwise manner and all in a very confined space. I seriously doubt the ladies or the gentleman in the video really installed the filter. I’m having my mower mechanic come over to see if he can get it on. Shame on you John Deere for deceptive advertising.

Excellent Ride On V-Twin Motor Smooth and Powerful! – After the last disaster of a blown motor (19hp) on my D100 I was skeptical about purchasing another John Deere. My fears have been elayed after its first use as this mower is a BEAUTY! The cut is clean, the ride comfort is beyond smooth in any terrain and it has the power to cut through grass that you would normally think it would be too much for.… Read more

They seem to have improved the steering as it is light and manoverable. You can use the old mulch plug from the previous 100 series and this was a bonus for smaller areas to contain the grass shoot to a minimum. The 42 inch deck is standard across the range and helps my block which it about an acre of grass. I wanted to mention the V-twin motor.....its so powerful and quiet but has a lot of grunt when cutting, you don't get the hesitation as you would from a smaller engine when engaging in the heavy stuff, E.G wet or damp grass or longer grass. It just powers on through! The new one change oil filter is a bit gimmicky but it works well so there's no real need to go back to the dealer. Again a convenience that is most welcomed. I have been using this ride on about a month now and I can't fault it, Im glad I stuck to the JD, its still the best value in the market, looks good, cuts and handles well. It sure makes my life easier! I would recommend it highly!