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John Deere LA145

Discontinued Model


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John Deere LA145 Reviews



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Build Quality
rating
3.6
Features
rating
4.2
Performance
rating
3.8
Value
rating
3.8
Reliability
rating
3.4
(3.8 stars, 13 reviews)
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Absolute Junk
rating
1.3
Posted 06/05/2019
by Joseph Rowlands
Model year: 2005 Date Purchased: 2005-05-02 Number of Hours: 340

"At 13 months old (45 hours), the mower deck spindles exploded. The upper and lower bearings sealed so lube at the fitting just produced hydraulic pressure. At 55 hours, the bearings failed in three deck pulleys. At 90 hours, the bearings failed in the clutch that engages the blades. In the above two items you must replace the complete assemblies as the bearings are not serviceable. At 150 hours, the transaxle failed. I had to replace the steering gears three times. In 200 hours, I have replaced the three deck pulleys twice to current hours. The tractor still looks like new (washed after every cut and stored inside) but it will be my last John Deere. I was an extremely costly mistake!"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: None Cons: Too many to list Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA PA I also considered buying:
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Started Smoking Like A 2-Cycle.
rating
1.8
Posted 05/25/2017
by Jerry Wilber
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2009-08-12 Number of Hours: 126

"My LA145 ran great until the warranty was up. I always changed the oil more often than required but didn't use synthetic. It started smoking a lot when it first started up. The whole back yard was smoked out. Usually, it would stop after a while. Sometimes it wouldn't smoke at all. The dealer didn't find anything wrong so I traded it for an X360. No problem with it."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Plain riding mower, simple to operate Cons: Bad Briggs engines, hand deck lifting, barely enough power for the 48 in deck, bad steering gear design, collects dirt Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA IL I also considered buying: John Deere X740, Kubota GR2010
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LA145 Bought Used
rating
3.8
Posted 07/25/2016
by Chris
Model year: 2012 Date Purchased: 2012-01-01 Number of Hours: 1000+

"I bought this one off a preacher that was getting a zero-turn. I picked it up for $1,200 with 80 hours on it. I have had it for years now. It always starts and runs strong. I had one of the pulleys changed out on the deck at around 500 hours and as of today broke my first belt at about 1200 hours. I have just been doing seasonal maintenance on it like oil changes, blade sharpening and not being stupid with it.. I'll probably never have to buy another mower."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: You can get it into tighter spots than a zero turn and it always works Cons: Nothing really to complain about Type of User: Commercial Landscape Location: USA OK I also considered buying:
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Weak Transmission
rating
2.7
Posted 04/30/2016
by Gary Fisher
Model year: 2008 Date Purchased: 2008-05-15 Number of Hours: 249

"Every year since I have owned this mower, I noticed it seems to take me longer to mow my 1-acre lawn. Last fall I noticed that going up an incline on lawn that it would slow to a crawl. This spring it would not even crawl, just make a whining noise from the transmission. I inquired at the John Deere store ( I bought it at a big box lumber yard) about this, He said these are not made like the ones he sells and that right around 250-hours he sees a lot of people having the same problem. Mine had 249 hours. I ordered one online ( cheaper than what he was asking) and installed a new one and it is running like new again. I did notice my steering gears are really getting worn, so that will probably be the next thing needing replacing."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: The color Cons: Weak transmission Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA TN I also considered buying:
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La145
rating
4.2
Posted 11/01/2014
by Joe
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2009-04-25 Number of Hours: 400.5

"My La145 has 400 hours and still runs like the day I bought it. It climbs hills like a boss. No major problems other than replaced the governor at 375 hours, it is old so something had to eventually go. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Great machine. Did not cost a lot to purchase either. Easy to service. Cons: Paint is pealing in places. Did mention in pros easy to service, the con on it is I have a hard time greasing the center zert on the front axle. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA ID I also considered buying: John Deere LA175
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LA145 No Major Problems
rating
3.7
Posted 07/24/2014
by Brad Eaton
Model year: 2010 Date Purchased: 2010-05-19 Number of Hours: 175

"This is my 5th year with this mower and so far I've had no major problems. Gives a reasonably even cut and I can mow 1.6 acres in 1 hour. On the down side: The start key is a piece of junk; the metal is way too soft. Bought a replacement key and it is already starting to twist. Mulching is a waste of time because it leaves long rows of "mulched" grass. Occasionally it is difficult to start; don't know what is in the gas here in NJ. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Engine power, 48" cut, maintenance not too difficult. Cons: The key is crap, sometimes slow to start, mulching stinks. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA NJ I also considered buying:
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Bad Steering Design
rating
2.8
Posted 07/23/2014
by Mark
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2009-07-14 Number of Hours: 100

"Good mower. Steering problems. I've had to replace the steering bushings 3 times. The last set only lasted 5 months. Cutting the grass once a week or less."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Name. Cons: Steering. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA IN I also considered buying:
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3 Steering Gears in 3 Years
rating
2.5
Posted 08/24/2013
by TIM
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2010-04-20 Number of Hours: 188

"Bought this after 7 years of using a Murray of same size thinking John Deere can't go wrong. Wrong at 188 hours in 4 years the steering gear and it's parts have been replaced 3 times. Outrageous that they put there name on this junk at there prices. I'm not a lawn guy this was using it and maintaining it by the book, now its lawn art. Check the availability of steering gear replacement parts, they are everywhere Why...because they know you will be replacing them."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Powerful engine. Cons: Steering is junk. It will strip out the gear-poor design. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA LA I also considered buying:
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LA145 Lawn Tractor
rating
4.2
Posted 05/24/2013
by gbrutus28
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2009-03-21 Number of Hours: 130

"Tractor does a great job cutting the 3 acres that we have."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Sits higher then our Deere Sabre. Cons: Have trouble with getting fuel to the carb. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA MO I also considered buying:
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On the LA145
rating
4.5
Posted 04/10/2012
by bigdon10
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2009-06-01 Number of Hours: 172

"Great tractor/mower. However, the stupid safety stuff to protect the dummies is a real pita. Also rather hard starting on the new 10% ethanol gas. I change my own oil and sharpen the blades. It just keeps running."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Dependability. Cons: Safety (stupid people) features. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA FL I also considered buying:
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