GardenBanter.co.uk - View Single Post - JD L-Series 2006 redesign

jacobsdad · 25-04-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Garden Viking

L series are mostly sold in box stores and to keep the cost down to compete
with cub and toro they "cheapened " them up a bit ..

"Darryl" wrote in message
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Does anyone know the rationale behind the John Deere L-Series riding
mower 2006 redesign?

The twin-cylinder 20HP engines were replaced by 1-cylinder 19HP AVS
(anti-vibration system) "John Deere" engines. ALL of the mower model
numbers were changed.

Was the 2005 model too well-made for the price (thus reducing profits),
or was it too poorly made (thus reducing reputation)? Does anyone
know?

Sense tells me that one cylinder developing almost the same HP as two will most likely be quieter, smoother for the driver and more economical (not that the economy of a riding mower is a massive issue).