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Old 24-04-2006, 03:33 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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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?

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Old 25-04-2006, 11:50 AM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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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 ..



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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?



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Old 25-04-2006, 08:38 PM
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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).
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Old 26-04-2006, 03:20 AM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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jacobsdad wrote:


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).


Actually most 2 cylinder engines will be smoother and quieter than most
single cylinder engines because they are much better balanced. Two
smaller pistons moving in opposition to each other will cancel out a lot
of vibration. That being said, a really well built single cylinder
(Honda) up against a poorly built twin (older Briggs) would tend to show
otherwise.

I believe the single cylinder that JD is using is built by Kawasaki and
should be very high quality engine, comparable to a Honda.

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Artemis wrote:
I believe the single cylinder that JD is using is built by Kawasaki and
should be very high quality engine, comparable to a Honda.


Website says it's Briggs & Stratton, same as the 2005 twin engines.

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