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My Dixie chopper diesel XWD3500 has serious problem with the hydraulic system so I have located a John Deere 997 pretty beat up but no new emissions crap, runs like a top. Fingers crossed
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How many hours are on it? Most issues with the 997 are due to abuse or lack of maintenance.
My dads 997 has over 2000 hrs on it and still runs/mows like new. The fuel efficiency compared to mine gasser is impressive.
My dads 997 has over 2000 hrs on it and still runs/mows like new. The fuel efficiency compared to mine gasser is impressive.
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PIX Simon--we need PIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I wanted to get a sunshield put on and I found a cheapie. PIcs soon
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Yes theo the engine lasts forever but the quad hyraulics is the issue and the local dealer does not have a clue. The best mower in its class ever made but 12 years of beating it to death mowing 45 acres has taken a toll.
Holy cow coalnewbie, 45 acres and 12 years did the dixie in,,,,, but how much of a toll did it do to you???????coalnewbie wrote: ↑Fri. Mar. 18, 2022 9:52 pmYes theo the engine lasts forever but the quad hyraulics is the issue and the local dealer does not have a clue. The best mower in its class ever made but 12 years of beating it to death mowing 45 acres has taken a toll.