My first 5 hours with the John Deere X590

Just a quick rundown of my thoughts on the 2019 John Deere x590.

[@0412videos]

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

[@DH-mf2lv]

I just purchased a new 2023 x590. The seat is much improved. Thanks for sharing.

[@DH-mf2lv]

How is it working out for you?

[@charlesbeall2589]

When my next mower is B O U G H T, it'll certainly be an X-590 with a 48" deck and the X-700 seat package.

[@dans5371]

The 2023+ models come with the suspension from the X700 seats.

[@porterbrass]

Had mine for 4 years. 48 deck is a great choice- it has great torque and does a nice job. 54” works great for big flat yards. Leveling has always been a challenge. I also picked up a blower that works fantastic in the winter. Armrests are worth having. One insert pulled out of my seat when I leaned too much one way so be carefully. They replaced it under warranty. I added LED headlights and they are definitely brighter. Stick to the maintenance and it will last a long time.

[@jeronimo2152]

Well said! Although I haven't added the armrest I do find the high back seat to be extremely comfortable.

[@musclecarsrt2324]

The REO switch is to Protect John Deere from being sued! I have a 2016 X584 & really like the machine. I tend to over maintenance my equipment but it now has 315 hrs and runs like a champ. My tractor runs year round from mowing, plowing & blowing snow.

[@sdeavaualt]

*My yard consists of roughly 3.5 acres of "mowable" area with several small hills **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend and valleys and tree-beds scattered throughout. Not only did the mower do a great job, but at the end of cutting the entire lawn, I STILL had 35% left on the battery.*

[@andybub45]

That is a beautiful garden tractor. Nothing runs like a deere!

[@tonystopar7329]

We had a GT 235 that lasted over 20 years. Taking delivery of 2023 x590 today .

[@payton3413]

Just got my brand new x590 3 days ago. I also got the 14 bushel bagger with the power flow. I'm very happy with it!

[@robwong4349]

Just brought home a used 2019 X590 with 162 hours about two weeks ago. Loving it so far. I wanted to put a seat cover on that expensive high back JD seat and had to do some sleuthing to find. The dealer said ... couldn't find one in the JD catalog. The locking differential is terrific. I have a steep slope in the back with trees. The X590 had no problem getting up to the top, didn't even engage the locking diff.

[@MrRicoman1]

Isnt it a fantastic machine!! Had same problem with damn seat cover,turns out its the one they use on their small tractor series...but took 6 months to actually find a dealer who knew that...and who could get one..lol

[@ciphercode2298]

I'm looking at a used one with 500 hours on it. Looks and runs good. The dealer is asking $3900. Do you think it's a fair price? Its six years old,but like I said it looks nice.

[@tonyc9219]

Get the Arm rests well worth the money. Had my X590 4 years and still loving it!!

[@jeronimo2152]

I think I will be doing that, didn't realize they were only $89

[@MichaelTJD60]

They all come set up with the front wheels toed-in like that. As the front tires wear, they will gradually toe-out and become straight again. That X590 is a nice tractor.

[@jhonnyjhomey]

NO

[@G56AG]

What a beauty! Wish mine had the hinged covers on the deck, its kind of a pain to unbolt mine to remove the covers for cleaning and lubrication. I did the exact same thing as you on the reverse switch right after I bought my second John Deere 5 years ago, I'm sure that's required by the govt, but its one of those well intentioned mandates that are a pain in the butt. I bought my first John Deere in 1996, sold it and bought my second one in 2015, really good mowers.

[@sly9263]

First thing I wound up doing was replacing the headlights for LEDs - the bulbs were not sufficient for the early fall darkness and mulching leaves. Also wound up putting on a sleeve hitch tied to the hydraulic lift- great for a few odd tasks around the property.

[@tomcat6933]

Just recieved mine today. Traded my x320. Got the 54"deck. Luv the power steering. I got the rear all terrain tires.

[@dans5371]

Only X580 and X590 ordered with out decks came with the turf saver tires. The HDAP are standard

[@marcusjames3814]

Great lawn tractor X590 I bought mine from my local john deere dealership I work at

[@MrRicoman1]

Just picked up my 2021 X590 yesterday and used for 2.5 hrs...and OMG....LOVIN IT..! I owned my X500 for 12 years...never a single problem or trip back to dealer...did all the usual maintenance myself.Might of lasted me another 12 years,but figured life is to short so I decided to upgrade....YES....its expensive and not your box store mower,but you get what you pay for... When I decided to purchase this one,put the old X500 up for sale and it was gone in 1 day @$3850..(paid $6K in 2009)so have to add,these Green Machines really do hold their value... This X590 is worth every penny...just the power steering alone had me grinning from ear to ear....! I did opt for the brush guard,arm rests,48" deck,and HDAP tires,which did not add $,you can get either type of tire on the newer machines I was told by dealer...I also went for the MANUAL mulch control for $150 as opposed to $350 for electric....I figure its just something else that could go wrong...and unless you really need to switch back and forth a dozen times during mowing,its a waste....moving manual lever can actually be done with your foot if your not a size 14..LOL.... The power lift is nice...but for me,I only set lift 2 times when mowing,one for front yard and one for back field...so like the electric mulch,just something else that "could" go wrong....sometimes simple is better. Another great improvement besides Power Steering if now they finally figured out to make those pulley covers spring loaded for easy access...unbolting them on the X500 was a pain..... Just cant see any downside to this beast if you can afford it..!!

[@MrRicoman1]

Update....3 mows and 9 hrs..still grinning..this thing is a beast...have added the seat cover,worth every penny...even a little extra thin padding...if you got the x590 with 21" highback seat,you need the cover they sell for the 1025r series tractor...i guess some 590's came with medium seat,so was a pain to get right one.One warning...and my own fault...dont let the big tires and traction control fool you..will still get stuck on a steep hillside,especially if dirt is like powder...2 weeks of 90+ weather,what was i thinking...but made for a funny sight..a Ford Raptor pulling a JD out of a hole...got a few thumbs up from passerbys.I figured this x590 might have a little better traction than my 12 year old x500...live and learn...

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hi how much is a new X590?

[@MrRicoman1]

@@wildmanofborneo @A Mine was $8200 with optional brush guard and seat with armrests...48" deck...After a year of use now,worth every penny.Uses more gas then my old X500,but having power steering makes this a dream to cut with.Best part is they really do hold their value...I paid $6K for my X500,used it hard..didnt baby it..for 12 years and when i decided to sell it and buy the X590,put ad in paper and sold it in 1 for $3850,making cost of new X590 a little easier.

[@carolwilliams7680]

I have the same JD x590. Bought in 10-2018 with 47" snow blower attached, have had trouble at almost end of 2021 snowblowing season. The "lift links" fell off and prevented me from lifting the blower and backing into my garage. Had to hook a chain from 1 side of black lift frame and thru the cab to the other side of same black lift frame in order to make it clear concrete footer. Needless to say this was the end of my snowblowing for the day. Son finally got new lift links and installed them after figuring out the problem and how to install links. Now in end of November and 1st time using machine and clearing my driveway, the same thing happened again. Links fell off, same problem. Anyway he said the hole 2here the link goes thru as well as the link bolt head were very worn (luckily I found the links and didn't have to buy new ones). He Jerry rigged the links hoping they'll last till end of season. I had a JD 335GX before this one and I'm so sorry I bought this new one. It does handle the heavy snow well as it's a 2 stage blower. I love the better features of my old JD much better than this new one.

[@richardshermanjr1899]

I bought a new 590 this summer. I love the power steering. Growing up in the 1980's my dad had a 430 John Deere with power steering and I always wanted one. I agree about that safety switch. My only problem I've had with my 590 is the screen fogs up and from what I've read online there isn't a fix for it.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

Put a jumper on the seat kill switch too. PITA to shut the engine off when you have to get off the mower for a sec to move something. I have a 2016 X590 with 48” deck and HDAP’s. Awesome machine!

[@hibbasc1]

John if I engage my parking brake the engine stays on. Does this work on the 5 series?

[@ralphmowery2898]

@@hibbasc1 On my 590 if I stop the blades and engage the parking brake the engine still runs when I get off the seat. As I often go in reverse while mowing I did bypass the other switch. I liked the old mower of another brand that had an extra key switch position that would allow you to bypass the reverse blade stop. Just got the 590 to add the Little Green Monster bucket loader.

[@Lorddarthvader1701]

Getting ready to buy one of these, I bought a home in Bristol TN and I wanted a nice reliable tractor. Nice review.

[@dans5371]

It’s been 4 years, but I work at the Meade Tractor in Abingdon. Come see me if you ever need anything.

[@discerningmind]

I'm seeing mentions of concern with the striping brush so I'd like to add my experience. A number of years back when we got our first John Deere, the morning after the first cutting the day before that I had finished after dusk, we stood at the window looking out at how beautiful our lawn looked. It had never looked that good in the past. We were attributing this magnificent appearance to the 54" high lift deck. But after several minutes we realized it was because our new machine didn't have a striping brush. We found that our lawn was much more beautiful without the striping.

[@southernfarmtech]

I got the exact same machine, 48 inch deck config, back in Spring of this year. Did yours ship to dealer with deck installed or did the dealer install when shipped to their store? My machine came without the deck and they ordered it separate and installed at the dealer. I have had uneven mowing issues that deck leveling did not solve. Two trips back to selling dealer with no relief. Took to another Deere dealer for second opinion to discover the bracket that mounts deck to mower was boogered up. They are replacing with a new one and I hope to get machine back this weekend. They tell me that the machine should have delivered with deck already installed so my issue was a setup snafu at selling dealer, it looks like. My level would be perfect when I started to mow, but off by 1/2 inch on one side shortly after starting, so I got stair steps in my yard. Needless to say I was not happy. Did your machine come from factory with deck already installed or did dealer install it when they received?

[@DH-mf2lv]

The newer editions of the 590 seat have much better suspension. Thanks for sharing!

[@Nahhmah]

I was thinking of an x350 at the start...worked up to x390....now I see this video. Damn.

[@dans5371]

X390 is a solid choice that is the Cadillac of the X300 series

[@Nahhmah]

@@dans5371 I went with a 52" Scag VRide II (stand up). Couldn't be happier.

[@baldeagle242]

Great review. I think the X590 is one of the best bangs for your buck in the Deere X-series lineup. Thanks for sharing. 😀👍

[@MrRicoman1]

Been using for 1 year and LOVE IT!! Power steering alone makes this a great mower!

[@richardshermanjr1899]

I bought a 590 this summer too. I love the power steering.

[@mic982]

How are the rear tires on lawns with their aggressive tread vs the turf tires? I have both smooth lawn and rougher terrain to deal with but don't want to have to be changing tires back and forth.

[@broncotex8033]

Great Review

[@richardtrammell7521]

Thanks for the info 😊

[@lakesideaudio]

Love the striping kit, I didn’t know that existed

[@jonvanschoick2673]

I have a 2018 x590, impressed with it so far, gripes I have regarding maintenance: 1. the deck leveling wrench doesn't line up well with bolt, I can see that getting striped out if I have to adjust often 2. installing the deck, while the hydraulic lift is nice it's a pain to have to start engine to raise and lower 3. I was mowing this week and tractor just quit, fuse blew, 15 amp ignition fuse, replaced and all is good, have to wonder why it blew I have bypassed both the reverse safety and the seat safety, I have a slope that requires a little body english and first time I mowed that spot she quit, a little scary on that slope dead. Other than that I really like it

[@dan4466]

I did the bypass and started blowing a fuse. Think I did it three times before I realized my bypass wire I left to flop around and it contact some metal part and would blow my 15 amp fuse. Zip tied it to something and it’s never done it again.

[@seanmurray9986]

QUESTION: When you delete the safety for the reverse does that enable you to just go in reverse with the PTO engaged?

[@dan4466]

Yes, that’s the whole point of doing it. I can’t check without undoing it, but I think if the mowers not engaged, you don’t have to push the pto button when going to reverse.

[@brightsmile8369]

Q: does Dif. LOCK work on reverse!!??

[@thomasfecarotta8855]

Can you do a video on how to remove the deck with the electronic mulch control?

[@KevinCampbell-un5qe]

Nice machine ! Just bought me a x570 . I'm absolutely impressed too. I dont see much difference in the x570 and your 590. Only my 570 is a 54"

[@zevongenius8024]

Is the x570 fuel injected? I love the EFI on the x590.

[@KevinCampbell-un5qe]

@@zevongenius8024 No sir pulse pump and carburator

[@kotton87]

Does the 48 inch do fine on your 590? My dealer acted like it doesnt cut as well on a 590 because there isnt as much overhang.... but a 590 is only about 1.5 inch wider than the 390 im looking at

[@jeronimo2152]

Does fine for me

[@toddjacobs5660]

How often are you going to mow at night to need led lights

[@albertsanchez8007]

I like the brush guard. Looks like the guard can hold ballast weights too?

[@jeronimo2152]

I don't think so

[@clarinet-tb8tf]

Do they have a cup cupby hole for a john deere 2020 e100

[@andybub45]

If my tractors die, its gonna be either the X570 or the X590 depending on my needs at the time. But my two tractors are deeres so thats not happening for awhile!

[@robwong4349]

My JD Big Box tractor has been fine for 14 years. But, finally it was a matter of what you want instead of what you need.

[@jaysmith179]

Buy the X730. Cost a little more but come with 0% financing and have the PTO.

[@rojo7261]

Hey buddy, just received mine X590. I need to ask about the rear wheels forgot about that thanks for the reminder. I have same machine, my stripper not working so great either, let me know how's yours work lowering. I may take off deck and see if dealer installed correctly. Check your level Front to back for deck my was way off when I received . I did add the 2 bagger system , trying to have my Sod looking better, I know everyone believes clippings help with fertilizing , I not such a believer. Lawn already looks better after 2 mow's. Best of luck.. Love my JD

[@jeronimo2152]

Hey Ro Jo, I am still trying to figure out best combo of grass height and depth of the brushes on the striper kit. I still don't have it dialed in perfect but I assume part of that is due to me having Bermuda grass and not letting it get to long right now (mowing twice a week) also I cant stand not getting on the new machine!! I will mulch the rest of this season then maybe look at the power flow option. I have some thin sport that I believe cutting and putting back down in the soil is the more beneficial option overall right now.

[@Gino20202]

I’m looking at buying the same with the 48” deck and turf tires. How’s the cut quality?

[@jeronimo2152]

Really good! Don't waste your time on the striping kit unless you have a thick grass like fescue or bluegrass. Doesn't work at all on Bermuda

[@Gino20202]

Jeronimo 21 glad to hear that, thanks!

[@tkendr01]

Torque wheel bolts to 88 N·m (65 lb-ft)

[@Bman01234]

Nice tractor, im planning on getting this or the x570

[@jeronimo2152]

The 570 is really all most people including myself really need. I just really wanted to try EFI and power steering.

[@discerningmind]

I just bought the X590 for the same reason.

[@zevongenius8024]

The fuel injection is sublime. I'll never go back. Fantastic mower all around, so far (50 hours) but time will tell.

[@skoffco]

Just bought a 590 and hate to engage the reverse switch every time I do a back cut. What is involved to fix this issue?

[@jeronimo2152]

Super easy, few different ways to fix it. I used a paperclip and some electricap tape.

[@mrbubetube]

get the democrats out of office so John Deere isn't forced to install that stupid worthless button. that button is about as effective as wearing loose flimsy chinese paper masks in public

[@charlesbeall2589]

Looks like the X-580 deck removes/installs a heck of a lot easier without the Hydraulics.

[@deadfisfhalequin2304]

led make big difference look cool also

[@DH-mf2lv]

700 series has a hinge on the brush guard.

[@jeronimo2152]

so does this one, you just have to pull a bar out first.

[@hydrospeedex]

So how's it working so far?

[@Cornealious]

Hey, nice John Deere my man. Heard you say you haven't adjusted the seat springs yet. What did you mean by that? I have the L120, I know it's a lot older, but looks exactly like my springs. Thought mine might be adjustable too. If you could tell me how to adjust them would be great. But, again great vid, great mower!

[@jeronimo2152]

You can just twist and slide them between 3 or 4 positions

[@Cornealious]

@@jeronimo2152 I only have a bolt that keeps them tight. Mine probably doesn't have the option.

[@dan4466]

I just installed these in my JD X350...LUYED 2 X 1700 Lumens Extremely Bright 1156 Got them on Amazon. Are they ever bright. You’d be happy with them.

[@ourv9603]

What aggravated ne with my new John Deere- the paperwork said if I go online & register my tractor to start the warranty, JD will send me a free JD hat. I'm still waiting 4 years later. SOBs... !

[@ciphercode2298]

I'm looking at a used one at my local dealer that has 500 hours on it. It looks and runs good and they're asking $3900. Do you think it's worth it with those hours on it? I'd imagine itd still be good for another 1000 hours. The engine and transmission would be anyways. I dont mind replacing small stuff like belts,pulleys,spindles. As long as the expensive stuff holds up,lol.

[@harolddenton6031]

3900.00 soybda like a good deal fir x590 mower wirh 500 hours on it. New one is a little over 10k. Back in 2014 I paid 7700.00 for a new x590 with 54" cutting deck. Lives tge tractor but got tired of having to pull uo on the blade engage knob to keep blades running while cutting in reverse. So I sold it.

[@ciphercode2298]

@@harolddenton6031 theres a little yellow button on the dash,just left of the steering wheel ya push to mow in reverse. It can be easily bypassed with a 3" jumper wire at the connector where the switch plugs up. That way you can mow forward or backward anytime with no fuss. I wasnt able to get the money together to buy this one at my dealer. I'm still getting by with a 10 year old cub cadet ltx1040 for now. It does an ok job,just constantly needs little things fixed. It'll nickel and dime me to death.

[@douglasvandyke7666]

What does the RHEO switch disarm?

[@jeronimo2152]

Gives you the ability to go in reverse without the blades disengaging.

[@douglasvandyke7666]

@@jeronimo2152 Thanks

[@chriscraven33]

MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY NEW JD IS YOU HAVE TO GO OVER THREE TIMES WITH MY NEW JD ON A REGULAR LAWN. THE THING USES THREE SHORT BLADES ,,, BECAUSE THE BLADES WERE SO SHORT THEY LACK RPM'S AT THE END OF EACH BLADE ,,, IF THEY HAD TWO LONGER BLADES IT WOULD BE ABLE TO CUT THE GRASS AND NOT TICKLE IT.

[@patrickraf9884]

is the striping kit from JD?

[@jeronimo2152]

Not worth it unless you have a cool season grass

[@michaelgrissom834]

How do you like them plastic drive idler pulleys? JUNK

[@jeronimo2152]

Haven't ever had a problem!

[@mrbubetube]

do you still have this mower?

[@jeronimo2152]

Sure do

[@mrbubetube]

@@jeronimo2152 what do you do with it? is it mostly for mowing grass? do you have hills to mow? do you ever use the differential lock?

[@jeronimo2152]

@@mrbubetube so it's mostly a mower, but I do use the pull cart, dethatcher, and aerator with it a good bit. I use the diff lock almost every mow in a few small places that are really tricky to keep traction due to camber. Love it!

[@mrbubetube]

@@jeronimo2152 will you ever do a video showing it mowing places where you have to use the differential lock?

[@jaysmith179]

Should of bought the X730. Cost a little more but come with 0% financing and have the PTO.

[@mrbubetube]

UPDATE!

[@jp-us9rq]

Nice tractor I got a cheap e130 all I need lol but I see what u mean about the engines.every time I look at it just looks like a lawnmower engine lol not like a a real engine

[@dontemason4943]

How much?

[@jeronimo2152]

For just the tractor??

[@dontemason4943]

@@jeronimo2152 yes lawn mower

[@jeronimo2152]

$8299

[@dontemason4943]

@@jeronimo2152 alright , I like it

[@DH-mf2lv]

If you ever have to back up a hill you will regret getting the turf tires.

[@jeronimo2152]

I back up a hill all the time, just engage the diff and I'm good.

[@DH-mf2lv]

😃

[@erichvonmolder9310]

You first 5 hours with John Deere, that's none of my business.

[@paulanichols5980]

How much

[@paulanichols5980]

Price of lawnmower

[@jeronimo2152]

About 8500

[@moonobservergilles5730]

nice tractor but $$$$$$$$ ?

[@jeronimo2152]

Yeah for sure, mine is a 2019 model so they were not AS huge as they are now

[@scoop-pm7lk]

LED lights actually suck not only on cars but everything theyre bright as hell but you cant see sht with them

[@floydbrowning]

When you push reverse you better hold on. You probable get a whip lash. Very dangerous. This needs fixed.

[@lyman135]

I think if there was one function only for the rear lights I would rather have tail lights than brake lights. What would be the functional purpose of brake lights on a lawn tractor?

[@jeronimo2152]

I agree for most homeowners having any lights back there would be better than reflectors. Brake lights would only be valuable if you had multiple machines running at the same time in more of a commercial setting.