JD L-Series 2006 redesign
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JD L-Series 2006 redesign Darryl 04-24-2006
Posted by Darryl on April 24, 2006, 9:33 am
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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?


Posted by Garden Viking on April 25, 2006, 5:50 am
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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 ..



> 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?
>



Posted by jacobsdad on April 25, 2006, 2:38 pm
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Garden Viking Wrote:
> L series are mostly sold in box stores and to keep the cost down t
> compete
> with cub and toro they "cheapened " them up a bit ..
>
>
>
> "Darryl" DarrylJ@yahoo.com wrote in message
> 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 reducin
> 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 tw
will most likely be quieter, smoother for the driver and mor
economical (not that the economy of a riding mower is a massive issue)

--
jacobsdad

Posted by Srgnt Billko on April 25, 2006, 9:13 pm
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>
> Garden Viking Wrote:
>> 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" DarrylJ@yahoo.com wrote in message
>> 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).
> jacobsdad

Just the opposite.



Posted by Artemis on April 25, 2006, 9:20 pm
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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.

--
Art


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