Excellent review. It's quick and to the point. Very thorough! Thank you.

@retrotechandelectronics

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Just a note to say "thanks"! I've had the E130 for four years and you showed me two things I never knew about before. The only thing I don't like about the tractor is the ridiculous price Deere charges for the EZ oil change refills. Also, if anyone knows of any third-party accessory manufacturers for Deere tractor, perhaps you can comment. The E130 has a tiny "glove compartment" which is nothing more than a glorified pencil box. I do have a wagon attachment I can pull behind the tractor but I'd like a small but practically-sized basket (or something similar) into which I can put a few tools or other items to carry to different parts of the yard.

Great review. My S130 was delivered yesterday and I love it. Comfortable and powerful. Biggest difference I can see is electric PTO switch, rather than the lever. And the fuel gauge is digital. The deck-rinse works better if the deck is all the way down.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

I still have no issues with it, most of all the wife likes using it so thats a plus.

@DowntownRDB

3 жыл бұрын

Just go my new S130 yesterday. I much prefer the PTO switch and the digital fuel gauge. Great mower.

Im getting the s130 soon so this will help. I did notice that when you have it plugged in with the hose you didn’t have the blades all the way down Close to the ground. I was watching someone from John Deere said it helped to have it close to the ground with the water running and it cleans it better . Other than that thank you very much

@miragexl007

2 жыл бұрын

Think I might get this model after a little researching. Finding out about the quick oil ridiculous thing, that can be changed easily helps. Ready for a quieter, more relaxing tractor Tamil rather than my old 70s Cub Cadet which is awesome and a beast. But need something a little more comfortable now and this looks like it fits the ticket

Thank you good review we are getting one this weekend!

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

All this time later, still no issues.

@jeffreyfox6626

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one today.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyfox6626 congrats!

Thanks bud. Kind of deciding on this model after a little researching. time to give up my 74 169 Cub. Need something a little more comfortable, quiet, lighter. Just grew up with the cub but it's a little rough, heavy to deal with. Thanks for the vid

@retrotechandelectronics

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

A leaf blower cleans off the top of the cutting deck nicely, too. Useful review, but by them time I'd buy a new rider mower there'd be backup lights and reverse warning beepers on them.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how many more safety features they will add to protect people from themselves in the coming years.

Excellent advice on ethanol free gas. In the long term, small engines just don't seem to like ethanol. I still treat my 100% gas with Stabil Marine for added protection.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Were lucky enough to have E0 at the pumps here. Its just easier for maintenance.

Great review, I just bought a 2021 S130 so it will be an interesting comparison with electronic pto.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Im on the fence on adding an electric motor into the mix for the blades, manual PTO has never caused me issues.

Great review

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

It’s imperative that you lower the deck all the way to the ground while blades turning full speed in order to clean it using the hose connector. The suction created underneath forces grass etc out, cleaning it properly, this takes a good 5 minutes.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Its possible, ill give that a try, thanx

Good review. I plan on purchasing one the last week in March. Do you know if they have a "smaller" part to replace that big bulky black rubber/plastic that discharges the grass to the side? (I have to drive thru a gate/archway and the clearance for the at huge protruding piece might be an issue). Thanks.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

So, I used to have that issue. I cut a small hole at the end of the plastic and tied a para-rope to it and the other side to the mower my the console. Pulling on the rope pulls up the plastic as its on a hinge with a spring to clear those areas.

Great reciew

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Quick change oil filter from Lowe’s and said you’re going to need 2 quarts as well. I did a conversion. So I don’t spend $50 I spend $15.

@retrotechandelectronics

2 жыл бұрын

What a waste that filter system is....

Hello, just bought mine from lowes this last weekend. Had to return it and do an exchange because first one had dead battery, loose gas tank and seat sensor was hanging and not attached. I couldn’t go back to do the exchange because of work and store is almost 2 hours away, but got the second one and the battery was dead again and gas tank was also loose. Is that normal? Any of Those? Also I rode it for the first time today and when I engage the blades it really feels like I’m doing something wrong, like I should be pushing a clutch in or something. I was just typing while you went over that so I’ll look to see how smooth your was. Thanks for your help

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Very strange. In order to maintain the Warranty, the people from the local John Deere dealership come down to our Lowe's, do the uncrate, build and test. I cant imagine if after all of that you received one in that quality unless it was a return.

@derrickayana1670

3 жыл бұрын

@@retrotechandelectronics I don’t know because the second one I got had the same loose gas tank and also a dead battery. It sucks because I live so far away from lowes almost 2 hours away. My mom said she shook some other gas tanks too on some smaller Deere’s and they were the same so she got it and it was the last one in the state. Well at lowes and Home Depot, there’s actually a John Deere dealer about 30 minutes away from but I got the tractor on credit and I believe it’s easier to go through lowes then the dealer.

@jackmcgonigle9156

3 жыл бұрын

I think the gas tank is supposed to be loose. Mine is, and the instructions mention the loose tank. I jiggle mine a couple of times to get a true reading.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackmcgonigle9156 tank maybe. But the other items mentioned would not have gotten past their QC in normal circumstances imho.

@derrickayana1670

3 жыл бұрын

Jack McGonigle thanks man, ya that’s exactly what it’s for. A buddy of mine showed me that, because it’s not digital. Lol I was tripping for a while like wtf. I had even tied it down with a bungee.

The increase in price is just astounding. The 2023 S120 which appears to be the replacement of the E130 is now $2600 2 years after this video.

@retrotechandelectronics

Жыл бұрын

I just checked, thats crazy....

How many days did it take them to deliver?

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

I scheduled it with them, it was here within a week.

If you could do a video on how to tighten the tension on the belt. TIA

@retrotechandelectronics

Жыл бұрын

I’ll add it to the new maintenance video coming out

Has anyone had trouble burning grass with heat from muffler or motor heat when you stop for a turn around

@retrotechandelectronics

Жыл бұрын

That would be some significantly high lawn, higher than the deck... also the muffler is shielded.

OORAH Shipmate! Semper Fi and Can Do

@retrotechandelectronics

Жыл бұрын

Very motivating. OOOORAH.

When this appointment I'm finding out? Top speed is five-and-a-half 6 miles per hour? And my Cub is like seven or eight. LOL. Yes, I like to fly sometimes. Guess I'll find out if I get this model how it feels

@retrotechandelectronics

2 жыл бұрын

appointment?

I don't like seeing him quickly jam the blades in gear running at full speed. On my one year old E130, I prefer to slowly engage the pto at idle. I think jamming it in at high speed is going to damage something eventually.

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Youre right, it should probably be attempted slower to allow for it to ramp up.

Put the deck as lo as it can go on pavement or plywood. You’d be surprised what blows out.

@retrotechandelectronics

2 жыл бұрын

Ill give it a try.

Damn. They are $2800 now

@retrotechandelectronics

Жыл бұрын

Huh what???

@ericdolby1622

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechandelectronics the replacement, S130, is $2,800 at Lowes now.

good practice not to wash the deck,,,, these decks are cheaply powdercoated and it won't be long before the coating lifts if you keep washing it. Also the bearings in your spindles will crap out prematurely as well. Just blow the deck off with a compressor air gun or use an 18v blower.

You did not mention the need (every second time one uses the unit) to grease the barrings. I did not know...used it like the one before...and now got a CAD $ 820.00 bill after two years or 20.6 hours of use. (This includes transport, sharpening the blade, fixing a flat tire, and the barrings...plus 15% tax) I paid CAD $ 3000.00 new. For me, this is a piece of expensive shit. All plastic and the major thing here seems the brand name, one is paying for! Never again!

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm. the greased fittings were specifically mentioned with its regard to over abundance. As for every second usage. Define a single usage ? Across Canada? Is this mentioned in a Canadian version of the manual?

@PatrickBoening

3 жыл бұрын

@@retrotechandelectronics Single use on our property means 1.2 hours. The manual says to grease every 8 hours and/or every 25 hours. The old one was/is 33 years old, made in the US, and is metal, not plastic. Besides a starter issue, never a repair and never needed to be greased. (If it is now necessary to grease, I wonder why the salesperson does not offer to purchase a grease gun with the unit. They tried to talk us into adding all kinds of expensive extras like attachments etc. etc.) The internet is full of complaints about the E-100 series. Unfortunately, I did not research these beforehand, since I trusted the good name of JD. Never again!

Anthony turn on The hose 11:50🤣

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

he did.

Delete your easy change system and install the traditional oil change system because once you remove your easy change filter you'll have dirty oil in your engine when you do this conversion your V Twin will thank you

Don't like this model

@retrotechandelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Are you telling me YOU don't like this model, or NOT to like this model. The lack of a complete sentence is confusing.

@Barefootin999

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechandelectronics I love your comment hahaha!