Truth in Advertising

[Lane Ranger 12,044]

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,898]

I really wish you guys would stop putting down other brands, they will all break down eventually.

 

The truth is, that slogan started with Deere's snowmobile line in the early 1970s.  And it stuck.  And the truth is that Deere makes probably the best line of lawn and garden tractors today with their X series line, made in Horicon, Wisconsin.  Their 7 gauge deck, known as the 7 Iron, is the only 7 gauge deck that is stamped from a single piece of steel.  The other manufacturers have to fabricated their commercial decks, using 7 gauge for the sides and 10 gauge for the top section and welding them together to make a deck.  Only Deere has a press large enough to stamp 7 gauge metal.  Rounded corners means less material buildup to corrode and rust a deck.

 

It's also sad, though, that Deere choses to penalize their ag buyers with their policy for repairs.  I know the auto industry wants to do this as well.  Sad. 

[Retired Wrencher 6,822]

1 hour ago, T-Mo said:

I really wish you guys would stop putting down other brands, they will all break down eventually.

 

The truth is, that slogan started with Deere's snowmobile line in the early 1970s.  And it stuck.  And the truth is that Deere makes probably the best line of lawn and garden tractors today with their X series line, made in Horicon, Wisconsin.  Their 7 gauge deck, known as the 7 Iron, is the only 7 gauge deck that is stamped from a single piece of steel.  The other manufacturers have to fabricated their commercial decks, using 7 gauge for the sides and 10 gauge for the top section and welding them together to make a deck.  Only Deere has a press large enough to stamp 7 gauge metal.  Rounded corners means less material buildup to corrode and rust a deck.

 

It's also sad, though, that Deere choses to penalize their ag buyers with their policy for repairs.  I know the auto industry wants to do this as well.  Sad. 

T-Mo. My brother in Vt always ask me why I hate J.D. I always tell him I don’t hate John Deere. I hate the color yellow just never could stand looking at that color.. And in Vermont being called the green Mountain state I guess it just fits. I also would like to add there is a ton of those tractors up there people love them In that state. I guess I could say John Deere’s is king from what I can see. I’ll stick with red.

[Retired Wrencher 6,822]

1 hour ago, Lane Ranger said:

Good one Lane.

[953 nut 67,607]

2 hours ago, T-Mo said:

wish you guys would stop putting down other brands,

We are not putting down other brands, we are merely expressing out preference.  I tell my wife I don't find fault with other women, I just prefer her,   .

Besides, the phrase is "NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE BEING CHASED BY A WHEEL HORSE."      

[Pullstart 70,843]

I consider it ribbing just like hot rods.  I’m a Chevy guy.  We need the competition to be competitive, and I appreciate them all, but I can’t see myself driving a truck where they circle the problem on the grille!  

Edited 11 hours ago by Pullstart

[953 nut 67,607]

13 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

I consider it ribbing just like hot rods.  I’m a Chevy guy.  We need the competition to be competitive, and I appreciate them all, but I can’t see myself driving a truck where they circle the problem on the grille!  

OK Kevin, here is "The List"

An Equal Opportunity List of Offensive but Funny names for cars

Acura – Asia’s Curse Upon Rural America

Audi – Accelerates Under Demonic Influence

Bmw – Bring More Women

Buick – Big Ugly Indestructible Cat Killer

Cadillac – Company Always Denies Its Lawful Liability After Collisions or Crazy And Dumbass Idiots Like Large American Cars

Chevrolet – Cheap, Hardly Efficient, Virtually Runs On Luck Every Time

Chrysler – Company Has Recommended You Start Learning Engine Repair

Daewoo – Damn Asian Engineering Works Only Occasionally

Dodge – Darn Old Dudes Go Everywhere

Ferrari – Ferociously Elegant Racer Ravages All Roads Intuitively

Fiat – Failed Italian Automotive Technology (they build Ferrari but why can’t they make a proper car?)

Ford – First On Rust and Deterioration

GMC – Got  Mechanic Coming

Honda – Had One Never Did Again

Hummer – Huge Ugly Mother, Mostly Eats Resources

Hyundai – Here’s Y U Never Drive An Import

Isuzu – It Sucks, Unless Zero Used

Jaguar – Just A Guess U Are Rich

Jeep – Just Eats Every Penny

Kia – Keep Inside Asia

Lotus – Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious

Lamborghini – Loser Always Maintains Big Old Rotten Gunk; Hardly Inflates Nobody’s Image

Maserati – Must Also Suggest Extra Rope And Towing Implements

Mazda – Made After Zero Design Analysis

Mercedes – Most Expensive Road Car Everyone Drives Except Stig

Mitsubishi – May Involve Turbos, Suck Unless Boost Is Seriously High Inside

Mini – Moron Inside Notably Insane

Nissan – Need I Say Something About Nothing

Porsche – Proof Of Rich Spoiled Children Having Everything

Rolls – Regal Opulent Lovely Luxury Sedan

Saab – Swedish Automobiles Always Breakdown

Subaru -Screwed Up Beyond All Repair Usually

Toyota – Too Often Yankees Overprice This Auto

Volvo – Very Old Lazy Vehicle Owner

Volkswagen – Vehicle Owners – Losers Knowingly Suffering With All German Engineered Nonsense

[sqrlgtr 3,385]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

I consider it ribbing just like hot rods.  I’m a Chevy guy.  We need the competition to be competitive, and I appreciate them all, but I can’t see myself driving a truck where they circle the problem on the grille!  

I'm with Kev on the ribbing part don't go to thinking the JD owners don't talk about the WH stuff. @Pullstart Does Chevy still give a free puppy with every purchase? Just so you don't have to walk alone when it lays down on ya.

Edited 10 hours ago by sqrlgtr

[8ntruck 9,095]

 I agree.  Just good natured trash talk humor.

 

One of the guys I worked with is a Mustang fan.  One day he had his latest acquisition in the parking lot and was talking about it to a couple three other folks,  I walk up and say "looks fast.  What's in it? A small block and a Powerglide?"  Got a priceless reaction out of everybody, laughter, confusion, and of course the "oh man" reaction from the owner.

[oliver2-44 11,646]

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:. @Pullstart Does Chevy still give a free puppy with every purchase? Just so you don't have to walk alone when it lays down on ya.

I haven’t heard that one for a while. 

[stevasaurus 23,758]

Nobody mentioned Techumseh's    Until now !!  

[Handy Don 17,022]

My experience is that most of the members appreciate quality garden tractors from many different vendors. Personally, the JD 110H3 and the 318H3 models have always impressed me.

I wound up converging on WH for price, serviceability, and, in no small part, for this forum’s community. 

[squonk 47,470]

1 hour ago, stevasaurus said:

Nobody mentioned Techumseh's    Until now !!  

That's only because I was busy!!!       

 

All the tractors are at the steam pageant. Had to mow it all with the 20"  pusher!!!!!!  

 

[squonk 47,470]

I will say this for JD'ers  

 

Every show I've been to they are the friendliest. The IH guys show up late and move your stuff when you are not there because they want the spot you have. The green guys say park here with us. The AC guys at our steam show are accommodating as well.

[8ntruck 9,095]

8 minutes ago, squonk said:

That's only because I was busy!!!       

 

All the tractors are at the steam pageant. Had to mow it all with the 20"  pusher!!!!!!  

 

I had to mow with an 18" plug in electric.

[ol550 868]

Remember when Caterpillar got into the Ag market?  "Nothing runs like a Deere with a Cat on it's arse."