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" wrote in message
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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?