Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A quintessential piece of American suburban engineering, the D105 features a 17.5 HP engine and a 42-inch Edge Cutting System. This model transitioned the brand into the modern era with its 'automatic' CVT transmission, making lawn care as simple as driving a car.
Story
John Deere began in 1837 when a blacksmith forged a steel plow to help pioneers cut through sticky prairie soil. This D105 carries that same 'Nothing Runs Like a Deere' DNA into the 21st-century backyard.
Maker / Origin
Founded by John Deere in Illinois, the company is one of the most iconic American brands in history. They are world-renowned for their signature green and yellow livery, colors that have become synonymous with reliability and the American agricultural spirit.
Condition & Value
The mower shows significant cracking on the vinyl seat and some paint loss on the front of the yellow cutting deck. It appears complete, but mechanical functionality and engine hour count are the primary value drivers. The seat damage reduces value by approximately $100 for replacement costs.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.