John Deere AM125424 C&P

[mpgo4th]

That look like a Sogefi(Purflux) can
In Brazil, Sogefi sold their Brazilian business. So, not sure who/what controls the plant, since you don't see the 'chevron' pleats here.

Partnerships, mergers, acquisitions.. only makes it more confusing.... older photo of their filter can design:

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Looks like they are owned by Premium Guard now

 

[mmitsch]

I picked up a new filter for my Gator yesterday and noticed that they have changed suppliers again. The old Gator/Lawn tractor filters were Champ made ecore filters with a blue top end bypass valve and black rubber adbv. Hey we’re USA made and about $6-7. Now they are made in Brazil with a can design that I’ve never seen before. They media is thick and not brittle. The top side bypass is very Fram like. It has a thick heavy baseplate and black rubber adbv. It looks like a solid filter and possibly an improvement over the last version but it’s $11 now. Anyone have a clue on the true manufacturer?
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Thank you for your post! We have an LA135 and I’ve been using Motorcraft FL-910S filters on it due to a suggestion some years back claiming they were better than the Deere filters.

I bought a Deere filter this year on Amazon and it showed a P/N AM125424c online with 7 holes. When I got it it was exactly like the one in you post. I suspected it was a knock-off / fake.

I have already put on another Motorcraft but am wondering if the John Deer may be better? Looks like it has a better relief valve. I attached pics as well.

I am not sure if I should return the John Deere filter to Amazon or keep it for the future.

Any opinions or thoughts would be welcomed.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I have already put on another Motorcraft but am wondering if the John Deer may be better? Looks like it has a better relief valve.

What makes you think the bypass valve on the JD filter is better?

 

[mmitsch]

I thought it looked like it had a spring and nylon holder and the Motocraft didn’t seem to when I looked. But, I an a rookie in all this.

Let me know if that’s wrong.

And thanks for the reply!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Looks like the FL910S you have is the original design with the base end bypass valve. Nothing to worry about. Also look at the video at time 11:10 to get a close-up of the Motorcraft bypass valve setup.

 

[Lawnman23]

Thank you for your post! We have an LA135 and I’ve been using Motorcraft FL-910S filters on it due to a suggestion some years back claiming they were better than the Deere filters.

I bought a Deere filter this year on Amazon and it showed a P/N AM125424c online with 7 holes. When I got it it was exactly like the one in you post. I suspected it was a knock-off / fake.

I have already put on another Motorcraft but am wondering if the John Deer may be better? Looks like it has a better relief valve. I attached pics as well.

I am not sure if I should return the John Deere filter to Amazon or keep it for the future.

Any opinions or thoughts would be welcomed.

It’s a small engine oil filter, either/any one is fine.

Keep the JD one and run it next change with no worries.