John Deere X380 vs Husqvarna GT52XLS

JMER817 · Sep 16, 2016

Narrowed down to these two models. Husqvarna has the 24HP Kaw 730 motor, 52" fabricated deck, Hydro gear G7 transmission. OTD pricing at $3178. I was leaning this way until I started to read some reviews on the quality of the cut and issues with grass building up and clumping. I like some of the features of the JD X380, it has the 22HP Kaw, K58M transmission, and my guess probably one of the best decks available in this price range of tractors? OTD pricing on the 380 is $4556. Any owners of either of these riding mowers?

JMER817 · Sep 16, 2016

Anyone??

murphy1244 · Sep 16, 2016

How bout a Simplicity? I had a Conquest with a 54" deck. Cut real nice.

JMER817 · Sep 16, 2016

murphy1244 said:
How bout a Simplicity? I had a Conquest with a 54" deck. Cut real nice.

That model was also on my short list as well. I'm not sold on the rollers on the back of the deck that raises and lowers the mower and is in contact with the ground 100% of the time. My 2 acres is not the smoothest and I can see that deck bouncing up and down. Plus it's another $1k. The husqvarna looked promising until i started reading negative reviews on cut quality and plugging up. Not sure what to believe.

JMER817 · Sep 16, 2016

JMER817 said:
That model was also on my short list as well. I'm not sold on the rollers on the back of the deck that raises and lowers the mower and is in contact with the ground 100% of the time. My 2 acres is not the smoothest and I can see that deck bouncing up and down. Plus it's another $1k. The husqvarna looked promising until i started reading negative reviews on cut quality and plugging up. Not sure what to believe.

Sorry, actually it was the broadmoor that I was looking at.

murphy1244 · Sep 16, 2016

JMER817 said:
Sorry, actually it was the broadmoor that I was looking at.

I really liked my Conquest but it was too hard to convert over to a snow machine so I bought a Ventrac. I would still have my Conquest if it weren't for that.Those rollers give you a nice stripping look even in your field.

Smoothas · Sep 17, 2016

Y You don’t say what your property is like. But generally speaking either tractor will do job. The JD will (again generally speaking) have longer life, better frame. Better Kawi engine. And the JD will most definitely hold its resale value better over next 10 to 15 years over Husky

Spindifferent · Sep 17, 2016

In your comparison, you may want to consider the access you have to dealer support for service should something need repair. If you have a good JD dealer nearby, that may sway your choice.

JMER817 · Sep 17, 2016

Spindifferent said:
In your comparison, you may want to consider the access you have to dealer support for service should something need repair. If you have a good JD dealer nearby, that may sway your choice.

True, but this would only come into play for any issues during the warranty period. I do all my own maintenance and repairs 90% of the time.

JMER817 · Sep 17, 2016

Smoothas said:
Y You don’t say what your property is like. But generally speaking either tractor will do job. The JD will (again generally speaking) have longer life, better frame. Better Kawi engine. And the JD will most definitely hold its resale value better over next 10 to 15 years over Husky

Smooth and nicely manicured lawn right around the house. Gets spotty and bumpy farther out. Rocks tend to magically appear from the ground. Couple slopes to mow up.