In the market for a new Husky Lawn Tractor - Any Advice or Recommendations?
Hello. I am new to the forum and basically a novice when it comes to lawn tractors, small engines and the like. I have 1 acre flat, basic residential lot. I currently have a TroyBuilt Super Bronco 22hp BS Intek lawn tractor that I have used since we bought our house 8 years ago. I do general service regularly and have had with minimal issues up to this point. I am now in need of a new lawn tractor, but do not need all the commercial requirements, just a good residential tractor that will provide a good cut and will hold up if serviced regularly. My top limit is about 2K-3K. I've read through several posts on this forum including a few for the model listed below, but there is not much there..
I'm sure there are many models that would fit the bill as an upgrade to the TroyBilt, but I was considering a Husqvarna based on friends advice. I would really appreciate any input from this forum. The model I was looking at was the YTH24K48 (Fast Tractor) that has the Kohler Courage Vtwin 24h engine, TurfTorq hydrostatic trans, and a stamped 14g steel deck. Other models in my price range had the Brigs Endurance V-twin with the locking differential hydrostatic trans. Lastly and is a little more pricey is the YTH24V48LS but it has the Kawaski FR series engine and a Fabricated cutting deck.
Pretty much all I would be doing is cutting grass and pulling carts of mulch/dirt/stone, and occasionally pulling a lawn sweeper to pick up leaves and clippings...not much if any else.
My question is for the limited amount of cutting I do which model would you choose on this budget? (none is an acceptable answer but doesn't help much unless you have an alternative!)
Is the Kawasaki worth the extra $$ or is this just lipstick on a pig?
Lowes seems to be the only store in my area, but is it worth seeking out a dealer to do business with instead of a Big Box,
I know I am a novice, but I would really appreciate any advice. All the reviews on Lowes website are from people like me. I need an opinion from someone who really knows what they are talking about.
Thanks in advance!
Hello. I am new to the forum and basically a novice when it comes to lawn tractors, small engines and the like. I have 1 acre flat, basic residential lot. I currently have a TroyBuilt Super Bronco 22hp BS Intek lawn tractor that I have used since we bought our house 8 years ago. I do general service regularly and have had with minimal issues up to this point. I am now in need of a new lawn tractor, but do not need all the commercial requirements, just a good residential tractor that will provide a good cut and will hold up if serviced regularly. My top limit is about 2K-3K. I've read through several posts on this forum including a few for the model listed below, but there is not much there..
I'm sure there are many models that would fit the bill as an upgrade to the TroyBilt, but I was considering a Husqvarna based on friends advice. I would really appreciate any input from this forum. The model I was looking at was the YTH24K48 (Fast Tractor) that has the Kohler Courage Vtwin 24h engine, TurfTorq hydrostatic trans, and a stamped 14g steel deck. Other models in my price range had the Brigs Endurance V-twin with the locking differential hydrostatic trans. Lastly and is a little more pricey is the YTH24V48LS but it has the Kawaski FR series engine and a Fabricated cutting deck.
Pretty much all I would be doing is cutting grass and pulling carts of mulch/dirt/stone, and occasionally pulling a lawn sweeper to pick up leaves and clippings...not much if any else.
My question is for the limited amount of cutting I do which model would you choose on this budget? (none is an acceptable answer but doesn't help much unless you have an alternative!)
Is the Kawasaki worth the extra $$ or is this just lipstick on a pig?
Lowes seems to be the only store in my area, but is it worth seeking out a dealer to do business with instead of a Big Box,
I know I am a novice, but I would really appreciate any advice. All the reviews on Lowes website are from people like me. I need an opinion from someone who really knows what they are talking about.
Thanks in advance!
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