Husqvarna 322T AWD

[DHD]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum. I found it by doing a search for the Husqvarna 322T... I'm really interested in getting one. I think it would suit my needs better than a tractor or zero turn.

Pls keep up the reviews and new info on it. I'd like to know if there are any new problems/insights with the mower since you've bought one. Also would like to know if they are strongly supporting it here in the states or if sales are dictating that it gets faded out... I think it's been out since 2012?

I saw the UK 524 version and like that even more. Wish they would import that one. The design is so much better looking... More rugged.

Welcome to the form.
Yes, the Husqvarna R322T is a very interesting alternative to either a garden tractor or zero turn.
I agree with you on wanting a more rugged Rider.
Is the 524 the one that comes with the Kubota diesel engine ?
I would prefer a diesel.
I don't think Husqvarna will do much about improving the present line of Riders, for awhile.
I don't think they will stop offering the present line here in North America either.
They just recently stopped offering the Agri-Fab two stage snow blower, but you've probably read about that already on this forum.
What needs to you have in a tractor ? Mowing, snow removal ? ? ?

There is another forum that has a growing following for the R322T.
One of it's members (SwedishRider) has had his R322T since 2012 and is probably one of the most knowledgeable members on the R322T.
He has helped me many times with my questions.
Turkey2731 is also very active on that site and very knowledgeable.
Here is a link to one of the longest running posts about the R322T, on that site.
It is very interesting reading.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=250230

glad to have you on board

 

[wanoyee]

Is the 524 the one that comes with the Kubota diesel engine ?
I would prefer a diesel.

I believe the diesel is the 520D and 525D in the UK... I noticed that the price is $17500 pounds for the 524 gas version. Doesn't that equal $19,269 US? Can that be right?

I want the 524!

 

[DHD]

I'm not sure about the currency exchange rate, you are probably correct on the dollar amount though.
I was actually looking at getting another Kubtota before I found out about the R322T.
I was looking for a back-up riding snow blower that my wife would be comfortable with.
The most reasonable priced Kubota that was AWD and had mower and snow blower attachments
was a GR2120 with mower and snow blower would have cost about $12k to $13k.
and it's the same horse power as the R322T.
So the 524 for about $19k is probably very reasonable.
Is there a cab available for the 524 ?
I'd really like to have a cab for the R322T.

 

[DHD]

Found some interesting stuff related to the Kova 967 27 67-01 single stage snow blower.
According to a Husqvarna rep I've been talking to, many of the orange colored single stage snow blowers, that you see on youtube videos, and have a Husqvarna decal on them are the same unit as the Kova which is painted black instead of orange.

Snow thrower - Rider accessories

Husqvarna Rider 17AWD mit Winterausr

RIDER HUSQVARNA PR 17 AWD SNOW BLOWING - YouTube

 

[DHD]

I'm wondering about the wheel weights - the wheel weights I bought from Husqvarna for my GHT26V52LS tractor type mower have bolts that go trough the wheels. My Rider has solid rims like those on your R322T, so I really don't know how they'd mount the weights.

I'm not sure how they would mount either, but here they are.
I thought it was an interesting idea on wheel weights without the holes for mounting bolts.

It has a bearing mounted in it, which maybe fits around the axle, behind the wheel ? ? ?
If that's correct, then weight would be added to the axle and they would not be a true wheel weight like the bolt on kind as we are use to.
(Just thinking out loud) I am probably not even close how these things would install.

P/N 953 51 59-01

Don't know that these could be found here in the states.
These are advertised to work on the Husqvarna Rider 175.
I think the wheel/tires are the same on the 175 and my 322T.
Owner manual for the 175 and OM for the 322T list tire dimensions as 16 x 6.50 x 8 my tires are stamped 165/60-8
I think that maybe your 155 would have the same size also.

Wheel weight - Rider accessories

 

[Dan Bollinger]

DHD, I'm pretty sure those wheel weights mount behind the wheels in lieu of the spacer. The bearing adds a vital feature. With fixed style weights bolted to the wheel the engine/transaxle must accelerate and decelerate that rotational mass. With wheel weights that are free to spin on bearings the load on the drive train is reduced. This is true for liquid filled tires, too.

 

[DHD]

DHD, I'm pretty sure those wheel weights mount behind the wheels in lieu of the spacer. The bearing adds a vital feature. With fixed style weights bolted to the wheel the engine/transaxle must accelerate and decelerate that rotational mass. With wheel weights that are free to spin on bearings the load on the drive train is reduced. This is true for liquid filled tires, too.

While researching these wheel weights with bearings, I found one site that called them "Transmission friendly wheel weights"


Here's a Service bulletin about the wheel weights for other Riders, and it's got pictures so even I can understand what's going on.:laughing:
Actually the top one, for Rider 970, would probably work, it's P/N 953 51 59-01
That phone number " 606-678-9623" on the very top of the Service Bulletin is for K & T Saw Shop Shop in Somerset, Kentucky

 

[Dan Bollinger]

That's a great find. Very useful. I poured 18-pound lead weights for my JD LX277. They didn't spin, but fit behind the wheel and fixed with set screws. Even though I could pour more for the 322T, I think I'll go with RimGuard because it will add a little more lateral stability than inboard weight.

 

[DHD]

Came across this interesting attachment for the Husqvarna Rider.
I guess it would be called a drum mower ?

Bubnova kosacka IM-013 (adapter pre stroj Husqvarna typ 213C Rider) - YouTube

 

[Dan Bollinger]

Interesting concept. It seems to do the same job as the flail mower, but is slightly narrower. I suspect it could chop through thicker weeds and brush than the flail mower would.