GT48DXLS vs TS348D

[Rock Crawler]

Does Husqvarna do a garden tractor with 54" deck, K66 with manual activated diff lock, Kawasaki engine? A 60" deck would be better yet, but they don't do 60" from what I see.

I currently have a Craftsman (made by Husqvarna) GT Excellerator with 54", Kohler Courage, G730 axle. I want the stronger axle and semi-commercial engine and the diff lock would sure be a nice option but is not absolutely required.

 

[cpayne5]

54" is the biggest they put on a rider, it seems.
Husqvarna Riding Lawn Mowers TS 354D

That model has a 54" deck and K66ELD (locker).

The website says it has a Kawasaki engine, but the parts manual shows a Kohler engine (probably 7000). The 7000 is in the same class as a Kawi FR, FWIW.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I don't know where Husqvarna gets off on those odd size blades. Heck - Kubota offers just about any size up to 72".

I have a GTH26v52LS. That's a Kawasaki 26hp, 52" cut and Hydro Gear Heavy Duty High Speed G730 transmission, no diff. lock. I sure wish I did have a differential lock, but so far, with a change in rear tires to ATV mud/snow tires, I haven't gotten stuck, even on my 25 degree pond dam. I did add 50# wheel weights to each side of the rear wheels, well as the mulching kit to mine. I also added their canopy which is great for catching on every low hanging limb; total garbage and a waste of about a hundred bucks.

So far I have 170hrs on it with no troubles at all with the mower.

 

[cpayne5]

Up until last spring, I had a 2754GLS that I bought new in 2008. It had a K66 (no locker) - filled the tires with fluid to increase traction. I changed the fluid in the K66 once and had no issues in 500 hours. I'm sure the K66 is still going strong.

It was a fine mower, but I did have to replace the sump gasket twice.

I replaced it with a Cub Cadet ProZ 154S last year. Same deck size, but I now cut my grass in half the time.

 

[cpayne5]

Picked it up this morning. I'll get it home this afternoon and post up some more pictures, for those interested.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Looks sweet! One thing I notice is that they have the tires way over aired, those fronts look like balloon tires! Better check all 4.

Also make sure that the deck is level left/right and the rear should be sloped upwards compared to the front. Your cutting is done at the front, and supposedly you get a better cut and more mowing power by having the rear up a bit. You'll have to see how adjustable the mounting system is....

 

[Peter 315]

Picked it up this morning. I'll get it home this afternoon and post up some more pictures, for those interested.

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Looks nice but I don't think your gonna like it , So drop it off at my house, Thanks

 

[cpayne5]

Yep, the tires are way overfilled for normal use. They do it for shipping, supposedly.

So thoughtful of you, Peter.

Hopefully it's the last mower my mother ever has to buy. She is not well off by any definition (we were actually pretty poor when I was growing up), so this is a *big* purchase for her.

 

[widefat]

Small world.....I know the shop you bought it from.

 

[cpayne5]

They're good folks. I've purchased a few things from them over the years.

They were also the only dealer around willing to come off of MSRP.