dustycoyote
Bronze Member
I just ordered a Husqvarna GT48XLS tractor. (thanks to much help and guidance from individuals on the tractorbynet forum).
(FYI, I've seen many forum posts here and on tractorbynet concerning the locking diffs on the Husky machines. I did a lot of research and it seems that all of the Husqvarna models with a locking diff on the K46 tranny have the auto locking diff that can't be turned off [people complaining about it tearing up their lawns on tight turns]. The GT models that have a K66 with locking diff have a switch on the dash to turn on or off the locker.)
Anyway, I don't get it delivered till later this week but I can barely wait. Never have owned a riding mower before.
I have some questions for everyone on attachments for the mower.
I noticed that the attachments sold at sears are quite a bit cheaper than similar attachments on Husqvarna.com. I am planning to purchase a dethatcher and aerator (possibly even a cart) and unless someone has some reason I shouldn't I plan to just go get them at Sears.
I will also need a snow blade and here is where I need some help.
What blade should I buy?
I see two different kinds of blades advertised, snow blades (less expensive) and dozer blades (more expensive). What is the difference and why might I purchase one over the other.
Should I buy a Husky brand blade? Could I consider the Craftsman blades? Will the Craftsman blades attach to my Husky GT? (bolt pattern the same between Husky and Craftsman.)
Are front attachments interchangeable between Husky Yard Tractors and Garden tractors? Could I consider a unit made for the Husky Yard tractor series?
Would I be better off getting a third party blade like the Berco?
Also,
I've seen online ads for the "Nordic Blade". It seems that, with the rounded edges of the blade, would not do a great job of scraping up snow but the fact that you can use it on grass is really appealing. The attachment system seems hokey to me and doesn't appear to allow for much control. Does anyone have any experience with it? Is it worth considering?
Thanks for any help.
(FYI, I've seen many forum posts here and on tractorbynet concerning the locking diffs on the Husky machines. I did a lot of research and it seems that all of the Husqvarna models with a locking diff on the K46 tranny have the auto locking diff that can't be turned off [people complaining about it tearing up their lawns on tight turns]. The GT models that have a K66 with locking diff have a switch on the dash to turn on or off the locker.)
Anyway, I don't get it delivered till later this week but I can barely wait. Never have owned a riding mower before.
I have some questions for everyone on attachments for the mower.
I noticed that the attachments sold at sears are quite a bit cheaper than similar attachments on Husqvarna.com. I am planning to purchase a dethatcher and aerator (possibly even a cart) and unless someone has some reason I shouldn't I plan to just go get them at Sears.
I will also need a snow blade and here is where I need some help.
What blade should I buy?
I see two different kinds of blades advertised, snow blades (less expensive) and dozer blades (more expensive). What is the difference and why might I purchase one over the other.
Should I buy a Husky brand blade? Could I consider the Craftsman blades? Will the Craftsman blades attach to my Husky GT? (bolt pattern the same between Husky and Craftsman.)
Are front attachments interchangeable between Husky Yard Tractors and Garden tractors? Could I consider a unit made for the Husky Yard tractor series?
Would I be better off getting a third party blade like the Berco?
Also,
I've seen online ads for the "Nordic Blade". It seems that, with the rounded edges of the blade, would not do a great job of scraping up snow but the fact that you can use it on grass is really appealing. The attachment system seems hokey to me and doesn't appear to allow for much control. Does anyone have any experience with it? Is it worth considering?
Thanks for any help.
