Considering XT2-GX54D vs Husq TS354XD

[Mark Headley]

The GX54D may be discontinued, but there are still a few 'out there'. I need a rider with diff lock. I don't see any Cub current offerings online w/ diff lock.
I own a JD X-758 diesel rider for heavy work, and want another rider so we can double up to get the mowing done faster.
What's the opinions on Husqvarna vs. Cub?

 

[tacticalturnip]

They discontinued the 54D? That's unfortunate.

The Cub Cadet machines have a real frame where the Husqvarna does not, and that's the biggest problem with their current lineup.

 

[Mark Headley]

They discontinued the 54D? That's unfortunate.

The Cub Cadet machines have a real frame where the Husqvarna does not, and that's the biggest problem with their current lineup.

I wasn't real thrilled the Kawasaki V-twin engine on my current Husq bought in 2017 w/ 350 hrs puked a valve and runs on one cylinder.

 

[oldnslo]

Deere X5** series have diff lock and in my opinion are a much better built mower than Cub XT2 or Husky. Just worked on widows XT2 with approximately 250 hrs and the steering was shot. Back up wheels toe in terrible going forward flop back and forth since no connecting link between the two front tires to keep them inline. Suspect Husky is built the same way.

 

[Mark Headley]

Deere X5** series have diff lock and in my opinion are a much better built mower than Cub XT2 or Husky. Just worked on widows XT2 with approximately 250 hrs and the steering was shot. Back up wheels toe in terrible going forward flop back and forth since no connecting link between the two front tires to keep them inline. Suspect Husky is built the same way.

Deere X5** series have diff lock and in my opinion are a much better built mower than Cub XT2 or Husky. Just worked on widows XT2 with approximately 250 hrs and the steering was shot. Back up wheels toe in terrible going forward flop back and forth since no connecting link between the two front tires to keep them inline. Suspect Husky is built the same way.

What did you do to fix the steering?

 

[oldnslo]

What did you do to fix the steering?

Basically you can’t fix the problem since it is a design issue not a part broken issue. Even the low cost Deere models have this problem. I think even the Deere X3** series are made this way. The design is for tighter steering but problem is not direct connection between the front wheels. There is linkage that goes from each side back to the steering gear at bottom of steering column. When the bushings on front axle king pin wear a little the axle rocks back and forth which turns the tires independently of each other. I tried replacing bushings on one a few years ago with limited improvement.

Have never paid close attention to a new machine to see if toe in changes going forward vs reverse.