I highly recommend the GT48DXLS. My prior mower was the 2013 Husqvarna YT42XLS which had several issues that caused me to never be quite satisfied with it. Among these were the steering, auto-locking transmission, and cut quality of the older design fabricated deck. I'm happy to say that they addressed all these issues in the GT48DXLS. I think you'll also like the ride quality with the 23" rear tires. I think you'll be pleased with it.
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GravelyMike
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Glad I found this post. After my GTH52XLS order was pushed back a month, I cancelled it. Now im trying to find a 48DXLS, the Clearcut deck sold me. Problem is dealers around me either don't know about it, or try and push what they have in stock. Anyone know of a reliable Husqvarna dealer in NJ/ Eastern PA who can get one?
duber34
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GravelyMike,
It could be tough for a dealer to find one at this point of the season. My understanding is the GT48DXLS was a limited run/promotional deal and new ones are not currently being manufactured. I got this information from my dealer who, luckily for me, was able to find one for me at a dealer in PA. My dealer ordered 14 units for the start of this season and had them all sold by mid March. The GT48DXLS really is a heck of a lot of tractor for the price. Again from my dealer - I heard that there are plans to make the GT48DXLS a regular production offering for the 2018 season.
Good luck with your search, sir!
Regards,
Duber
It could be tough for a dealer to find one at this point of the season. My understanding is the GT48DXLS was a limited run/promotional deal and new ones are not currently being manufactured. I got this information from my dealer who, luckily for me, was able to find one for me at a dealer in PA. My dealer ordered 14 units for the start of this season and had them all sold by mid March. The GT48DXLS really is a heck of a lot of tractor for the price. Again from my dealer - I heard that there are plans to make the GT48DXLS a regular production offering for the 2018 season.
Good luck with your search, sir!
Regards,
Duber
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Cecils tractor, warrenton va, 540-347-4238. One on the lot.
GravelyMike
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Thank you for the responses. Ill be calling more dealers with my fingers crossed.
ChiefDan
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I got mine yesterday. Worst part was getting it off the crate/pallet. Took 1.5 hrs. This morning I spent 2 hours prepping it. The deck needed adjustment for level side to side. The anti-scalp wheels had to be moved to the middle hole. After all this I cut one acre of grass. It worked perfectly, the discharge is awesome. I just have to get used to the peddle system, my right arm was still looking for the shift lever. All in all I am happy the 1st day. Now going to look for the mulch kit. Anybody find any good deals on it. BTW I got the last one from Jacks.
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I can't seem to find this part number anywhere. Help!
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Sixty4nHalf
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Come on up to NH, I think our dealer up here in Concord ordered 5 after I bought mine. no tax either!
TMR
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Anyone changed their oil and filter yet? I looked at manual and then at tractor and seems like lots to take apart to get room to drain oil and spin out filter? The manual describes what to do but does not seem to translate when I look at engine area??
Any experience? I am capable of creating problems if I take too much apart
Also, anyone put chains on a GT48DXLS...I have gotten stuck 4 times in slippery clay on my back trail. The tires "load up" in just a couple of revolutions. I also think the "full up" height of the deck leaves a bit to be desired. Bad formula with wet clay and just a little deck interference. I have had rear chains and rear wheel weights on 2 different standard 42" Craftsman for nearly 25 years and guess I have gotten used to them. It also is a very wet year here so much more opportunities to get stuck.
Other than that it is a mowing machine...grass and brush
Oh yes, as other have advised...DO check your tire air pressure...especially rear tires. FINALLY did that today and rears were over 20# and the tire says 10# max...MUCH better. May also help the traction just a bit. Hope I did no permanent damage to my spine during my first 9 hours!
Really want to get the oil and filter changed...Thanks...TMR
Any experience? I am capable of creating problems if I take too much apart
Also, anyone put chains on a GT48DXLS...I have gotten stuck 4 times in slippery clay on my back trail. The tires "load up" in just a couple of revolutions. I also think the "full up" height of the deck leaves a bit to be desired. Bad formula with wet clay and just a little deck interference. I have had rear chains and rear wheel weights on 2 different standard 42" Craftsman for nearly 25 years and guess I have gotten used to them. It also is a very wet year here so much more opportunities to get stuck.
Other than that it is a mowing machine...grass and brush
Oh yes, as other have advised...DO check your tire air pressure...especially rear tires. FINALLY did that today and rears were over 20# and the tire says 10# max...MUCH better. May also help the traction just a bit. Hope I did no permanent damage to my spine during my first 9 hours!
Really want to get the oil and filter changed...Thanks...TMR
