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Appreciate you! I feel good about it, time will tell. I am going to take good care of it and see how far down the road I can get!

I have very little experience with fuel stabilizer, but I know my neighbor used Sta-Bil in a snow blower he had. He passed away in November of 2020. The other day, I pulled his snow blower out of his shed. Hadn't been touched in at least 5 years but I think more like 6. It started on the...

Agreed on all counts. The Kohler 5400 series is generally regarded as a decent (albeit single cylinder) engine. This mower has the same k46 transmission as the Cub, the $3900 Husqvarna and the $4099 JD x350. Most of the negativity on the Lowes reviews I saw surrounded mowers being delivered...

My mower was delivered today and I did my first cut with it. I bought a Craftsman T210 with 36 hours on it for $800. I could have popped for whatever. But in the end, I don't think the value is there for a new mower for me. The prices are pretty wild. I am cutting a flat, half acre of...

I tend to agree, prices on almost everything are out of hand. My wife thought I was kidding when I told her I was looking at a riding mower that was over $4k (JD x350). And the used mower market around here seems pretty inflated for it being November 1st. I also agree that no matter how much...

The XT1s have lesser engine offerings, new ones have the "Intellipower" on the 42" ones which is a questionable engine from everything I can gather. The new XT2 LX42s have the 20hp Kohler 7000 series engines. Really that's the only reason I am looking for a XT2 vs XT1.

Agreed, and if a delete kit for the smartchoke is $150 it's easy to spend that on a mower that cost $800.

I have never owned one, but here is what my research has found: They are generally well regarded. They can be a little bit cumbersome to work on as access to some parts can entail a bit more removal of other parts than some deem acceptable. I have heard people say they are less fuel efficient...

Found a 2022 XT2 to look at. 86 hours. $800. It looks to be well cared for. Pros: price, engine (Kohler 7000 22 hp), low hours Cons: smartchoke (I'd probably just order the delete kit and install when it becomes problematic), distance (this mower is nearly 2 hours away), stamped deck...

Thank you and I apologize for not asking this in the same post, but how would you say it compares to a Kohler 7000 and a Kawasaki FR?

Is it comparable to a Van Guard? Thank you for your reply!

A dealer is offering a closeout deal. I'm trying to research but can't find much on the cyclonic v twin 22 hp engine. Is the x330 otherwise just a x350 with fewer features? Thanks?

I found a yth42dxls with 122 hours listed for $1,500. Has the 22 HP Kohler v twin 7000. I might check it out!

I went and rode on the Husqvarna ts242xd today. Nice mower for sure. That 21.5 hp Kawasaki is sure quiet. I did not like the gigantic discharge chute, I'd have to trim that thing down! The deck sure seemed nice! The deck on the cub seemed a bit unfinished looking, where as the Husqvarna...

That is very good advice. I have pretty much decided that new is the way to go given what I'm currently seeing on the used market.

I agree. I think the temptation is there for me to save $1,400 off of new, but I do believe new, with all warranty intact and knowledge of the mowers history is worth more than $1,400. To me, 96 hours is three seasons. To someone else with a bigger property it may be 2 or less.

My neighbor had it and he bought it new and then gave it to me probably 10 years or more ago.

And that's really what I am after. I have gotten 20 seasons, after all, from a Craftsman with a Briggs V twin.

I really appreciate all of your input, CG. I looked at the Husqvarna, unfortunately there is no dealer near me that I could find. The one they show near Cincinnati only deals with their robotic mowers. So my only option would be to hit Tractor Supply. I guess I could do that. I believe the...

I know, I know. But a few things I didn't really like besides the $900 initial price difference: stamped deck, underseat gas tank. The CC initially has a lifetime warranty on the fabricated deck, which I think says a lot. I'd love to have the Kawasaki engine, but I've had more deck problems...

Hi AD! Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately CC does not offer a 42" tractor with a Kawasaki. It is the 7000 series 20hp Kohler. The used one is private party. I do not believe they will budge below $2k for it. This same individual has a few other nice mowers for sale. They told me this XT2...

Looking for a XT2 42" LX. New is going to be about $3400 out the door. Found what appears to he a very nice used one with 96 hours on it. Cost is $2000. I know there will be no warranty on the used mower. I am fairly handy but not a mechanic. I really liked my local dealer when I went to...

800 hours of use is over 26 seasons for me. Won't robot butlers be cutting our lawns by then? 😆 Also, that $900 savings invested in the market at 7% would be over $5k by the time the Kohlers done, assuming an 800 hour life! That would probably buy me a push mower in the year 2052.

As I dig further and look to the long term, there are some things I am liking better about the CC. Parts appear to be less expensive. And when I stopped in at my local dealer, he stressed to me the level of service they provide for people who bought their mowers there. He mentioned that if...

So I am doing my homework on purchasing a new rider, looking more for a buy once, cry once option. I will be mowing half an acre, pretty flat residential lot. Currently using a 20 year old Craftsman lawn tractor with a 24 hp Briggs v twin with hydrostatic transmission and 42" cut. 42" cut is...

The good news is there is a dealer right down the street. I went in and talked to their sale guy and had a good rapport with him. I am not married to buying JD, so any other highly regarded options are welcome suggestions

My Craftsman rider is becoming problematic after 20 seasons of use and I am considering replacing it before long. I am at a point in my life where I am willing to "buy once, cry once" and I have seen and studied for myself that it seems the x350 is a great choice. My criteria was: 42" cut...

Update: fuse was blown. Replaced it and the mower fired up and blades engaged fine.

OK, bear with me on this. Old craftsman 917.275680 24 HP lawn tractor.. Two weeks ago I had to replace the deck belt.. I replaced it, I went to mow and I pulled the blade engage switch and nothing. Shut the mower off, looked at the wires, didn't really find anything. Belt was installed...