grassgreen
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My 5 year-old Husqvarna YTH2348 is non-operative after one month of cutting this season (and 5 previous years of hard work.) Am working on it, learning as I go, trying to resisatate the tired machine; yearly usage approx 120 hours, cutting and hauling. Husqvarna dealer purchased from was soured on Husqvarna and begrudgingly serviced machine 4 seasons; when parts started falling off, finished with that dealer. Called the new dealer, even closer, went over with all prevous work orders for history, and tried 5 times over 3 years to get service. Cannot even return phone calls. This is why I'm trying to learn how to service my own equipment. Will continue to learn.
Just looked at new Husqvarna on-line, YTH24K48, faster, more horsepower, $1900, but in reading reviews and talking to Lowe's staff, the factory forgot to install lift mechanism to raise deck, so mowers recalled. Husqvarna cannot even get their machines out of the factory correct, so why buy more problematic equipment.
So shopping around. Went to Consumer Reports and have their comparisons and am now researching on-line. Consumer reviews are best tool around, and have read multiple threads on this site, all helpful. Cannot afford anything over $2,000, a drop-in-the-bucket for some. I understand 'you get what you pay for', agree, but have limited resources and need to work within my means. Read comments on Big Box stores and their lines vs the dealer lines, but it seems dealers carry the more expensive lines and don't want to deal with the less expensive models. Had an old Murray for 13 years, 18 hp prior to Husqvarna, and thought I was purchasing better with Husqvarna, but that was questionable thinking in hindsight.
Looking at JD140 and Craftsman28858, similar on CR. Any suggestions, recommendations? Am burnt on dealers who cannot provide good, reliable service, and understand big box stores limitations. What to do?
Just looked at new Husqvarna on-line, YTH24K48, faster, more horsepower, $1900, but in reading reviews and talking to Lowe's staff, the factory forgot to install lift mechanism to raise deck, so mowers recalled. Husqvarna cannot even get their machines out of the factory correct, so why buy more problematic equipment.
So shopping around. Went to Consumer Reports and have their comparisons and am now researching on-line. Consumer reviews are best tool around, and have read multiple threads on this site, all helpful. Cannot afford anything over $2,000, a drop-in-the-bucket for some. I understand 'you get what you pay for', agree, but have limited resources and need to work within my means. Read comments on Big Box stores and their lines vs the dealer lines, but it seems dealers carry the more expensive lines and don't want to deal with the less expensive models. Had an old Murray for 13 years, 18 hp prior to Husqvarna, and thought I was purchasing better with Husqvarna, but that was questionable thinking in hindsight.
Looking at JD140 and Craftsman28858, similar on CR. Any suggestions, recommendations? Am burnt on dealers who cannot provide good, reliable service, and understand big box stores limitations. What to do?
