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<1 acre...~5% slope...have a wet soggy yard sometimes so i think the larger tires of a tractor may be better than a zero turn...any advice would be appreciated...thanks in advance

wants/needs
-needs to have an easily removable bagger
-needs to be able to mow in reverse
-would like the ability to tow a thatcher, sweeper, spreader, roller and garden trailer
-would like the transmission to be able to handle towing rocks in the garden trailer
-needs 42"-48" fab deck...for maneuverability around obstacles in yard and a better cut with some uneven ground...mower + bagger attached have to fit through a 6' wide shed door
-would like to be able to easily remove the deck
-needs hydrostatic drive
-kawasaki or other 20+hp reliable engine
-easy oil changes
-reliable

looking at the following Husqvarna models at the moment...open to other brands though...not too sure how many quality brands there are out there...john deere and kubota are nice but a little too pricey but i would buy a low hour used model if it fit my needs...

TS348XD
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/ts-348xd/960430242/

YT42DXLS
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/yt42dxls/960430220/

YT48DXLS
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/yt48dxls/960430226/

is there a model GT48DXLS?...doesn't show on their website

was researching zero turns in the thread below...just trying to get more info to make a choice...
http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/showthread.php/46823-First-Zero-Turn-Looking-at-Toro-Exmark

I’m in the same boat. Was researching zero turns for far too long and now am leaning towards a lawn/garden tractor instead for the same reasons you mentioned. Also because a quality ZT was significantly more expensive than a good tractor, at least the ones I’m looking at. I’ve been looking in to the Cub Cadet xt2 series so I’m no help as far as the Husqvarna’s are concerned but hopefully I can learn a little something from this also

Good luck

good luck to you as well...i really want a zero turn and in the thread i posted in the original post above i researched a ton and got a lot of info from members on this forum which helped me narrow it down to 3 models but i have a feeling my yard is better suited for a tractor...i know there are a number of different manufacturers of tractors but i really want to pick something reliable that will last me a while as well be the right tool for the jobs i want to do

I have a Husqvarna YTH24V48 that has been great. I don't know about a bagger attachment, as I just use a mulching plate, but it mows great, and mulches leaves and grass nicely. Lowe's sells them for under $2000, and so far, I would have to recommend this brand. The deck is "stamped", but has reinforcing plates, and I have "rubbed" dozens of my trees, with no damage to the deck. I mow about 1.5 acres, and it handles the slopes nicely. The "reverse" mowing works great, and oil changes, etc, are easy.

Point37 said:

<1 acre...~5% slope...have a wet soggy yard sometimes so i think the larger tires of a tractor may be better than a zero turn...any advice would be appreciated...thanks in advance

wants/needs
-needs to have an easily removable bagger
-needs to be able to mow in reverse
-would like the ability to tow a thatcher, sweeper, spreader, roller and garden trailer
-would like the transmission to be able to handle towing rocks in the garden trailer
-needs 42"-48" fab deck...for maneuverability around obstacles in yard and a better cut with some uneven ground...mower + bagger attached have to fit through a 6' wide shed door
-would like to be able to easily remove the deck
-needs hydrostatic drive
-kawasaki or other 20+hp reliable engine
-easy oil changes
-reliable

looking at the following Husqvarna models at the moment...open to other brands though...not too sure how many quality brands there are out there...john deere and kubota are nice but a little too pricey but i would buy a low hour used model if it fit my needs...

TS348XD
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/ts-348xd/960430242/

YT42DXLS
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/yt42dxls/960430220/

YT48DXLS
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/yt48dxls/960430226/

is there a model GT48DXLS?...doesn't show on their website

was researching zero turns in the thread below...just trying to get more info to make a choice...
http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/showthread.php/46823-First-Zero-Turn-Looking-at-Toro-Exmark

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Out of all posted the only one that will do what you have listed for needs is HUSQVARNA TS 348XD

deminin said:

I have a Husqvarna YTH24V48 that has been great. I don't know about a bagger attachment, as I just use a mulching plate, but it mows great, and mulches leaves and grass nicely. Lowe's sells them for under $2000, and so far, I would have to recommend this brand. The deck is "stamped", but has reinforcing plates, and I have "rubbed" dozens of my trees, with no damage to the deck. I mow about 1.5 acres, and it handles the slopes nicely. The "reverse" mowing works great, and oil changes, etc, are easy.

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good info...thanks...i may just buy the mulching system and buy a bagger at a later time to save space and to see how it will handle the long grass...not sure yet...i just know i'm not going to be able to cut it when it needs to be cut all the time so i figured a bagger would be the best bet

BlazNT said:

Out of all posted the only one that will do what you have listed for needs is HUSQVARNA TS 348XD

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thanks...what specific item(s) from my list can i not do with the other 3 choices?...or is it just the better transmission which would be more suited for the rock moving?...seems like the yt42dxls and the yt48dxls only have a k46 transmission but the gt48dxls and the ts348xd have the better k66 transmission...but the gt48dxls isn't on the husqvarna website...not sure why...maybe the ts replaced the gt?...but i did find one on craigslist...not sure if a dealer could get one...their website is so vague when it comes to transmission info that i had to go in and look at the parts lists for each mower...i guess i'm down to a choice between 2 mowers now or maybe just 1 if the other isn't available anymore...the ts has some better features that i can't get on the gt...led lights and the better seat...not sure what else...

http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/showthread.php/46686-Looking-to-buy-need-help-comparing!

also does anyone know what all the letters in the model number mean...i think GT=garden tractor...TS=?...XD=?...DXLS=?

2017 Husqvarna GT48DXLS, Kawasaki FR730 V-Twin 24 Hp engine, Tuff Torq K66 Electronic Locking Differential and newly designed 48" "Clear-Cut" 10 gauge fabricated deck at $2999.99

GT 48DXLS used...far drive for me though...
https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/2017-husqvarna-lawn-mower/6581742787.html

GT 48DXLS new...
https://www.southsidesales.com/husqvarna-gt48dxls

TS 348XD new
https://www.norfolkpower.com/new-models/2018-husqvarna-ts-348xd-960-43-02-42-26581033b

TS 348XD K66
PARTS MANUAL pages 8-9 show the transmission
http://service.webec.husqvarna.net/...nNAes/HUSI2017_NAenNAes_115952549_2017-11.pdf

GT 48DXLS K66
PARTS MANUAL pages 8-9 show the transmission
http://service.webec.husqvarna.net/...NAes/HUSI2018_NAenNAes_1157863326_2018-01.pdf

YT 42DXLS K46
PARTS MANUAL pages 8-9 show the transmission
http://service.webec.husqvarna.net/...nNAes/HUSI2018_NAenNAes_115953749_2018-01.pdf

YT 48DXLS K46
PARTS MANUAL pages 8-9 show the transmission
http://service.webec.husqvarna.net/...nNAes/HUSI2017_NAenNAes_115971349_2017-11.pdf

It is the trans that will suit you needs.

Not cheap but the John Deere x304 (FWS - Four Wheel Steer) will turn leaving an uncut radius of 16". I have an older, no longer available, John Deere SST18 ("O" radius turn) and it is great. But if I bought a new one, I would buy either the x304 with the 42 inch deck and the 16 turning radius or the x324 with the 48 inch deck and a 9" turning radius.

I have over the past 30 years used on a regular basis an Ariens (riding mower) 5 years, a Wheel Horse Garden Tractor 14 years, A Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor 8 years (it is now my spare) and the John Deere SST18 for the past 3 years. I prefer the John Deere.

Good Luck,

puspunta said:

Not cheap but the John Deere x304 (FWS - Four Wheel Steer) will turn leaving an uncut radius of 16". I have an older, no longer available, John Deere SST18 ("O" radius turn) and it is great. But if I bought a new one, I would buy either the x304 with the 42 inch deck and the 16 turning radius or the x324 with the 48 inch deck and a 9" turning radius.

I have over the past 30 years used on a regular basis an Ariens (riding mower) 5 years, a Wheel Horse Garden Tractor 14 years, A Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor 8 years (it is now my spare) and the John Deere SST18 for the past 3 years. I prefer the John Deere.

Good Luck,

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thanks...i like the idea of 4 wheel steering cause it seems like it would be the best mix of maneuverability and control without the small tires and scalping issues on a wet soft lawn with a zero turn...but i'm hesitant to go with a 4 wheel steer deere cause over time i feel like the 4 wheel steering could be a problem...also i don't really have a dealer closer than 20 miles from me...also where on the deere website does it tell you what transmissions they have in each mower?...toro and cub cadet also make a zero turn with a steering wheel but they still have the small front wheels and i don't think the transmissions will be strong enough for the rock moving

The 4WS JD's are in a class above the Husky's you list. They're probably at least double the cost of the Husky but this is one of those cases where you actually do get what you pay for.

cpurvis said:

The 4WS JD's are in a class above the Husky's you list. They're probably at least double the cost of the Husky but this is one of those cases where you actually do get what you pay for.

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i don't doubt it...like i said in my original post john deere and kubota are nice but pricey...what is the equivalent tractor to the ts348xd in the john deere line?...i think you're in at least the x500 to get a comparable transmission according to the site below...and then i'm looking at a lot more money plus no close by dealer...i just wonder about the longevity of the 4ws models...more moving parts in the rear typically means more slop over time...i really haven't researched them though

http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/tractor-brands/johndeere/johndeere-lawn-tractors.html


this seems like a scam
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/grd/d/500-john-deere-lawn-riding/6582425559.html

high hours
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x700-tractor-lawn/6556477827.html

don't need the blower or plow
https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/grd/d/john-deere-x500-tractor-with/6579279022.html

don't need the blower or cart or weights
https://southcoast.craigslist.org/grd/d/500-john-deere/6576537258.html

expensive
https://nwct.craigslist.org/grd/d/2017-john-deere-x590/6584666045.html

far + expensive
https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/2015-x540-deere-power/6569652611.html

far + expensive
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/grd/d/john-deere-x730-lawn-tractor/6579772150.html

far + expensive
https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x739-lawn-tractor/6581998227.html

far + expensive
https://nh.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-758/6577485925.html

far + wide deck
https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/2011-john-deeredeck-under-50/6578870602.html

far + wide deck
https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-2009-x540-graden/6575997529.html

far
https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x475/6568592799.html

far + wide deck
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x500-garden/6560870561.html

far + expensive + don't need extras
https://nh.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x738-tractor/6560975610.html

far + expensive + don't need extras
https://nh.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x738-tractor/6559556557.html

far + expensive + don't need extras + wide deck
https://nh.craigslist.org/grd/d/2016-john-deere-x738/6548981311.html

I don't own a 4WS JD but two of my neighbors do. I don't know exactly when they got them, but we've been living here for 15 years and I've never seen either of them have any trouble.

cpurvis said:

I don't own a 4WS JD but two of my neighbors do. I don't know exactly when they got them, but we've been living here for 15 years and I've never seen either of them have any trouble.

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thanks...that's good to know...if i can find a x465 or higher 4ws gas model with low hours, a 48" deck, close by and without a bunch of extras in my price range i may bite...i just don't see it happening...not to mention i don't want to end up buying someone else's problems (no warranty if there are issues)

One of the JD only mows three acres but the other one was mowing nine acres. He also plows snow with his and drives like a wild man whether mowing or plowing snow. This one has the horizontal shaft Kawasaki engine. I don't know what engine the other has.

this one looks like it's priced well...it's just tough to pay that much for a used mower vs just getting the TS 348XD new for around the same amount with a bagger and warranty...
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-x500-for-sale/6587982423.html

Does that JD have the horizontal shaft Kawasaki V-twin and 4WS? If 'yes' to both, that's a plus but at a $6k original price, I doubt it does.

Another thing to consider is, private sale = no sales tax. Tack that onto the price of the new Husky.

JD originally sold for almost twice the price of the Husky. With only 180 hours on the clock, it SHOULD have a lot of life left in it.

cpurvis said:

Does that JD have the horizontal shaft Kawasaki V-twin and 4WS? If 'yes' to both, that's a plus but at a $6k original price, I doubt it does.

Another thing to consider is, private sale = no sales tax. Tack that onto the price of the new Husky.

JD originally sold for almost twice the price of the Husky. With only 180 hours on the clock, it SHOULD have a lot of life left in it.

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no horizontal shaft drive and no 4ws...true

very close to pulling the trigger on a Husqvarna TS 348XD...got a price of $3500 for the tractor and $400 for the bagger from the local hardware store...MSRP price on the husqvarna website is $3400 so i assume the extra $100 is for assembly and setup for the dealer...i think i'm going to save $100 and just buy the bagger from lowes and install it myself and buy the mower from them

went to the somewhat local family owned true value...they have to see if they can order/locate a TS 348XD for me...i still have a push mower that i can cut the lawn with so i am going to tell them that i can wait for whatever option is cheaper...probably buy the bagger from lowes and install it myself since it will be cheaper that way...tractor price quote was $3500...bagger was $400

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-48-in-3BIN-Bagger-Clearcut-Tractor/1000449711

https://www.mowersdirect.com/Husqvarna-582-55-96-01/p82160.html?akamaifeo=off

husqvarna rep says they are backordered due to them not being able to get the engines fast enough...looking at late june the earliest it sounds like

well i now have one of these to cut the lawn with as well as move things around...i just have to order the bagger from lowes...looks like i'm going to have to modify it right off the bat judging by the reviews of it

TS348XD
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riding-lawn-mowers/ts348xd/960430242/

TS348XD bagger
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-48-in-3BIN-Bagger-Clearcut-Tractor/1000449711

Just installed the bagger and removed the chute...bagger works great and fills the bins up evenly...the rubber diaphragm where the tube enters the bin is kind of a bad design cause it binds and make it harder to open the lid...the top portion of the tube should have been a flex hose