Husqvarna R220T

[anthonype3]

I'm looking to purchase a Husqvarna R220T articulating riding mower.
Does anyone out there have one of these and how do you like it?

It's pretty pricey but I really like the front mounted deck and how it tilts up for maintenance.

Thanks!

 

[Briana]

Welcome to LawnMowerForum!

I moved your thread to the Husqvarna Forum. :smile:

 

[txzrider]

I have never heard of that one.. but have you looked at ventrac's?

 

[KennyV]

WELCOME to LMF...

Looking at the pdf parts illustration everything, looks Very Light Duty...
http://www.husqvarna.com/ddoc/HUSI/HUSI2012_NAaa/HUSI2012_NAaa__19.pdf

That frame design is not quite what I think of when I picture articulating equipment.
I think the $3800 price is going to be a lot of light weight pieces and some Heavy weight maintenance problems...
If you feel you really Need an articulating tractor... Look at the Ventrac,
Articulation can be a great feature, and lends to a very versatile machine, but I think they have missed it on this one...
I'm very curious... what advantage do you see in this particular "articulation Feature"?

I do like a front deck mower... But this particular arrangement, with 2 wheel drive system looks lacking.
If you do get it, Post a lot of pictures as there is Not very much coverage on this lawn mower... KennyV

 

[anthonype3]

I have never heard of that one.. but have you looked at ventrac's?

I did look at the ventrac and it has many more features than I need for mowing my lawn and it's way out of my price range.

What I really want is a mower with a front tilt up deck for easy maintenance that has a steering wheel.
Not really interested in the zero turns with the handle bar steering.

Thanks!

 

[anthonype3]

WELCOME to LMF...

Looking at the pdf parts illustration everything, looks Very Light Duty...
http://www.husqvarna.com/ddoc/HUSI/HUSI2012_NAaa/HUSI2012_NAaa__19.pdf

That frame design is not quite what I think of when I picture articulating equipment.
I think the $3800 price is going to be a lot of light weight pieces and some Heavy weight maintenance problems...
If you feel you really Need an articulating tractor... Look at the Ventrac,
Articulation can be a great feature, and lends to a very versatile machine, but I think they have missed it on this one...
I'm very curious... what advantage do you see in this particular "articulation Feature"?

I do like a front deck mower... But this particular arrangement, with 2 wheel drive system looks lacking.
If you do get it, Post a lot of pictures as there is Not very much coverage on this lawn mower... KennyV

What exactly do you see as a problem with this design? Very similar designs are extremely popular in europe. I think the Ventrac is a great machine but it has more features than I would ever use plus its way out if my price range.

Bear in my mind that all I want to do is mow my 1 acre lawn once a week.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Slater]

What exactly do you see as a problem with this design? Very similar designs are extremely popular in europe. I think the Ventrac is a great machine but it has more features than I would ever use plus its way out if my price range.

Bear in my mind that all I want to do is mow my 1 acre lawn once a week.

Thanks for your input!

I have a 3223D Ventrac and love it, but if you are only doing 1 acre once a week, it is probably more than you need unless you can find a good used one (hard to find.)

I have seen and ridden the R220T for a short bit of time at a trade show.
Quick Impressions (because that is all I have :laughing
Pros:
- Maneuverable
- Seems to be easily servicable
- Husqvarna has a good name, especially in Europe
- Flip up deck
- Small, so easy to store
- From a quick glance it doesn't look too complicated of a machine so I would think fairly easy maintenance and repair, but as to how often you would need to do that I don't know.

Cons:
- Light duty, definitely built for your small homeowner market
- Tough to find in the states so parts and service may be hard to come by??
- Could see it struggling going up inclines or mowing real thick grass

Hope that helps a little, wish I had more time to use it. If I only needed to mow a small area every once in awhile, I wouldn't really hesitate to get the R220T, but I am glad I have my Ventrac as I can do a lot more with it.

 

[KennyV]

...
....all I want to do is mow my 1 acre lawn once a week.
...

With that little use, it should hold up... I would like to see an articulating tractor built with 4 wheel drive and a lot heavier main frame ... :smile:KennyV

 

[Slater]

I would like to see an articulating tractor built with 4 wheel drive and a lot heavier main frame ... :smile:KennyV

:confused3: Isn't that what the Ventrac is?

 

[KennyV]

:confused3: Isn't that what the Ventrac is?

It Sure Is... That's why I suggested he look into Ventrac if he felt he really needed an actual articulating tractor... :smile:KennyV