Looking at new Husky Riding mower. Need advise.

[asbury park]

We are about to move into a new home. The lot is about 1 acre with roughly half of it being grass. The entire lot is a slight hill. Nothing major, just a continuous grade from front to back. The mower will also be used from time to time to pull a cart with landscaping materials in it. I'm going to need to step up to a riding mower and have been researching the Husky's. I really like what they have to offer. A couple questions you guys might me able to answer to help me out:

1. Any models you would suggest right off the bat?

2. Engines to stay away from? B&S, Kohler?

3. Will the yard being on a hill effect the power of mower i will need?

4. I'm considering buying used off of craigslist. What is the max amount of hours i should look for?

That's it for now. Thanks for the help.

 

[KennyV]

You are getting to the End of the mowing season, A new mower would have to be at a Very low price this time of year...
I would keep a watch out for the Best Used garden tractor type mower for what you have described...
The 'lawn tractor' type mowers will not be as durable as the heavier built Garden Tractors... :smile:KennyV

 

[asbury park]

Also, go one more question.....

Is there really any difference from the models sold at Lowe's versus the models at a dealer?

 

[Carscw]

Also, go one more question..... Is there really any difference from the models sold at Lowe's versus the models at a dealer?

They are the same made at the same place by the same people.

Now the dealer will carry some models that lowes does not

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Also, go one more question.....

Is there really any difference from the models sold at Lowe's versus the models at a dealer?

They are the same made at the same place by the same people.

Now the dealer will carry some models that lowes does not

I think it's mostly the fact a dealer will provide service of the piece of equipment, and also at HD sometimes you have to assemble it, etc.

 

[djdicetn]

Also, go one more question.....

Is there really any difference from the models sold at Lowe's versus the models at a dealer?

Personally, I always recommend a dealer over a big box retailer even for the same model. In most cases a reputable dealer will price match Lowes, etc. and again...if you need after-sale warranty service you will end up at the dealer anyway. Have you ever heard the rumor about a server in a restaurant spitting in your food??? Think about it...you buy from Lowes, then take it to the dealer that you shunned for service......you'll be the last mower in the shop his mechanic will be told to fix instead of the "preferred customers" that brought theirs in "after you did":0(

 

[Natureboy]

Also, go one more question.....

Is there really any difference from the models sold at Lowe's versus the models at a dealer?

Good dealer = good service. Big box store = no service.

 

[Gearjammer]

Pros and cons of Husky-- I own two Husqvarnas, same horse power and deck width. One is a lawn tractor and one is a zero turn. I truly enjoy the power of the 25 horse engines and the 54" cut. However, my yard is kind of bumpy and hilly and both struggle with traction on occasion, and can tear up a yard as easy as clean it up. What I'd like to find is a spare to mow the tough parts with like the bumpy with stumps part and keep the zero turn for the flatter and more open spots as you can really go Billy Hell with the zero turn in open ground and the deck does a fine job with little turning. The steering and toe in/ toe out has some real issues due to hard use and is needing work on way before an expected time frame. Let me know what you end up with, my friend. Gearjammer