| Husqvarna, Zero Turn Radius, Lawn Tractor, 19HP Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV Engine, Pressurized Lubrication System, Dual Hudor Gear EZT Transmission, 42", 12 Gauge, Twin Blade Stamped Steel Deck, 2 Anti-Scalp Deck Wheels, Electric Pot, Assist Deck Lift Easily Adjusts Cutting Height From 1.5" - 4.5", Dual Control Levers With Foam Padded Grips, Front Caster Wheels & 18" Rear Turf Tires, 3 Gallon Fuel Tank, Optional Dual Bin Bagger, Optional Mulch Kit, True Value #577-272, 2 Year Limited Consumer Warranty, Void If Used For Pro/Commercial Applications, Not Available For Sale In California. |
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 High Value ZTR |
| Review Date: July 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Ricketts, Versailles, Ky United States |
We own a 46 inch cut 19.5HP Husqvarna homeowner ZTR, I'm not sure how it compares to this model. We bought it new from a local outdoor power equipment dealer who also sells and services several lines of commercial equipment. The price was $2500 with a 2 year warranty.
My wife rides a commercial ZTR several hours per day so she had the final say on our purchase. She says its controls are more forgiving, less sensitive than the beast she drives and that the power is nicely matched to the cutting deck, however she would like a more substantial footrest.
The 2 blade deck leaves a leaves a beautiful lawn and we have no wheel spin issues, however she is a professional and she taught me how to operate it correctly. She taught me to decelerate one side to turn, not accelerate the other. Also don't stop one wheel while turning as this will twist out a spot of turf.
I can't speak to the crashworthiness of the frame or axle as neither of us has managed to run it into a tree or other solid object, however it seems to hold up fine when used to cut grass.
We could not be happier with our Husqvarna, it starts and runs as it should, handles nicely and we have not had the first mechanical issue. There IS a jingling sound when the blades are engaged which is coming from the hardware which suspends the deck. I keep meaning to install some plastic insulators but never seem to think of it until I'm mowing. Also the seat adjustment track seems kinda flimsy but it works just fine.
Overall a good value for the price. |
Not as advertised, Zturn wannabee.
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| Review Date: May 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Justhonest, LA, USA |
I own the version of this mower sold at Lowes, which they no longer carry (I now know why). Only difference is a 17.5HP engine versus the 19HP, so they could sell it for $400 less. The experts give this rave reviews, but I doubt they ever used one other than on a parking lot. Zero turn? Not! Even on dry pavement this rig has trouble turning. Upon studying other Zturns, I can see this is a poor design with very poor weight distribution. Simply put the weight is well forward of the rear axle, thus this thing handles like a rear wheel drive car in mud. When turning, all the driven wheels do is spin like they're on ice. (Try it on the driveway and you will only burn rubber) The front casters have too much weight and do not swivel easily.
Other poor design elements include a light weight sheet metal skirt along the front of the mower that bends easily if you happen to bump into a tree. Once bent, it locks the front casters so they won't swivel. You can bend it back out, but why should you need to? This is the only ZT I've seen with this dumb feature.
If you want your lawn to have crop circles, this is the one for you. Frequently when turning the deck will dig in and scalp the lawn. And never back up, you are guaranteed to dig the grand canyon.
Oh, and did I mention this thing sounds like a 20 year old beater with no muffler. Yep, they put an el cheepo on it. My 20in push mower is quieter, as is my chain saw, blower, etc. You get the picture. I live where everybody has a ZT, and all I hear from my neighbors is the sound of the blades cutting grass. This thing will deafen you if you don't wear hearing protection.
I've mastered using it, to turn you must come to a complete stop, then very slowly advance the outboard control. It also helps to lean towards the outboard wheel to give it a little more traction.
All in all a $800 lawn tractor from Sears would do a better job, and for a lot less money. You've been warned. Oh! Almost forgot, all the plastic junk on this rig cracks and falls apart. Nice. |
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