First and foremost, thanks in advance for your review and possible reply. I am in the market for a new rider lawn mower. My lot is pretty small, about a half acre. It has a lot of hills and the biggest one is about on a 20-degree slope. Lots of beds to trim around. Grass is very thick and I am getting tired of using my walk behind to cut it. Also, lots of clumping. Two other reasons for the rider - my live-in operator, son, is going to college in the fall and I also take care of a neighbors lawn down the street as he has MS. Same size lawn but flat.
I have visited dealers and narrowed down my choices to two mowers. First is the Husqvarna YT42DXLS (42") tractor. It has the locked differential in order to handle the hills. Second is a totally different style, Cub Cadet RZT S42. It is a zero turn but has a steering wheel that controls the front wheels for better performance on hills. Lots of reviews state is does very well with them. Pricing for the two are pretty similar. The Hus tractor has a better deck and seems built a bit better in total. The same engine is used in both, Kohler 22HP/725cc Kohler 7000. I like the zero turn and lower center of gravity of the CC. On the other hand, I like to heavier deck and build of the Hus. I do mulch beds on hills and around the house and plan on getting a cart to help with this activity. Can the CC handle this load? Dealer said it should not be a problem but I am a bit concerned. I am really struggling to make a decision. If it is your $2,500 which would you choose or is there another I should be reviewing? Fire away if you have any questions.
Just found our the lower cost Husqvarna YT 42LS, retail for $2,100 has the locking differential and comes in two engine sizes - the above mentioned Kohler 22HP engine or a Kawasaki 18HP engine. Seems the main difference is the reinforced deck of these mowers as compared to the fabricated deck above. I don't know if the extra $600 is worth a fabricated deck. Would you pick the Kawasaki engine over the Kohler?
Thanks again for your time.
I have visited dealers and narrowed down my choices to two mowers. First is the Husqvarna YT42DXLS (42") tractor. It has the locked differential in order to handle the hills. Second is a totally different style, Cub Cadet RZT S42. It is a zero turn but has a steering wheel that controls the front wheels for better performance on hills. Lots of reviews state is does very well with them. Pricing for the two are pretty similar. The Hus tractor has a better deck and seems built a bit better in total. The same engine is used in both, Kohler 22HP/725cc Kohler 7000. I like the zero turn and lower center of gravity of the CC. On the other hand, I like to heavier deck and build of the Hus. I do mulch beds on hills and around the house and plan on getting a cart to help with this activity. Can the CC handle this load? Dealer said it should not be a problem but I am a bit concerned. I am really struggling to make a decision. If it is your $2,500 which would you choose or is there another I should be reviewing? Fire away if you have any questions.
Just found our the lower cost Husqvarna YT 42LS, retail for $2,100 has the locking differential and comes in two engine sizes - the above mentioned Kohler 22HP engine or a Kawasaki 18HP engine. Seems the main difference is the reinforced deck of these mowers as compared to the fabricated deck above. I don't know if the extra $600 is worth a fabricated deck. Would you pick the Kawasaki engine over the Kohler?
Thanks again for your time.
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