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I am looking at looking at buying a garden tractor. A Husqvarna 2354GXLS (23hp 54" Deck) vs. 2754GLS (27hp 54" Deck) vs. Craftsman’s GT5000 (26hp 54" deck)
I am not pulling or plowing anything just cutting over 2 acres with a slope (some parts about 45% sloped).
One tractor is 23 hp with 24"x12" rear wheels
One is 27 hp with 23"x10" rear wheels.
The Craftsman is 26"hp with 23"x10" rear wheels but goes 7.5 mph
They all have the hydrostatic transmission and 54" deck.
I have heard that Craftsman’s and Husqvarna are made by the same company, not sure if that is true.
Questions:
Is there a big difference between 23hp and 27hp (horse power)? I currently have a 17.5 hp that is not good on the slopes.
Since they are very similar, should I be looking a hp, speed, tire size, or brand?
Thanks for the replys.
You WILL notice that HP difference on slopes. Also the bigger the rear tires the better. I wouldn't consider its speed whatsoever. Even with big fancy lawn mowers you have to go pretty slow to get a good cut.
I'm shopping for a new mower and went to tractor supply and the salesman tried to talk me into getting a Cub Cadet for 1,999.99 and there was a Husqvarna for the same price. The Cubcadet has 25 hp Kohler enginewith a 50" deck the Husqvarna has a 24 hp engine with a 54" deck. The Cub Cadet feels like a childs toy because of all the yellow and a caution button. But the Husqvarna feels like a man mower. Which would you pick. The guy said the Cadet is built better for a hillier area.
Cub Cadet is made by MTD products, which are notorious for making disposable lawn mowers - use them for a season then throw them away.
I don't know much about Husqvarna other than to say that they are advertised by Paul Harvey, and while I enjoy Paul Harvey News, I have been bitten many times by products he advertises. I would be cautious....
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