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Mudslinger · 03-17-2023, 11:02 PM

Picked this little beauty up this evening and hoping it works like I need it too. I researched a long time and read everything I could on Zero Turns vs Riding Mowers and came to the conclusion that this was what would suit us and work for us. My Husqvarna Zero turn just would not handle the slopes and hills I have on my front property, hoping this little mower will. Going to try it out tomorrow! Time will tell, but it dang sure looks good!

Husqvarna TS 354XD

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BlackoutRam2500 · 03-18-2023, 04:04 AM

Congrats!

Hotrodd · 03-18-2023, 05:38 AM

Very nice, hope it works out well for y’all!

60 Deluxe · 03-18-2023, 05:42 AM

I hope that it works for you. I would think that a wide stance with a low center of gravity would be better on slopes and hills, but there are methods to safely use a narrow wheelbase machine without tipping it over. I read a good article on tractorbynet or tractortalk that explains the center of gravity, tipping points, etc. of farm tractors. While the explanations are not directly applicable to garden type tractors, it is good knowledge to have when assessing a situation and making a plan of approach.

MnM · 03-18-2023, 05:48 AM

Just in time for spring.

Congrats

tps7742 · 03-18-2023, 06:21 AM

Congratulations on your find. Having the right tools/equipment to perform the work needed definitely makes things better.

bbbuck · 03-18-2023, 10:54 AM

Better luck to you than what I experienced. I had a husqvarna rider similar to yours that could not keep up with the 2 acres with slopes. I ended up trading in on zero turn Skag that I’ve had for several years now. The zero mover cuts must faster and handles the slopes with no issues.

Mudslinger · 03-18-2023, 11:55 AM

Just mowed the west side of my front acreage and it took .6 of an hour, but mowed like a champ and handled the hills and slopes extremely well. It will haul butt for a riding tractor and also has a cruise control! It took longer trying to miss the Bluebonnets!

So far I like it!

The reason I bought this was the price difference between it and a Zero Turn that would handle the slopes and hills that I have. Every article, every dealer and people I talked to said to get a commercial Zero Turn. To high a price for me for a commercial Zero Turn.

Arrowsmith · 03-18-2023, 03:08 PM

I see as many or more riding mowers than zero turns here in Iowa. We have some steep slopes in this area. The riders seem to handle them with no problem.

I have a Hustler Raptor SD and I have some slopes that I have to be very careful on.

Most all the riders I see are John Deere. There is a John Deere dealer in almost every county around here.

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Mudslinger · 03-18-2023, 05:06 PM

I just finished 2.5 hours on my new toy. NO problems on the slopes and hills east side of my drive where the Zero Turn would literally stop going up a hill/slope and dive to the left if the slope was coming from my right to left. Very happy so far.

SJP51 · 03-18-2023, 05:08 PM

Be sure to teach you wife how to use it!!

Mudslinger · 03-18-2023, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SJP51

Be sure to teach you wife how to use it!!

That is one of the main reasons I bought what I did. Easy to operate.

RascalArms · 03-18-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbuck

Better luck to you than what I experienced. I had a husqvarna rider similar to yours that could not keep up with the 2 acres with slopes. I ended up trading in on zero turn Skag that I’ve had for several years now. The zero mover cuts must faster and handles the slopes with no issues.

Same here....I'm not understanding how a ZT can't or doesn't handle the slopes like a rider? I had a 54" Husqvarna rider that wasn't near tough enough for my needs. It looked great and ran great and I loved the hydrostatic transmission.

That said, I only used it for 1 season, sold it and bought a Ariens ZT and haven't looked back.

Mudslinger · 03-18-2023, 07:07 PM

I would invite everyone down to personally show you how mine DIED on hills or slopes AFTER basically replacing all the drive parts in the rear the first of this year, but I sold it.

I did my research, talked to dealers and ask questions and like I said above, the cost of a Zero Turn for my needs was more than I wanted to spend. This mower never sputtered on hills/slopes that stopped the Zero Turn.

Snowflake Killa · 03-18-2023, 07:07 PM

Sorta like going back to a push mower

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Mudslinger · 03-18-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake Killa

Sorta like going back to a push mower

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Not even close!

CassCounty · 03-19-2023, 01:10 AM

Looks great! I hear lots of good things about the Husqvarna mowers

HeyMikey · 03-19-2023, 05:56 AM

I'm glad to hear that you found what suits your needs, but I've been using a Bad Boy zero turn for 10 years now, and can't see myself ever going back to a regular riding mower again.

tps7742 · 03-19-2023, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SJP51

Be sure to teach you wife how to use it!!

Isn’t this the truth above. Op I am glad you are happy with the results of your new mower.
I messed up in our first house we had back in 83’, yes 1983. My wife mowed our yard and me being the **** butt head I was, I complained about a a couple strips of grass she missed. Fast forward I got one of the commercial kubota zero turns a couple of years ago and she started back mowing some in 2022. You can bet I tell her now how fine the yard looks when she mows.

gonehuntin · 03-19-2023, 07:22 AM

I'm glad you finally found a mower that fit your needs and terrain.

Big pig · 03-19-2023, 08:13 AM

Sounds like you found what works for you.
Am not familiar with husky mowers

I only have 10 minutes of trimming with a small John Deere riding mower.
Graveled almost the whole yard here in brown county because of the following:

1) lack of topsoil
2) snakes
3) grass fires
4) droughts

It is a relief after a lifetime of San Augustine jungles in Harris County.

03-17-2023, 11:02 PM	#1
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Bell County, Limpopo South Africa	My new toy! Picked this little beauty up this evening and hoping it works like I need it too. I researched a long time and read everything I could on Zero Turns vs Riding Mowers and came to the conclusion that this was what would suit us and work for us. My Husqvarna Zero turn just would not handle the slopes and hills I have on my front property, hoping this little mower will. Going to try it out tomorrow! Time will tell, but it dang sure looks good! Husqvarna TS 354XD

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03-18-2023, 04:04 AM	#2
BlackoutRam2500 Ten Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: Huntsville, TX	Congrats!

03-18-2023, 05:38 AM	#3
Hotrodd Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Central Texas	Very nice, hope it works out well for y’all!

03-18-2023, 05:42 AM	#4
60 Deluxe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coke County Hunt In: at home	I hope that it works for you. I would think that a wide stance with a low center of gravity would be better on slopes and hills, but there are methods to safely use a narrow wheelbase machine without tipping it over. I read a good article on tractorbynet or tractortalk that explains the center of gravity, tipping points, etc. of farm tractors. While the explanations are not directly applicable to garden type tractors, it is good knowledge to have when assessing a situation and making a plan of approach.

03-18-2023, 05:48 AM	#5
MnM Eight Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Palestine Hunt In: Anderson Co.	Just in time for spring. Congrats

03-18-2023, 06:21 AM	#6
tps7742 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Hunt In: East tx	Congratulations on your find. Having the right tools/equipment to perform the work needed definitely makes things better.

03-18-2023, 10:54 AM	#7
bbbuck Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gunter, Tx Hunt In: Public Land	Better luck to you than what I experienced. I had a husqvarna rider similar to yours that could not keep up with the 2 acres with slopes. I ended up trading in on zero turn Skag that I’ve had for several years now. The zero mover cuts must faster and handles the slopes with no issues.

03-18-2023, 11:55 AM	#8
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Bell County, Limpopo South Africa	Just mowed the west side of my front acreage and it took .6 of an hour, but mowed like a champ and handled the hills and slopes extremely well. It will haul butt for a riding tractor and also has a cruise control! It took longer trying to miss the Bluebonnets! So far I like it! The reason I bought this was the price difference between it and a Zero Turn that would handle the slopes and hills that I have. Every article, every dealer and people I talked to said to get a commercial Zero Turn. To high a price for me for a commercial Zero Turn.

03-18-2023, 03:08 PM	#9
Arrowsmith OTD - Older than Dirt Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Iowa Hunt In: Iowa	I see as many or more riding mowers than zero turns here in Iowa. We have some steep slopes in this area. The riders seem to handle them with no problem. I have a Hustler Raptor SD and I have some slopes that I have to be very careful on. Most all the riders I see are John Deere. There is a John Deere dealer in almost every county around here. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

03-18-2023, 05:06 PM	#10
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Bell County, Limpopo South Africa	I just finished 2.5 hours on my new toy. NO problems on the slopes and hills east side of my drive where the Zero Turn would literally stop going up a hill/slope and dive to the left if the slope was coming from my right to left. Very happy so far.

03-18-2023, 05:08 PM	#11
SJP51 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Bryan and San Augustine	Be sure to teach you wife how to use it!!

03-18-2023, 07:07 PM	#14
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Bell County, Limpopo South Africa	I would invite everyone down to personally show you how mine DIED on hills or slopes AFTER basically replacing all the drive parts in the rear the first of this year, but I sold it. I did my research, talked to dealers and ask questions and like I said above, the cost of a Zero Turn for my needs was more than I wanted to spend. This mower never sputtered on hills/slopes that stopped the Zero Turn.

03-18-2023, 07:07 PM	#15
Snowflake Killa Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Shepherd Hunt In: East Texas	Sorta like going back to a push mower Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

03-19-2023, 01:10 AM	#17
CassCounty Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CassCounty Hunt In: CassCounty	Looks great! I hear lots of good things about the Husqvarna mowers

03-19-2023, 05:56 AM	#18
HeyMikey Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Brazoria County	I'm glad to hear that you found what suits your needs, but I've been using a Bad Boy zero turn for 10 years now, and can't see myself ever going back to a regular riding mower again.

03-19-2023, 07:22 AM	#20
gonehuntin Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Turlington,Tx Hunt In: Freestone,Navarro,Llano	I'm glad you finally found a mower that fit your needs and terrain.

03-19-2023, 08:13 AM	#21
Big pig Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blanket, TX Hunt In: Brown Co.	Sounds like you found what works for you. Am not familiar with husky mowers I only have 10 minutes of trimming with a small John Deere riding mower. Graveled almost the whole yard here in brown county because of the following: 1) lack of topsoil 2) snakes 3) grass fires 4) droughts It is a relief after a lifetime of San Augustine jungles in Harris County.