Unfortunately I have to get a Ride-On Lawn Mower and spend cash that I’d rather spend elsewhere! Can you tell I’m not a gardener. I’ve narrowed it down to Husqvarna R214TC and the John Deere X127. Has anyone had any of these two that wouldn’t mind sharing good or bad experiences as I have no idea which to go for. Thanks for any input.
I’d definitely go for the John Deere if you can buddy, it’s the best of the best! I’ve got an X155R and it’s top kit! Bit more expensive but it’s bullit proof
No experience of either, but the JD looks simpler and more robust. The Husky has a more complex design which will likely be more expensive to maintain and repair.
We've had a Husqvarna PT26D (bit bigger version I think) for 12 years, it's done lot of work, been pretty good, oil seal at the rear of the engine goes probably once a year now, takes half an hour to change, first one went after about 7-8 years.Have replaced a couple of idler pulleys on the deck as well. We have a few JD tractors on the farm, everything they produce is usually good, if you want a contact who will sort you one out let me know, he works for Farols who cover a fair bit of England (don't know where you are)
They are both very similar in price so either is an option. Other than the turning circle being better on the Husky, I’m finding it hard to fault the JD. There is small pro’s and con’s with both but it’s quite difficult to make a decision.
Thank you for the info and your kind offer. I’m aware of Farols and have got a price from their website. I’ve pretty much got the prices nailed down from my local supplier, but thank you very much again for the offer. Such a good forum this.
Got this monstrosity to get under control as my 20 year old Honda IZY is screaming for a break And looking to retire.
It’s likely to come to that. I’m usually not this indecisive once I’ve done the research but this one is proving difficult. Don’t think I want to spend the money.
Very little in it. Both use much the same Briggs engines. I own Husky chainsaws and the aftercare if you have a good dealer is generally very good. The JD is pretty robust, the Husky probably has the edge for maneuverability if your grass area is oddly shaped or has a lot of obstacles like trees, borders and garden structures. Main difference is the Husky having a front mounted deck (which can be replaced with other attachments - more toys!) is a mulching mower whereas the mid-mounted JD has a grass collector box option but I think it's an extra. You think you don't want one but I warn you, there is no petrol head who gets a ride-on mower who doesn't get addicted to it. You will end up buying a trailer for it and find reasons to get it out and spend the weekend whizzing round the garden doing jobs that don't need doing. Especially the JD as you can use it like a garden tractor. You'd heard of wives becoming golf widows but there are many mower ones as well. https://www.pricerunner.com/test/ride-on-lawn-mower https://fgadamsonandson.co.uk/produ...unner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pricerunner
THe JD one I have a quote on comes with the Muching Kit. I personally prefer the JD albeit the manoeuvrability concerns me slightly as we do have a few bushes/trees to navigate. It does have positives though, cruise control, it can cut from 25mm to 100mm, easy oil change feature, wider deck as standard, it's smaller and longer warranty. The Husqy has a better turning circle, bigger fuel tank, it's narrower, mulches as standard, easier to service the cutting deck, throws fumes out the back, not the front like the JD (don't know if thats a real issue, it wouldn't be if it was a 2-stroke ), ohh, it has an app too.... Ahhh decisions decisions... You could well be right!
Hmm, I can always do this on an evening in the summer, leaving weekends for more important things. But another good point nonetheless.
This is true. There’s more competition for playing on the ride on mower than there is for opening the batting in my village cricket club.
Personally I'd have the John Deere because it can be used with a grass collector. Don't approve of mulching. No matter how efficiently it does it, you're always adding masses of thatch material to the grass which isn't good for long-term health. It's ok if the grass is never allowed to get long and you're on it all the time but mulching a heavy cut and leaving waste to sit is very bad for the grass. Best way to encourage weeds and moss. In fact, if I had a large area of grass I'd turn it into wild flower meadow with grass paths and small lawn areas cut through it. But that's just me.
