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Deere L118 v Husqvarna 1542XP
#1   Apr 21, 2005 10:02 pm
I am going to buy one of these machines.  $2000 buys either at my local dealer.  I have tested both and they each have their little "seat of the pants" advantages to me.   Deere does not have an electric PTO or rear anti-scalp wheels or nose roller.  Deere has 7 more HP that Husqvarna.  How important are those features and the 7hp?  I mow 1 level acre with a 12 hp machine now.  WHICH MACHINE WOULD YOU BUY?
Re: Help on Lawn Tractor Purchase
#2   Apr 18, 2005 10:24 am
Thanks for all your comments.  I looked at the Cubs and Deere's this weekend.  The Cub's I decided against, and the Deere's are a consideration, although the L118 is about as expensive as I care to get once I add a bagger.  I'm going to check out Simplicity this week and see if they have anything of interest.  I keep being drawn back to the Husq 1542XP though, so I suspect that will end up being the winner.
Help on Lawn Tractor Purchase
#3   Apr 15, 2005 3:49 pm
I mow close to acre, which is relatively flat and open but has some trees and other obstacles to go around (no fences or gates to deal with).  I tow a dump cart with topsoil or rocks a few times a year as well.  I usually bag the grass clippings.  I currently use an old 40" 12hp Murray that I am getting tired of repairing.  I was looking to spend $1500-2500 on a new rider.  I have 3 questions for the experts:

1.  Should I look for a 42" or 48" mower?

2.  I have looked at a Husq YTH 2048 with a 48" cut and 20hp Briggs ELS which is on special for $1900 including the 3 bin bagger, the 1542XP with the 42" cut and 15hp Kawasaki which is $2270 with a 2 bin bagger, and the 1848XP with the 18HP Kawa and 48" cut for $2569.  Do you think the 1848XP is worth a 35% premium over the 2048 with the Briggs?

3.  What else should I be looking at in this price range?

Thanks.

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