3-YEARS with a new CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER - DID IT HOLD UP?
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2023
- An MTD-made Craftsman T210 riding mower from Lowe's. Can it survive 3-years of regular use or is it just another MTD junk mower? Updated to be the T2200, this video gives a full breakdown of each component after 3 years of cutting grass with a mower purchased new from Lowe's in 2020. This video should give you an idea of how these modern MTD mowers - modern Craftsman mowers - hold up.
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That is the cleanest 3 year old mower I've ever seen.
Thanks. I would prefer to be a person that wasn’t so neurotic about my stuff, but it is what it is 🙃😂
Man that is one clean mower
This is awesome. The maintenance habits you have are a testament to the upbringing you had. Very nice. Id buy a mower from you. The highest praise i can give. 😊
Glad I found your channel Kevin. Just ordered my son a T2200 from Lowes, supposed to be ready Sunday. He just bought a house with 1 acre and the push mowing was a little much even with a self-propelled. We're in Huntsville so his mowing environment will be just like yours. Now, if I can convince him to take care of it like you do.
I live in Hazel Green Alabama and mow 1.75 acres weekly, mower is dependable if it's cared for and driven correctly. With the abundance of rainfall up here this year I am looking to purchase a bagger for my mower. Raking is a pain when it's 95 degrees outside.
Definitely don’t recommend the newer craftsman’s they’re junk under powered and just cheaply made it’ll give you issues soon enough
@@HuntersprojectsReally you mean Junk like the one pictured in the video. Because his lasting 3 + years 😂
There's no doubt you gave your Craftsman a lot of TLC. It looks brand new. 👍
My very first rider was a Craftsman. I didn't come close to giving it the care you have given yours and it still lasted 10 years. It was a 10hp B&S, 36" cut.
I've had an MTD mower for almost 30 years. the only problem I've had was the plastic wheel bearing on the front tire went LAST YEAR. Remember MTD also makes Cub Cadet.
And they have always been known as the budget mower manufacturer. Cub Cadet was originally owned by the agricultural machines manufacturer International Harvester. If you have ever seen in person a say 1970's Cub Cadet you would understand. They were basically a scaled down farm tractor. Thick steel and cast iron. with hydraulics and a pto. You passed them down to your kids and grandchildren. They did not wear out. Todays are a joke in comparison.
The MTD / Cub Cadet mowers of today are nothing like they were 30 years ago. They are okay for small, flat, residential use. If you work them you better service them meticulously!
I would have figured after three years you would have taken a putting some paint on a hanger spot just so you wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
Your OCD is glowing lol great job on the up keep and maintenance. If I may, LED headlight upgrade would be nice for that tractor.
Great review video; I agree in that as long as you maintain your machine, it will last a long time without major issues. Also good on you for your awareness on the Courage engine potential issue of the bolts under the flywheel can “walk” themselves loose which if not caught, will cause catastrophic damage to your engine. Also keep eye on the valve cover gasket for leaks as well. Also good that you meticulously keep the deck clean, that is what’s keeping your deck from going rusting. I would still add a fuel cut off valve to your fuel line so that at the end of the season, you can run that fuel bowl dry to keep that Nikki carb lasting longer. When you do finally have a carb issue, I recommend you replace the Nikki with a Walbro carb, there are several videos on UA-cam on doing that swap:-)
Had a Poulan w/ Kohler Courage 19 for over 12 years here in Tx and sold it last year and bought this Craftsman 2200. The Craftsman is much bigger machine and I like it alot but there's nothing wrong with mtd products.
I wish they would include a center roller on the front center of the deck like so many did years ago. Sometimes you will come to a high spot in your yard that allows the deck wheels to be lower than the center of the deck and your blades will scalp which could damage and will definitely contribute to the blades dulling. Center front roller prevents this. Had one on a Wheel Horse I owned about thirty years ago. Will always wish I had not sold it. Been thinking of looking for another one. Just a quality machine.
I think if you run non ethanol gas in your small engines (and cars that don't get driven regularly) you can eliminate a ton of issues with poor running engines, carb and fuel line failures. You always maintain your equipment well, and that's another huge source of problems. So you've done all the right things, which a lot of people don't, unfortunately.
Ethanol is an engine carburetor killer , not an issue with fuel injection,
Not really. I use a little stable in the gas I use for my mower and in my snow blower for the last 12 years. Never had an issue. Just don't leave gas in them for long periods (more than a month) without running. I drain each one to a very low level and let the engine run out of gas itself, then store. No issues that way.
Straight non-ethanol gas. No issues.
Bad mower. Delivered no battery in it no battery holder wires not on ign switch. LOWES DIDNTEVEN CARE NO HELP
@@fouledanchorfarm1192 No NON Ethanol stations anywhere near my area.
I have the T2200, (Same thing as the Cub Cadet. KOHLER 5400 series ) It is two years old with 70+Hours. I pull a yard trailer with it and mow.
I am in WV, so the hills, rain and briers are very hard on it. ( briers keep poking holes in ALL my tires on ALL my mowers. 🤨)
Yours/His looks much better than mine.
Anyhow, it is still running and working. I am happy with it, to this point in time.
The only problem I am having, It is running a little rich. I can not find the air-fuel mixture screw on the 19.5 hp KHOLER 5400 series Nikki carburetor.
Maybe one of Y'all knowns more about this than, I do.
Before covid hit about 2018 i paid $900.00 for my Craftsman 42" mower @ kmart. It has the single cylinder mtd motor. I have never had a problem with it other than dead battery and slow leak tires. I unplugged my reverse safety switch at rear of ignition key for easier reverse cutting.
I buy used MTD tractors and use them for 10 years or more. They are light duty and with yearly oil changes, blade sharpening and belt changes, last a long time.
As long as you stay up on maintenance as you are doing now, it will last many years. My craftsman is 31 years old, Kohler 22hp and 50 inch cut. No issues other than maintenance and consumables. (blades, belts, pulleys, battery.
I bought a t110 in 2019. It does 6 months of grass and like 4 months of snow with a blower. For the past 5 years. Ive only changed the straps, rear tires and fuel line. Never let me down yet. Its on a solar charger
Was looking at that one because that and muarry are the last manual left
Great informational video. I just discovered the T2200 which shows good reviews. Have a dead 18.5hp Briggs intek due to camshaft so I'm looking at making a change to Kohler. I noticed on the recent briggs I've started are shaking at idle and I'm use to a smooth none vibrating mower. How is the Kohler at idle with the blade engaged??? $1599 was a steal. T2200 is $2499 😬Thanks again. Very detailed information!!
I have the first gen t110 ... and love it. Only issue I have had was I pop a tire (my fault) and the belt slipt off once.
Kevin, I have the same lawn tractor and the engine has 449 hours with little problems. At times the engine has started smoking when at idle and so i am looking to buy another lawn tractor. I do not like the opening around the spindle because it creats so much dust that I have to wear a mask to keep from breathing the dust. The turn tight axle has always had play in it which I do not like. The mower is very rough riding, but I don't have a clue on how to make it smoth riding. I was thinking about buying a Simplicity brand do to their great suspension, but they just stopped making them. One thing you did not mention is the lifetime lubricated spindle. I use a mulching cover all the time and I agree with you about its bad connection. And, the headlight cover is very poor, but my John Deere tractor had the same bad light seal.
I recently bought the Craftsman bagger kit for this mower and at 1st had issues keeping the bagger unit connected to the mower. It uses hangers on each side of the rear wheels. After re-rigging the entire mounting plate and have solved the problem. Bagger works great with the high lift blades and the twin bag's fill up quickly. If you have a yard with alot of tree's or you like the Golf course look this bagger is great. My only issue with this mower is keeping blade nuts tightened.... So beware of this issue
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You have obviously taken good care of it. Although MTD and Kohler is my very least favorite combination, anything will last a lot better if you take care of it. I work on these things for friends/neighbors. They will bring them in broken and not understand why. Stale gas, air filter packed with dirt and grass, oil black as midnight, decks packed with years of grass clippings. Then they wonder why it will not do what they want it to. I tell them "it's a tool, but it's not a hammer. It does need some care and maintenance."
I’ve had the cub twin of this for the last 6 years. I’m far more rough and less likely to keep up maintenance than you and she runs like a top. My yard is just shy of an acre. Worked through the GA heat with no problem.
I use truefuel in my rider mower. Haven't had one starting problem yet. So yes if you maintain, take care of, and wash, and blow your equipment after each use. It will last you forever.
i have a TT210, it has been a great mower, very good machine
I have Craftman lawn pro with power steering it is 6 years old only items I had to replace is blades , from tires , mower deck wheels . That’s it excellent mower for me. 46 deck.
I have a yard machines mtd riding mower for 20+ years. Change the oil and plugs every other year. The belt broke last year.
Great video, I've thought about a getting this one or the John Deer S120-S140, similar priced. Its a shame their all stamped decks now though.
Helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the video Kev - please put out a video if anything changes on your mower. I have the T2200. I like it, bur a couple things to note: the seat has changed on the 2200…it is not very comfy. Feels like i rode a bull after one hour. Secondly, the engine backfires every once in a while when i turn it off. I have always used non-ethanol gas. Btw, amazing how much these mowers have gone up in price in just one year!
Try running the mower at low idle speed for 20-30 seconds before you turn it off. That might reduce the odds of a backfire when you turn it off
I have a 19and half horse power Xp Koehler engine in my TROY Built and looks the same as that one, i find around the engine pulley area is quite noisy and mufflers seems noisy, only 60 HOURS ON IT and i love it ,made by MTD i believe, loved your message, hope mine proves good as yours.
Keep the oil changed and it should run well for a long time 👍🏻
I am on my 3rd season with my Craftsman T100....Not a single problem so far....even the battery is still the original.
Good review. 💪
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Any good mower shop will tell you to only use air to clean the mower. I know you like it shiny, but save the water for when you can remove the deck once or twice a year and clean everything. Then you can blow everything dry before reassembly. Thanks for the slow paced, thorough videos. I've got a T2200 in my online cart at Lowes. They're $2599 now. It was between this and a John Deer S130. Budget mowers are almost $3k now.
Prices have gone absolutely crazy on riding mowers.
I only use water on the underside deck wash. Everything else is air and quick detailer
@@kev-reviews Pity you don't maintain your lawn as much as you do your mower.
My lawn is made up of the finest naturally selected weeds available 🙃
I have the T210 but it is the A model that has four wheels on the deck instead of two. I like it and the only issues I have had were self induced after hitting a pipe with the deck too low. What I will say is that mine wasn't even that clean when the Lowe's delivery driver dropped it off. One question I have for you is do you have something in the chute to keep it in the up position or is that a part of the hinge itself that I am just not seeing on mine?
I've had mine 3 years too and it has been abused and not much maintenance - zero issues other than breaking the yellow oil drain (my fault) and a neighbor bending a blade on a stump.
I've had mine two years now , I blow mine off with a yard blower after every cut but will not use water to clean under the deck. I believe that water introduces rust and shortens the life of the spindles. I am interested in the bagger for this model and only cause of the excessive rain we've gotten this summer you practically have to cut twice a week. If anyone has the bagger on their mower please chime in.
Water does kill bearings. You can wash the deck just don't blast the spindles.
Well done sir!
My cub cadet 1550 bas the same issue with the display saying 11.6 instead of 12.6
My T 2200 has cut 6 different country yards for the past 9 years ive cleared 12 acres of woods 4 sets of blades no repairs although sad to say my belt broke, and i had to replace the battery after 9 years, no battery tender, and i live in Northern Michigan ... i paid 1,400 brand new ...
20th year with an 'MTD' Craftsman 18 hp Briggs, 46" cut. Have never run anything but pump (ethanol 10%) gas with zero problems. Mowed an acre and a half for 19 years. Let's see, 1 drive belt, 2 deck belts, 1 starter, 1 tire (my fault), 2 or 3 batteries, 1 new set of blades, and finally the 19th year the little doohickey that releases compression on the cam broke and I had to replace it. I really want to get thru this year so I can say it went 20 years. (The cam thing was the only time the engine was ever off the mower.)
If it's 20 years old, it's a AYP. American yard products which is a great mower. Black and decker bought out MTD and Craftsman a few years back. The Husqvarna are also made by AYP.
16:27 when i get off my mower it stops, so you must have a bad seat switch or you wired around that safety.
I have the same model / year as yours. Mine has gone through a tire , and the cables have stretched on mine so I have to start mine usin a very long zip tie connected to the carb linkage to manually seal the choke, and burnt thru 3 batteries. So obviously less then perfect design but for a cheap riding mower and a little ingenuity and slightly harsher then normal maintenance mine starts everytime and runs good. I use mobil 1 oil anf koler oil filters and keep the air filter clean.
im still rocking my snapper from the 90s. had to replace the drive disc, again, but its easy and cheap. ive heard u mention u had issues with yours, id love to hear what happened
Too long to type out. I might make a video reply to that. I love Snapper, but had plenty of issues - then their quality got worse and worse thanks to B&S
How do joy change the blades?
Great vid! Thanks for the info! Looking at the Craftsman T2400, or T3200. Performing my due diligence, before I buy. Lots of folks out there say don't get Craftsman, but others, like yourself like the product!
Im going on 3 years on mine this year, saying that, i noticed that I've only got one bolt holding my seat to the seat plate . Don't know if its on purpose or whomever assembled it forgot to put the other two bolts in. Ya'll check your seat bolts.
What gator blades did you find and were they true Gator blades by Oregon like a G5? I contacted Oregon today and they had no blades for my T2200 because they patented some S design by Craftsman and MTD so you can only buy their blades with that type of mount. I am thinking I can purchase some spindles from your year model. Any help would be much appreciated. Great review!
Yes. My first set of gator blades were Oregon. The set that’s currently on the mower is Copperhead (a variation of the Gator-style) that was a mixup. I’ve had good luck with both. Stinks to hear they have locked down the S pattern blades. I would likely be shipping for some different spindles too if that’s the case. Thanks for sharing
Bought a craftsman 3300 in April 2023 & the transaxial drive went out April 2024. Been waiting since then for a replacement. Engine runs great but the drive axial sucks.
Can you do a video on how to level the deck please? Thanks for putting out these videos on maintaining this model. FYI the bagging system on this is complete junk. The plastic quality on it isn’t the same as the trim pieces that the mower has and breaks so easily.
The old craftsman mower I had for years had the best bagger system and was built tough. Never so much as a crack. Huge fail on quality and longevity.
I have the exact same mower i run non ethanol. Did my 25 hr oil service, cleaned air filter but it still says ch air flt i dont see a reset???
It runs great but from day one after im done mowing i basically need a shower. It throws grass dust all avore the place and i even upgraded to gator blades its so frustrating! My old dlt3000 craftsman never did that.
What height setting do you have your deck on and is the area you’re mowing have visible dirt in spots to begin with?
The check air filter test will eventually time out
You definitely take care of your mower. I punish my little T-100 so, only time will tell
Keep us posted
Can’t you just put a thin seal behind the headlight lenses to keep the dust out!?
I don't think the 5400 is an updated Command. It's totally different. A new engine introduced in 2018. I think. :)
My t110 belt keeps falling off when i disemgage the blades. What does that mean? How do i fix that
My first guess would be that one of the belt keepers is bent or the belt isn’t properly routed
Three years is really nothing. Lets see how it performs after 20 years. Do you mow a big yard? I have a '96 MTD I have mowed the yard on my farm with for 28 years. I mow around a 2 acre yard mainly in spring and summer. The main trouble it had was throwing drive belts. The transaxle was replaced a couple of years ago.
I mow 2 lots regularly. 150x200 and another that’s double that size
1993 mtd love mine 😊 love yours to😊
T240 T260 T310 were the very best 👌
Yes they are built to last Kohler 7000 series with 3 year unlimited hours warranty Tuff torque k46 transmission.. now they have the TL200 it's definitely a downgrade from the k46
How many times do you use your mower a year? Once a year? There would be at least some grass stains on it if you used it on a regular basis.
It has 115 hours of use
I sold mine to my neighbor after 6 years 😢 and bought a Gravely HD and that was a mistake. I have had to barrow my old one 4 times in 6 years when the Gravely broke down. He has yet to barrow mine. That old MTD craftsman has yet to stop working. I believe all the hater’s are just trying to justify the zero turn they bought. I fell victim to the zero turn being better and it is simply is not. They tear your yard up and if you have hills you will be sliding around and stuck. I am currently selling the gravely and looking at new craftsman or cub cadet. Basically the same mower but I get the veteran discount at Lowe’s. So probably going craftsman. Also not sure where the bad spindle thing comes from. The one I sold still has the original 13 year old spindles. And mine and my neighbors yard are both over an acre. His is closer to 2 acres.
Yeah. Those zero turns aren’t good on hills until you spend big bucks for the fancy ones that have wheel motors to compensate
discnect backup switch on back right rear side
I’m fine with the button rather than undoing safety components
Your mower looks so clean for 3 years. I am concerned about Craftsman and support should I ever need it on one of these. They don't seem to have any way to see a map of authorized service centers and, from other reviews, getting someone on the phone can be troublesome.
I haven’t had to call craftsman about the mower, but I did have to call them about some other items and they were prompt to resolve those issues. Since I’m now past my warranty, if/when something breaks I’ll either fix it myself or take it to a repair shop of my choice
For those who are buying a new mower and may require Craftsman warranty repair, I question that aspect of the product. I did eventually find a service center map over on the mtdparts website. But it is really, really slim pickings.
I guess we can all just hope for the best that we'll never need warranty repair on our bigbox mowers.
This will go to the junkyard with a perfectly fine running engine, so long as it is typical. Even cars and other passenger vehicles tend to go to the junkyard running and driving, especially the lubricated parts. As long as you don't overheat it or otherwise do damage to it, it will almost certainly run till the day it has cut its last lawn.
Since you keep it in immaculate condition, it should serve you well for a long time.
If 3 seasons of mowing was 100 hours, this will probably last 30 years, though the rubber and plastic parts wont last that long. They will get brittle before you reach 30 years.
My estimation - barring some spectacular failure - is this could last as long as I’ll be cutting my yard. It’s more likely that my American consumerist values will lead to an unnecessary replacement long before it is actually required
Edit: or we are all forced to replace our equipment with inferior electric products that have to be entirely replaced every few years
@@kev-reviews Gasoline is a byproduct of producing diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, low lead (regular plane fuel) and heating oil. So long as these fuels are needed, and there are no indications any of them can be replaced, gasoline will be made. Gasoline is lighter than all these other components and have to be driven out of the oil before those other fuels. Before the otto cycle 4 stroke gasoline engine, they would just throw the gasoline into a body of water as a waste product. They wanted the kerosene out of the oil, but had no uses for most of the other petroleum products refining oil created.
Personally, I think the idea that we are going to run Western civilization on soiar panels is crazy.
watch the seat bracket in frount the metal crackes
Kev, you have all these e bikes, have you thought about a battery powered ride mower?
Too expensive for too little cutting range
2:33 You should paint that or otherwise put a barrier of some sort on it.
4:56 It wouldn't hurt to install a gas cutoff and an inline filter. Even a small piece of debris could keep the needle and seat from sealing. This would be especially bad in a garage.
Why are you going to replace the blades at 100 hours? So long as they are sharp and balanced, why replace them? Even if they are dull, why not just sharpen them?
Yeah. I have some naval jelly, but was more curious how fast it would spread
I’ve been scared off new gas shutoffs. The last few I’ve had (even brand name) leaked after a year or so. It usually gets parked with an amount of fuel in the tank to be less than could fill the crankcase completely. I check the gas and oil level before every start. If I had an issue I would know before any harm was done. I learned that lesson from a Snapper mower about 2-days after the warranty ran out 😂
Did you not see the warped area towards the middle of the blade? I’ve been plowing through stuff like a madman this summer 😁
@@kev-reviews That's the problem, quality is so random and a filter and shutoff valve would introduce several points of potential failure.
No, I didn't notice it. It was my frugality showing through.
i am right behind you in buying my 210, only thing i would like to see is 4 small wheels on the deck instead of only 2..your first review caused me and probably many more to buy one, I can also say i have not had a single issue or problem.Just want to thank you Kev.....
MTD make most of the old brand names.
Had mine for about the same amount of time… had to weld the flimsy deck multiple times, changed out 2 sets of spindles, changed the belts almost twice a season. The motor just turned 500 hours and blew up. The motor completely seized up while full of oil. Have babied the mower with fresh oil changes, only used non-ethanol gas. I have not had good luck with the mower. The deck easily bends with a rock and gets the blades stuck. Paid way too much for the mower, should have spent a little mower and went with another brand.
I have T240 on 3rd throttle it's just a hole in plastic that gets worn out and falls out
How long have you had it?
@@kev-reviews 3yr 140hrs
I put leds in mine!
Have my craftsman 30 years still going
Like any equipment, service and maintenance, don’t abuse it
The T240 was one of the very..now the newer versions are downgraded starting with the transmission..
Mine is going on 3 years now. Mine is the T225. I mow about two acres maybe once a month and I pull a small trailer around with parts and tools around the property. It has broken down about 7 times and now the motor is locked up and I just replaced it for another $1000. Piece of Junk!
T 126 here
The 5400 Kohler took over from Courage series, this engine has nothing to do with Command series.
Lol. Did I say command? I had Courage in my head if I did
If you take care of the mower it will last for years. I am a retired lawn mower repair man. The stuff i have seen people do to there mowers is unbelievable. The first bucket engine would self destruct. Kohler would replace the motor. Craftsman mowers are better than most.
Same mower as a 42" cub cadet with a different colored seat.
Made in same plant with most of the same parts, but there are quite a few differences between the two - though they are very close relatives
Seems like some people get jealous.long as u take care or it u should get 14 15 years out of it I got 12 years out out of mine I sold it just to upgrade and that mower I sold is still going today and I don't wast money on ethnol free gas never a issue with it just when I go to store it for the winter i run it dry thats it
Thanks for sharing. I believe non-ethanol gas reduces the rate of early failure. It’s just easier on everything
Knock on wood ive got the t240..so far so good...they all have issues...i dont brag...fkn engine might blow up tomorrow..other than that 3yrs in and counting..been fun..
That mower should last you 20+ years if taken care of like that. 3 years is nothing for a battery if you use a charger on it. I've had them last 10 years using a float charger.
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I had one for 4 years and the mower itself was fine, the engine it had the Kohler Courage was junk though! The Deck was not that great and the Spindles would wear out if you used a good hD Mulching blade. If it would have had a Kawasaki engine and a fabricated deck would have been really good. I fonally got sick of the crap kohler engine and sold it then purchased a Bad Boy MZ with a Kawasaki and im on year 8 and never had an issue. I will not buy any other small engine products unless they have Honda or Kawasaki engines.
If you take care of your mower, the mower will take care of you. It is all about maintenance....
My punishing lawn is really a field we cut grass and weeds down. Any low priced big box riding mower is proven junk to me. The best I could do is go to a John Deere dealer and buy a 300 series riding lawn tractor. Bearings instead of cheep bushings in multiple locations, a deeper reinforced deck, better gages with more information, you get what you pay for. Buy anything with a Kawasaki motor, at least that will be a good move.
If you know a little about lawn mowers (which is obviously the case with you and the people in the comments), I don't understand why you would buy a mower from Lowe's when you could get one for free (or almost free) from someone who has no clue why their mower quit working. My current daily driver is a 25 year old JD LX 288 that cost me $25 (plus new blades, belts, filters, battery, and a tire). It's a better mower than the one in the video, and it cost a lot less.
How big is you grass a 10 by 10? You ride mower looks like you just bought it. Not even a drop of dust on it.
What do you think about buying the extra protection warranty for mowers for 2 years for $264? You get a 2 year warranty on mower already when you buy it. All riding mowers like everything else are ridiculously overpriced!
This is the first time I've seen a Cub cadet painted red.. MTD... Is what I see.... You need to fire your CEO he's on some kind of drugs
Do anybody can tell you wash and wax your mower more than you do your car
Mtd builds to the craftsman specs
I don't think you'll find a Kohler 7000 series engines in a actual MTD tractor the first Run tight turn series were and still are the best
Wrong they are built by AYP same company builds Husqvarna MTD was bought out by Stanley Black and Decker
@@E.V.hMcFaddenThis year Craftsman put the 7000 Kohler in a 42” tractor. I plan to buy it next week.
I dont know they may be fine for some people, but the plastic on them looks like junk . I heard tayrel fixes all say they were junk . He has been working on mower since the early eighties , I will take his word for it.
I have a T3400 Garden Tractor. Its a heavy duty version of yours, about $5000. I mow 3 acres and garden with it. I actually have dirt plows.
I keep mine new like yours. It was out of my budget, so I baby it. It has a bigger transmission, manufactured mow deck, and Kawasaki 24hp engine.