5/20/23 This mower now sells for 3699 now. Apparently all the mower companies saw the huge prices of the electrics and said, wow we can jack out prices way up and still be cheaper then electric. Was looking at a JD 120s which sold for 2100 in 2021 and not the exact same mower is 2800. Thats a 33% increase for no reason.
I just bought the 248 and after 3 mowing's I have no complaints other than that long discharge shoot thing. On an previous mower I put a small C-Clamp out on the end with the the threaded rod part sticking up to make like a T handle for easily lifting the shoot without having to bend as far and keeps fingers safer from any debris flying out.
I work for Husqvarna UK and we manufacture the robotic automowers. Keep your eyes open for the new model coming out soon... Made for large areas. Keep your grass mower for you so you can keep your free time... Awesome.
Ordered mine last week in South Africa. Couldnt find any reviews of south africans about it. This was very helpfull thanks! I ordered mine with collector bucket at back... so will see how it goes...
I am still waiting for that grass that stops growing at three or four inches. It was "right around the corner" when I was in high school back in the mid 1970's:)
Just bought the ts 248xd after having the craftsman with a 54" stamped deck for years. Couldn't agree more, the 248 feels very tight and smooth. Don't get me wrong, i love my craftsman, but way too bouncy and loose. I now love my 248 and the fabricated deck, although my neighbors will no longer have "deck" envy of my 54 inch!
Thank you for making this video.. I am considering this mower in Nova Scotia, Canada. Yes, expensive machine $3,799 here. Also looking for a mower with a 42" Fabricated Deck
I have been told I look/sound like so many different people, it's funny. I plan to do an update video on the mower soon, but yea still like it, only a couple small negatives.
Glad you are liking your tractor, congrats! Why are gear-heads so hard on these? Seems like people really like them. I was in a shop the other day and the guy tells me to not even look at tractors and just get a Toro zero-turn.
I tried a neighbors zero turn and didnt like it. I'm always scratching my face when mowing and the second you take your hand off one of the two handles it winds up going where you don't want it to go.
Hi, not sure if this applies to a ride on mower. Had a lawn mower serviced recently. The repairer said a major cause of problems is when a mower sits unused for a lengthy time, and the fuel left in the tank/lines goes stale. Stale fuel forms gum residues, varnishes, oxidises, water vapour, causing blockages and/or damage internal engine components. Said to syphon out the fuel and/or run the engine dry (all fuel in lines consumed), and use only fresh fuel bought from petrol station, not fuel stored for a long time. Thought it would damage the fuel pump to run it dry, like it would in a car. He said it wouldn't. Lawn mower was a Briggs and Stratton. Not sure if same applies to a Husqvarna. Great vid, thanks.
What you describe is especially true if you use normal gas with ethanol. I actually buy ethanol free gas for use in my tractors/generators for that very reason.
Used to go to coffee with a bunch of my mechanic friends and they said two things that I adhere to: either run the gas out completely of any motorized product like mowers or pressure washers, etc or you purchase oxygenated gas, The later is expensive but it has no ethanol to go bac . Here in the midwest our equipment can sit for six months without use. PS mechanics also say the use of Sea Foam or stabilizers dont work anymore, ethanol gas breaks them down after 45 days.
i have a huski 348xd with a xle locki use to mow 3 acres. i also have a a toro 0 turn 48 i use for my lawns. i have over 40 hours on the huski never had one issue with it even in the winter i use the snowplow on it chain it up and go.i do like the highback seat and arm rests. i also have a sunshade i really like. and a am/fm motorcycle radio i can get xm radio on lol lazy? damn right
You should be able to buy it wherever you got the mower, or at Lowe’s. And it’s not a special belt, any 5/8 x 110” or whatever V belt will do so tractor supply…. It’s definitely not online only.
Thanks a lot for doing this review. Like you mentioned, there isn't much out there on the TS 242XD. One thing I wanted to ask about was the locking rear differential, even though I know you don't have much need for it there. Have you noticed any binding if you take a really sharp turn? Some people say that the locking differentials can tear up a lawn if you're not careful but I really don't know whether that's true. Thanks!
It will tear up the ground if you take a tight turn like you are driving a race car. But if you drive at a normal speed and slow down when making a turn you won't have any problem.
I have the TS 248 XD and felt the need to try it like a race car. Was the only time I ever saw the lawn torn up a little in a tight turn. I just wanted to see the engine bog down once, though it never did even at full speed while cutting and turning tightly. It just laughed at me and kept flying through the grass. During normal, not even cautious, mowing I have not seen any issues with turns.
Just a thought...maybe its just me and I’m going senile, from what you mentioned on the EUC videos, EUCs and this Husqarvana mower are in the general price ball park, right? Doesn’t it seems that your getting a lot more in the mower than the EUC? Irrespective of economy of escale or technology?
I think I saw that video too. This did not sound any louder than my Craftsman YT4000 which was a 42 inch deck too. The video I think you are referring to was a larger deck model that has three blades instead of two so maybe it's louder.
Great little mower ,I have the 342 it's meh ok ,,same Kawi engine,,wish mine had the 12v output power bigger spotties or charge phone or power a speaker
I actually borrowed my neighbors zero turn a couple years ago. I find my face is always itchy when I mow. The second you take your hand off the steering levers the tractor turns. For me, that was very annoying as I had to stop every time I scratched an itch.
@@Duf yeh But to be fair, sometimes I watch stuff late at night ,and with the volume fluctuations it's shithouse , I go from having it full bore no probs , To Bang oh shit I've woke the fam up cos you stopped moving and are closer to the Mic,,🤣 wat evz mate
5/20/23 This mower now sells for 3699 now. Apparently all the mower companies saw the huge prices of the electrics and said, wow we can jack out prices way up and still be cheaper then electric. Was looking at a JD 120s which sold for 2100 in 2021 and not the exact same mower is 2800. Thats a 33% increase for no reason.
Ouch that is insane.
Apr 2024 in Canada and the price here is 4600+tax..ouch. 2800 us sounded reasonable indeed!
@@brenthoward8261today sale price is 4699. That’s 300 discount right now .. crazy
I paid 4900 plus tx in Canada so you got a deal
I feel lucky!
Okay on gas ?
I just bought the 248 and after 3 mowing's I have no complaints other than that long discharge shoot thing. On an previous mower I put a small C-Clamp out on the end with the the threaded rod part sticking up to make like a T handle for easily lifting the shoot without having to bend as far and keeps fingers safer from any debris flying out.
Yea I need to put some sort of handle on my chute, glad you like yours!
I just bought the Same one! It's awesome and has great power for my swampy yard!
The Kawasaki motor in this thing is a beast.
I work for Husqvarna UK and we manufacture the robotic automowers.
Keep your eyes open for the new model coming out soon... Made for large areas.
Keep your grass mower for you so you can keep your free time... Awesome.
I have looked into robotic mowers years ago but they did not seem like a great fit for my large property.
Ordered mine last week in South Africa. Couldnt find any reviews of south africans about it. This was very helpfull thanks! I ordered mine with collector bucket at back... so will see how it goes...
Sounds sweet!
As jy klaar jou gras gesny het vlieg american toe en kom sny myne. 😊
How about a DD coffee run on the mower?
Long range to Ave Maria?
Hahaha
Tks for sharing the different experiences.
Creative ideas but not very feasible. :)
I am still waiting for that grass that stops growing at three or four inches. It was "right around the corner" when I was in high school back in the mid 1970's:)
That would be a wonderful thing indeed.
Just bought the ts 248xd after having the craftsman with a 54" stamped deck for years.
Couldn't agree more, the 248 feels very tight and smooth. Don't get me wrong, i love my craftsman, but way too bouncy and loose. I now love my 248 and the fabricated deck, although my neighbors will no longer have "deck" envy of my 54 inch!
Nice dude you will love it!!
Thank you for making this video.. I am considering this mower in Nova Scotia, Canada. Yes, expensive machine $3,799 here. Also looking for a mower with a 42" Fabricated Deck
So far I am still liking it. I will probably do an update on the mower soon.
Go Iggles! Nice review, appreciate it
You bet!
Just bought new TS242XD with bagger attachment ($4K total 5/27/23). Very excited to try out, tired of push mowing.
Nice! Hope you enjoy it!
Good review. Nice one.
Thank you! Cheers!
Just bought one. Thanks for the review! Any idea if there is an after market striping kit that will fit this machine??
As in pin stripes??
Nice review
I’m considering this model
Has anyone else said you sound like Alan Alda from MASH ?
Is the mower working great for you ?
I have been told I look/sound like so many different people, it's funny. I plan to do an update video on the mower soon, but yea still like it, only a couple small negatives.
Glad you are liking your tractor, congrats! Why are gear-heads so hard on these? Seems like people really like them. I was in a shop the other day and the guy tells me to not even look at tractors and just get a Toro zero-turn.
I tried a neighbors zero turn and didnt like it. I'm always scratching my face when mowing and the second you take your hand off one of the two handles it winds up going where you don't want it to go.
The panel in front of the oil filter lifts up and removes. It snaps back into place easily.
Yes it does!
Hi, not sure if this applies to a ride on mower.
Had a lawn mower serviced recently. The repairer said a major cause of problems is when a mower sits unused for a lengthy time, and the fuel left in the tank/lines goes stale. Stale fuel forms gum residues, varnishes, oxidises, water vapour, causing blockages and/or damage internal engine components.
Said to syphon out the fuel and/or run the engine dry (all fuel in lines consumed), and use only fresh fuel bought from petrol station, not fuel stored for a long time.
Thought it would damage the fuel pump to run it dry, like it would in a car. He said it wouldn't.
Lawn mower was a Briggs and Stratton. Not sure if same applies to a Husqvarna.
Great vid, thanks.
What you describe is especially true if you use normal gas with ethanol. I actually buy ethanol free gas for use in my tractors/generators for that very reason.
@@Duf just saw news about hurricane isaias at border of south carolina and north carolina. hope it doesn't hit florida. please take care.
That idea of running cars out of gas damages the pumps is not correct.
Used to go to coffee with a bunch of my mechanic friends and they said two things that I adhere to: either run the gas out completely of any motorized product like mowers or pressure washers, etc or you purchase oxygenated gas, The later is expensive but it has no ethanol to go bac
. Here in the midwest our equipment can sit for six months without use. PS mechanics also say the use of Sea Foam or stabilizers dont work anymore, ethanol gas breaks them down after 45 days.
i have a huski 348xd with a xle locki use to mow 3 acres. i also have a a toro 0 turn 48 i use for my lawns. i have over 40 hours on the huski never had one issue with it even in the winter i use the snowplow on it chain it up and go.i do like the highback seat and arm rests. i also have a sunshade i really like. and a am/fm motorcycle radio i can get xm radio on lol lazy? damn right
I loved mine (dont live there anymore)
Don't forget the cup holder. It's got a cup holder too.
I mention that at the very end!
Only issue I have with the mower is when the Deck Belt snaps you have to order it online and its not cheap.
Yea I replaced a few on my Craftsman, not cheap for sure.
You should be able to buy it wherever you got the mower, or at Lowe’s.
And it’s not a special belt, any 5/8 x 110” or whatever V belt will do so tractor supply…. It’s definitely not online only.
Thanks a lot for doing this review. Like you mentioned, there isn't much out there on the TS 242XD. One thing I wanted to ask about was the locking rear differential, even though I know you don't have much need for it there. Have you noticed any binding if you take a really sharp turn? Some people say that the locking differentials can tear up a lawn if you're not careful but I really don't know whether that's true. Thanks!
I have not noticed any binding with the diff with my mowing but I am not mowing in tight turn situations normally. Still loving the mower overall.
It will tear up the ground if you take a tight turn like you are driving a race car. But if you drive at a normal speed and slow down when making a turn you won't have any problem.
I have the TS 248 XD and felt the need to try it like a race car. Was the only time I ever saw the lawn torn up a little in a tight turn. I just wanted to see the engine bog down once, though it never did even at full speed while cutting and turning tightly. It just laughed at me and kept flying through the grass. During normal, not even cautious, mowing I have not seen any issues with turns.
Just a thought...maybe its just me and I’m going senile, from what you mentioned on the EUC videos, EUCs and this Husqarvana mower are in the general price ball park, right?
Doesn’t it seems that your getting a lot more in the mower than the EUC? Irrespective of economy of escale or technology?
Yes, for the price of a Sherman I could get a serviceable automobile :)
I heard that it's quite loud when engaging the mower blades. It that true?
I think I saw that video too. This did not sound any louder than my Craftsman YT4000 which was a 42 inch deck too. The video I think you are referring to was a larger deck model that has three blades instead of two so maybe it's louder.
I’ve looked at this mower, but I think I want the 348XD
Bigger is better :)
Great little mower ,I have the 342 it's meh ok ,,same Kawi engine,,wish mine had the 12v output power bigger spotties or charge phone or power a speaker
Yep I was very pleased with it. I don't live there anymore or cut my own grass now though!
@@Duf sorry to hear that ,,lifes taken a terrible turn when you ain't cutting your own grass 🤐
How long you in prison for 🤣🤣
@@Forged721 I get out in 5 with good behavior.
@Duf oh sorry to hear that - Charges?
@@Forged721 Kidding buddy, kidding :)
Yeah but how does it do on hills and trails?
I hope to not find out.
You didn't buy an ATV you bought a machine that cuts grass
Why did you choose a tractor over a zero turn. I'm in the market and I'm struggling with this decision.
I actually borrowed my neighbors zero turn a couple years ago. I find my face is always itchy when I mow. The second you take your hand off the steering levers the tractor turns. For me, that was very annoying as I had to stop every time I scratched an itch.
@@Duf never thought about that. Kinda makes a cup holder useless on a zero turn 🤔
@@Terry12345 Yea I never thought about it either until I tired it, glad I got to test it first.
Which is better, ts242xd vs ts142xk?
I only have first hand experience with the 242xd.
@@Duf hey, thanks for responding, yeah the 242 looks great, just so expensive. I am trying to justify the price difference, thanks.
The only problem with it especially with 3 acres is no armrest with that model!
Never found it to be an issue
@@Duf Get the kit you won't regret it! I love my Husqvarna YTH24/48
Nice. I gotta buy a new 42 and these things are getting ridiculously small. It's like they're all built for 12 year old legs anymore. Grrr!
Seat does adjust far enough back for me and I am 6'3"
Pick up the 48"Clear Cut Mulching kit and ditch the discharge chute.
Works on the 42 inch tractors too? Trying to find a picture of what it exactly is....
@@Duf no way, it’s definitely a different kit for 42”because it comes with blades and baffles for the 48” deck.
@@jaxturner7288 Ok thanks for info
@@jaxturner7288does is make it less loud too ?
I have heard of the 348xd having the frame break. Transmission failure. Anyone have bad experiences?
News to me
Man make this a little longer. Tell us what make underwear you wear while mowing. Another yt wonder.
Oh Skip you really know how to crush a guy's soul. Jockey btw.
It’s called Husqvarna! No R in spelling.
I'm old.
not worth the price. besides it doesn't cut evenly.
Mine did as long as you had the deck adjusted properly. The Kawasaki motor is a beast
I own that same one. It’s crap. Do not buy
Oh yea? What sort of problems have you had? I am at 110 hours without any major issues
Woful Audio bud,,in out/up down ,,bugger
That bad??
@@Duf yeh But to be fair, sometimes I watch stuff late at night ,and with the volume fluctuations it's shithouse , I go from having it full bore no probs , To Bang oh shit I've woke the fam up cos you stopped moving and are closer to the Mic,,🤣 wat evz mate
@@Forged721 I normally use my wireless mic, guess I was lazy that day
Stop pronouncing it wrong!!!! Uggg...Its a HUSK-A-VARN-A!!!!!!
Haha thanks for the clarification.