Husqvarna Rider
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I wish l could have trialed it before purchase – My RC318T has not done 100 hours and been in for warranty twice, has been in shop for 1 month! Auger stopped working this time. It feels like you sitting in a childs high chair. My main gripe is ONE MONTH and STILL waiting for fix. They would have to dangle a seriously good carrot for me to get another Husky! Show details
Absolute rubbish – Constanly breaks belts after a few minutes operation, even very short grass and just creeping along. I have videos and photos. Belts get too hot and start smoking and stretch in seconds. i have had all 3 belts replaced by the Husqarna dealer some 2x. I had a Husquarna Rider series 12 previously for 20 odd years and never had any trouble. This one… Read more
is 16TAW, worst thing I ever bought. I do not have the conscience to sell it to anther sufferer. It cost A$10 500. Each belt abou A$130. The importer head office were consulted and declared they never heard anything like it. No wonder they discontinued production of it. It is unsuitable for the purpose of mowing lawns.
Best mower ever made! – Very reliable, it does not make much noise and it is comfortable. But you definitely pay for it! It sure is expensive, but it is worth it. And they are beautiful. Show details
Multiple broken belts, pulleys and punctured tyres - not covered under warranty – PROS - Easy to manoeuvre - Used on two-acre paddock with weeds and grass - Cuts grass when the grass is dry and short CONS - Very expensive for low quality - Not comfortable - deck and steering wheel is too close to rider - Cheap and substandard tyres, 3 separate flats - one pinch and two punctures in three mows - Low quality belts - four broken… Read more
belts in <20 hours mow time in total - Low quality pulleys - two snapped pulleys - Auger does not work well - regularly gets jammed, even with only lightly dewy grass - Auger is not well tuned - won't stop when jammed - hence breaking the belt or pulleys (almost instantly) - Belt driving mower deck can fall out of place easily and rub against the undercarriage - Poor warranty - did not cover the above - First mow bent a plate inside the machine and broke one of the pulleys - this was initially covered under warranty - but very disappointing - the same plate has since bent out of position again - this is clearly a design flaw with the machine - after disassembling the machine myself it appears that it may be this plate that is contributing to the multiple broken belts and pulleys. For this reason I would warn against purchasing this machine. - I no longer have any trust in the dealership or Husqvarna to repair the machine - the plate (part number 5822216-01 is on a three-month back order from Husqvarna, which I can only assume is because this is a known problem.
A total lemon – Had nothing but trouble with this mower. Been in for problems 4 times. Told me I was unluckey cos had bent pushrods??? Now motor has blown hole in side casing. Had 5 year warranty that expired 3 months ago. I am certainly spreading the word. Don't buy this product. Only ever used for domestic cutting of about 2 acres. Show details
Impressive & Ahead of its Time – HUSQVARNA RIDER 155 2005 Model - I recently traded a 48 inch Dixon tractor style mower for this as I have a lot of trees to mow around (probably 100+) and I wanted a mulching deck. I purchased the Husky 155 Rider with 177 hours on it, and it is 13 years old. It has the 41inch combi deck paired with the Kohler 15hp motor. The positives; … Read more
This model was well made (in Sweden) and it feels like a well-put-together machine some 13 years on. It runs rings around the tractor style mower in just about every way. The Dixon had a bigger deck and bigger motor, but I really don't notice the difference. In fact, the Rider is more maneuverable, easier to clean with the flip up deck, the mulching combi deck is seriously brilliant, plus it is so much fun to ride. The cutting finish is far superior and knowing the lawn is being mulched as you go is a bonus. The turning radius is excellent and does not chew up your lawn like a zero turn mower. Less maintenance than a zero turn as well.
The negatives;
Parts are a plenty although maybe on the expensive side. New blades will set you back around $100 and budget for a new belt every 2 years or so. It does not feel quite as stable on the slopes as a tractor, but I have not got myself in trouble with it yet; just know its limitations.
The verdict;
I traded a 10 year younger, 48inch, 25hp Dixon for an older Husqvarna Rider 155 and cannot believe I didn't consider this mower a long time ago. Find a model that's been well looked after, preferably on a nice lawn (not a paddock mower) and you'll never look back!
Husqvarna Rider 16 C – Absolutely awesome front deck ride on mower. The manoeuvre ability to turn on a sixpence and easily place the deck under low limbed trees and bushes and cut close or under fence lines has drastically reduced the amount of areas to return to tidy up with the Brushcutter.the ability to quickly raise the deck as you come up to uneven obstacles and… Read more
then quickly lower to carry on helps to make the task quicker .my rider is quicker across the ground than my previous Greenfield lawn Tractor . The machine is very easy to maintain especially with the ability to pullout forward the front deck and flip up vertically to access the blades and clean the deck. Uneven surfaces and slopes are easily and efficiently dealt with .I highly recommend this ride on ,the higher cost of purchase is easily paid of with super efficient use and less time used to do the task PS My Wife loves the Machine too. Cheers from Cherry Gardens SA
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