Husqvarna Z254F Review
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- Опубликовано: 1 сен 2019
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Just bought this exact mower. Thx for your review it helped with my decision. Love it. Getting used to it still.
Just bought a house on 3.5 acres and looking at this exact lawnmower. Thanks my friend, this is the one I’ll get. You made my decision very easy. Thanks again!
How is it working out for you? I;m looking at the 48 inch.
@@seamurda100 when I went to purchase it, they were all sold out everywhere. So I had to get the John Deere 48" instead, which was more expensive than the Husqvarna 54". In 4 years I'll get a new one and purchase the Husqvarna. Thanks again for the very detailed video.
I have the old version of this mower that was my dads. He mowed 1 1/4 acre for 13 years with it until he died and I inherited it. I have a small lot I cut with it. It’s now over 16 years old and still runs. Having small issues with it, it’s over 700 hours I believe. Will definitely get another if mine is no longer repairable. Definitely like the fact you can access the deck through floorboard. Awesome! Enjoy you’ll have it for awhile.
Thanks for your review! I just bought one and it would not turn on and thanks to your video I noticed that the guys who installed it flipped the negative and positive battery cables which then of course blew the fuse but when I saw your battery I noticed that mine was not right. I replaced that fuse and now it works like a dream!
Thats awesome. I'm glad you found your issue with watching my review. Its been a great mower for me so far
Thanks alot for video, it was very helpful, went out and bought one yesterday, and like you said its awesome,
I became a believer real quick.
Thanks
Thanks bro 4 the review..I’m shopping for a mower & you just made my decision a lot easier....👍🏾👍🏾
Awesome I'm glad you found it useful and helped you out.
Hi from New Zealand Great review, I’m looking at buying the 42’ watching this vid helped, thanks.
Did you buy the 42 in? I'm looking to purchase one but cant decide between this and Skagg. This is cheaper
bought one yesterday, cut about 2 acres of 2 foot tall grass and weeds, it does great. I am impressed. I have the 54 inch deck, have 5 acres to cut.
Nice, I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the comment.
I just received mine yesterday and I’m so excited to cut the lawn with it already 😊
We bought this mower last year when we bought our new property 6 acres about as tall as what you have, I cut it all down with ease aswell. I also had the same issue with the nuetral enganging parts like you mentioned. I actually called Lowe's and told them it wasn't working, and the told me how to engage. Also if you turn the throttle all the way down and put it in park while you are mowing, it will not die when you get off to move stuff around in the yard.
How long did it take you to cut the 6 acres
If I move stuff ahead of time where I don't have to stop and do that it's usually about 2 and a half hours
Looking at this same model. Thank you for your review.
I own the exact same model. Hint: if you turn the blades off you can get off the mower and the engine will stay running. I've had mine for 3 yrs. Still starts up quick. Never had a minutes trouble out of it. And that lever you said that makes ot go faster, it does raise the rpms on the engine.
I've had mine for 4.5 years now and I just took care of a lot of parts to make it look good again. I am still happy with the purchase of it, I think it's well over 500 hours now. I know it will stay running if blades are off, my issue is it doesn't run long, basically bc my steering arms are still tight so after 10 seconds the arms pull back in enough to turn it off. It's more of me needing to loosen a spring I think. Maybe one day. Thanks for the feed back and comment, I'm glad you're enjoying yours as well.
@investinurself3445 pull your seat forward and you can adjust your breaks. I think you can adjust that arm as well. I wasn't being a smart butt. I was just letting you know
Gotcha, ill take a look next. Appreciate the info. Nope your good, if I said something that seemed like that. My bad I wasn't meaning too.
@investinurself3445 no you didn't man. I just went back and read what I said and didn't want you to take it the wrong way.
I also have this mower. I just want people to be aware that “lifetime warranty” for husqvarna is 7years. Call them and ask! It’s is a great mower! We love ours. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
I guess that means 7 years is the 'lifetime' of the mower. Maybe 1 Husqvarna year equals 11-12 human years.
I just got the same mower if push the arms all the way out in the park position you can get off and pick up whatever you need and it will not cut off thanks for your review on it also it help
You are correct, I found that out a few months ago. That helped a lot, bc I didnt want to turn it off each time so most of the time I would just run it over or if it was to big go around it (yep just being lazy lol)
Sounds great I’m thinking of getting one.
I've had mine for 2 years. Love it.
That's awesome, how are you still liking it? Thanks for the comment and sorry about the late response.
@@investinurself3445 Np on the late response. only prob is the the turf tires. The tend to slip a little on turnarounds and leave a mark...
@cautiousoptimist yep I've been working through that, it took a little bit bc I drive all ofr nothing but I have to feather it a little bit so it doesn't do it. I'm not sure if all zero turns would have the same issue with how I drive or not, one day I may test that out and borrow someone's to see. Thanks for the comment.
Mines a 48 but it's good so far wanted a 54 but would not fit in fence but they almost the same just different cutting with
Onwards to a review where a potential buyer can ‘See and Hear’ the tractor being: started, vibration, noise level, cutting, maneuvering, steering, accuracy, PTO engagement/disengagement, hill climbing traction, deck height adjustment ease...................
I’m checking out the same zero turn. Looks like the best bang for the buck. I wonder how many years to expect. I think I read the transmission is good for 600 hrs. The Kawasaki engine should outlast everything! Liked and subscribed, Dave!👍
It's all good with the exception of the fuel distribution system, especially the fuel pump! Anticipate going through fuel pumps like a duck through water. I've owned my ZT for 7 years now and go through twice yearly maintenance which includes Seafoam at the start and end of each mowing season. Never-the- less, the damn fuel pump goes out once a year. PS, Beware the Amazon look-alike aftermarket parts.....what a hassle!
Thanks again for the video, as I stated on one of your other videos I am in the market for a new one myself. my wife and I just moved down to Alabama, they carry them at Rural king so trying to find one in stock. but hearing you say something about Lowes maybe I will try there as well
Just wanting to see if you ended up getting one or went another way? Still going with mine. Thanks for the comment.
Wonderful Purchase
Just bought the same one. Having a hard time adjusting to the operations, been using a rider for 2 decades
That's a long time on a mower, I hope you have figured out all the different adjustments. Sorry about the late response. If there's anything I can help with please let me know and I'll do my best. My last video I posted about it went into some of those adjustments. Thanks for the comment.
Enjoyed your review! This may be my next mower. Will make quick work of my 0.75 acre :D
Thanks for the comment, I have over 200 hours on it now and still doing great.
Has anyone ever installed the mulching kit for the 54 in fabricated deck curious to know how the cover is installed
G'day mate.. all the way from Australia here. Great review, and all things I'm glad to know.
Over here, Husky's are a dime a dozen - every second retailer carries them.. so when in the market for a zero turn - like I am - they're hard to miss.
The Z254 in Australia runs at about $AU8K, (the 248 at about $AU7,3K). I think my only concerns with this is the drive transmission. Its the ZT2200, which is the entry level version. Unfortunately, the Husky's go from the 2200 , up to the 3100, and no in between. I'm also looking at a Hustler SD48 ($AU8K), which runs the ZT2800. As for the Kawasaki engines, everything seems to run them - from the Huskys, the Hustlers, Gravely, and even some Cub Cadets.
Did you look at any other zero turns before purchasing this?
Thanks for watching and replying. So looked and this, John Deere and 1 other one (cant think of bbn it right now, off the top of my head). John deere was reliable but compared to others it was over my budget. The other it was a couple hundred cheaper but looked cheaply made.
This however looked more quality built, and Kawasaki is a good engine, I did question the drive train and figured for the price I would see what it would do. As for what I have put this thing through so far, I'm very impressed. I have pulled a bush hog (about 800#) over 2 acres going up and down hill (mainly up) over 3-4 foot high grass and never skipped a beat. Also cut a total of 5 acres every 2 weeks since buying it. Very happy with this set up. Hope this helps, but those were the only ones I looked, however i was interested in the hustler and then decided not to just bc i felt those were over priced(just my opinion)
@@investinurself3445 Thanks for replying!
I agree with the JD. Really expensive, to a point I havent even looked at them (a quick search shows me a 2008 72" with 3300 hours is going for $AU5,500!!)
I discovered that the MZ48 was comparative to the Hustler Fastrak 48 (both with 23hp Kawasakis, ZT3100), the MZ at $AU10K, and the Fastrak at $AU11,2K.. so yes... a bit dearer for the Hustlers.
I'm actually hoping to attach a drag harrow or smudge bar on the back to maintain a gravel driveway... so not sure if the ZT2100 is capable... which is why the 23hp, ZT2800 Hustler appeals to me..
I’ve had mine for about 2 months has 3.2Hrs and the front caster came off the frame. Authorized dealer said 4 months. I ordered parts for $13 took me about 5 minutes. Other than that no problem
That sucks but awesome you got it fixed for cheap and in no time. thanks for the comment
I’m looking to buy same mower with the same engine
Damn you need a commercial mower for that much grass my dude
lol yeah probably but its going good so far, thanks for the comment
Husqvarna makes nice equipment. However on their mowers, the max blade height is 4 inches. So once an operator gets on the mower, the cutting height is going to be less than 4 inches. The hydro transmissions are somewhat stiff and are noisy. I don't like the way the parking brake works. If you don't get them in the "Sweet Spot", the engine will turn off. The discharge deflector is over sized, and if you are not careful, you will run into things. The front tires on my machine came way overinflated and were rubbing against the bottom of the front casters. Husqvarna's recommended tire pressure is 15 PSI, front and rear. The rear tires are 18"x9.5"-8", and are adequate. I think they should have gone with a 20" tire to give it better traction and more height adjustment.
I just gotot this model today paid $6000 , judging from all the reviews an the large job I got this weekend,, I'm sure I,ve made the right decision
Wtf?! This is $2,600 brand new at my store
this is a $3,000 mower brand new you got ripped off do your research first lol
I bought the same exact model 2 days from Lowes and got it delivered today and mowed with it the same day. I love it! I paid $3000 for it. Worth every penny!
It's more expensive in Canada with our dollar being so bad.
It only cuts off if you get up with blades engaged. It will continue running if handles are spread in the Park position
you are correct, thanks for the comment
I thought there was only one parking pin thing so I only did the left one I didn’t realize that there’s to because most mowers only have one I thought it was broke thanks
glad you got it figured out , thanks for the comment
Just bought one today. Haven't tried it out yet because I'm trying
to get it to the house. 😩Won't fit on uHaul trailer!!!🤣🤣
did you ever get it to the house? How are you liking it so far, 2 years in? thanks for the comment.
Yes, borrowed a trailer from my neighbor. Best investment I ever made. Mowing is actually fun now. Thanks for asking. @@investinurself3445
what size blades do you buy? The ones that were suppopsed to fit the Z25f does not clear the inner well and gets stuck and fails the engine
I got the 54" husqvarna blades (comes with 3 blades) I have no problem with them
@@investinurself3445 Thanks, I must have got the wrong ones then. Appreciate the quick response!
i might be buying one tomorrow. , but i work at a store sells these and get 20% lol definetly using that discount, but for some reason they dont sell 61 inches their. but the way been brush hoging with a 1956 ford tractor for 26 years lol
sorry about the late response, did you get one? thanks for the comment and watching
Mine's great I have one just like this
Looking for this exact one. Need to find someone that finances them around south Houston
Tractor supply (I'm in Tomball) about to get the same one. My dad has the bad boy 60" ($4,999 model) it's pretty good but I'm hearing those Kawasaki engines outlast the Kholer 7000 series. Plus it's like 2k cheaper!!! Smaller deck though...
@@SlopChap Thanks for reply. I wound up getting the Kubota with the Kawasaki
My 2017 now has 691 hours and here are my thoughts. Pros Great engine, strong frame, reasonably comfortable. Cons: deck is trash (Mounts keep ripping off) drive belt tensioner pulley locks up and melts every 150 hours. Transaxles are rough and I had one replaced at 175hr, spindles are trash and crack even if your easy with it, parking brake design is worthless, levers get sloppy and need to be tightened often. Would I buy it again? Yes at the time I could only afford one in this price range and I have got lots of use out of it! Would I recommend it to anyone! NO!! Absolutely not!! Get a Toro time cutter, ariens ikon, Gravely ZTX anything but this! P.s Husqvarna does not honor their warranty at all.
WVA_Trucks 23 that’s the difference between a commercial grade and a box store special, the deck is what makes a commercial mower so much better, engines aren’t bad as the same few manufacturers are used by the big names in most riding mowers
I've been thinking about getting this mower for quite some time now. I've never owned a zero turn before but I'm thinking about purchasing the lot behind me and the one on my right as well. I'm getting older now and I have quite a bit of grass around my house too besides the lots I'm thinking about buying. At first I was gonna get the Husqvarna 48 but I read too many bad reviews about it. I think will be the one for me.
Thanks for the comment, this was my first zero turn. I couldn't be more happy. It has done a great job on my 5 acres.
Am I correct that this does not have a lift deck pedal?
Yea that’s correct. Deck height has 6 settings and is a handle on left side
How is holding up?
Have you had any problems with it?
Still loving it. I have updated videos on the mower. Over 400 hrs and counting. Thanks for the comment and sorry about the late response.
Mine keeps running if the steering levers are all the way pushed out.
Probably need to adjust at the transmission. A screw is there to set the where the neutral setting (not move) is. Just needs to be tweaked
Make sure the brakes are set ... and it should stay on .. mine does.
i dont have a brake on my model. thanks for the comment.
Do handles adjust an does seat adjust for taller ppl?
I know the handles do, but I'm not sure about the seat. I never paid attention.
@@investinurself3445 the handles do it just in the seat does slide back and forth but you must loosen the bolts under the seat in order to slide it forward or backwards
Nice mower! Do you get paid for jobs?
i haven't done that yet, my yard keeps me pretty busy. thanks for the comment and watchiing
Controls are stiff. Is there anyway to loosen them?
I'm not sure, wish I had a better answer for you but I haven't had to worry about that. If anything mine are to loose. I'm sure a Google search may help here.
Theyll loosen up as you use it some,but you may be able to use a spray lubricant on the pivot points to help some. If it's in the transmission itself itll just have to wear in
How is it holding up im thinking about getting one this weekend
It's still doing great, I have like 240 hours on it and getting ready to do another maintenance video this weekend (spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, oil, belt replacement)
Have you had any pulleys melt? I read someone's comment that stated this. Can you help me out? I just bought this mower on the 2nd of July and I like it so far. Just wondering what little things to look for
Don’t forget about the grease points.
Yep, I need my grease gun to come in. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for the comment
@@investinurself3445 no thank you sir. It was your video and helpful advice was the reason I got mine.
Is that Z254 still operating correctly??
Heck yeah. Love that thing
@@investinurself3445 Has there been any major maintenance concerns with it? Is it easily serviceable ? Blades, oil change, air filter etc?
I havent done any maintenance on it yet, I planned on it in the next month or so to see if it's a pain or not however the belt and blades seem to be doing great. I'll just look over those when I do the oil and filter on it. I think I have like 35-40 hours on it as of now
@@investinurself3445 Thanks. I'm planning on purchasing a new mower in a couple of weeks. And the Husqvarna Zero turn seems to have good reviews. When you do the maintenance, please let me know if there are any issues with the basic maintenance stuff?
Yep I plan on doing a maintenance review on it for whomever is interested to see. Thanks
Where is the gas gage on this mower ?
Unfortunately it doesn't have one. Wish they did.
How big is the gad tank
I believe it is 3.5 gallons
Where is the model #. ?
It's usually on the side, mine says Z254F
Got one but can’t find gas gage. !
Unfortunately that's the one thing I wish it had, it doesn't have one which sucks bc I have ran out in my back field a couple times. Now every once in awhile as I'm cutting, I'll open the cap just to see where I'm at. Wish I had better news for you and I wish Husqvarna would make that happen.
What is your dogs name?
Max
Just purchased
Awesome I hope you enjoy it. Mine is still kicking with almost 300 hours on it
@@investinurself3445 it's probably over kill for what I need now 2 acres at my place and my parents house has 2 acres but I plan on buying land in a few years so why not buy it once?
For anyone interested in what I have this is the model and options thanks.
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Man you need a tractor for that grass
Yeah tell me about it.
Disconnect the sensor!
Your gonna destroy that little thing mowing that kind of property. You need a big commercial grade mower or a tractor. Good luck
Been working good so far, but a tractor probably would be a good idea in the future though. One day! Thanks for the comment.
How the hell you put 13 hours in 1 week lmao
Big yard my man.. lol. *plus it gave me time alone and didn't have to hear the kids argue over stupid things,lmao*
U need a bush hog :))
Got one... lol
@@investinurself3445 lol. Good to have property. But takes a lot to maintain it. We have the same issue. So we got a few Goats to save on diesel fuel!
Labai svarbus daiktas 😵
There is NO deals on it. It cost 3100, start of season and end of season. No deals on these tractors!
I just paid $2,350.00 on one that had 2 hours. Yes only 2 hours. The guy that bought it brand new brought it back because it was “too big” for his yard. Welp...thanks!!!
Should be soon. I did get mine a year ago (about this time last year when I made this review).
I noticed your lawnmower is a she.
LOL is it. ill have to listen to the video again. i never noticed. thats funny. thanks for the comment.
boring waste of my time, all talk and no action, why not give a demo of it cutting through the long grass
Thanks for watching just the same, maybe on your next video you should do that then. I'm sorry you didn't appreciate the main information, hope you have an awesome day.
Too slow talking, boring, not very informative. Should have shown mower in use.