Husqvarna Lawn Tractor - 48in. Deck, 23 HP, Model# YTH2348
Product Description
Husqvarna, Yard Tractor, 23HP Briggs & Stratton Intek V-Twin OHV Engine, Pressurized Lubrication System, Automatic Hydro Gear Transmission With ' Pedal & Cruise Control, 48", 10 Gauge, Triple Blade Stamped Steel Deck With Grease Fittings, 4 Anti-Scalp Deck Wheels, Electric Pot, 11 Gauge, Welded, Steel Channel, Yard Tractor Frame, Step Thru Design, 15" Front & 20" Rear Turf Tires, 16" Turning Radius, Cast Iron Front Axle With Grease Zerks, Transparent, 3 Gallon Fuel Tank, 15" High Back Padded Seat, Hour Meter, Capable Of Mowing In Reverse Gear, Optional Triple Bin Bagger, True Value #777-385, Optional Mulch Kit, True Value #577-286, 2 Year Limited Consumer Warranty, Void If Used For Pro/Commercial Application, Not Available For Sale In California, EPA/C.A.R.B. Compliant Item, True Value #720-797.
Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 607 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- ASIN: B000K696M2
- Item model number: YTH2348
- Average Customer Review:
(4 customer reviews)
- Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,273 in Home Improvement
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Husqvarna YTH2348 48" 23HP V-Twin LT, | By | Chris Cortelyou "Terminator20" (Ferndale Washington......Lawn Care Specialist) - See all my reviews |
If you want service and support, you need to go buy your machine from a dealer such as I did. When I had my dealer order my LT from the manufacture, I had him order the 3-bag collection system, which cost me $400.00. An authorized dealer will be qualified to put together a LT and install a bagger such as they did for me. They also serviced the machine and delivered it to me for free as part as the service.
First thing I noticed when I sat down on the seat was it was comfortable, your butt won't be hurting after hours of mowing. I put the key in, choke pulled out to full, throttle is at idle, and I start the engine. Always starts in 3 seconds or less. All the controls are at easy reach and are easy to operate. Throttle, choke, electric PTO, lights, ignition, and hour meter are located on the dash. Bellow the dash are the parking break and cruise control levers and on the left fender is the deck lift lever. Brake is located at the left of the machine and the gas forward and reverse located at the right of the machine. This machine has a hydrostatic drive system and as such it wont free wheel unless you put it in neutral by pulling the neutral release pin out on the back of the machine. As I understand it, the hydrostatic transmissions on these machines are sealed and do not require changing or adding the hydraulic fluid. Just keep the transmission clean of grass and dirt and make sure the fan on it can move freely.
The engine is a 23HP V-twin overhead valves engine from Briggs & Stratton. It has a fuel pump onboard along with oil filter, fuel filter for long life and dual element air cleaner. There is a 3-gallon fuel tank located in the back, which allows you to mow 3 acres or more without refilling. This model has a 48" wide deck on it with 6 positions for mowing height, vented design with gauge wheels. This machine has spindle, bearing, and mandrel grease zerks for long life operation. And a handy cup holder located on the right fender to store your favorite drink.
I really like my Husqvarna's 18-inch turning radius which allows me to mow around trees and flower beds easily, I really did not have to back up to continue the turn. The hydrostatic drive was very easy to operate since it's controlled via pedals by your foot, I could adjust my speed wherever I had to mow without having to push in a clutch to change a gear. Much smoother operation than a gear drive I have to say. It can go 6 MPH on flat ground but going down hill it can go 10 MPH easily so be careful. I like to mow fields at the 6" position and I like to mow lawns at the 3" position. It really does make a nice even cut and as long as you keep the blades sharp, you will have no problem.
I am using high lift blades on my mower and there are 3 of them, each 16 inches long. When picking up the grass, these blades create a lot of volume force and blow the clippings into the bags pretty easily. If your grass is a little wet, you need to run full throttle and move slow at 2MPH otherwise you will clog the shoot. The good thing however is that the shoot is easy to remove and put back on to unclog it. The shoot also has a flow indicator on it to show weather the shoot is clogged or not. Engaging and disengaging these blades is easy via the push/pull electric PTO clutch on the dash. I used the headlights a few times because I wanted to finish mowing the field and it was like 9:00 PM, they illuminate the area all right but I would like to upgrade the lights so that I can see the job even better though.
Among the normal safety features that a LT has like PTO clutch sensor, operators presence sensor, brake sensor, it also has a new safety feature called ROS(Reverse Operating System). Too many kids die every year from their fathers mowing in reverse. So what Husqvarna did is they put this ROS system in so if the key is on and the blades are on, if you try to mow in reverse, the engine will shutdown. However, if you believe you are safe enough and don't need that, you can turn your ignition key to ROS and that will allow you to mow in reverse.
I only use reverse while mowing to back up so I can make a 90-degree turn. As stated earlier in this review, this machine has a cruise control. Now this is a neat feature to have and if you're mowing really long strips, it's nice to rest your feet off the gas. What you do is set your speed with the forward gas pedal and then you lift the cruise control lever up. The cruise control will sustain your speed as long as you keep moving straight. If you start making turns and stuff, you will slowly loose speed. This is because the cruise control on a LT is mechanical in nature and not electrically controlled by a computer like a car has.
I really like having a 3-gallon fuel tank with a 3-inch wide mouth opening for easy filling. I have been able to mow 5 acres and still have a half tank of gas left after I am done! Though it has a fuel level indicator just bellow the seat, I have never been able to read it, this is due to the crème colored fuel tank. I wonder if Husqvarna will install a fuel gauge next time? It would make it a good habit to refill your fuel tank back up after mowing 4 acres. This machine burns clean so fuel economy is not really an issue. I was able to mow 2 acres in 45 minutes.
This engine has so much power that it was able to handle mowing 5 feet of grass with ease, hardly bogged down any! There is something I am not happy about as well besides not being able to read the fuel. Even if you keep your tires inflated and you have your deck level with your gauge wheels in proper position, if you back up on a slight hill and turn, you will dig your deck into the lawn and create and ugly looking line. My best advice is to not do that and just take the long way and come about. Almost everybody has a few screwdrivers and sockets with a ratchet for tools. What most people do not have are commercial grease guns with a flexible hose. In order to put grease in the grease zerks, your going to need to purchase one of those from your nearest auto parts store or online.
This is a LT so don't mix it up with a GT that is capable of utilizing ground engaging attachments. However this LT does have a nice 11 gauge steel frame. And the mower deck is made of 13-gauge steel so it's also durable. This LT is capable of using front mounted attachments such as, dethatcher, snow blade, and snow thrower! And you can get a snow cab for these things too. I have not done so yet but I have plans to purchase the snow blade and get a pair of chains and wheel weights for it. I am also planning to purchase the dethatcher attachment one of these days. These attachments obviously make lawn maintenance a breeze because the machine does the work, not you. Taking the deck off is not as much of a project as some of you might think; it actually can be done in 30 minutes or less depending on technical expertise. The deck has to be removed in order to use attachments like the snow blade for example.
The engine uses a little over a half gallon of oil SAE 30 weight so its best to buy a 1-gallon container. However, if you're going to be running the engine in the wintertime, you need to drain the oil and put in 5W30 oil. This is because the freezing temps make SAE 30 oil too thick and the engine does not get any lubrication, that's why you must run 5W30 cause it's a thinner oil viscosity. If you do this, again, make sure you drain the oil and put SAE 30 oil back in the engine for the warm season. When I used to have the Murray RER, making oil changes was a real mess and oil was all over the ground. Husqvarna made it really simple to drain the oil too, no more messes! All you got to do is pull the yellow cap off and put the tube on it that they gave you with the machine. Then you push the valve, turn it, then pull out and wala, you're draining the oil! Then you push it back in and turn it and remove the tube and replace the yellow cap, that simple!
I have a landscaping service and as such, I need equipment that can perform in tough conditions and provide the power and features I need without needing a huge financing plan to pay for it! The 23HP V-Twin engine coupled with the 48" deck and hydrostatic automatic transmission are exactly what I needed. Despite a few of the negatives, this is the best LT I have ever bought! I would recommend this LT to anybody who has a 2 to 6 acre lawn. I give this machine 5 stars.
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