If the transaxle were not complete trash this would be a great machine. Less than 2 years of owning this thing and the transaxle is shot. I can get about 20-30 minutes of mowing out of it before there is no longer power to move the thing. I've looked into repairing the so called "sealed" transaxle. $300 plus, upgrade to a different one and that would be in the $1,800 area and these prices are just for the parts and not counting what it would cost if I couldn't do the repair myself. But is it worth it...probably not!

Hate_the_K46

Ohio

Since we purchased this lawn mower, we have regretted it. The belt comes off very easily because the pulleys are uneven and not positioned well. Because the pulleys are uneven, the belt also breaks in two often. We usually go through 4-6 belts a mowing season. The frame is also very cheaply made; I do not think it will last long either. The traction is terrible. This lawn mower does not handle slight inclines in a yard at all. I often must get off the mower and physically push it to flatter ground just to get it "unstuck". The engine will cut off at the slightest incline. Overall, the performance of this mower is very poor. I would NOT recommend it. It is poorly designed and cheaply made.

Experienced Mower

Henderson, TN

Great motor. Front wheel bearings aren't worth 2 cents. I have replaced these on both sides, countless times. Easiest way to buy is expensive. I have bought tire/rim at least 4 times. I am very attentive to keeping greased. Spindle bearings aren't much better. The motor and transmission is good. Bought it at Lowe's and if I had it to do over, I would have gone with JD.

David

San Antonio Texas

Engine might last a long time but the transmissions are trash. 210 hours of mowing and it started to leak. Dealer said they can't open them so they did a whole replacement. $1300.00

Jaland

Columbus Ohio

I read all the reviews after I bought this tractor and was sweating bullets thinking it would break as soon as the warranty was up. I am now 3 years into year round use and with the exception of a few belts it still works excellent. I mow 2.5 acres and I have the blower attachment for a 300' driveway plus my ice rink. my only negative comments would be, traction. I wish a diff lock was available, power steering would be nice and a faster reverse. But ultimately you get what you pay for. I have 255 hours on my machine and I use it almost 4-5 days a week.

Paul

Ham lake Minnesota

I've had this mower for three years and had to have warranty one time. The thing I like most is, my wife of 40 years loves mowing with this mower. Had I known that I would have purchased one many years ago. This mower also was totally underwater during our flood from Hurricane Irma. I drained about a gallon of water before any oil came out. Flushed it with new oil then changed it, changed the air filter. A small shot of starting fluid and it fired up.

Mike

Callahan, Fl

I bought this mower 3 years ago and two transmissions failed. I have a sloped yard and is a bit challenging however that said, this mower should have not had a problem. The mower ran great for the first year than end of season on year 2 the transmission quit. Warrentied the transmission same thing, that new transsion quit at end of 1 season. Do not buy this mower.

Nitro

Winona Minnesota

After 2 1/2 years (only 121 hours) the rear frames broke!

Christian

Virginia

I have put 200 hours on this mower and have not encountered any issues so far. I maintain 15 hilly acres and have used the mower for just about everything I can think of. My biggest complaint is traction. I am 200lbs and when the blades are engaged, climbing and cutting sometimes requires a more thoughtful approach. When only driving the power has been sufficient. I bushhog to 13in and use this mower to follow up, and it makes quick work of grass that length. It handles well around the house and the quality of cut is great. I wish I could cut in reverse, this would make areas around the house easier. It seems very well built.

Chad

Kentucky

I have had my YTA22V46 for a year. Last summer it ran and performed very well. However, this year while mowing my lawn it ceased going forward and backward. The engine was running great and the mower blade was turning without a problem, but I couldn't get it to move. Still under warranty, I called Husqvarna and they referred me to two qualified mechanics in the area. They reported that they were checking on my warranty. After four weeks and my daily calls, they reported that there was debris that was preventing the mower from moving. I had asked them to go ahead and do the 50 hour maintenance and look at the speed/cruise control since it has never worked as advertised. Over $300 later my mower was running fine again except the cruise control which they said they had fixed still doesn't work. They informed me that it was only designed to work at full throttle. Wrong! I have always taken care to clean out my tractor mower as good as possible; however, apparently it wasn't and isn't good enough. It is now exhibiting the exact same symptoms less than two month later. Given my last experience, I have done my best to find debris that could be causing the repeat problem. There is one possibility. Underneath the seat and battery there is a cover that I assume is supposed to keep debris out of the transaxle components. I can get a finger into this area, but that is about all. I could feel debris, but I could not remove it. I tried spraying it out with a hose without success. If this is indeed the problem, what can I do about it. I will call Husqvarna again, but I don't expect any more help than last time.

Monty

Clyde, NC