Reviews about Lawn Tractors (less than 2 acres)

janmw says "The Craftsman LTS 1500 lawn tractor is good, when it will runs." about Craftsman LTS 1500 17.5 HP/42" Lawm Tractor

janmw — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:32:20 GMT

I had this Craftsman LTS 42" deck lawn tractor delivered to my home, also bought the bagger attachment. It won't run with the baggers on half the time, when I can get it to run at all. The grass clippings blow out from under the bagger lid all over my back, when I have been able to use this lawn tractor. The owners manual is poorly written, also. I have done everything the manual has instructed to operate this machine and still have problems. Since I've had this mower it has failed to run when the brake is released, and appears to have a defective part in the throttle adjustment plate. Now I have had warranty service rescheduled 2 days in a row. Now I can't use the mower at all because it won't run and I am very unhappy with the quality of this product and the repair service I should be getting under the warranty

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Lucy477 says "Craftsman lawn tractor: I recommend it to my female frients." about Craftsman 42 in. Deluxe Lawn Tractor

Lucy477 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:45:20 GMT

I really like the Craftsman 21hp 42in deck 6 speed lawn tractor. I also purchased the two bag assembly with the flexible sides. I liked the flexible sides versus the hard for more air flow. It only took me 15 minutes to put the bagger attachment on and I was picking up all our fall leaves. It worked well even with wet leaves and grass which is a plus because it's been raining here for the last two weeks.

I also purchased the snowblower attachement for the front end, but I'll review that later as I haven't had the chance to use it yet (thank goodness!!). I also made sure I bought the craftsman lawn tractor with the cast iron axle as it is the most solid for heavy duty work with the snowblower.

Overall, it drives nice, has a very good turn radius, and is very easy to use. I would recommend it to all my female friends. But I will admit, I will have my husband assemble the snow plow attachement as there are there are over 64 steps for assembling it.

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panzer4 says "LT3000 21 hp 46" mower (JUNK)" about craftsman lt3000

panzer4 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:09:05 GMT

Got my new rider mower monday Oct 5th 09

Used it today for the first time.

Very disapointed in the whole experience.

My old rider was almost 10 yrs. old never had a days problem with it. The only reason i got a new one is i am giving my old one to my daughter.

Sears has a very bad QUALITY PROBLEM

The VIBERATION,SQUEAKS AND RADDLES

Can't see this one lasting anywhere as long as other.

If it where not for the restock fee and my wife I would return it tonight

$1.500.00 flushed down the drain.

Bet I have at least $8.000.00 in sears products in my home.

Think i'll start shopping somewhere else

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barnman says "The DYT 4000 lawn mower is the toughest mower I have owned" about craftsman DYT 4000

barnman — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:54:55 GMT

I have put 300 hours on the Craftsman DYT 4000 lawn tractor with out any issues. On 9/21/09 we had some major flooding in Georgia this lawn tractor was completely submerged in water for 2 days. I finally was able to get to it and pull it out of the water. I have changed the oil and filter along with the air filter pulled the spark plug and dried it out. I replaced only the oil, the way the gas tank and line is run I did not have to drain and change the gas. After replacing this items the DYT4000 fired up and ran like new and every thing works on the mower no damage to the electrical system. I have purchased several lawn tractors in the past but this has been the most durable mower I have owned. If you can leave this mower under water for two days and and only have to change the oil and filters that's tough.

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mitchelllc says "Very good value, excellent quality. It's a Craftsman!" about Craftsman LT 2000 20 HP 42" Lawn Tractor (28910)

mitchelllc — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:25:36 GMT

I researched online and in stores to help me decided which riding lawn tractor I needed to purchase because I have never owned nor operated one. I purchase my Craftsman LT2000 July 31, 2009 and had it delivered Aug. 4th.

I started the engine and performed the transmission purge and then did a test cut of my back lawn. The tractor was easy to operate. You really don't need the left brake/clutch pedal because the hydrostatic drive transmission lever control gives you full control over speed and forward/reverse direction. After correctly adjusting the front gauge wheels it was almost impossible to scalp the lawn.

My wife also found this tractor very easy to operate. I haven't had any issues with this tractor and don't expect any. The value is very good and the quality is even better. I expect this tractor to last me many years with good maintenance. I purchased the mulch kit (33742) and installed it myself. This kit works really well. I don't have to bag lawn clippings...

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AScaleAnd3Tails says "Easy Rider" about Craftsman YT 3000 21 HP 42" Yard Tractor

AScaleAnd3Tails — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:34:12 GMT

The Craftsman YT 3000 21 HP 42" Yard Tractor is a terrific machine.

I really love this mower. Moved up from a 15.5hp Craftsman that lasted me 13 years and the performance difference is like day and night.

Hit me all of a sudden, my old mower bit the dust and I was told it would cost $450 to repair. As old as it was I decided it was smarter to spend that money on a new one instead. Did alot of research and driving around in one week, and found this one at a small Sears shop in Hadley, Ma. on rte 9. Really nice couple work there. This mower had one week use on it and I was told the owner brought it back to upgrade to the next model up. Got this on for under $1,100, about $700 off MSRP and $300 off the sale price. Figured it was a bargain and worth a shot.

The only complaints I have is that the seat is really slippery, and when going up and down slopes there is a drastic difference in speed with the Hydrostatic transmission as compared to my old 6 speed manual transmission...

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Firsttractor says " upgrade from a single cylinder and get +3hp Vtwin for 200 bucks" about Craftsman YT 4000 24HP 46" Yard Tractor

Firsttractor — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:55:14 GMT

Craftsman YT 4000 24HP 46" Yard Tractor. Update. I have had this tractor for nearly three months now and am still uterly impressed with its capability and quality. It will mow going up 45 degree slpes without absolutely any change in rpm which means the deck blades are are turning just as fast as they were on the level. The cut quality still matches that of my $700 which I still use to trim where the tractor can't.

Inearly purchased the 21hp version and I'm in no way trashing that tractor. Iwent with the 24hp because I plan to plow snow and wanted the extra torque of a twin. For $200 more I got aV-twin with it's extra torque and hwat should be longer life plus 3 more hp. I'll update once I do some plowing this winter and see if I'm still as impressed.

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gulls12 says "The 42" YT3000 hydrostatic tractor was worth waiting for." about craftsman 28922

gulls12 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:11 GMT

I finally gave in and admitted that it was time to look at lawn tractors. I had mowed my 3/4 acre lawn with a self-propelled mower for years, but this year I had enough. As a woman, I have to admit that I was a bit intimidated by using a tractor on my hills and around all my garden beds. I spent several weeks reading reviews from consumers and test-driving riding mowers at several different stores. I had a budget and several brands were available in my price range, but the Craftsman YT3000 series kept coming out on top. My tractor arrived yesterday and after a quick tour of the buttons, levers and manual, I set off to mow a three-week long lawn with my newly installed mulching kit. The tractor went right up my hills without a problem and the tight turning radius allowed me to get very close to all of my beds. I actually mowed over the area twice to get everything mulched to my satisfaction, but did two cuts in less than half the time it used to take me to push my other mower. My lawn...

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