I bought a Husqvarna zero turn in 2013,has given me no problems ever,has been use in rough terrain in typically nasty conditions, everyone I know trashed it but they've been through a few mowers in that time
I was considering this unit because the build quality looked a lot better than some of the other options at the box store. Ultimately, I decided on the SCAG Liberty Z (36”). I know these aren’t at the same price point, but I felt like the differences and the ability to get it serviced locally were well worth the delta in price. Like many people, I had a budget around 3k, but an eye for the 10k rig, lol. I was using a Honda push mower for the last three years and have been expanding my lawn into the woods and it’s been taking me increasingly long periods of time to complete my lawn. I finally pulled the trigger on a zero turn a couple of days ago and have reduced my time mowing by 80% and my physical labor entirely. The cut quality surpassed my expectations utterly. I could not be happier with my zero turn and regardless of what you actually decide to get (brand) your yard work is going to get infinitely more enjoyable. I’m so happy I finally got one.
Ever seen a loose parking brake (on the handlebar parking brake like this one) where anytime you try and leave the handlebar parking brake engaged to get off the mower while leaving the engine on and the loose handle gradually comes out of park and the engine turns off? I have the z254f and have had the issue for about one year. I just haven't seen anyone have the issue or seen a fix. Thanks for your review. The z254f has been a great residential mower for 3.5 years running now. I look forward to many good years to come
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
My neighbor has a Husqvarna that is 13 years old. he complemented me on my choice of getting the Z254F. 3500$ at a local dealer. It is a fantastic machine but I really need to learn how to drive it vs. a lawn tractor.
BOUGHT NEW Z245F, and it was delivered today. NOT SURE but after I engaged blades the mower turned off and since I can't start it? any suggestion. battery is connect. It feels as the starter in not functional?
I guess i got lucky on my Z254. Purchased summer of 21, from Lowe's. Due to multiple missed delivery dates on their part and price matching, I ended up getting mine for ~$2600 with $200 store gift card.
I just looked at the 2022 version of this mower in the 54" model at Lowes and the price has indeed went up to $5,300.00. WOW. 24 hp Kawasaki is the gold standard engine, no doubt.
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!
What’s the best price people are finding this for right now? The best I can find is the fabricated deck version for 3500. Looks like the Koehler 26 hp is discontinued. I was hoping for that since I didn’t want to adjust valves on the Kawasaki. Does anyone recommend the Kohler if I can find it or do you have a better price for this mower?
Please, where do i get the consumables for my husqvarna Z254F, i need to shop online and get them moved to West Africa? But i just need a reliable website to help purchase these things online?
I watched the presentation twice to see if I missed the description of the hydrostatic transmission as to whether they are serviceable or not. The advertised price pretty much tells me they are not (like the Hydro gear 2200)
@Jeff Conard No. When I started shopping for a zero turn a couple of years ago, Ariens had a residential model with serviceable hydrostatic transmissions for about $4k. Bad Boy has one for about $5k with commercial quality transmissions. I was originally leaning towards the Ariens but reviews rated customer satisfaction very poorly when encountering a problem and having it resolved thru Ariens. Most of the zero turn mower manufacturers use the same engine and transmission configurations. I am now leaning towards the Bad Boy ZT Elite.
I have one of these 2022 model. I have about 12 hrs on it and I can't wait to get rid of it. it has a great motor and a great deck on it but the rest of it is crap.
@@cmeeoutdoors7556he can't. He just wants to flap. Get the Husqvarna if you are using it for home use. It'll be fine. More people like the mower than those that don't. I'll do a video of mine and post it at some point
I bought a Z254 and its rubbish. The hinge points all tore from the stamped deck, the front lip has a reinforcing trim which keeps breaking away, the under deck 'channels' have broken away and ruined a set of blades, and the electrics are troublesome, the engine is LOUD and generates a lot of heat. Its hard on the belt - I've gone through three already and they are expensive. I have owned this mower for at least four years and its not capable of cutting my 2.5 acres. My TORO Timecutter, however, makes short work of the property and I bought that second hand over ten years ago. Leavers the Husqvarna for dead!
Currently looking at the torro for purchase. The husky seems to have a love/hate mix of fans. Also saw a few that were disgusted with customer service.
Husqvarna has a very bad reputation. Their equipment constantly breaks down and needs repairs. Just look up the reviews and also, I have personal experience with their products. If you try to contact them, you will never get to talk to a human. I have a Husqvarna P-ZT5224 it spends more time in the shop than we do mowing with it. I need a good strong commercial 54" or 60" mower for ten plus acres weekly use.
@@MrTyler8877he can't tell you. I've owned Husqvarna for years and had a Bad Boy at work. The Bad Boy was junk. I'll take Husqvarna any day over another Bad Boy
Got mine At Lowes for 2995. in spring of '21. TOTALLY satisfied!
I bought a Husqvarna zero turn in 2013,has given me no problems ever,has been use in rough terrain in typically nasty conditions, everyone I know trashed it but they've been through a few mowers in that time
I bought this yesterday.. $3299. Runs great thanks for the info.
Lowes now at 3600+ 🤦🏻
@@ItsRealOutHereI got mine 7/2/23 for $3K new at Lowe's
I 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.
Great to hear!
I bought the Z248F just last month and I love it! Mine came with the LED up front and Kohler 26hp.
I got one for my birthday, but mine has a Kawasaki engine.
@@SJRogers0786 both are good i like the kawasaki sound
I was considering this unit because the build quality looked a lot better than some of the other options at the box store. Ultimately, I decided on the SCAG Liberty Z (36”). I know these aren’t at the same price point, but I felt like the differences and the ability to get it serviced locally were well worth the delta in price. Like many people, I had a budget around 3k, but an eye for the 10k rig, lol.
I was using a Honda push mower for the last three years and have been expanding my lawn into the woods and it’s been taking me increasingly long periods of time to complete my lawn. I finally pulled the trigger on a zero turn a couple of days ago and have reduced my time mowing by 80% and my physical labor entirely. The cut quality surpassed my expectations utterly. I could not be happier with my zero turn and regardless of what you actually decide to get (brand) your yard work is going to get infinitely more enjoyable. I’m so happy I finally got one.
Ever seen a loose parking brake (on the handlebar parking brake like this one) where anytime you try and leave the handlebar parking brake engaged to get off the mower while leaving the engine on and the loose handle gradually comes out of park and the engine turns off?
I have the z254f and have had the issue for about one year. I just haven't seen anyone have the issue or seen a fix.
Thanks for your review. The z254f has been a great residential mower for 3.5 years running now. I look forward to many good years to come
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
My neighbor has a Husqvarna that is 13 years old. he complemented me on my choice of getting the Z254F. 3500$ at a local dealer. It is a fantastic machine but I really need to learn how to drive it vs. a lawn tractor.
Is this better than the Ariens Ikon or Timecutter?
You didn't"t mention the zerk fittings , very important. GREAT video, going to buy one. Saved by the blood.. :)
BOUGHT NEW Z245F, and it was delivered today. NOT SURE but after I engaged blades the mower turned off and since I can't start it? any suggestion. battery is connect. It feels as the starter in not functional?
I guess i got lucky on my Z254. Purchased summer of 21, from Lowe's. Due to multiple missed delivery dates on their part and price matching, I ended up getting mine for ~$2600 with $200 store gift card.
Thanks Bob for the intel 👍
Any tall mowers fit fine on this thing? Arms adjustable? I'm 6'6"
I just looked at the 2022 version of this mower in the 54" model at Lowes and the price has indeed went up to $5,300.00. WOW.
24 hp Kawasaki is the gold standard engine, no doubt.
its out of stock now, but i bought it last week at that 3399
@@majesticpotato2900 Commercial model? That's what I was talking about, not one with the Kohler engine. Heavy deck, too.
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!
@@stephenhancock2974 do you use non ethanol gas? I never use additives because I don’t use gas with ethanol.
Wow😮! I got it when it was on sale for $3,299.99 plus the additional attachments included.
What’s the best price people are finding this for right now? The best I can find is the fabricated deck version for 3500. Looks like the Koehler 26 hp is discontinued. I was hoping for that since I didn’t want to adjust valves on the Kawasaki. Does anyone recommend the Kohler if I can find it or do you have a better price for this mower?
04/2023 $3649 (at Lowes)new type rear tires ,only two grease fitting
Thank you! Super helpful. Appreciate you explaining the terms. Never owned a zero turn, looking forward to it.
Thanks! Im happy to help 😊.
Please, where do i get the consumables for my husqvarna Z254F, i need to shop online and get them moved to West Africa? But i just need a reliable website to help purchase these things online?
2024 and it is 3600 now !
Sure can’t beat the price!
I watched the presentation twice to see if I missed the description of the hydrostatic transmission as to whether they are serviceable or not. The advertised price pretty much tells me they are not (like the Hydro gear 2200)
They are none serviceable transaxle. The Hydro heat EZT transmission
I looked up the transmissions figuring they would be non serviceable hydro gear EZT's. I was right. Pass, simply because of this.
@Jeff Conard No. When I started shopping for a zero turn a couple of years ago, Ariens had a residential model with serviceable hydrostatic transmissions for about $4k. Bad Boy has one for about $5k with commercial quality transmissions. I was originally leaning towards the Ariens but reviews rated customer satisfaction very poorly when encountering a problem and having it resolved thru Ariens. Most of the zero turn mower manufacturers use the same engine and transmission configurations. I am now leaning towards the Bad Boy ZT Elite.
Would like to get a sun shade for my husquarna zero turn z254F
I have one of these 2022 model. I have about 12 hrs on it and I can't wait to get rid of it. it has a great motor and a great deck on it but the rest of it is crap.
Now comes with the Kohler 26hp. My choice.
They've upped their game. These used to be cheap junk.
Still are.
@Jim Bob Serious question: What zero turn would you recommend? I'm buying a new one this spring, and I'm not sure.
@@cmeeoutdoors7556he can't. He just wants to flap.
Get the Husqvarna if you are using it for home use. It'll be fine. More people like the mower than those that don't. I'll do a video of mine and post it at some point
Good morning does mover come in 36 inches 🤪
No it does not! However BadBoy mowers will be coming out with some 36" mowers in the coming months! Smallest cut this mower comes in is the 42"
Why do people miss pronounce the name ? There is not an “a” in the middle !!!
Huska varna is the correct pronunciation.
@@satulytman wrong ! The company is Swedish it's pronounced hoosk varna ! Not huska or even huskvarna it's hoosk varna .
@@powdermik nobody says that in australia it's always husk a varna
Z242F motor Kawasaki? No
It's pronounced Hoosk varna not Huska or or even husk it's hoosk varna .
Great price, mediocre mower. It has problems starting ever since I got it.
Do not buy this! Just after warranty expired both transmissions failed. I have less than 300 hours on it. Very low quality product.
I bought a Z254 and its rubbish. The hinge points all tore from the stamped deck, the front lip has a reinforcing trim which keeps breaking away, the under deck 'channels' have broken away and ruined a set of blades, and the electrics are troublesome, the engine is LOUD and generates a lot of heat. Its hard on the belt - I've gone through three already and they are expensive. I have owned this mower for at least four years and its not capable of cutting my 2.5 acres. My TORO Timecutter, however, makes short work of the property and I bought that second hand over ten years ago. Leavers the Husqvarna for dead!
Currently looking at the torro for purchase. The husky seems to have a love/hate mix of fans. Also saw a few that were disgusted with customer service.
You seem to write the same review for several Husqvarna models. Do you work for the competition?
Husqvarna has a very bad reputation. Their equipment constantly breaks down and needs repairs. Just look up the reviews and also, I have personal experience with their products. If you try to contact them, you will never get to talk to a human. I have a Husqvarna P-ZT5224 it spends more time in the shop than we do mowing with it. I need a good strong commercial 54" or 60" mower for ten plus acres weekly use.
Worst mower
Husqvarna is a Joke. I’d perfer Bad Boy Mowers there actually worth the money.
you're saying this based on what? Genuinely curious
@@MrTyler8877he can't tell you. I've owned Husqvarna for years and had a Bad Boy at work. The Bad Boy was junk. I'll take Husqvarna any day over another Bad Boy
No