Craftsman 24 HP 46 in. Deck Deluxe Yard Tractor?

Question

My old riding mower has seen it better days and I am thinking about buying a Craftsman 24 HP 46 in. Deck. I'd like to hear from people who have one of these mowers and how they would rate it. I was looking for a new Husqvarna 46 in.,but it's like there on back order or something and can't find or order one.

Answer 1

I have a Craftsman and I like it. Of course I have all the attachments:

front blade:

turning disc

breaking plow

cultivators

You can also get a rear box blade for them as well.

Another good item is a sprayer which haven't got since neighbor has one for his Craftsman and I borrow it all the time.

The one thing I recommend if you are going to use it for anything other than cutting grass is go ahead and get regular tractor tires for it as well. The turf tires that comes on it don't give enough traction for plowing or blading.

But keep turf tires so you can switch back and forth since turf tires won't dig up your yard as much.  

Answer 2

Craftsman are good but J Deere and Simplicity are the best. They are not as expensive as you probably think, especially at the end of the season. Shop around.

Answer 3

Go to sears website and look up the tractor you want. It will have feed back from people who have purchased one. It seems to be honest because the show the good and bad comments.

Answer 4

i have one and runs and cuts great.also have tilt trailer for it and hauls all i put in it.and sears is great for parts and warranty.do regular maintenance and it will last a lift time.clean after using  

Answer 5

Got one. And it is Running like A CHAMP!!! it is very quiet, mows so so fine and is better than my last mower, or any other i have worked on. the new body style is kinda wierd but  it is easier to work with and the turn radius is real good.