John Deere vs. Husqvarna riding mower

Comparing cutting results using a John Deere LA135 42" riding mower vs. Husqvarna YT42LS 42" riding mower...

[WILDWOODislandder]

Sharpening your blade makes a hell of a big of a difference the way your machine performs

[billyrawls]

You really can’t go wrong with either one of these tractors.

[booneglock]

Nothing Runs Like A Deere.... But you got to keep it maintained!

[wardor]

I got the same Husqvarna but with the 48" deck cuts pretty well never bogs down for me.

[GeorgeBonez]

I don’t mean to harp on this but I was just redirected back to your vid in my search so I’m going to make one more comment lol.

I think you should have titled this vid “Brand New Husqvarna v/s Old Neglected John Deere” Lol

[nomanjones]

I have a John Deere LA130 bought in 2007, 48" deck. It has almost 700 hours on it, and still works fine. That RIO button is very easy to bypass, and raise the deflector and it will throw the clippings a lot better.

[tomn]

We have a 2017 JD S240 18.5 v twin. We did get carpet laying discharge until I lifted the outer discharge chute and bunged it the upper position. Now the clippings are thrown to the wind and there is no residue looking layer on the lawn. When the irrigation is operated, any clippings laying on top of the grass plants are pushed down to the soil. We traded our Husqvarna LTH 18538 with mulching kit on the JD. The Husqvarna did a terrible job leaving clumps and wind rows on the right side of the mowing path, and being a one cylinder, it vibrated. With the JD I can mow bare footed and with the Husqvarna I never could.

We bought the Husqvarna in 2013 for $1, 300. JD gave us $1, 000 trade allowance (no other dealer or brand would take a trade in) The JD was $2, 300. With the Husqvarna it took 1.5 hours to mow the lawn because I had to go so slow. With the JD, I'm done in 45 minutes.

I now understand "it's not how fast you mow, it's how well you mow fast"

[kikupub]

I’m mowing with an LX 172 made in 94. It’s tough as a Sherman tank. The original Kawasaki still purrs! After a lifetime of MTD mowers I am thrilled with the John Deere tractor 🚜 . I sharpen monthly for perfect results.

[nickc]

take the flap on the john deere and hold it up with a bungie and the grass will get thrown further and spread better. I had an LT-155 with that same flap and it did the same so we folded the flap up and it solved the issue

[SledgeHammer]

The John deer Difference really shows in the larger models and the accessories for them.

[tonymontana]

I think the Husqvarna has the edge over the Deere. I know because I have both. The Husqvarna also has a metal hood as opposed to the plastic hood of the Deere, which will break its mounting points over time. The Husky will age better in my opinion.
The Mower deck is constructed better too.
V-twins are generally more louder than single piston, but nonetheless, I always use hearing protection and safety glasses when mowing so noise is never an issue.

[joecafiero]

I never had a Deere before, but I would probably say that the deck was clogged and or needed to be cleaned, compared to your newer Husqvarna. I have a YT54LS model with a reinforced deck, rapid replace blades, limited slip, and a 23hp Kawasaki. Great mower I have about 48 hours on it with zero problems, definitely a great mower thank you for your review because it definitely helped me when I bought mine a few months ago! Best of luck with yours!

[lukewalton]

Why did you engage the blades at high idle on the John Deere? Always lower the RPM.

[garysvinyldungeon]

I had a 20 yr old JD i gave to my neighbor when I purchased a new one, and it looked better then that 5 yr old one. he needs to take better care of him Mower.

[Limicola]

Thanks for taking the time to make the review. Very interesting.

[FantasyStars]

Where did you get that peddle set up? That is not a standard Husq. Set up.

[timothylamberson]

looks like the old John Deere needs new blades or sharpend

[iSilon]

What would you recommend me for a large football field with grass collection? JD or Husqvarna. Thank you

[jaypuck]

Thank you so much for pronouncing Husqvarna correctly. Mostly in the dirt bike world, I hear Husk-UH-varna a lot.

[gmurrayd]

So how is the Husqvarna doing after abusing it like you did the John Deere. Have you heard of mulching blades? Mowing the lawn more than once a month also helps. I have the LA125 with 197 hrs that has not given me a problem, of course I give it proper servicing and cleaning.