Husqvarna TS 354XD Garden Tractor Full Review with Mods/Upgrades and Adjustments.

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[budggieable]

Thank you so very much!!! My husband purchased this mower about 3 years ago. He always taught me how to operate the mowers he used. But, at that time because of a sickness I was not able. Well, I got all better and then my best friend, my encourager, the one who kept me laughing for 61 years decided to go to Heaven. I looked over the instruction book to try to learn, then tried to find a video to help me. Yours was perfect! Thank you so much

[LJG]

I bought a 2022 model...but I paid $4800. for it.. then I also took off the turf rear tires, and added Ag. tires ... I have a very steep slope on the side of my home... that thing is like a jeep... ABSOLUTY LOVE THIS MACHINE....

[Mikelzzz]

I own this machine, and I appreciate that the $$$ is clearly focused on the engine and mechanics; I couldn’t care less that the metal engine cover is super flimsy, as some have commented on.

I had to adjust the deck a bit in the beginning, but after that it now gives a superb cut.

Though I think if I had to do it all over again, I might just purchase the Zero-turn version for the clearly-superior speed.

Nonetheless, I foresee a long, and relatively trouble-free ownership.

[BM-wwrf]

Well done! I’m gonna try a few of your ideas on mine, I put about 1.5” blocking under my seat where the springs are to bring my backrest forward more I didn’t like how far leaning back I was, I have very steep hills around my yard so I put on the tractor tread tires, and I filled all 4 tires up with winter windshield washer fluid, increase steering, climb, any hill, side hill anything, pull anything, no tipping, I upgraded to 5/8”Kevlar drive belt to handle pulling, the stock 1/2” broke quickly, and I cut 5” off my discharge but I regret it after few cracked windows, ill get a new one and try your idea, and I like your toe hitch idea!

[jamesmaroon]

Hey Sir. I just bought this exact same mower today. Thank you for going over the features of the mower. I did not know about the anti-lock rear end. But now I do. I cannot wait to get mine and start mowing. It will be hear on tuesday 5/27/22. Sorry a little late but I just sold my other Husqvarna, and then bought this one. Take care buddy

[t.d.mich.]

I've been using a bungee cord to pull the chute up for storage. I like your idea. For my hitch ball, I mounted a 12" long piece of 1/4×31/2×31/2 angle iron, and sandwiched the tractor frame between it and a 3/16 thick plate on the inside of the frame with 3/8 bolts and nuts. You will also want to beef up the brackets where the axle is attached to the frame. The chintzy folded ear cracks. I made some brackets that set on top of the factory pieces, used the factory bolt holes, and then attach higher up on the side of the frame. Just some extra support. Good luck, and keep up the good work.

[jonesw]

I noticed your review is now three years old and I'd love to see a long term follow up on your tractor. Like, dislikes, issues you may have encountered. I just purchased a new TS 354XD and I like your mods. The OEM storage box does appear useless compared to what you designed. But the new TS 354XD mowers are now selling for $5k. So I don't see myself cutting into my new high end lawn tractor anytime soon... I too have a small yard and the TS 354XD is overkill for what I need. Especially with that oversize discharge chute BUT, it's a cool and powerful lawn tractor that should out last me. I may install a mulch kit and I'd love to know what experience people have had with that kit installed on a TS 354XD. Where did you purchase the trailer hitch? Great video..

[sieversmatt]

Nice mower. I think that my favorite parts are the rear locker, and the cruise control, and the custom storage box. It will be a nice piece of equipment for your lawn care business.

[joeyyounkin]

Haters bro... you do you... forget them.. keep on keeping on...

[wildwoodtop]

Awesome diamond plate utility box Son! 🤟

[BM-wwrf]

P.S I think I’ve had mine 6 years maybe, still looking like new, it was $4, 200 Canadian then and I think it was the absolute best bang for my dollar then, for what it was offering for that price, The seat, the deck and spindles, 24 horse Kawasaki, large rear tires, Heavy duty transmission, and the differential lock and with fluid filled tires it’s a beast !!

[Silkroad_Outdoors]

Any tips on leveling the deck? Seem to hit roots really hard sometimes stops the tractor with the front two deck wheels.

[cindyward]

Where did you find the universal tow package and the rear flood light? Love these ideas!

[todddewell]

Very nice. I especially liked all the modifications you did yourself to make the tractor more useful for your purposes. Very cool...

[jeffreydevoti]

I have a 1967 International Harvester Cub Cadet and it has a wired straight to the battery cigarette lighter (they smoked s lot back then). I have a plug on my battery charger lead that I can stick in to charge without lifting the hood.

[MrChasestroud]

Bought mine back on April 6th of this year from my Local Lowe's. Got it home and started cutting with it i got to cut my yard maybe a total of 5 times before the blades started to disengage and re-engage them selves without pulling the electronic PTO switch to cut them on or off. Called my local Husqvarna dealership that does maintence and repairs they seem to think there is a problem with the PTO Clutch being bad and it needs to be replaced. Really aggravated as this is a $4500+ dollar tractor as i bought the 3 year extended warranty on it since the unit i bought was missing a starter switch so Lowe's cut me a $450 discount. It's been in the shop now for over a month. The dealership i took it to disconnected all electrical connections and re connected them they seemed fine the battery was load tested it was okay, they drove the unit on multiple long distance rides in local neighborhoods with the blades turned on, they have left the mower running for an hour outside and driven the unit and mowed in the median with the blades on and the mower never acted up like the video i showed them. The engine never skipped or missed. They tested the voltage output with the blades engaged and dis engaged. They said the charging system works fine as designed. I can only hope this new PTO Clutch will fix my issues. I have a steep back yard when i stop at the bottom of the yard where its level and engage the blades and start my assent up hill the front led head lights flicker like stobe lights so im more enclined to think there is a electrical issue. Lowe's did offer to buy back the mower through there extended warrenty program or offer to have them come out and cut my grass while Lowe's fixes the tractor or cut me a check to have someone come out and cut my yard until its fixed also. I want to keep the tractor since the closest speeced John Deere Lawn Tractor is almost $2k more with a smaller deck granted it has a hydrolic locking differential instead of a electronic locking differential.

[ashagon]

I liked your video, just bought 354XD and only mowed once so far. I have a big lawn and I was done fast. Liked some of your mods too.

[wisdomtripper]

He rambles for the first 4 minutes, sounds kind of like a television evangelist preacher and his religion is his channel. Otherwise, good breakdown of machine and ok mod advice

[velcroman]

I'm going to go buy a 348 later today. One of my first planned mods is going to replace the front wheel bushings with true bearings.

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

I drilled a hole in my grass chute, black plastic, run a bungee cord hook thru the hole, around the steering column, and hook back to itself.