Husqvarna Z248F Zero Turn - 7 hour review

Overview and quick review of the new Zero Turn!

[@jgionti3]

Great review. Thank you. To me the greatest draw of that unit is the Kawasaki motor. Thanks again

[@hillsautohome346]

Thanks!

[@williamfarmer6703]

Have you levelled the deck cause i have the exact same mower and i find that it cuts great no stair stepping at all but I had to levell the deck.

[@hillsautohome346]

Good question. I will have to look into that! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@electronicbattlefield2442]

Got the same engine in my Kubota zero turn.

[@Curious_Cat123]

Hi, great review, how many acres do you mow?

[@hillsautohome346]

In the spring before things dry out maybe 1.5-2 then down to like .5 in the fall.

[@hisaddle]

you mentioned the sticks are not evenly making it go straight, there is a bolt head on the front of the sticks at the bottom and rabbit and turtle symbols so you know which way to turn it to adjust each sides speed. saw this on another vid.

[@SingleStacked]

Just bought a Z254F. Are your control arms stiff pulling them in from park position? Mine seem overly tight. Maybe they will loosen over time? Thanks

[@hillsautohome346]

They are more stiff going into park. Going out of park they are tight but not hard for myself or lady to pull them in. I don't think mine have loosed up at all.

[@SingleStacked]

@@hillsautohome346 Thanks for the reply. I was at my dealer this AM. He showed me where to adjust and lube them. All set now...👍

[@dad0041]

@@SingleStackedwhere is that done?

[@SingleStacked]

@@dad0041 Lift up the back of the rubber boot. You will see the bolt to adjust. Try just putting white lithium grease in the area. It may be all it needs.

[@melmel2644]

Sorry I didn’t catch in the video but what horsepower is it and the motor manufacture?

[@hillsautohome346]

21.5 HP Kawasaki

[@theoldshooter9011]

Have the same mower and when it demonstrated to me by the dealer he said to NOT engage the deck at full power but at HALF power. Thoughts?

[@hillsautohome346]

The owners manual states to engage the deck under full throttle. Also to only mow under full throttle. Should let it warm up before use under mid throttle.

[@theoldshooter9011]

The seller said he repairs them all the time and even though the manual may say that it isn't a good idea.

[@hillsautohome346]

@@theoldshooter9011 Interesting. Well, I guess I will see how long she lasts.

[@crazyadventuresandreviews]

I had dealers tell me to engage full throttle, but when I did I was snapping belts like three times a year. And now I been engaging in low throttle for years now and I almost never have to buy a belt anymore.

[@hillsautohome346]

@@crazyadventuresandreviews Good to know!

[@jeffrothegamer]

Considering this model i think a 22 model. I have n older hustler 42’raptor. I have n acre. The transmissions are shot . I want a meter for it.

[@Villah496]

Does anyone know if you still have to pick up the grass using these zero turns or does it shave it small enough to skip

[@hillsautohome346]

From my experience it depends on if you have a mulching kit on or not. I don't have one and as long as I mow often enough the clippings are small enough. Just depends on of often you want to mow and how fast the grass is growing.

[@crustydribblins]

Everybody I know raved about Husqvarna, so I gave in and looked into the residential zero-turn models. They just didn't feel right to me. Over months, I did the same with Toro, Cub Cadet, Kubota and many others. The John Deere Z330R / 23hp Kawasaki / 54" deck offered the best match for most if not all of my needs. *(About half of the top limit of acres recommended)* But if I had 3 hours/acres of mowing that beat the hell out of me, I myself, would probably aim for a roughly 6-acre max, lower-end but top name commercial zero-turn mower, roll bar and all if at all possible. They say these smaller entry level residentials can go up to 3 acres (or so) regularly, I personally fell right in the middle of that range and wouldn't have to run my investment to an early death. You know what to do, I'm just saying how I used the top acre limit to calibrate a gentler use of the machine over-all by having it's max acreage recommendation roughly double what I would actually use per mow. It's not a bad formula if you want to save your back, tons of money, and long-life your mower.

[@hillsautohome346]

I could not agree more. I am considering upgrading to something with a 60'' deck because I am racking up the hours fast on this.

[@markshuput5228]

I bought a used z5424 that I'm very happy with. The previous owner disconnected all the safety shit and that is a lot less complicated. It's a 2016 and had 180 hrs for $1200.00. No regrets at all.

[@wildwoodtop]

No yard mowing demo 🤨

[@hillsautohome346]

Nope. I need to do one now that I have about 30 hours on it.

[@Erilolen]

Hi, how can we contact you for business inquiry?

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

Needs canopy

[@aaronandvicky7652]

Is this home owner grade?

[@hillsautohome346]

I would say it is. Not commercial for sure.

[@hisaddle]

Yes. I am cutting my 5 acres with it but would not start a mower business with it. Friend has a commercial Kubota, $12 k 5 yrs ago, built like a piece of construction equipment.

[@dennisfisk1214]

Don't quit your real job

[@hillsautohome346]

No doubt. I do not enjoy mowing.

[@halsed]

This review was not 7 hours.

[@hillsautohome346]

It was at about 7 hours give our take a few minutes. I have about 30 hours on it now.

[@kencoker639]

Why do Americans allays mispronounce names. For instance... why pronounce Husqvarna as "Husk a varna"? you clearly had to type the word out for the vid title so were is the "a"? Not just this uploader though. So many more just make up word pronunciations. Why?

[@hillsautohome346]

Because it sounds better?

[@paulchapman1933]

For the same reason you can't spell the word "always".... Allays?? You are picky and nobody really cares. Give the guy a break. Wasssssup.

[@kencoker639]

@@hillsautohome346 to you maybe.

[@kencoker639]

@@paulchapman1933 nup....my spelling is due to poor eyesight. Has nothing to do with the topic at hand. As for being picky? Nah m8, pretty fcking casual here boy.Nice try though bud.... Wasssssup!!!!

[@foxgdsmck]

Put a Trump flag on it

[@hillsautohome346]

That would be a nice addition!

[@johnbiggins2105]

Then you can join him in jail 😆

[@johnbiggins2105]

Lol. I barfed

[@foxgdsmck]

@johnbiggins2105 how's that working out for you? Sounds like donny lives rent free in your brain.

[@user-hn2gi7tm4v]

At least I’ll get some satisfaction blowing it up lol

[@user-hn2gi7tm4v]

Here’s something sad I had a husky tractor for 10 yrs and never replaced a belt Can’t even get one for my z248f and it’s under warranty This machine doesn’t leave nice stripes like my tractor Cuts ok but not a good machine for the money if you buy new The engine is junk and if you have problems good luck Kawasaki screwed me like thousands of people Don’t waste your money on this machine Trust me

[@hillsautohome346]

Good to know. Thanks for posting to the public.

[@user-hn2gi7tm4v]

Can’t get deck belts National back ordered Tried a Amazon belt Didn’t last one cut This mower isn’t great at all Worst purchase of my life The Kawasaki engine is junk Mine blows smoke and Kawasaki won’t do anything under warranty Have a rod knock know Husky and Kawasaki doesn’t care about warranty They will not help you This machine is totally worthless Do not buy this garbage machine Just letting you all know The deck geometry is all wrong The lower you go the tighter the belt The deck isn’t even high on its highest setting Seriously not a good machine

[@hillsautohome346]

Good to know. Thanks for posting to the public.

[@user-hn2gi7tm4v]

I’ll say this If the engine can’t last 3yrs and the belts don’t either then don’t buy this machine After this fall if it runs that long It’s going to the range for 600yrd target practice lol Worst purchase and husky or Kawasaki could care less Please nobody buy this machine

[@hillsautohome346]

Good to know. Thanks for posting to the public.