Thanks for the info guys! I'd would go the used route, but right now I don't really have the time to deal with something that I'd either have to fix right away or that might have hidden problems. I've been looking and haven't seen anything that's peaked my interest either. I'd rather have something new that I can fix in the future and that I will know it's service history. I also have a bit of an OCD issue where I like keeping my stuff in good shape - something a lot of people wouldn't do with a tractor lol.
It's sad that I've gone back and forth on this so much, but I think I am going to go with the YT4000. Yeah, I like the feel of sitting on the 1046 a little more, but I like the idea of having the Sears parts direct support system. As an added bonus, my lawn mower and snow blower also have B&S motors, so maybe I'll get to know the motors a little better if they're all made by the same company. (I'm working on becoming more of a DIYer) The topper was that I showed them to my 5 yr old son last night, and his vote went to the fire red craftsman even though his favorite color is yellow lol. It'd be nice to get something that he was excited about too...just gotta remember to hide the keys.
I'll definitely be ordering a cart for it to haul stuff around the yard. I won't overload it or anything, but something to help with some dirt or wood.
It kind of sucks that I saw it was on sale with free shipping on the 1st, but I didn't pull the trigger. I figured that I could probably do better than the 5% off if I keep looking.
It's sad that I've gone back and forth on this so much, but I think I am going to go with the YT4000. Yeah, I like the feel of sitting on the 1046 a little more, but I like the idea of having the Sears parts direct support system. As an added bonus, my lawn mower and snow blower also have B&S motors, so maybe I'll get to know the motors a little better if they're all made by the same company. (I'm working on becoming more of a DIYer) The topper was that I showed them to my 5 yr old son last night, and his vote went to the fire red craftsman even though his favorite color is yellow lol. It'd be nice to get something that he was excited about too...just gotta remember to hide the keys.
Thanks for the pics. My front yard is little bit of an incline, but I wouldn't call it hilly. Over a span of about 80 feet it goes up about 10 feet. Think that should give it any problems? The other issue is that I am at the bottom of a hill, so my yard can get a little swampy. (working on that too)I have a 2011 YT4000 42" with 24 hp B&S Twin. It has Husquvarna stickers under the seat.(is made by AYP American Yard Products)
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I have pretty rough property with a few hills. It is useless on the hills but you cut going down.
I keep the mower off of it as I use the tractor way more hauling stuff around the property than I do cutting grass and the with the rough sports the mower hangs it up. Takes about 2 minutes to install or remove the deck.
Lots of power, poor brakes on an incline. I just added weight to the tires and hopefully that will help.
I love the tight turn radius for getting around all the trees that I have.
There was a problem with the guage wheels not moving as they hit the deck in the third position and after fighting with sears about it I just took a hammer to the deck and fixed it. Poor customer service.
I am amazed at how much that it has improved my productivity with cart on the property let alone cutting my grass cutting from about 10 hours to 3 hours a week.
I like the hydro foot pedal and the ability to order parts.
I put 65 hours on it and I would say great on flat land. Not so good on hills.
I'll definitely be ordering a cart for it to haul stuff around the yard. I won't overload it or anything, but something to help with some dirt or wood.
It kind of sucks that I saw it was on sale with free shipping on the 1st, but I didn't pull the trigger. I figured that I could probably do better than the 5% off if I keep looking.
