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Need help selecting good tractor

9 years ago

Dumb woman here needing help...

I have a Husqvarna LGT2654 that I purchased from Lowes (problem 1) in 2008.
Between using it for mu yard and mom's the rear end (Tuff Torq K46) is gone so I'm
looking to replace.

My yard is relatively flat with not a lot to move around. Kinda thick grass but not weeds and brush. Takes maybe an hour to mow.

My moms on the other hand is mostly hills and takes about 3 hours. Again grass not weeds or brush.

I'd like to stay in the tractor line rather than zero turn as I use a wagon from time to time to haul brush, etc.

Ive looked at at a Snapper NPX 2452 (which I believe is discontinued) and SPX 2348. Ive also stopped at the
Husky dealership but have to admit I'm leery of those Tuff Torq
transmissions... OR are some better than others??

Any advice would be appreciated. I'd like to stay in the $2500-3500 range
but would go higher if necessary for something reliable and long
living.

Also have the Husky to get rid of with bad rear end..any trade in value??

Thank you so much for any help. Any questions I'd be more than happy to answer.

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javert

9 years ago

First same I would do is search this forum for instructions on changing oil in the transmission. There is a reasonable chance that an oil change will cure the problem. My father-in-law and I changed oil in a Craftsman K46 and brought it back to life - this about two years ago, and still running strong.

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leafeanator
9 years ago
To do an oil change see this http://www.mytractorforum.com/232-articles-drive-train/161413-how-do-oil-change-tuff-torq-k46-transaxle.html

To see how to repair the K46 see http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/164892-tufftorq-k46-repair-guide-pictures.html

To get a tractor with a better trans you will probably exceed $3500. I have a Deere X300 for 5 years with the K46 and first thing I did was drain the factory 10-30 oil and put in 5-50 Synthetic which will make it last much longer. It is a good trans - keep it clean and do not over work it and it should last. A rebuild looks easy for someone with average mechanical skills.
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joyfriese thanked leafeanator
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joyfriese
Original Author
9 years ago
The K46 in this unit is a "sealed unit".. can you still change the oil??
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leafeanator
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It's only sealed if you don't take it apart:) See the oil change post above - you just take our the trans, remove the plug, turn it over and drain. Then refill with 5-50 Synthetic and put back in the tractor. Did mine in about 90 minutes (most time waiting for the oil to drain). 4 bolts and 3 clips to remove the K46. Most people do not see good results with just an oil change, but doesn't cost much as a try.
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leafeanator
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Explanation - sealed unit means the selling company will not service the unit, the cost of repairing by the company (lot of labor) exceeds the price of a new unit and they would rather put in a whole new unit. As the links above show it is serviceable by do it yourselfers (free labor) with just the cost of parts. The unit also does not have a drain plug or fill hole so they will not service even changing the oil, but it can be done with slightly more work.
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exmar zone 7, SE Ohio
9 years ago
Try the oil change, there have been several success stories just doing that. FWIW, there's a reason that Hydro (Hydraulic) trans have fans and fins, it's to dissapate heat. Heat breaks down the oil creating issues. If you can resurrect it, and by all means use the synthetic oil, it will buy you time to look around and make a "good" rather than a "gotta mow the grass three times a week right now" decision. :-)

Good luck,

Ev
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