The LGT2654 that I own is about to hit 400 hours has been finally relinquished of mowing duties. Replaced with a commercial zero turn as of today even though I just got it back running. I did a lot of fwd/rev turns and the bolts on the crossmember that holds the K46 sheared. If you notice the drive belt falling off all of a sudden, check the transmission mounts. After dropping the the tranmission, removed the broken studs, put new 5/16 grade 5 bolts in, & changed the fluid, it is back to running like new. They do cut decent with the side deflector trimmed down/back. Also, had trouble with the rack/pinion gear wearing out twice on the steering column. This is simple a mowing machine. Do not try ground engaging equipment on this, it will break. Oh, check the front wheel bearings often, you do not want to be digging into the rim or it will never be right. I wouldn't recommend paying the $2,500+ for it. Catch a sale to get it closer to $1,500 out the door. It is a little better & rides smoother than the smaller models.

LGT is Lawn and Garden Tractor not Large Garden Tractor. This tractor has been rode hard and put up wet. Who ever had it didn't have it set up properly. I have a 2654 that is 8 years old and I mow 6 acres of some flat, some hillside. I put a set of chains on mine the day I bought it and they have never been taken off. It will go places that a John Deere would never go. I take care of it and it takes care of my needs. As a matter of fact I just got off of it to come in for supper. I had a Simplicity and this husky will mow rings around that tractor. As far as a John Deere is concerned, they are junk.

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

3 жыл бұрын

We are a husqvarna dealer.. We weld the frames all the time.. Along with replacing broken axles.. The lgt stands for lever garden tractor. Only LGt you will see have the lever for the drive.. All others are gt for garden tractor.. Please google broken husqvarna frame.. Husqvarna even has frame repair kits..

@michaelhummer2608

Ай бұрын

Ive had four with the same frame all four cracked in the same spot. Its not a bad set up it is a poorly constructed design flaw. Notice all the holes near the breake in the frame. The engine puts out too much torke for that frame due to the enlarged tires and weakly constructed frame. Husquavarna should have put a recall on all tractors with that frame. And yes i do know what i am talking about

Very helpful video. Thanks for getting the truth out on the Husqvarna riders. I noticed that my older model 54 inch cut HQ rider also has a bad habit of throwing the deck belt while mowing grass. Flat and level lawn cutting, hit a slight bump, the deck belt drops off front motor pulley, gets sucked under the mower deck, cuts belt, boom, you get to spend $ Fifty $ more dollars for a new deck belt at the HQ dealer! buyer beware, to your homework.

mine has 3300hrs and just now one of the idler pulleys melted? broke? idk but the belt ate through one of those plastic pulleys.

Have a lgt 2654. Frame has broke twice, had to buy a deck belt a touch shorter so it would stop throwing the belt, now the small lever on top of the transmission snapped in half that the brake/clutch rod and spring attaches too. Anyone know where I could find one of those

This model has a K46 transmission and 22 inch tires you would be crazy to treat this as a GT tractor. All manufacturers do this too, not just Husqvarna. The next model up (TS line) has a K66 with electronic locking differential, and that is a true 'light' duty garden tractor, but again the frame is the weakness, hence the 'light' designation. Agreed that if you are doing farming or anything other than occasional light ground engaging work, get a subcompact or real GT tractor, but the Husqvarna TS line are built at a price point and will work for snow removal/hauling, light dozing, etc. much better than a lawn tractor. As always, you get what you pay for.

@BobSmith-iu3hx

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, what is the point of buying a garden tractor with a heavy duty transmission like the Tuff Torq K66 or Hydro Gear G730 and a big engine if the frame is made out of thin stamped sheet metal. A person might as well spend the extra money and get a heavy duty ( i.e. real ) garden tractor that hopefully has a proper frame.

@dcolavecchio

4 жыл бұрын

@@BobSmith-iu3hx The Husqvarna is $3500. Most subcompact or heavy duty garden tractors start around $8000, not counting attachments, and go up fast. That's a lot of extra money for capacity some people, like me, do not need. The point for me was to get the cheapest tractor with a locking differential and I did.

I purchased front wheel bushings to bearings conversion kit off eBay. They work great! My father’s broke at the flanges where the transaxle bolts on. I’m almost certain it’s due to just using the speed control lever alone. It undoubtedly would have lasted longer by using the brake pedal also before shifting from forward to reverse and vise versa. I repaired those but now it will barely move forward. I can walk faster!

I’m looking at one with 120 hours on it. Seems well kept and clean. If I decide to buy it I will weld some stiffening braces on the weak spot on the frame and probably weld a gusset on the rear axle mount perpendicular to the ear. If there is a bushing to bearing conversion kit I will definitely get one. Any other mods recommended?

Mine cracked where the rear axle bolts to the frame on both sides. Had to reinforce it and weld it. Causes the drive belt to constantly fly off when cracked and wobbling. Yah, no more Husky's for me !!!

I went with the Craftsman T240 so glad I did

My scotts by jd s2554 comes with front wheel bushings too. I think most garden tractors do easy to convert to bearings. But my frame hasnt broken in half like that. I would be pissed

Do some of the other models have a heavier frame? Its kind of shocking that so many are breaking frames. I have hills in my back yard and I don't think the K46 transaxle would hold up to my back yard, so I'm looking for something with a K58 (1" axle) transaxle. I love John Deere, but to get a K58 you have to go to the X380 which sells for $4699 OUCH!

Does the weight of the operator have anything to do with the frame breaking.

Some lady down the road from me has one for sell for $350, she describes as "running but no mower deck, as is". It looks well-cared for, garage kept from the pics. I reckon it might come in handy. At least I know some things to look for. Thanks.

I have a YTH 2348, what is the difference between the YTH and the LGT

I quit buying these years ago....switched to Zero Turn Hustler....it is great!

What happen to your front end brush guard? The mower doesn't look like it was taken very good care of. I have a 2554 that I've had for about 8 years and have had no problems. I service it regularly and keep it out of the weather.

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

4 жыл бұрын

Has a snowblower for the front. Brush guard needs to be removed to install blower... we have welded 3 others together since that one.. the first spot they break is on the left side where the bracket is.. bolted that holds the deck sideways..

@Johnny53kgb-nsa

4 жыл бұрын

@@ferrismowersuperstore1568 were you using it for some heavy duty work ? I purchased my LGT 2554 in May 2011, I tune it up every year, change the oil, oil filter, plugs, both air filters, fuel filter. I always keep it in inside out of the weather. I've put new blades on it twice, from regular to mulching to hi-lift blades. Give it a little loving.

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny53kgb-nsa we repair machines.. this customer has some hills and a snowblower.. the frames are to light..

@arthilliker3721

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. This machine was severely abused and got NO love. Some guys beat their wives and expect them to love them unconditionally ... it don't work that way.

Eight years ago I purchased a new Husqvarna and half way through the first season the front wheel bushings started to squeak. No grease from the factory (maybe a smear... maybe). I had to replace them. Other issues have plagued me and now I have to take the engine apart to replace the PLASTIC governor guide. Kawasaki twin. Not impressed. I should have stayed with John Deere, but I think they also offer the same engine. Also this 3-blade 42" machine is terrible at cutting grass, but I do like the limited slip differential.

Wow! Thanks for the tip man!

I have same one , 254 hours so far , no problems so far, but I did get my from the dealer.

Husqvarna LGT 2654 i had one mowed really good up to 300 hours , motor stayed strong ,frame was good , hyrdo transmission just went out . Well i bought other one like it thinking it was going up the hills at times that caused the problem new one was around 900 .00 i didn't want to spend that much for transmission second one 200 hours 54 inch cut last me about 350 hours same problem so i looked it up all these mowers have that problem

@arthilliker3721

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right ! Any big box store models are NOT INTENDED to do anything more than cut grass on a level surface. With proper maintenance however they will last a LONG time. Mine is 7 years old and still runs/looks like new. BUT, I take good care of it. Like my Dad told me, take care of IT, and IT will take care of you !!

They make a repair kit and it will fix that issue and it really works

We had a Husqvarna 18.5. It vibrated really bad and took an hour and a half to mow our lawn because it had to go so slow to mow. We traded for a John Deere S 240 with 18.5 V twin Kawasaki. I now mow the same lawn in 40 to 45 minutes.

Usually the garbage k46 hydrostatic goes, mine after 380 hours

@mrbubetube

Ай бұрын

yep, it's a low torque residential lawn tractor transmission, NOT garden tractor grade. it's a sealed, unserviceable throwaway transmission. it's designed for 18 to 20 inch wheels, NOT 22 inch wheels. that lawn tractor is a trojan horse, CLEARLY designed to fail immediately after the warranty. You're lucky to get 380 hours. I've seen them fail in less than 200 hours.

Have to disagree - mine has been awesome. Zero problems. I mow about 8 acres - none of it groomed lawn. I do have it serviced every two years.

Just look at the steering gears. Sheet metal? Walk away. Another sign is does it have an hour meter? If not walk away. I have found these 2 observations save a great deal of time especially when looking at used machines. I was so appalled by what I found out there I rebuilt our Husqvarna which has heavy steering gears and an hour meter after 2 days of looking at crap. I have now replaced it with the Cub ZT1 54" zero turn and wow what a difference. From 4+ hours to under 2 hrs for our 4+ acres and so much more fun to use. Lawn tractors make lousy mowers is my take away.

@jeremydavis2595

4 жыл бұрын

Hour meter? My GE's don't have an hour meter and they are still going strong. Same frame they were built on back in 70' & 72'. Neither one burns a drop of oil to this day on the original motor too!

@fiskfarm

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeremydavis2595 I'm talking for a modern day lawn tractor. You're worse than me. My Swinger loader is late 80's and I have four 70's GE 36v electric lawn tractors.

@jeremydavis2595

4 жыл бұрын

@@fiskfarm Haha Yeah I know what you referring to. Most people have no clue the Electraks ever existed, so the jokester in me has to capitalize in that lol.

I purchased mine new at a dealer. He tried to talk me out of it if I planned on doing anything other than mowing on a level yard. He said no constant steep hills or pulling heavy loads in a trailer because the rear axle was not a full 1" diameter as found on other tractors this size, and prone to break. I get it, and I'm not saying he was wrong, but that was 5 years ago. My 7000 series Kohler runs great. This tractor has a tight turning circle for it's size. I love the 54" cutting deck. The only thing I did was add the tractor lug type tires to the rear for extra traction on wet slopes. I have lots of those on our farm in upstate NY. I mow about 4 acres of lawn and several hundred feet of pasture fence line, inside and out. I even go up into our woods to mow around our log cabin. If it broke tomorrow, I'd still be pretty happy with what I've accomplished with it in these past years. I don't know about fixing a broken axle, but I can weld cracks like the one in this video.

I had one (LGT 26/54 06-11) given to me with only 312hrs. Frame was cracked in 3 locations and both axle wings cracked front and back. I welded all, reinforced wings with heavier angle plates and lower frame rails with sections of garage door opener center T bar. The frame doesn't twist like a rubber band anymore! However, I forgot where all of the chassis linkages and springs are located. I have yet to find a practical assembly diagram or images with more than 3 location leader lines. None of which show the exact point of connection!! $#@!...Engineers. How are repair specialists even supposed to look up assemblies. Of course, the logical answer is the new age Corporate Capitalist fundamental... "build cheap/sell high/ scrap it and buy new when it breaks". WTH happened to pride in a quality product..,? Can you provide any assistance with a useful strive linkage diagram or actual photos PLZ!...?

Ain’t that the truth, I did see a guys video with a new Husky but it was an actual garden tractor. The sad part is these cheap machines are nearly as as expensive if not the same in some cases as a good quality machine from a dealer. People think dealers are more expensive or the machines are equal, moreover the box store hands out credit like candy.

Definitely more impressed with there chainsaws

Is it true John Deere is a lesser quality sold at the big box stores versus one bought at John Deere

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

3 жыл бұрын

If you buy the same model it is the same.. However you can get models @ a deere dealer you can't get at big box store..

thats because its mtd not a true husqvarna there all aftermarket even by in lowes john deer same way mtd bought all out except john deer dealers they bought cubcadet toro snapper briggs an straton now prices have trippled in price find a good mower that doesnt have mtd on it

Exactly where mine snapped. Front wheel grease fittings were on the inside of my wheels. Too much money for this.

I thought it was LIGHT GARDEN TRACTOR

Not a problem, just weld it, mine broke, 2000 hours, works fine .

Ouch!

L it's for Light not Large. Doesn't have diff lock and was clearly over loaded or neglected or both.

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

4 жыл бұрын

it actually stands for lever hydro... We repair machines. This one has the front snowblower option... However they are still junk..

You get what you pay for!

What people don’t know about buying lawnmowers from a big box store is.. the name on the mower doesn’t mean anything they are all made by American yard products with a little different package that’s is ... basically they are all MTD mowers. No matter what the name is on it.. in order to get real mowers from the real manufacturer such as John deer or husqvarna or cub you have to go to a dealer.. that’s why you think your getting a bargain at the big box store. They are like a Chinese copy of a good mower.

@BobSmith-iu3hx

4 жыл бұрын

It is to bad that MTD products have became so low quality. Back 30 or 40 years ago MTD made good quality products. My father has a 40 year old MTD rototiller and this rototiller works as good today as when he bought it new 40 years ago.

Hello and good evening I got one and the head gaskets are blown with less than 300 hours unbelievable peace of junk

I bought the Craftsman 54 GT and it's got more to offer then this.

@arthilliker3721

2 жыл бұрын

It's the same thing ..look it up. Made by MTD just like MANY others.

@Mascotal

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthilliker3721 Yes, you are correct.

Its called you get what you pay for

Lgt stands for light garden tractor not large garden tractor

@ferrismowersuperstore1568

4 жыл бұрын

The L actually means lever control hydro.. No company will market something as light..

Husqvarna is complete rubbish. I bought a new machine in 2018, mowed the lawn 6 times and the damned thing would turn real short to left and turning right took about a fifty foot radius. The dealer put in a complete new steering assembly. The next year the mower deck would only adjust up or down about an inch, it was at the dealer most of the summer. I got the mower back in the fall for the last mow of the year, it started doing the whole weird turning thing again. There is no longer husqvarna in my world.

Same thing happened to my mower, so disappointed with husqvarna.😔

Sorry for you my with over 400 hours running like champion

The L is for light not large. It's an LGT or light garden tractor. This model was never meant to be used as a heavy duty garden tractor hence the "light" part in the name. The actual Husqvarna garden tractors, the 300 series, are much better than this one. They also cost over twice as much, but for the price you will not find a better garden tractor. Just stay away from the LGT models. They are a modern scam. They are just lawn and yard tractors dressed up to look like a GT. John Deere has a few of these dressed up mowers that even still use a key way on the rear axle instead of actual 5 point hubs like a real GT. All the big brands make these LGTs, just do your research and make sure you are getting a real GT. The Husqvarna 300 series, the John Deere 500 and 700 series, simplicity, and Cub Cadet XT3 series are all good real garden tractors.

That tractor looks like it's been run off of a cliff...not cared for very well. On top of that...they bought it at Lowe's..They only sell shit. The John Deer, Husqvarna, or any other tractor you buy there, is not the same thing you will buy at a dealer. These are spin-offs. Most are made by MTD and only wear the name. If you want a cheap mower...buy it at Lowe's or Home Depot...but don't pay for the brand name...buy a Troybilt or something, and save yourself some money. If you want the 'real deal' then go to a certified dealer and pay a little extra.....it's well worth it.

this kind of junk is why i bought a good, used, low hour kubota BX2350..... i got the tractor, heated cab, snowblower, and a nice 54" deck (deck is like new). the tractor has 395 hours on a D905 diesel engine.. the deck is made out of serious heavy duty materials, the frame very heavy duty, and man does it have some serious torque. extremely fuel efficient too. i paid $8,500 for it, complete and ready to mow. i DO NOT buy cheap crap. they arent worth anything at all..... worthless. i mow 1.5 acres and its not perfectly smooth, its a rural lot with dips, uneven ground, ect ect.they say those diesels get 10,000 hours which i find hard to believe. if i put 60-70 hours on it annually it will last me a lifetime and will continue to hold some decent trade in value if i ever wanted to buy a newer sub compact with a loader. the old garden tractors were serious built little machines. john deere 110, 112, 200 series, 300 series..... im talking pre-1992.... the wheelhorse, and the pre-MTD cub cadet built by IH were all very well built, but they are vintage. they really dont make them like that anymore. you would have to buy a john deere X700 series and they are into sub compact prices anyways.

@BobSmith-iu3hx

4 жыл бұрын

I was on the John Deere website last night and I was surprised just how much the X700 series garden tractors cost.

@arthilliker3721

2 жыл бұрын

You stepped up a WHOLE FLIGHT OF STAIRS !!! No comparison to these little "lawn mowers" ... lol

I bought mine used a couple days ago. I couldn’t turn it down for the price delivered to my front door same day I found it online as I have bought my first house and have nothing here. It runs fine as far as I can tell and it doesn’t look abused nor is the frame showing the slightest bit of damage. The one thing I did read about was the deck welding breaking loose and my dumbass didn’t look and behold it’s going on it’s way. I’ll either buy a new deck and rebuild it myself or see if it can be welded. Other than that I am completely happy with it. But it still can’t beat the shit out of a 20 something year old Murray my grandpa bought from Sears and gave to me to mow my parents yard. I couldn’t take it away from my dad. It’s a shame because although it’s getting ugly it mows damn well.

Remember that the John Deere at Lowe's or home depot are MTD mowers. If you want a real Deere, you'll have to go to a tractor store. Warning! They may also carry the cheaper Deeres as well.

@chrisroofner1295

5 жыл бұрын

They are not MTD's. I'm not a Deere groupie but the JD at the box store is the same economy version that you buy at your local dealer. In fact, your local JD dealer actually goes to the local box stores and sets up these units per JD's agreement with the chains. While they are not the X-series that are dealer exclusive they are indeed John Deere machines. I'm an an ex JD service manager, we had a guy that would go out in the spring to all of the local box stores and set these up.

@chrisroofner1295

5 жыл бұрын

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@chrisroofner1295

5 жыл бұрын

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@davidvines6498

5 жыл бұрын

The John Deere you buy at the big box store is made in a John Deere factory in Tennessee. I bought one in 2007, it still runs and cuts like new. I take care of it and do the maintaining myself

@twosencefromcleveland6084

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidvines6498 Compare the controls and decks with the Craftsman (now MTD) at Lowes. Then look at the Deeres at the dealer and you will see what I mean. Note that some dealers carry the cheaper ones as well. These are not "bad" units, they are just not the same quality as the Deere.

Purchased mine 3 years ago and I've replaced the frame, transaxle, drive belt which when it shredded up, it tore up the wire that engages the clutch to the mower deck. Biggest POS out there. Also I cut approximately 2 Acres of clear yard nothing to drastic.

Lowes only has home owner grade . Gotta get camercial grade at a shop or special order . And the new John deer is the same junk as you have there

You shouldn't be cutting grass in a land mine with this machine. Buy an actual garden tractor instead. I have to fix a broken axle after 10 years of abuse on mine.

Buy a Gravely zero turn

@kevinpilkington6527

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Wilmoth I agree in todays world!! I have a few Huskys and the Ariens built by the Gravely folks is a great machine. My favorite is the Cub Farmall. Lol...that Ol Rascal still gits er done and it dont like ethanol any better than I do..rofl...Many Blessings, Kev

So Quit doing wheelies.