The world’s most affordable zero-turn ride-on mower packs a punch
This Husqvarna Zero Turn Riding Mower review focuses on the Husqvarna Z246i, the most affordable zero turn riding mower available. With its ruggedness and industrial look, you’ll know right away that this riding mower is taking care of business. It’s actually quite compact, even though it weighs 580 pounds. It is suitable for medium and large yards of several acres.
The Husqvarna Z246i’s 46-inch blades spin at 16,600 fpm. The engine is the 28 horsepower, 724cc Briggs & Stratton Endurance V-Twin, enough to push this mower forward to a top speed of 6.5 mph and reverse 3.5 mph. Rated mowing productivity is up to 2.4 hectares per hour. It has 3-in-1 cutting capability: rear bag, side discharge and mulch. It works with a maintenance-free hydrostatic transmission system.
Let’s get on this lawn mower for a test drive. You will notice that there is no steering wheel. Driving is controlled by pedals and two steering rods. It has a keyless ignition system known as Husqvarna Smart Switch. You press a big button like some sports cars to turn it on. Vibrations are more than acceptable on the high-back suspension seat. The first thing most people like to do after switching on the ignition is to test for zero rotation. What does mean? You can turn the mower without making a turning circle like a car. It’s cool, and it just gets cooler as you twist and turn to get to all those hard to reach places.
No one can help looking around at the beautiful cutting patterns of Husqvarna’s air induction cutting technology. Drives very well for a lawn mower. It is well balanced front to back and side to side. You’ll love the automatic parking brake system that engages or disengages intuitively with the movement of the steering rods. As all Husqvarna Zero Turn reviewers have pointed out, cleaning is a snap if you remember to do it after every use.
advantage:
- Heavy-duty 13-gauge steel twin-blade deck.
- Cuts quickly, smoothly and evenly.
- 6 cutting heights from 1.5 to 4 inches.
- Non-slip wheels won’t mess up your lawn.
- Everything is designed for easy access and comfort. Includes headlights, interior LED lighting and cup holders.
- Non-slip fleshy footrests and supports.
- The digital hour meter displays pre-programmed service intervals.
- Expandable to larger manifolds and optional accessories.
- The warranty period is 3 years.
the inconvenients:
- The handlebar will take some practice.
- Fuel consumption below average.
- Without gas level indicator or sight glass.