 SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | Got my new Swedish Rider! After extensive research and lots of thought, I finally bought a Husqvarna AWD Swedish Rider (model R 322T AWD). I've used it to mow the grass a few times, and so far, it's really awesome. The AWD climbs hills without any hiccups- traction is always maintained as the rear axle pivots to hold the ground surface. And there are lots of attachments I can buy for it- snowblower, plow, flail mower, even a broom to make it a mini-street sweeper! And check out that deck servicing position. It takes all of 30 seconds to pop it up for cleaning, servicing, etc. I hose the deck down after each use to keep it from rotting out- cleaning is just too easy to not do it.
It's a pretty sweet ride. All in all, I'm very happy I bought this machine and would recommend it to others! Swedish Riders are very popular in other parts of the world (Europe especially), but have not seen the same popularity here in the US. It's a shame really, as this is a great, solidly built machine with a lot to like.  |
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 Jack_in_VAPremium
join:2007-11-26
Mathews, VA
kudos:1 | from
$ 5,199.95
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price*
»www.husqvarna.com/us/products/ri···22t-awd/
Spec engine: B&S V-2, 22 HP
You must have a lot of wide open grass in your lawn.
Too expensive for me. I'll stick with my 48" JD with the B&S 22 HP V-2 engine. Less than $2K. If it falls apart I'll buy another and still be ahead. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Jack_in_VA: from
$ 5,199.95
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price*
»www.husqvarna.com/us/products/ri···22t-awd/
Spec engine: B&S V-2, 22 HP
Too expensive for me. I'll stick with my 48" JD with the B&S 22 HP V-2 engine. Less than $2K. If it falls apart I'll buy another and still be ahead.
If I had flat land, I'd be in that boat too, but I have some really rugged hills that have divots and other weird features. A JD with a K46 transaxle (in the price range you're talking about) would get eaten alive on my hills. And the articulating action of my Rider makes it close to a zero-turn unit. It steers like a forklift basically. I can get into some pretty close quarters with the deck out front of me rather than under me.
It was pretty expensive, no question, but I got it under MSRP (end of mowing season is fast approaching), and so far, it's been a great purchase.
EDIT: As a sidenote, I pitted the JD x500 against the R322T AWD, but the JD dealers would barely move on their price (starts at $5800 for limited slip 2wd). JD makes a solid product, no question, but I'm glad I went the route I did.. I got a lot more for my money with Husqvarna than I would have with JD or Cub. |
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 Lurch77BBR BullyPremium
join:2001-11-22
Oconto, WI
kudos:4 | Sweet ride. Now the lawn needs a tune up. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Lurch77:Sweet ride. Now the lawn needs a tune up.
Thanks! The lawn is still a work in progress, but rather than spending 2+ days mowing it per week with a push mower, I can spend 2 hours and have time to get other projects done, including improving the lawn.  |
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garys_2kPremium
join:2004-05-07
Farmington, MI | reply to SwedishRider
Awesome! Nice looking ride and I'm sure it will give you years of good service. Be sure to keep a trickle charger on that battery to keep it from going flat. |
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Zach 58Premium
join:2006-11-26
NW Minnesota | reply to SwedishRider
Very Nice!! Really like the mower deck access! Never seen one quite like it. Please post an update after you get some time on it. Sweetie Pie just might get one next spring. 
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 davidgGood Bye My FriendPremium,MVM
join:2002-06-15
none | reply to SwedishRider
nice! i thought i replied to this on MTF already, but i guess i never did. for your needs it appears to be a very good choice.
Jack, my Deere X500 was about 5300.00 in 2008 when i got it and my L130 was about 2800.00 in 2004 when i got it. Had i gone with the GT series in 2004, i could have save nearly 3k in the last 8 years, not counting repair parts costs on the L130.
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 PacratOld and CrankyPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-10
Cortland, OH | reply to SwedishRider
How big is that deck? 42" 44"???
Looks like it's strictly a mulcher! |
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Lurch77BBR BullyPremium
join:2001-11-22
Oconto, WI
kudos:4 | It mulches (they call it BioClip) or has rear discharge. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to Pacrat
Deck is the Combi 103 (it's 103cm, which is about 41"). The US Swedish Riders currently have 3 decks available: standard side discharge 48", Combi 103, and Combi 112.
The Combi is made primarily for mulching, but has the mulch plug built into the deck (separate mulching kit is available at additional cost for the 48" side discharge deck). The Combi mulch plug (BioClip) can be removed from the deck and then the Combi decks become rear discharging. Rear discharge is good to keep grass discharge off sidewalks and driveways, or one can buy a collector attachment, which is the Rider's version of a bagging system.
»www.husqvarna.com/uk/accessories···llector/ |
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Beezel
join:2008-12-15
Las Vegas, NV | reply to Jack_in_VA
If I was going to pay that much I would consider a Dixie Chopper. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Beezel:If I was going to pay that much I would consider a Dixie Chopper.
They are a nice machine too, but again, a ZTR is no good for steep slopes. The 4x4 Dixie Chopper is built for hillsides as is my AWD Swedish Rider. I couldn't find a price on the 4wd Dixie Chopper on their website... my guess is that they're far north of my Rider... somewhere in the stratosphere alongside the 4wd JD x7xx series. |
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 DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC
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| said by SwedishRider:said by Beezel:If I was going to pay that much I would consider a Dixie Chopper.
They are a nice machine too, but again, a ZTR is no good for steep slopes. The 4x4 Dixie Chopper is built for hillsides as is my AWD Swedish Rider. I couldn't find a price on the 4wd Dixie Chopper on their website... my guess is that they're far north of my Rider... somewhere in the stratosphere alongside the 4wd JD x7xx series. Used 2011 is $15k!
»www.fastline.com/v100/2011-Dixie···ba9.aspx |
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 KenPremium,MVM
join:2003-06-16
Markle, IN
1 edit | reply to SwedishRider
said by SwedishRider:They are a nice machine too, but again, a ZTR is no good for steep slopes. I'm not sure how steep of a slope you are referring to but I have a ZTR (Exmark LazerZ 60") and I cut some incredibly steep slopes with it. My steepest hill is probably close to 35 degrees, the other big one is probably 25 degrees. You can only drive up the steep slopes, not sideways nor downhill. ZTR's are awesome mowers at cutting a lot of grass fast, but the downside is that's about all they do. I can see the advantage of your mower with all the attachments you can use.
Edit: Corrected my earlier measurements of my hill. Didn't think about it correctly. |
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Hey, nice! I love their products (I've two of their chainsaws and gear).
Question: site says it can have attachments like snow plow, thrower but nothing on the accessories page show these items.
Will you make this a seasonal machine (snow removal in Winter and lawn mower in Spring/Summer/Fall) ?
Wonder if it will need chains/weights?
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 Subaru1-3-2-4Premium
join:2001-05-31
Greenwich, CT | reply to SwedishRider
Tough name, Tough equipment :P |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to cableties
said by cableties:Hey, nice! I love their products (I've two of their chainsaws and gear).
Question: site says it can have attachments like snow plow, thrower but nothing on the accessories page show these items.
Will you make this a seasonal machine (snow removal in Winter and lawn mower in Spring/Summer/Fall) ?
Wonder if it will need chains/weights?
Thanks! For some reason, the US version of the Husqvarna website is sorely lacking in available accessories. If you change it to Canada-English, or UK-English, you'll see the accessories. Or visit a Husqvarna dealer, they have access to the entire catalog of attachments.
I'm planning on making this a year-round machine, but I'm hoping winter passes me by with no snow to have to clean. The AWD Riders cannot use wheel weights or chains because of the sensitivity of the AWD system. A "counterweight" weight bar is sold to add seasonal weight if needed for certain activities. The AWD is supposed to be pretty good in the snow, but obviously I've yet to try it. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to Zach 58
said by Zach 58:Very Nice!! Really like the mower deck access! Never seen one quite like it. Please post an update after you get some time on it. Sweetie Pie just might get one next spring.
Will do. Be aware that if you have flat land and don't need AWD, Husqvarna sells a 2wd model for about $3900 MSRP.
»www.husqvarna.com/us/products/riders/r-220t/ |
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC | reply to SwedishRider
Do you happen to know how steep the hills are you have? Any pictures? This might be what I need to get for the 28 degree hill we have. |
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