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- 3 reviews
Had mower for about 2 years has Kawasaki motor use it to mow lawns and fire breaks and occasionally a paddock only issues I've had is lights are dodgy and seat has a crack now always in shed 100hrs on clock use this to tow a lot as a small hauler does well been very happy with it.
Purchased in November 2018 for $5,000.
Purchased this mower about 18 months ago, already broken 2 deck belts, with only 31 hours on the clock .
Had previous model Husqvarna for about 10 years, and no belt issues whatsoever .
There is obviously something radically wrong with the cutter bar assembly ?
Also, this newer model is much harder to steer, and there is an anatomical issue with the positioning of the left side anti-scalping wheel, which tends to come in contact with objects if you are not very careful .
Purchased in March 2020 for $5,999.
Mow a flat acreage belt is continually coming off. Never broken which is good. Done 300 hours.
The attachment from the front wheel to mower is continually being replaced costs $100 each time for the part. plus labour. buckles quite easily. and of course an endless
Purchased in August 2017 for $5,500.
Purchased new in March 2018 and before I could get it off the trailer the fuel level surround fell off. 15 hours the deck wash port snapped off while mowing. 20 hours the lights stop working. 30 hours the deck belt pulley covers snap off. 50 hours the baffles in the muffler fall apart and the seat is cracked. Now I'm at 180 hours and the brackets that hold the hydrostatic transmission have cracked and transmission the drive belt slips off. Husqvarna says it is normal wear and tear and won't warrant it, even though they know about the issue and provide a reinforcing kit for it. What's the point of having a 5 year warranty if it covers nothing!
Purchased in March 2018 at The CPAP Clinic Physical store for $5,499.
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Second Husqvarna, Why I don't know .Thought we would try the TS 342 .Well 40hrs old, on a flat paddock, exhaust rattles, its broken 2 belts, steering wheel staft is loose along with the steering wheel . After have Husqvarna motorcycles, chainsaws . Very disappointed with there ride on mowers . Never again .
Purchased in December 2018 at Redshed for $5,499.
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Researched many brands was scared off for six months by reviews here so coming back to share my experience.
Previously had lq2142 entry level for 9yrs/900hrs great for our lawns (1 acre around house) but it couldn’t do the paddock work or bolts would rattle and would cause problems hence I was attracted to build quality of the 342 and even more after viewing several competitors. Finally convinced Mrs and now 2 services in (first is 5hrs second I did at 44) really pleased with purchase. I actually wish I hadn’t read some of the reviews here...
Read more as they delayed my purchase and this has cost me time. This is a much heavier, stronger machine then entry levels. You pay more for it but the build quality is chalk and cheese. I was genuinely shocked. We have a small vineyard and it has steep areas plus forced to travel sideways so it can be challenging for mowers and drivers. The 342 is such a breath of fresh air and hasn’t missed a beat in this environment. Areas where I would slip or spin this far have not presented any challenges. I have also been able to mulch our paddocks and clear away the dead bracken and to my surprise it even just eats up the reeds around the dam but I have to be careful there and attack straight on for safety as quiet steep. The cutting deck was what sold me initially and it’s been as practical as I had hoped. It sits really high at level 7 enough to avoid decent size tree roots or other obstacles comfortably. This is something that caused me to loose a blade on last mower so was important to me.
Purchased in May 2022 at Husqvarna Dealer.
Had my mower for about 12 months and done 80 hours. No issues in that time. Starts, runs, cuts and generally operates very well. No complaints. Kawasaki engine has enough power for my requirements - mix of lawn and paddock mowing.
Purchased in February 2018 for $5,499.
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- 3 reviews
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The TS 342 is a powerful ride on mower. As a contractor I needed something with lots of grunt and reliability, the first few months were great, then things went down hill. The front wheel Bearings seemed to have constant issues needing regular replacing due to the mower not being good for tight areas. A bolt in the locking Diff recently broke causing the main drive belt to come loose which resulting in the brackets holding the diff to the body cracking. These are a few of the problems i have had in the 60hrs I've had running it. My main issue ...
Read moreis that i asked the Husqvarna Dealership for something reliable and suitable for a commercial user being told this was the machine for me was a real let down. Now Im responsible with my machinery as I love to try and get as many years out of a machine as i can, but this mower just feels like a money pit, and for $6000 i wish i went to gum tree and got a 2nd hand one for $1500, atleast if things went wrong id feel better about spending hundreds in fixing it instead of spending the same amount on the TS 342Purchased in January 2018 for $6,000.
Not the best comfort. Bit rough.. had a new skirt put on after bending the other. My fault . Brackets holding the diff, still not arrived after waiting nearly 3 months. Being a contractor, this machine is losing me a lot of money. Struggling to make ends meet now. Motor, strong as a ox, reliable... I would never buy another one. This is my 3rd one. Very disappointed . Overpriced, parts backup....poor,,,,parts expensive..
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It is ok to ride on when it runs. I have contacted the agent I bought it from to try and get it fixed so that I can mow my property, they have a four week wait at best. When I contacted the agent the mower was still under warranty but as they have stated on every occasion I have called they are booked solid. It just so happens now that the mower warranty has expired by 8 days.
We have tried to fix it ourselves because it is snake season and we want our grass kept short as we have horses on our property. I would never recommend our dealer to a...
New transmission/ difflock after 8 hrs, lights stop working after 20 hours, steering wheel came off, wash down attachment vibrated into two pieces, difflock stopped dis-engaging after 40 hours, lost drive after 60 hours as entire bracket/pulley assembly broke off. All my paddocks are flat and seemed no issue for my 15 year old MTD of over 1000 hours.
Not even 1 Hour of operation and both cutter deck spindle bearings failed, really loud screaching noise had to shut it down. On inspection spindle housings were so hot I could not touch them, this was the first time brand new mower was used to cut a manicured lawn so it was not hard work that killed the bearings, very poor quality. I took it back to dealer the next day they told me that they would order the parts and repair it, 4 days later I picked it up again ! Tested as soon as I got home All good, but don't know for how long ? Should Have got a Deere
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- 5 reviews
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1 year of use - 50hrs
Well, I've gotten used to mowing with this machine. I try to avoid down hill right angle turns to minimise scalping and I mow in different directions as much as possible to avoid uneven ridge lines across the lawn. Would be better suited to flat blocks.
Uneven mow across slopes of more than 3-5 degrees on 10-15 degrees the grass is cut 20mm shorter on down hill side - annoying.
Vanguard Vtwin Engine running well, no problems with transmission, most of the plastic and rubbers fell off in the first 10-20 hrs and got destroy...
Purchased in August 2015.
Questions & Answers
does having a-heavy duty cutting assembly if that is the correct description-offered when mower was purchased-have any bearing on what type of cutting belt is required wondering if is a different belt required?
Needs wheels on the mower deck. I had the same issue with belts breaking. Wheels fixed the belt issues and are easy to instal. It’s a crap mower, apparently wheels used to be standard on older mowers.
ts342 54 hrs on clock -5 cutter blade belts so far latest one lasted 2 hrs before it broke not covered by warranty naturally has anyone else had similar problems? have been mowing same area for 19 years -old mower was husqvarna lasted 18 years 900 hrs belts would last miniumn 70/80 hrs that is why i bought another one- never again
Needs wheels on the mower deck. I had the same issue with belts breaking. Wheels fixed the belt issues and are easy to instal. It’s a crap mower, apparently wheels used to be standard on older mowers.
to fix belts breaking get the pulleys aligned properly-dealer refused to entertain the idea that the pulleys were out of alignment- took to a private mechanic-ex dealer employee-one look at it- 1 hr $60-cuts like it should-another tip ask dealer for a generic brand when they are out of belts-$18 versus $65- 10 hrs out of the belt so far
Hi. I have just turned over 38 hours with my new TS342 and in general I am happy with it. But, I have broken two mower belts in that time. Its gotta be the way I am using it. Has anyone had the same problem? Is there a heavy duty replacement belt I can purchase?
I set up the tensions as indicated and I engage the blades at about half throttle as I was instructed. Is this right? I was cutting deep into my cough lawn so did this cause the belt to slip and disintegrate? My neighbour next door tells me his mower would stall before the belt breaking. Is the engine too powerful for the belt?
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Details
| Category | Ride-On Mowers |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $5,799.00 |
| Zero Turn | No |
| Power Source | Petrol |
| Catcher Type | None |
| Cutting Deck Material | Steel |
| Cutting Width | 1,070 mm |
| Height of Cut | 38 mm to 102 mm |
| Noise Level | 110 dB |
| Weight | 225 kg |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
| Horsepower | 21.5 hp |
| Max Speed | 8.9 km/hr |
| Reverse Speed | 4 km/hr |
| Dimensions | 1090 x 1030 x 1786 mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) |
| Engine / Motor | |
| Engine Name | Kawasaki FR Series |
| Brand | Kawasaki |
| Engine Displacement | 726 cc |
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Hi there Alan,
Sorry to hear about your experience. Have you been getting it serviced regularly? Has the dealer check the belt tensioner?