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• Rolling tool cabinet has 8586 cu. Of storage among 5 drawers • Unique textured powder-coat finish offers rugged durability • Drawers can support up to 100 lbs. Each Keep your garage neat with the Husky Limited Edition Series 27 in. Five-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet in Black.

Featuring a portable design, it can be moved around for ultimate customization. Designed to handle heavy usage, it features an all-welded steel construction, ideal for both DIYers and professional craftsmen. This tool chest is designed with a textured powder coat paint finish that has rust-resistant properties, protecting the unit from the wear and tear of daily use.

It is designed with five drawers - three small, one medium and one large and features a total holding capacity of 8,586 cu. In., providing plenty of storage for all your equipment. Excellent for smooth operation, it is designed with ball bearing slides that can hold up to 100 lbs. To accommodate heavy loads. This professional tool chest has an internal locking system with two keys to offer you peace of mind. It uses fixed and swivel casters that support up to 1,000 lbs. And features an ergonomic tubular handle for easily moving the unit.

Store all your tools in one place with the Husky Limited Edition Series 27 in. Five-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet in Black.

• Drawer dimensions: top drawer: 23 in. H, 2nd and 3rd drawer: 23 in. H, 4th drawer: 23 in. H, bottom drawer: 23 in. H • Ball bearing slides with a weight capacity of 100 lbs.

• Fully extendable drawers for accessing all your tools with ease • Drawers that feature a secure latch retention system ensures that they stay closed after use • 21-gauge steel construction makes the chest extra durable • Work surface located on the top of the unit provides extra space for projects • Built with an ergonomic tubular handle, so it can be moved around the workshop with ease • Total of 8,586 cu. Of storage space provided • Tool unit can handle up to 1,000 lbs. • Drawer glide capacity of 100 lbs. Casters for ease of movement around the workshop • Features a toe lock for keeping your unit in place • Internal locking system with 2 keys means that you can secure your tools and hardware after using them • Can be used in combination with the H5CH2LEC • Assembly required • Call 1-888-HD-HUSKY or visit HuskyTools.com for customer service and support. Keep your garage neat with the Husky Limited Edition Series 27 in. Five-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet in Black.

Featuring a portable design, it can be moved around for ultimate customization. Designed to handle heavy usage, it features an all-welded steel construction, ideal for both DIYers and professional craftsmen. This tool chest is designed with a textured powder coat paint finish that has rust-resistant properties, protecting the unit from the wear and tear of daily use. It is designed with five drawers - three small, one medium and one large and features a total holding capacity of 8,586 cu. Jannat 2 Hd Video Songs Free Download Youtube.

In., providing plenty of storage for all your equipment. Excellent for smooth operation, it is designed with ball bearing slides that can hold up to 100 lbs.

To accommodate heavy loads. This professional tool chest has an internal locking system with two keys to offer you peace of mind. It uses fixed and swivel casters that support up to 1,000 lbs. And features an ergonomic tubular handle for easily moving the unit. Store all your tools in one place with the Husky Limited Edition Series 27 in. Five-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet in Black. • Drawer dimensions: top drawer: 23 in.

H, 2nd and 3rd drawer: 23 in. H, 4th drawer: 23 in.

H, bottom drawer: 23 in. H • Ball bearing slides with a weight capacity of 100 lbs. • Fully extendable drawers for accessing all your tools with ease • Drawers that feature a secure latch retention system ensures that they stay closed after use • 21-gauge steel construction makes the chest extra durable • Work surface located on the top of the unit provides extra space for projects • Built with an ergonomic tubular handle, so it can be moved around the workshop with ease • Total of 8,586 cu. Of storage space provided • Tool unit can handle up to 1,000 lbs. • Drawer glide capacity of 100 lbs.

Casters for ease of movement around the workshop • Features a toe lock for keeping your unit in place • Internal locking system with 2 keys means that you can secure your tools and hardware after using them • Can be used in combination with the H5CH2LEC • Assembly required • Call 1-888-HD-HUSKY or visit HuskyTools.com for customer service and support. $249.00 /each Name 27 in. W 4-Drawer Tool Cabinet, Black 27 in. 5-Drawer Tool Cabinet, Textured Black 36 in. 6-Drawer Roller Tool Cabinet, Red 36 in.

6-Drawer Tool Cabinet, Black Brand Husky Husky Husky Husky Ratings (359) (106) (6) (28) Nominal Width 27 27 36 36 Number of Drawers 4 5 6 6 Drawer Slide Weight Rating (lbs.) 50 100 100 100 Frame Steel Gauge 21 21 21 21 Features Ball Bearing Slides Ball Bearing Slides Ball Bearing Slides,No Additional Features Ball Bearing Slides Tool Chest Size Small Small Medium Medium. Rated 2 out of 5 by Astronut from The whole assembly was racked (twisted) to the point that I had to add 1/4' of flat washers to on. The whole assembly was racked (twisted) to the point that I had to add 1/4' of flat washers to one of the casters in order to keep all four casters on the floor. When I put a square on the cabinet, none of the corners was square. The unit was obviously constructed in that racked manner.

I'm not sure if I have an anomaly or of this is common with this particular unit. Rated 4 out of 5 by Russell from PROS: After shopping around, I selected this product based on a few features and the low price p. PROS: After shopping around, I selected this product based on a few features and the low price point compared to what I found at another retail store famous for it's tools and etc. I like the matte textured finish as it is far less likely to show scratches than the high gloss finish of most other tool cabinets on the market. Also, the drawers have quality ball bearing hardware for smooth operation. The entire unit feels heavier and better made than some of the other cabinets in this same price range. The wheels are wide for easier operation.

The handle is quality too. CONS: It does not offer the automatic 'soft close' feature of some high end cabinets.

Is This Mower The Best For You? Craftsman has brought this tractor back for 2016 at the request of the Sears Hometown Stores. It is identical to the 2016 Model 25581 except is has the old hydrostatic transmission.

You are able to purchase it online at Sears.com and at your local HomeTown Store. In this review I will go through the new Craftsman T2200 Model 20381. It features a 42 inch deck and a 19 hp Briggs & Stratton Platinum motor and a sleek new look. For the features it offers compared to all the other brands it continues to be the best value mower with a 42 inch deck and will work well for a yard up to 1 1/2 acres.

It is one of the best 42 inch tractors under $1500. The motor has an expected life 25% longer than the motor on other comparable lawn tractors, a hydrostatic transmission, a great cutting deck, plenty of available attachments and the industry leading Craftsman Turn Tight 6 inch turning radius. Even with more features is priced $100 to $500 less than the competing tractors. If you are looking at new lawn tractors because the engine on your old one failed, seriously look at this tractor.

It features a Craftsman Platinum engine that is designed to handle hills and slopes that will kill a standard Briggs Intek/ Craftsman Gold engine. The oil lubrication inside the engine works like the oil system in your car. Your old engine used a splash-lube system oil system, this one uses oil pump that pumps the oil right to the bearings and other critical internal engine parts. My Opinion: The Craftsman Yard Tractor are arguably the most popular lawn tractors on the market.

The combination of features, price and service make them some of the best values around. For 2014 Craftsman kept all the features that make this tractor one of the best and added a sleek, new look! This sleek new look has fixed the biggest complaint previous owners have had. The new hood is designed so it won’t rattle around. It features a new hinge that is stronger and keeps the front from vibrating. There are now cushions at the back of the hood just like you would find on the $6000 tractors.

In addition new side panels and air plenum keeps the dirt out the engine compartment and funnels clean air into the engine cooling system. There are other new features like a 48 inch deck and new 8 mph, bulletproof transmissions that I will review later. I suggest you use this review of the Craftsman Yard Tractor Series as your basis for comparing all the other lawn tractors on the market. This is a comprehensive review and after you are finished reading it you will be able to compare all the other brands. When you are done you will know more about lawn tractors than most dealer sales associates. You may decide this tractor isn’t the right one for you but I know you will be able to make the right decision for you and your lawn. I apologize to you if you are reading this on your phone.

It’s over 6000 words. Settle in to a comfortable spot and enjoy! Aurora With Her New 2014 Craftsman Yard Tractor Why a Craftsman? • The Craftsman LT and YT series tractors are one of the most popular lawn tractors ever offered to mow your lawn. Just search “Craftsman Lawn Tractor” and you will find millions of pictures and articles of Craftsman Tractor owners proudly showing off their pride and joy. In fact on Google there are more pictures and articles for Craftsman Lawn tractors than John Deere or Cub Cadet. • Most of the tractors bought in the late 90’s are still around and mowing lawns every week. Unlike owners of the other makes, Craftsman owners are not complaining about “they don’t make them like they used to.” From my observation many owners of these old lawn tractors come in to Sears today and buy a new tractor not because their old one is wore out. They are just tired of it and want something new. The owners have had their tractors so long that they really don’t know what to do with them when they buy a new one.

They say, “I’ve had that tractor so long it can’t be worth much.” • The design is stable: Using computer terms this “build” has been around for a few years now. This year they added a great new look, a 48 inch deck is back but otherwise the tractors are using the same proven designs that made this series so popular. The bugs you normally find with a new product are all fixed and there are no known issues with the T 2000 and T3000 series. The consumer review magazines continue to like the tractor, the cut and the dependability for the price.

Craftsman continues to “tweek” the models by adding features like the Turn-Tight steering but in general this is a proven, reliable platform that will offer years of use. Just like your old green Craftsman. Craftsman owners are still loyal to the brand because they know the new 2014 tractors are actually better than they used to be. Go here to read about all of the improvement Craftsman has made just for you!, • FYI: The new 2014 Craftsman Yard Tractors are still made right here in the U.S.A.

In the same factory where your 1990’s Lawn Tractor was made. The same quality “craftsmanship” you have come to know and trust. 2014 Craftsman 42 in 19hp T2200 Hydro Model 20381 Yard Tractor Brand: Craftsman Manufactured By: Husqvarna Model/Series: 20381/T2200Yard Tractor Item Number: 0P (49 State) 0P (CA Version) See All Buying Options and Online Only Deals Here: Buy Online 24/7, Pickup At Your Local Sears at your convenience, or have it delivered to your home.

Street Price: $1425.99 Online Only. Sears wants you to buy online this year. They will have the best deals online this year and your local store is not able to match this price. Buy Online 24/7, Pickup At Your Local Sears at your convenience, or have it delivered to your home. Check the Special Offers tab on the product page to get the special deals price and exclusive discounts.

This is Craftsman’s Best Quality. The Craftsman T1000 is less quality. This is a direct replacement (upgrade) to your old green Craftsman Lawn Tractor and most of your attachments will fit. If you liked your old Craftsman, you will love this one! Craftsman calls this a Yard Tractor. It has more features than a lawn tractor but less pulling power than a garden tractor. Compare it to: at 1699, at $1349, at $1499 Parts – Attachments – Accessories Quick Summary Review Pros: • Fender Control Trans with integral cruise • Step-through Platform • 6 inch Turning Radius Easy to maneuver.

• 42 inch deck with spring assisted lift and washout port • Disperses clippings evenly in side-discharge mode. • Mulches well, fine clippings with little or no clumps. • Fills 2 bin bagger to capacity. • Easy adjust, comfortable high-back seat. • 19 HP Full Pressure Briggs & Stratton Platinum Engine • Type: Yard Tractor • Maximum mowing area per hour (acres): 1.4 acres at 4 MPH • Recommended for moderate slopes? Yes, Moderate slopes • Excels in mowing around obstacles?

Yes • Will Mow In Reverse? Yes Cons: • Deck is a wide as front wheels! • I recommend the 22 HP V-Twin if you want to attach a snow blower. See All Buying Options and Online Only Deals Here: Buy Online 24/7, Pickup At Your Local Sears at your convenience, or have it delivered to your home. My Full Review: You know I have been doing this blog for a while now and I have spent hundreds of hours researching, testing, reading reviews, analyzing and listening to you about residential lawn tractors. I know that most of you want to spend less than $2000 on a lawn tractor that will mow, mulch, or bag your yard well, do other yard tasks.

You want it to last you a long, long time. This yard tractor gives you the all of those features plus a 6 inch turning radius and a great Briggs & Stratton Premium engine all for less than $1500! I know zero-turn mowers are the hot topic today but for most of us residential zero-turns are not the best choice. Yes, they may mow your lawn faster than a conventional lawn tractor but they don’t work on slopes. They are designed just to mow so they don’t pull stuff. They are expensive for what you get. The Craftsman Yard Tractor Series with Turn Tight continues to be the best choice.

Driver Gazel 128 Usb Windows Xp here. The Craftsman Turn Tight 6 inch turning radius on this yard tractor allows you to quickly get your lawn done without the pitfalls of using a zero-turn mower. No learning curve to operate it. No divots or scuff marks in your lawn. No worries about mowing the septic mound or slopes.

No extra cost for two transmissions. It will pull stuff. The Craftsman Yard Tractors have the tightest turning radius in the industry and the steering works well. It is the best value riding mower on the market today for most of us. Compared to all the other brands this yard tractor has more of the features you want at a lower price than the competition. It has a better motor than other lawn tractors in this price range, a hydrostatic transmission, a great cutting deck, and plenty of available attachments. It will handle all of the non-ground engaging attachments Sears, Lowes and The sells. I am not going to TELL you this is the best tractor.

But for many of you reading this article it will be the best lawn tractor for you. There are other tractors with larger motors and heavier transmissions. This tractor continues to be the best value tractor on the market for your average size suburban yard! This is a great lawn tractor with an excellent cutting deck. It has an oil port B&S motor, with yellow oil filter.

It has four anti-scalp wheels so it will mow your lawn without gouging or scalping the turf. This tractor continues to get the “best buy” reviews from the review organizations for value, cut, and dependability. Sears has the best service and repair network. They come right to your home if your ever have a problem with your tractor. You never have to bring your tractor anywhere or arrange for a pickup to have it serviced. This lawn tractor will mow in reverse. If you have a lot of landscape beds and yard stuff to trim around this is the best single cylinder lawn tractor. The Turn-Tight steering allows you to trim as well as a zero-turn.

Owner Reviews: Right now there are no reviews on Sears.com because this is a new model for 2014. The real changes though are a new sporty look and a relabeled engine. The basic tractor is still the one everyone likes. 10 reasons why Craftsman Yard Tractors are a good choice for you! (Disclaimer: All features listed in the remainder of this article are subject to change and my interpretation of the information available on the sears websites.) 1. Look Better: I don’t know about you, but I like the new look.

I like the modern hood and smooth fenders. The rounded edges of the control console (dash) make it much easier to get on and off. And of course the cup holder is essential. That was one of the reasons why I never even considered a Craftsman back in the 80’s and early 90’s. They were UGLY!

Todays hoods have more metal. The front of the old 80’s and 90’s hoods was one big chunk of brittle plastic. Any bump into a tree or other obstruction and it was time to get out the duct tape, and eventually $140 or more for a new nose piece. Today’s hood uses less plastic, and the plastic appears to be more flexible to withstand more abuse from your teenagers. Deck: For most of us it’s all about the deck and how it mows. Craftsman – It’s all about the 42 inch Deck Decks Cut Better: Mow – Mulch- Bag: The 42 inch deck on this tractor gets high marks by owners for mowing, mulching and bagging. But, be aware this is not a “high-speed” deck like you will find on a $10,000 commercial lawn mower.

It mows perfectly at 3-4 MPH but don’t expect it to mow as fast as the tractor will go (5.5MPH) and give you the same results. With this tractor/deck you set the height of cut using a spring assisted lever on the left tractor fender. It’s hard to beat a “Best Buy” The leading consumer magazines have given this deck many “Best Buy” awards. (Last year on the 28856) One of the major reasons why they do is the superior cut of the deep, top vented deck. This deck cuts well, mulches well and bags very well.

Better Anti-Scalp: These decks come standard with 4 anti-scalp wheels and a rounded bottom lip. The anti-scalp system and the spring assist deck lift lets it ride over obstacles easier than the older decks.

Decks are easy to adjust: The deck lift is almost as great of a change as the Turn Tight Steering. Your old lever was always in the way. It was hard to use. Getting on and off the tractor my sweatshirt, coat etc. Always gets caught on the lever sticking up in the wind. The new fender mounted lever is out of the way and the spring assisted system requires very little effort to use.

Leveling the deck is easy. The new 3-point linkage is easy to adjust if the deck gets abused and starts to cut unevenly. One adjustable link levels the deck side to side and one adjustable link levels it front to back. There is always a discussion about fabricated/welded decks and stamped decks over on the tractor forums. The reality is welded decks take more abuse, stamped decks cut better.Welded decks will take more abuse if you are the type to go around and bang your mower into trees, buildings, rocks and other obstructions. If you are mowing fields and properties where you never know what type of stumps, metal debris, rocks and other junk you may find a welded deck is the best choice. But, besides the extra cost of fabricating the deck, welded decks need special, expensive baffles to mulch well.

These kits can cost over $150. To install these “mulch kits” you have to remove the deck and bolt the kit into the deck. To switch back you need to again remove the deck and take the kit off. Most welded decks have poorer airflow and require you to buy a separate blower to use a bagger ($500-750 for the blower) The Craftsman 42 inch deck on the T2 and 3000 Series are stamped decks. These decks are engineered to mow well. Because these decks have channels and other stiffeners built into the design making these decks lighter than welded decks but still very strong. They can handle a direct frontal hit from a stump and not bend.

The Craftsman decks have better corrosion resistance than the decks of the past. The powder coated finish resists scratches and rust-through so prevalent with decks 20 years ago. This process has been used for the last 12 years or so. I have seen 10 year old decks that have never been cleaned on top and underneath with no rust of flaking of the powdercoat. Aluminum Spindles. This deck uses cast aluminum vented spindles with sealed bearings. There is no maintenance or lubrication needed. They will last the life of the mower with proper blade maintenance and cleaning.

I have read some reviews where owners complain that they have had to replace the spindles multiple times on their lawn tractor. (Not just this deck, but other brands as well.) Spindles fail for only two reasons, operator abuse and improper maintenance. Lawn tractor decks are designed to mow lawns. They are not designed to mow fields, cut down brush, hit rocks, stumps, concrete, kids toys, water shut-off valves and other debris. If you hit something and you break a spindle be glad it broke.

Replacing a $50 spindle is cheap compared to bending the $400 deck housing and having to replace that. You can also break spindles by not balancing your blades when you resharpen them. If one end of the blade is shorter than the other or it is bent out of factory specs the blade will vibrate and eventually wreck the spindle.

If you hit something or if you sharpen the blades and the mower has more vibration than it did before, stop and find out what is wrong. If you don’t know how to properly sharpen and balance blades always replace them with new. This tractor gets high marks by owners for mowing, mulching and bagging.This lawn tractor will mow in reverse. The Craftsman 42 inch Precision Cut Mowing System side discharges very well and regularly gets great reviews for evenness of cut. The wide discharge chute spreads the clippings evenly and doesn’t leave windrows and clumps like some decks.

One of the key features of this deck is the vented spindles. The top of the spindles has slots that let air into the deck. This creates a powerful vacuum effect that lifts the grass and allows the blades to cut your lawn evenly. The blades are offset just right so there are no uncut strips when you make a turn. These decks have four anti-scalp wheels so it will mow your lawn without gouging or scalping a rough lawn. These wheels allow the deck to ride over tree roots. These wheels do not set the height of the deck.

They are just used to protect the deck from obstructions in your turf. The height of the deck is set with a spring assisted lever on the left fender. There is a little red tab on the fender control that you can adjust to remind yourself where to set the cut height you prefer.

The Craftsman 42 deck is designed to mulch well with a simple “plug” that snaps into the discharge hole and a set of mulching blades. With the mulch plug installed you can raise the discharge chute out of the way for closer trimming on the right-hand side of the mower. There are two types of mulching blades available.

The standard wavy type and premium mulching blades that enhance the mulching for extra thick lawns and leaves. The other review organizations like Consumer Reports all verify that this deck mulches well. Because the Craftsman 42 inch deck has such good airflow for side discharge mowing, it also bags well. The available 2 and 3 bin baggers are specifically designed to collect all the clippings and fill completely.

They have “soft” sided bags that reduce the dust and debris around your neck and back. What deck size do I need? Besides how large of a lawn you have to mow consider the gates, doors and strips between your landscape beds. The 42 deck will fit into a standard size pickup bed.

With the discharge chute lifted up the Craftsman 42 inch Precision Cut Deck requires 45 inches of side to side clearance. With the chute down, 50 inches. (The Craftsman 46 inch Precision Cut Deck requires 47.5 inches of clearance.

With the chute down, 54 inches. The Craftsman 54 inch Precision Cut Deck requires 57 inches of clearance. With the chute down, 61 inches.) I have hills and use tire chains: Tire chains will fit on a tractor with a 42 inch 2-blade deck installed but will not fit on a tractor with a 46, 2 bladed deck. This includes the Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro and Ariens tractors. I have not checked the MTD built lawn tractors. Does not have a 46 inch deck. Engine: People who buy this yard tractor want a dependable mower with a dependable motor.

Note: This Briggs & Stratton Platinum motor compares to the Kohler Courage Plus and the new Kohler 7000. It is better than Briggs & Stratton Gold, Silver, Intek and IC engines found in most lawn tractors.

Craftsman Platinum Engine Why are These Engines Are Better? Longer Life Engines: The Platinum Series Engine in the T 2000 and T 3000 series Yard Tractors is a significant improvement over the engine in the 1990’s Lawn Tractors. Briggs & Stratton has made over 80 improvements to this engine ranging from efficient Overhead Valve Design to a better oil drain system that uses no tools and doesn’t get used engine oil all over the frame. Better Fuel Economy: Today’s engine offer better fuel economy over the 1990’s version.

They are also designed to run on todays fuels that seem to have more additives than gasoline. These engines will runs on 10% ethanol BUT WILL NOT RUN ON THE 15% BLENDED FUEL! Full Pressure Lube: The Platinum engine has an oil pump and actually pumps oil to the critical engine components. These engines will run on slopes that used to kill the old side-valve, splash lubricated engines. In addition, a long-life filter removes contaminants from the oil and provides less wear on the engine. This engine uses the same yellow filter found on the Briggs & Stratton Professional Series.

More Efficient Air Cleaners: The air cleaners on the Platinum Series are significantly better than the old paper or foam filters on your old Craftsman. Cleaner air into the engine means less wear and longer life. MRS Spark Plug: Most Reliable Starting (MRS) spark plug delivers optimized performance and extended service life It’s all about the details: Sears does two things to this motor that really sets it apart from the competition. First they use the high quality yellow Briggs Filter. This gives you the best oil filtration and this engine is designed to make the best use of the filter.

Second, is the oil drain. The Craftsman no-drip drain is the easiest to use. Just unclip the no-drip cap, attach the extention hose, tilt it down to your bucket and push/twist the drian. No drips on your frame no cleaning, no oily film that collects dirt and debris on your tractor! These Craftsman tractors are assembled at the factory in Orangeburg, S.C. Like all mechanical devices I suggest you take some time and completely go over the machine when new and understand it’s operation. Read the manual completely. After you use your new mower for an hour or so I suggest you look at all the fasteners and check to be sure they are tight.

Especially check the bolts that hold the transmission to the frame and the engine-to-frame bolts. Here is an article showing you the most critical bolts to check. I recommend this for all new lawn tractors but I especially recommend it on tractors made by Ariens, Husqvarna, Poulan,, John Deere and Craftsman. Hydrostatic Transmission – Simple to use, ideal for most terrain. Transmissions Are Better: Today’s hydrostatic transmissions in Craftsman Yard Tractors are ideal for any type of terrain. The transmission in this mower is sized for it and has a proven to be a very reliable part of the tractor. This transmission is sealed and never needs maintenance.

Just clean the dirt and leaves off the aluminum case every few months. All of the components that make it run are completely enclosed in a sealed aluminum case. This transmission is sized to the tractor. It will give you long life for mowing, snow removal and yard work. Like most transmissions in lawn tractors it does not have posi-traction or differential lock for steep hills (greater than 15%). The pedal on the left side of the tractor is the parking brake. You do not need to depress that pedal to shift the tractor. The forward, reverse speed and braking is controlled one lever on the right side fender.

To go forward move the lever forward. To stop pull the lever back to the middle position. (The parking brake pedal can also be used to stop the tractor.) To back the tractor pull the lever back. Because of the way a hydrostatic transmission operates the braking is part of the operation. When you move the lever towards the middle (neutral) the transmission brakes your travel automatically. You only need to use the left hand pedal to park the mower or to leave it stopped on a hill.

To take this a little farther. Lawn tractors with a hydrostatic transmission will not coast down a hill. The pedal on the left side of the tractor is not a clutch and is not a “feathering” brake like the one in your car. When you press on the left pedal you release the power to the transmission which locks the trans. In addition it sets a parking brake either on or inside the transmission.

In other words, you can only go down a hill as fast as the transmission will let you and you can’t coast to a stop. This tractor will not “runaway” down the hill like the old tractors with a manual trans.

Comfort – If you are going to mow, you might as well be comfortable. Start with the seat: When comparing this lawn tractor to others sit on the seat and ask yourself these questions. Sit on the seat and envision yourself sitting there for 2 or more hours. Is it comfortable? Does it give you good back and lumbar support?

Does it have side supports to help you stay in the seat on slopes and when mowing rough spots? The seat should be easily adjustable if you have more than one person using your lawn tractor. When you sit on the seat, is it level? (Some tractors have heavy springs under the seat for “suspension” and it feels like you are constantly sliding forward.) The seat on the T2200 sits level, has a nice high back, good lumbar and side support and slides back and forth easily. There is plenty of seat adjustment so any operator from 5 ft 1 inch to 6 ft 4 in can easily operate this lawn tractor. The Steering Wheel: Does the steering wheel have a rough texture so it is easy to grip?

Smooth steering wheels cause your hands to sweat in hot weather. When it’s cold out and you are wearing gloves smooth steering wheels are very hard to use. Your hands keep slipping all over the place. The steering wheel on the T2200 is textured so your hands won’t get sweaty and your gloves won’t slide around.

Sloping Hood: Some big box stores are still using hoods from 10 years ago on their 2013 tractors. They are tall and boxy and you have to look around them to see in front of the tractor. I know this is a minor issue but if you are used to a sloping hood and then use one with the old box style you’ll realize how cumbersome the old hoods are when trimming and getting close to objects. Getting On And Off: Ease of Use: The first thing potential buyers notice when they sit on the T2200 is how easy it is to get on and off. Craftsman has designed this mower with a lot of space between the seat and the steering console to make it as easy as possible to get on and off this tractor. The step through design allows you to get on and off the tractor easier than before.

No more banging your knees trying to get on or off the tractor. Deluxe high-back seat, easy to use operator controls, good field of view. This Yard Tractor is very comfortable to operate and drive.

Frames Are Just As Strong: The frame on the T2200 is a little longer than your old green Craftsman to accommodate the step through design but this longer frame but just as strong. I never hear about frames cracking with the old machines and the new frames are built just as well.

In fact the frames are built so well they now come with a 5 year warranty! Better Wiring: The insulation on older wiring harnesses tends to get brittle and crack over time.

The new polymers that are used in todays wiring insulation will stay flexible longer. The safety switches are mounted better and I expect them to last longer than your old ones. Six Inch Turn Tight Steering: Better Steering Box, Axle and Steering System: One of the major improvements is the steering. If you own a 90’s green Craftsman LT you probably have at least a 1/2 revolution of play in the steering wheel by now. Replacing the $4 plastic pinion gear that wears out takes about and hour with power tools and at least two skinned knuckles. Long gone is the old half-moon system with the plastic pinion gear.

Today’s Craftsman tractors steer easier and the pinion gears don’t wear out. I have seen Craftsman Turn Tight Yard Tractors with 100’s of hours with no more play in the steering than the day they were purchased. The steering wheel feels better: The steering wheel is bigger and has a better feel. I see many of the old 1990’s steering wheels cracked and the plastic bracket that’s supports the steering rod on the dash broken.

This doesn’t happen with the new Craftsman Turn Tight Yard Tractors. Front axles are better: The front axles are now cast iron and have a lifetime warranty. I have yet to see a broken one! Tighter Steering: The exclusive Turn Tight steering is one of the “wonders” of the YT Series. With a 6 inch turning radius this tractor is the most maneuverable tractor on the market today. In most cases you can trim and mow without ever taking your walk-behind mower out of the shed.

I personally feel for most homeowners this is a better solution than a zero-turn. It works on slopes, requires no training to use and even your spouse will like to drive it. Reliability – What do I do if it breaks? This tractor is serviced by Sears. Sears service techs come to your home to repair your lawn tractor.

You never have to take it anywhere. There have been no issues with the build quality of the Craftsman Model 28851. People who buy this yard tractor know what they are buying and this is just what they want. That is why you will find so many good reviews on Sears.com. This is a great tractor with a great cutting deck and may just be the best value for you and your suburban lawn. Reliability – New to 3 yrs: This tractor is serviced by Sears. There have been very few issues with the build quality. One thing to know – Sears takes the tractor out of the shipping crate but they do not “setup” the tractor.

(John Deere dealers are the only retailer who does) You have to put gas in it, and run it for the first time. If there is an assembly problem you call 1-800-469-4663 and a service tech comes out to your home and fixes the issue. The store where you picked it up from or the delivery team does not repair the tractor. If you buy another brand make sure you understand the repair policy if you have a problem. Many of the other brands make you take the mower to an “authorized service center” Replacement Parts Are Much Easier To Get: 15 years ago to get Craftsman parts you had to go to the Sears Service Center and order them. Your local repairman wouldn’t touch your Craftsman because he said that he couldn’t get parts.

(He could, he just had to go to the Service center and order the part himself) The Internet is a wonderful thing and today is very easy to get parts. All you need is the model number from under the seat, go to searspartsdirect.com, order the part and within a few days it arrives at your home. You can even use this link: Searspartsdirect has all of the parts diagrams for your mower, making it very easy to get your part. If you are not really mechanically inclined, all you have to do is write down your model number, go to your local Sears and anyone in the Lawn & Garden Department can help you order the part. Again, it comes right to your home.

By the Way: If you lost your tractor manual, get the model number from under the seat, use the link above and you can view or download a copy there for free! Handling – Traction/Steering: This tractor has average traction and is similar to all the other lawn tractors from the other retailers. This tractor has better steering than all the other lawn tractors under $4000.

I recommend you never use a mower like this on wet or drought-dry slopes. Better Value: “ A Sears Custom with a deck in 1975 cost about $2300. That’s $9650 today. That’s for 8hp, 3 speed hi/lo, 38″ steel mowing deck. Electric start, head lights and tail light and that’s it” (source: You can still buy this 2014 lawn tractor with a larger deck and motor for less than $1500. That’s a much better deal than your last new car!

See All Buying Options and Online Only Deals Here: Buy Online 24/7, Pickup At Your Local Sears at your convenience, or have it delivered to your home. Specifications, Features, Benefits The rest of this article is taken from the retailers website. Specs subject to change. Hi Paul, Tried to figure out how to email direct to you but couldn’t.

Sorry not into tweets facebook etc. Have ordered the T2200 based on your article (will get in 2 weeks) and wonder if it’s a suitable replacement for my old Craftsman Model 917258863, 18 hp, 46″ deck. My lawn has some slight slopes, not worried there. But, I do occasionally trim limbs from my olk trees and used my old mower to haul the limbs to my burn pile. Not logs, just 2 – 3″ diameter limbs 10-15′ long max.

Can this mower do the job, or Read more ». Hello, Paul, Great site you have going here – I stumbled upon it doing lawn tractor research, and find myself continually returning. Here’s my situation: I live in Cape May County, NJ, and have about an acre and a half of lawn, flat (excepting the 3′ or 4′ high septic bed) but somewhat rough and uneven in some areas due to roots, ground depressions, etc. There are many obstacles (house, outbuildings, pond, trees, gardens, woodpiles, and the like. Over the past 30+ years I’ve had first a Mark Master hydrostatic, then two Craftsman six speeds. I’m looking to find a Read more ».

Hi Brad, a couple of things. Mowersdirect.com is pretty negative because they don’t sell Craftsman and you know that only people who have had a bad experience will go write a review of a product on a competitor’s site because they hated it. You will very, very seldom get anyone to write a good review on a competitors site.

The tractors listed on mowersdirect are all old models and the reviews don’t apply to the existing 2105-2016 Craftsman’s. Don’t get me wrong, I like mowersdirect but they are doing the Internet a dis-service trying to review products they Read more ». Hi Michael, my spam filter is dumping a lot of comments into the wrong folder. I found your over there.

I just wrote an explanation of the 3 tractors that I’ll put here. There is no difference other than the transmission and the 20381 has a fender control. The 42 inch 20381 and 46 inch 20383 have a fender controlled hydrostatic transmission. This is the T2 hydro that is also used on the John Deere D125. This is the same tractor that’s been around for more than 10 years. The 20381 and 20383 are only sold online and at the Read more ».

As always, great information! I am primarily looking at the T2200 with hydrostatic transmission for about $1200 at a local store. I am primarily concerned about reliability, quality, and mowing capability. I may actually use it for some plowing but maybe only 10% of the time. I have a large snow blower to do that.

The two primary questions in my mind are – 1) which is better the hydrostatic or CTV automatic transmission and 2) which is best suited for my needs? My yard is flat but with a lot of small trees to cut around. What Read more ». Hi Jeff, The 42 inch 20381 and 46 inch 20383 have a fender controlled hydrostatic transmission. This is the T2 hydro that is also used on the John Deere D125.

This is the same tractor that’s been around for more than 10 years. The 20381 and 20383 are only sold online and at the small independently owned Sears Hometown Stores. I’m telling you this so you know where you can buy them. You can’t go into a large mall Sears and expect to take one of these home. The 25581 and 20380 use the RS 800 CVT. It has the Read more ».

Chicagoland IL Hi Paul, Fantastic reviews. They provide incredible information and a wealth of knowledge without bias. I am writing to ask about the differences among the Craftsman models 25581, 25081, and 20381 other than the hydrostatic drive vs the “automatic”.

I have a flat area to cut, only about a half acre. It appears from what I read, you like each of these models.

If I did my research correctly, the frame, engine, cutting, etc are the same. What are the differences and which do you prefer? Thanks for all your time, effort and information. Sir, I curently own a 2015 Craftsman T2200 19HP, 42″ deck. My question I cant find anywhere, even in the owner’s manual is can I haul any weight, or how much weight can I haul in an authorized Craftsman trailer and in accordance with my warranty with out voiding the warranty if something does go wrong?

I am considering purchasing the “12 cu. Swivel Dump Cart with Hydraulic-Assisted Lift & Run-Flat Tires, item # 0”, which is goof for 1100 lbs and while I’m guessing this tractor most likely can not or should not haul this much weight, I’m Read more ».

Hi Shawn, the exact information on how much you can pull is not available but weight on the axle is. In other words, you can pull as much as you can get traction to pull. You can pull your pickup on a flat level surface. But, you shouldn’t put more then 650 lbs total weight on the axle. That includes 150 lbs for the tractor’s rear weight, your weight and the tongue weight of the cart. Now, the tranny in your tractor is pretty tough.

You will bend the rear hitch on the tractor before you put enough weight on Read more ». Thank you Paul, Great response and very quick at that as well. I pretty much understood it all for the most part I think.

In regards to the tranny and the video link, just to clarify and make sure we’re talking apples to apples, I have the hydrostatic tranny on my T2200, is that also considered the same sealed tranny as in the video? Overall, great description of the trailer as well, I appreciate that and I’m glad to know I picked the right trailer too. I’l be hauling a lot of clay dirt in Lexington, SC, sometimes heavy wet Read more ». Hi Shawn, Oops, trying to remember all the different hood designations is too hard for this old guy.

Next time would you please give the model number from under the seat. They had both the hydro (silver case) and the CVT (black case) in different models in 2015. The hydro has less axle capacity. Try to keep the total axle weight to 450 lbs or so. (100 lb tractor, you and the tongue weight) The T2 hydro has been a tough tranny though so don’t worry too much about how much you are pulling. You will have a hard time Read more ».

@Paul, Sorry for taking so long to respond. I went to the Lawn and Garden show in Louisville last week and spent some time in Chicago and Iowa visiting. I am really nervous about anyone buying a Craftsman gas powered item through ACE.

ACE will sell it to you, but that is absolutely the only thing they will do. They will not support it and you will have to go through Sears Repair Services if there are any issues (1-800-4MY-HOME) Even if it’s broke out-of-the-box they will not return it or have it fixed.

You have to keep your printed Read more ». Steve, It depends on if you want the lowest price or the best financing.

Right now Sears is offering the best financing with a Sears card that they have had this year. No interest, for 24 months with a Sears Card. In the Spring (usually starting in March) they have the lowest price with and extra 5% off online. Last spring the best price was $1399. But, right now they are offering an extra 5% off online.

Plus free delivery. If you factor in the free delivery the real cost right now is $1385. In addition they offer the 24 Read more ».

Dan from Iowa. Seems to be a lot of Dan’s on here:). I bought this in May and I’m happy with it. I bought the Sears universal dethatcher and a Lowes universal spreader. They both have universal pin to hook onto the hitch. I haven’t used them it (haven’t put them together yet), but seems to me there will be play in the hitch connection as the tractor hitch hole is wider than the tongue connection of the tow-behind tool.

I remember my sales guy mentioning that their is a permanent hitch device you can add to the hitch Read more ». Just got back from my local Sears. Went there to look at, and probably buy this tractor based primarily on this review. Looked it over before I went inside. Made sure the wife could reach the pedals with the seat slid forward (She couldn’t on the Troy Bilt), and went inside ready to buy. Sales person was not too clear on details. That’s unfortunately understandable.

But it was what she said about repair that got me wrapped around the axle. I was attracted, in part, by the comment I read here that “This tractor is serviced by Sears. Sears service Read more ». @Bill, Well, I have to give her an A for effort, but a C- for having the right information. I have a feeling she needs another six months to figure Lawn & Garden out.

Sears is very good at training the associates on features and benefits but the actual components – it just takes time to learn everything. The Hometown stores are franchise stores and have their own training so she may not have gotten all the training a full-line associate gets.

Just to clarify the manufacture: Look under the seat of a Craftsman and the model number will tell Read more ». Paul, Thanks for all of the info and responses to everyone’s questions. I am ready to purchase the 20381. I wanted the 20390 for the extra horsepower / less vibration, but the height of the accelerator pedal is a deal breaker for my family to use it. I wanted to download the Owner’s manual in advance at the link that you provided.

For anyone else looking for the same, I found that the model number to search for at the link is 917203810. The manual can be downloaded directly at this link The Tips and Care links can be Read more ». @Dan, A Hydrostatic trans is a sealed fluid pump and motor system but some times between the transmission manufacture, the tractor assembly line and your home the transmission will get turned upside down, etc and air will get into the fluid of the trans. These air bubbles will cause the transmission to be sluggish and noisy. Most of the time the transmission does not need to be purged but run it around the yard.

If the transmission growls or you hear any noise then follow the procedure to purge the trans. Hi this is Dan Again.

Mowed today for the first time. Didn’t hear any noise coming from Tranny, so I assume I don’t need to do purge form my previous question. A couple of things.

(1.) I was mowing, not at fastest speed, but close, and it died about five times. It acted like a vapor-lock you would get on an older carburetor car. It would start right back up again though, but then later sputter and die. I thought of the gas I used. Its the same non-ethanol gas I use in my craftsman walk mower. That mower I’ve Read more ». @Dan, If it was like that from day one someone installed the steering wheel wrong.

Pry the cap off the center of the steering wheel (flat bladed screwdriver) Take your time, it will come off without damage. Use a socket and remove the bolt and washer, pull the steering wheel off the shaft. Turn the steering wheel to the right position, push it back on and reinstall the washer and bolt. The bolt should be snug but don’t tighten it really tight (it will crack the steering wheel) Put the cap back on.

Paul, Thanks so much for all this information I bought a T2200 2 weeks ago based on your review. This was my first riding mower and I’m very happy with it. Looking at my mower I only see gauge wheels in the front. There are brackets installed on the back of the deck but no wheels. Looking at pictures of this mower it looks like it should have come with rear wheels. If so should I call sears or talk to the store where I picked up the mower.

I’m a little worried since I’ve had it for a week Read more ». Paul thanks for your help.I ended up forgoing this model and jumped up the 22hp 42″ deck t3000 20390. I was able to compare both odes, and this one was quieter and less vibration (IMHO). I do believe this is a FINE mower, just figured the t3000 had some additional pluses I liked better. As far as moving over the existing bagger.

You were correct. Just remember to take off the 2 bolts from the old tractor so your hitch can mount, almost forgot. There was a small plastic wedge piece (spacer) on the removable that the DYT4000 needed, had Read more ». Thank you for the review.

I had a dyt4000 18.5 purchased in 2004 and the engine finally has died. A couple of questions before i purchase this mower, perhaps you can provide some assistance 1) I have a 3 bucket 9 bushel bag collector.

Do you know if I can still use this. I love the hard bags as I just dump the contents it over the fence for the cows to eat. 2) Up here in the NW (Tacoma area), I have kept my riding lawn mowers outside. Will i be asking for trouble in the long run, or Read more ». @Dan, Over the last 4 years 99.5% of the owners have had no issues with the motor.

The most common issues are the choke cable slipping once and that makes the engine hard to start. The second most common issue is owners leave untreated ethanol fuel in the fuel tank, store the tractor over the winter, which gums up the carb and it won’t start the next spring. If you don’t mind let’s put these reviews in perspective. I found 11 reviews on briggsandstratton and most were written over 2 years ago. As a perspective the Intek had over 50 Read more ». @Bob, Yes the Ariens is a Husqvarna built but there are some differences. The Ariens is a good, dependable tractor but the Craftsman has more features for less money.

The Ariens is basically a 2009 Craftsman. It even has the old Craftsman hood. The frame, fenders and transmission are the same. The Craftsman has the 6 inch turn tight steering.

The Craftsman has the Platinum Briggs & Stratton engine. The Platinum is advertised to have 25% longer life than the Briggs Intek and Kohler Courage.

The 2104 Craftsman has the cool new hood and the new hood has a much Read more ». 0@Mike, No you found a mistake in the sears.com description (that’s why I always state “specs subject to change”) Another reader here found the mistake about 2 weeks ago and I asked Sears to change their page. They did, but I forgot to make the change here.

Sorry,,,,, Just so you know, The single cylinder versions of the Craftsman yard tractors have never had hour meters installed (service minders) but the wiring allows for it. There is a plug hiding behind the gas tank. Find that, pop out the dash plug and install it. Here is where to get it. Hi Paul, Thanks for all of your help and recommendations.

I picked up this at the Sears home center in Oakhurst, CA: Craftsman 19HP 42” Turn Tight® Hydrostatic Riding Mower – CA Only Item# 0 Model# 28851CAX $1472.49 I like it a lot. Mowed about one third of my property on Saturday. Comfortable, climbs well, cuts well. Love the short turning radius, the reverse mowing and hydrostatic drive.

Pretty sure that I’m also going to pick up this trailer: Craftsman 12.5 cu. Poly Swivel Cart $ 224.99 Thanks again Victor, Mariposa CA.

Paul: My 20+ year old 42″ MTD has given up the ghost. I’m looking to replace it. I have a 1.5 acre yard, generally level but with a slight slope in front. It has many trees and beds.

I don’t generally bag or mulch. I have a Toro ZTR mower as well, but I a lawn tractor comes in handy form mowing, towing, etc.

I’m considering the T2200 and the Deere D105. Always wanted a Deere; what guy doesn’t. But reviews here seems to really favor the Craftsman. I’ve compared both. I liked the hours meter and separate RIO switch Read more ». @Dan, Most 6 footer’s tell me they like the extra room on the Craftsman.

Was the seat all the way back? The seat adjuster is on the right hand side of the seat.

Yes, I do have a few comments. The D105 compares closer to the Troy-Bilt Bronco at $1199 or the Craftsman T1400 at $1299. It has an automatic (variable speed belt), no cruise control and is not really designed to pull much of anything. The hydrostatic in the T2200 is a lot stronger and easier to use with the fender mounted controls.

The turn-tight is nice to have, Read more ». I really appreciate your time & details of mowers & decks. Was thinking of purchasing the 19 hp w/ 46 ” deck until I read about the vibration problem w/the larger deck. A couple questions please.(1.) Have the new quick change blade decks come out yet? (2.) If the hydrostatic drive belt breaks how hard is that to change? Does the mower have to be taken apart or can it be done like on the old mowers?

I have a 1996 Craftsman & have used it 17 mowing seasons & it’s been one lil’ workhorse of a machine. I don’t Read more ». Awesome Review. I really appreciate the detail that went into this b/c online has no reviews at this point. I have been reviewing the Deere D110 and this model.

I had a craftsman in the past but was debating on getting a Deere for their following and reputation – brand. But, I feel after reading this, I will be getting almost the same machine at a couple hundred dollar savings. I also like the fact that craftsman is more servicable than the Deere. I am waiting one more week until the model arrives at our local sears to get a Read more ».