Craftsman 20 Hp, 48" Deck Deluxe Lawn Tractor 27223

Pros: Low purchase price, quality engine, powerful, large gas tank, attractive
Cons: Poor brakes, could use LSD, cruise control pops out

I've owned this mower for just over a year and have been very pleased by it. This is my first tractor aside from one my father owned 30 years ago, and I'm enjoying using it.

My yard is fairly small, perhaps 20,000 sq. ft. of regular yard...

Pros: Good Price, Lots of power, comfortable seat. Very large gas tank.
Cons: mulching not the greatest, cut not as level as I would like.

I bought my 20 HP, 48 in. Deck Deluxe tractor in April of '03. I bought the Kohler Pro Engine over the Briggs & Stratton because it had a little higher HP, and it is a pressurized oil system, so the engine stays lubricated better, especially on a hilly ...

Pros: Plenty of power, large mower deck, nice tight turning radius,plenty of accessories available
Cons: Can't find any

This is an awesome tractor! We shopped and shopped. Compared and compared. John Deer, White, Scott's....you name it. We checked it out. But this was by far, the best deal.

Let's start with what it has:

Kohler Pro-V twin engine
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Pros: Hydrostatic drive, Kohler V-Twin engine, as good as my last Cub Cadet
Cons: Cruise control (never use it)

I bought this tractor a year and a half ago. It has approximately 50 hours on it mowing 2 acres. Although it seems big with the 48" deck, the tractor is quite agile. My wife and I recently built a new house with a much smaller lawn (approx. 17000 sq. ...

Pros: Powerful, comfortable, very easy to handle. Pound4pound and dollar4dollar the best value on the market.
Cons: Tires slip a bit on wet grass and vertical inclines. A tad louder than expected.

I paid $2200.00 for my Craftsman 20HP, Automatic, Kohler, 48" cut deluxe lawn tractor. I was apprehensive at first, contemplated going with the John Deere (I admit I am a "Keeping Up With The Jones’s" type). After comparing features and prices it would ...

Pros: Auto Trans, Large Heavy Duty Deck, Very tight turning radius
Cons: LOUD, and my water falls out of the drink holder

I researched lots of lawn tractors online and physically checked out everything from Murray (junk) to Husquvarna (great Kawasaki engine) to Kubota (better with the bigger tractors) to John Deere (pricy) before deciding on this one. Opted for the auto...

Pros: If this tractor’s center of gravity CG were lower it would be wonderful!
Cons: Cutting sloped areas it could be roll over.

» Evaluate specific features of this product. This have all what you need for moving. 48” cut & 20 ...

Pros: Very fast moving.
Cons: If You like hitting golf balls in your yard it wont cut short enough.

Gets the job done. rides good. Has more power than needed.
some cars in europe didnt have as much H.P. as this mower.
Will not cut the grass as short as golf course fairways
but more like rough.

Pros: Dependable
Cons: Seat comfort

This tractor is very worth the money and I have been pleased with it. We recently had snow here and I can say it really performed well. Bought a plow attachment and all the fun stuff.