Updated: Mar. 25, 2024We know Husqvarna makes some of the best lawn care equipment, but does that include riding mowers? Our Husqvarna TS 242XD review tells you everything you need to know.Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases.Learn more.Tyler O'Rourke for Family HandymanLawn care enthusiasts and gardening experts know Husqvarna is one of the best companies for chainsaws, robotic mowers and gas leaf blowers. But how does its riding lawn mower stack up to the competition?To answer that question, we reached out to longtime homeowner and riding mower expert Tyler O’Rourke, who’s used everything from the classic John Deere to zero-turn mowers for work and his personal lawn. He says the Husqvarna TS 242XD is a beast that “obliterated” the typical mow on his half-acre property. “What used to be a two- to three-hour mow was done in a mere 30 minutes,” O’Rourke says. “Beyond that, it’s just fun to drive.”In addition to breaking...
