Comment posted The Craftsman Zero Turn 42 inch 22 hp Model 28933 Review by Jack.
Paul,
Have a look at http://wellingtonimplement.com/equipment/cub1000
At the bottom of the page they appear to be advertising the LTX 1042/1046 & 1050 with Infinitrak – presumably the new STT version.
Jack also commented
- Paul,
“The tranny is alive and well. Torotrak the designer of this trans is dedicated to getting it into this market”
Are you saying that the 28933 still has the infinitrak transmission?
However CVT is surely a continuously variable transmission; not “Constant Velocity Transmission”. I look forward with interest to your report on the 2010 28933.
- Paul,
Your review does not mention the Infinitrak transmission. Has this been replaced by Hydro gear in the 2010 model?
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Paul,
Haven’t heard anything back on your experience with the 28933. How did it perform? Which tranny does it have?
Thanks,
Jim
@ Jim,
Please read my review of the 28933. Click on the 2010 link in the center column.
Paul,
I’ve looked at the Craftsman 28933 but have concerns. First, why only 2 gage wheels? Won’t this lend to scalping? At Sears today, they couldn’t get the floor model to start so I could hear the tranny- is this a common problem? People either love this machine or hate it – what gives? I have a hilly backyard, should I consider a Deere – honestly?
Thanks, Jim
@Jim, I haven’t had a chance to drive a 2010 28933 yet. I hope to get one to test drive next week.
Two gauge wheels? Gauge wheels are over-rated. The only time they should touch the ground is if you are in the bottom of a ditch. Then they keep the edge of the deck from digging into the turf.
That said having them in the front of the deck is the most useful. The wheels can ride over any obstructions.
I like to call them anti-scalp wheels because gauge wheels were originally used to control the height of the deck on the original Deere 110 and the Cub Cadet.
Besides the front wheels, the Revolution deck has large front flanges (rounded lip) that will keep the deck from scalping.
The tractor is also short enough that you should not have any problems with scalping.
Consumer Reports just rated the 28933 as the second best mower of the ones they tested this year. The John Deere 304 was first and the Deere 300 second.
You have to read reviews with a “grain of salt” For some reason there were a few specific individuals out to discredit the trans and they went out of their way to make it seem bad. That said, there were issues with the first models sold. Some of them had noise issues. Others had a spring that would break and cause one of the trannys to lock up. Both of these problems were fixed quickly through repairs and updates.
The tranny is alive and well. Torotrak the designer of this trans is dedicated to getting it into this market (small tractors) so any “problems” will be dealt with quickly. MTD has this trans in a few other machines this year including “single” versions for lawn tractors and garden tractors. Case International has CVTs in their 50 horse tractors and they are doing well.
I think this machine is a “sleeper” for hills. There is no differential in the rear to cause one wheel to loose traction. Both rear wheels have power to them all the time so you will have the best traction…better than a regular trans. You don’t need a differential lock because there is constant power to both rear wheels. The transmission is also a “constant torque” unit. All the power from the engine is transferred to the rear axles. There is no Hydraulic loss like you would find in a hydro trans. I can go on for pages about the benefits of Constant Velocity Transmissions and how they are the future for small engines.
Consumer Reports agrees with me that this is the best “zero turn” mower for slopes.
Don’t be afraid to buy one. Just remember Sears has a 90 day return policy. You can return it for any reason and there is no “restocking fee” The unit also carries a two year parts warranty and you can purchase a 3 year protection plan to cover you for all problems, labor and trip charges.
Paul,
“The tranny is alive and well. Torotrak the designer of this trans is dedicated to getting it into this market”
Are you saying that the 28933 still has the infinitrak transmission?
However CVT is surely a continuously variable transmission; not “Constant Velocity Transmission”. I look forward with interest to your report on the 2010 28933.
@Jack,
As far as I know. I’ll find out for sure this week.
Paul,
Have a look at http://wellingtonimplement.com/equipment/cub1000
At the bottom of the page they appear to be advertising the LTX 1042/1046 & 1050 with Infinitrak – presumably the new STT version.
Paul,
Your review does not mention the Infinitrak transmission. Has this been replaced by Hydro gear in the 2010 model?
@Jack, Right now it is unclear if the Infinitrak is in to 2010 model. The current literature that Sears will give customers states is has twin hydrostatic transmissions. But there are no updates to SearsPartsDirect and it still shows the Infinitrak.
I am waiting on a reply from Sears or MTD to find out. Once I’m sure I’ll update the article.
I just looked at a Cub Cadet Z-Force this morning and it has Hydros.
Paul