Craftsman Riding Mowers

The engineering on these machines is a joke, and “planned obsolescence” is absolutely the case here. I've put maybe 40 hours on my Craftsman t140 riding mower, and have had to repair the carburetor at least four times already due to parts corroding. I can get my grass cut because I know how to repair it myself when it breaks, but it’s a total service-repair money-grab from anyone who isn’t proficient in mechanical repairs and who would prefer that the company fix it for them. About half the time I’m doing yard work, I end up pushing this mower back to my repair area because of some kind of parts failure, and usually pushes my yard work back another day. Believe me when I take the time out of my day to write this review, these mowers are very poorly engineered. I was educated in mechanical design, and these engineers ought to be embarrassed of themselves.

I recently purchased a lawn mower (Craftsman). It leaks gas from the carburetor and doesn’t cut the grass. It was on sale $400. Honda motor is the real reason I bought it. Rona refused to take it back. Stating there is gas in the tank. So it’s a hazard. Yet they sell gas on their shelves. They gave me the wrong number for craftsman (USA). Craftsman USA gave me the wrong number for craftsman CA. Craftsman CA gave me a number for MTD. USA MTD says take it back to where I purchased the mower. Everyone passing the buck. And I’m out $400 plus taxes. Craftsman and Rona have just lost a loyal customer. Unreal.

Craftsman Riding Mower. It is Jan 2023 and I am still waiting for a response from my Aug 2022 claim for the seat that broke. Product was purchased in March 2022. Repeated automated e-mails saying they will be in touch but never are. Even wrote to Stanley Black and Decker headquarters in Nov 2022 who acknowledged the letter and assured me they would "escalate" my concern "so that the division that handles your equipment will take action and will assist you." I'm still waiting. Apparently, that division is MTD and they clearly don't care. Craftsman Black and Decker Stanley all used to be reliable names. No more.

I purchased a Craftsman pressure washer in May 2019. I struggled to get it started initially, but it did finally start. After getting it started, I was able to successfully pressure wash my sidewalk and my patio. I put my pressure washer away in my garage and left it stored there. It has never started again despite several additional attempts. I assumed it was "user error" - that I was doing something wrong despite following the directly exactly, or possibly not pulling the cord hard enough even though I have no problem starting my lawn mower. Yesterday, after trying for two hours to start it without success (and a neighbor who used to work at a hardware store trying to help me), I gave up and began reading product reviews online. I discovered that countless other people also cannot get their Craftsman pressure washers to start.

UPDATED 5/22/2022: This is an update to my previous review of the new craftsman riding mower with a dead battery. MTD makes the parts I guess and I was told to message them about this issue. I did, several times and got no reply EVER! Do NOT buy a craftsman! They do not care! They make a bad mower. I’m also reporting to the BBB. And… I bought a TORO!

This mower has been a reliable product and does a sufficient job on uneven ground. This is an older model and I do not know if it is still made and I do not know where to buy a Craftsman product since Sears has closed in our area.

Cut the grass edges and yards Perfect! Performance is great and cutting is very important for yard workers to complete their work in a timely manner so that the Customers can be very happy and satisfied.

Parents were excited to buy a brand new lawn mower less than a year ago not even 10 hours on a 2000 dollar rider mower. The carburetor malfunctioned. Filled the whole engine with gas so oil was changed immediately. Took plugs out because of the hydrolock on cylinders put back together..very simple process. First bump the lawnmower lit on fire then immediately exploded mower and lit me on fire as well.. this thing was still immaculate condition with 10 hours on meter. Was told Lowes extended warranty would help replace the faulty mower.

Best mower I ever bought. Lasted for over 6 years and still going. Had to resend some cracks. But overall it's great. Have had other brands. But none has lasted as long. No engine problems. A starter replace early on.

I have a 42” Craftsman riding mower with a Kohler engine. I’ve had it for over 12 years and does a good job overall. One of the push rods gave out about 2 years ago and quick running. Luckily my brother is a mechanic and was able to repair it once I got the parts. Next time I will spend a little more and get a zero turn. Not sure on the brand now, will have to do some research.