I have had mine for 4 years now and I am extremely disappointed with the quality of the drive axles. Both axles have been replaced 3 times and both leak. When I first got the machine the number of front mounted attachments you could get was 2 or 3 . Now all you can get is a snowblower and blade IIRC. I think Husqvarna has realized how weak the drivetrain is on this tractor and decided not to sell the rotary, broom and flail mower. I wouldn't recommend this tractor to anyone. I actually like the way it cuts but I wanted the front attachments and was planning to buy them prior to retiring, but the absolutely crap transaxles make me wish I never bought it. Too bad Husqvarna can't put a heavy duty transaxle in. It's $7K in canada and I would happily have paid a couple hun more for better transaxles.
I bought mine because I have a steeper hill than yours and much longer. I go up and down with no issues the only thing I don't like is I have some side hill that I have to cut and it is very tippy.
I want one of this for my steep yard. The dealer told me it's not reliable at all and broken so often. Do you have any issue with it and what are they? Thanks