Another Newbie Question Sorry
 

Hello all. I am looking at buying a 2004 LT2180 over a new Box Store Mower. 1 1/2+/- acres. for the most part flat and still working on the lawn for grass. right now it is mostly weed and clover. Also mow down to a creek and a small field. Tow an 4x8 trailer to pick up dead trees, rocks and limbs. Now plowing or blowing. 1/2 acre garden that I would like to get a disc or something to run thru during the winter months. Any opinions? Thanks in advance?
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LT stands for lawn tractor.. Those things your wanting to do require a GT or garden tractor. Lt is fine for cutting grass and maybe some lite snow plowing but thats about all I would use on for.

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LT is like profanity around here. We frown on it.

The LT2180 is pretty much a 2000 series. Here is a list of attachments from the Cub Parts site.

Attachment
155 14 Gal Tow Sprayer 190-155-100
163 42" Lawn Sweeper 190-163-100
213 38" Mower Mfg. Date H 179 & After 190-213-100
217A 32 Cu.Ft. Collection System 190-217A100
217B 32 Cu.Ft. Collection System 190-217B-100
222 38" Lawn Sweeper 190-222-100
223A 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart 190-223A100
302 42" Snow Blade 190-302-100
305 Twin Rear Bagger 190-305-100
307 Front/Rear Weight Kit 190-307-100
341 42" Snow Thrower 190-341-100
425/425A 17 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart
459 Lawn Sweeper 46" 190-459-100
483 38" Lawn Sweeper
537 25 Gal Tow Sprayer
653/653A 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart

I know they made a tiller for the 2000's probably the ones that had the larger tires like the 2185

what they said

I myself like BT, IIWII

Gave up LT's in the '70's.
GT is the only way to go. I might add we used push reel mowers around the barracks at Camp Lejeune. :biggrin2:

That was back in the 60's.

My two cents: I have a place that sounds very similar to what you have described, and I use my equipment very similar to what you have described that you will be doing. I have had this place for 20 years and over that time I have turned over probably 100 LT/GT's because I like to find clunkers, fix them up, and pass them on to someone who needs something dependable at a reasonable price. So that being said, I feel that have some pretty good experience in the sub-super GT arena and I usually have multiple units of all brands on hand at any particular time.
Therefore my opinion is this: For your needs right now, probably ANYTHING could fill the bill, from a Murray riding mower to A Cub Cyclops. So if you are getting a tremendous deal on the LT2180 and it is in beautiful condition, I say go for it. But remember this: over the long haul, like say the next 8 years, given the same maintenance techniques, time will take less of a toll on the larger tractors. If you see your situation changing in the future where maybe you will own multiple tractors, get something for right now that will get the job done and watch for something better. But, if your tractor is going to be an "only son" for many a year, get a "beast"!

If you have the mechanical capability to do some repairs if needed for your projected use I would look for something like a 782 up to a 1864 garden tractor. The 782 is nearing 40 years old so if you go that route it will more than likely need a fair amount of work to be dependable. The 1864 is newer and might be easier to find in good operational condition. Both will do most anything you ask of them and when good running condition should last for many more years. Many on here think the 1864 is the best Cub Cadet ever built because of its features. Do some research on this forum for some ideas of how members have repaired and rebuilt some of the older Cubs. I have a 782 and also a 1872 that I have rebuild and repowered and will put either of them up against most of what is available today. They run, ride and cut grass very well and both should be around for my grandkids to use.
Good luck in your search for a Cub Cadet. If you run across something let us know and we will try to help you out.