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Originally Posted by papaglide
Thanks Jeff. The GT 14 is what have come up with also. Would you say that it is comparable to Cubs? Also, it is belt drive. Is there anything to be afraid of with it being belt driven? Lastly, what cub do you think it would be most similiar to?
Thanks for your input, Jeff.  |
They are great machines, and with the proper care like anything else, it will last indefinitely. I wouldn't worry about the belt with normal use, as it is only operating the hydro pump, and not the actual gear drive tranny like some of the other WH's. It is a big heavy machine, and should be able to handle anything you throw at it. The rear end is cast iron and the frame is very beefy on these guys. I would say in size comparison ...its between an 82 series and the Supers...maybe a tad narrower. They always kind of reminded me of the high wheel Case and Ingersoll garden tractors. The 3 point is definitely a great feature. Parts can be hard to find, but not impossible, at least anything beyond normal maintenance. I've had a few hydro WH's over the years and they gave me no problems, nor did they suffer the leaks that the Cubs tend to suffer from...at least in my experience(dont worry I still love my cubs too!!). I would snatch it up in a heartbeat!
I might purchasing a Wheel Horse D250 from a coworker..it has a Renault 4cyl engine in it...I've wanted one for a long time, but parts are very hard to find....if I can just haggle him down on the price a bit
Let us know how you make out
Jeff (teet)