I have a GT 2000, and I am impressed with it. I use it for mowing and hauling on a hilly piece of property, and it never appears stressed. I put two 30 pound IH wheel weights on the inside rims, and it rarely ever spins a wheel. It's like riding my truck around the yard. I had an 1863 that I bought used. I read this site long before purchasing it and thought I was handy at tractor repair. I am, but I am not that handy. That tractor had too many things in need of repair, and the paint issues depressed me. I figured the cost of repairing the 1863 was going to be slightly less than a new Cub, and the decision was easy for me. Buying new, you aren't buying other people's problems not to mention the treatment they enacted on the tractor. There are some people on here that know their stuff, and when they post, I read and learn. But, there are people like me who know some stuff but not enough to fix some of these wonderful machines. I have owned a Sears garden tractor, an 1863, and a GT 2000. For me, the GT 2000 is far better. The only thing I miss on the 1863 is the hydraulic deck lift. I have a manual deck lift with a fabricated deck. I designed a new handle for lifting the heavy deck, and now, I don't miss the hydraulic lift as much. Hope some of this helps you in your decision.
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