No I am not, but I am just getting into the Cubs.
As far as brand loyalty, right now it looks like Husqvarna is the ticket at my house. Riding mower, push mower, 2 chain saws, and 2 string trimmers. I have had zero issues with any of them that wasn't because I did something with them that I shouldn't have.
I do like the Cubs. Especially the older ones. As I have posted previously, my grandfather had one back in the early '70s (I wish I knew what model) that was the first motorized piece of equipment that I ever used. I learned how to drive on that machine, and then how to mow grass. The 104 that I recently got brings back lots of fond chilhood memories.
My sister and my parents both have fairly new Cubs and are pleased with them. I have used my parents and like it very much. But three years ago when I needed a new mower, I refused to buy one and opted for the Husqvarna instead. We have a Cub Cadet dealer in my home town, but I have issues with the owner as to some of his business practices. I have known him a long time, and we used to be friends, but I have seen him do some less than ethical things. Maybe not illegal, but definitely on the shady side. As such, I refuse to do business with him. That leaves the local Tractor Supply. I have always heard that there is a difference in the dealer models and the box store models. Not willing to take a chance, I went to the Husqvarna dealer.
I do see a Cub addiction starting though. My son and I have already had a lot of fun together in the the few upgrades that we have made to the 104 and it is really fun to operate. Like drglinski says in his signature line "Reliving my childhood with each turn of the key." Hopefully we are making some lasting memories for my son too. I see us refreshing, if not fully restoring, this tractor one day. I also see more tractors in the future for us to tinker with, as time and money allow.
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