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Originally Posted by CAO65
Rare 440,
Welcome to the site.
That is a nice looking tractor. I really like the front grill guard. I have a similar tractor as you do, but mine is closer related to Shotgun Wedding's GT2100. I have the GT2000. The more I use it the more impressed I am. The one thing I noticed was after about 50 hours or so the engine appears to be more powerful and deeper sounding. I guess that is the completion of the break-in period. I wonder if other people noticed this as well.
I like the color of the your deck. A black deck does not show stains, scratches, or dents as much as a yellow one does. I try to keep mine as clean as possible, but it is not easy. If you keep your tractor in the garage, and do regular maintenance, it will last you as long as the older Cubs will--hopefully, I am not opening up an argument/can with that comment. The only thing the older Cubs have over your tractor or mine is they have the Sunstrand transmission. I would replace the Hydro Gear in mine for a Sunstrand in a heartbeat.
Again, that is a nice looking tractor. I hope you enjoy it. Lastly, this web site is amazing for getting help and learning. I check out daily and pick up something all the time.
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Thank you for your kind comments! I really like this model and did a lot of research prior to buying it. This is the first lawn tractor I've ever owned, so I was careful about what I bought. I see so many riding mowers sitting around with broken components, and that was one of my biggest hesitations about even buying one. But then I learned that the heavier duty tractors (and, of course, more expensive!) hold up better so I opted to go for one of those. Honestly, this model is probably more than I need to mow my residential yard, but I also plan to use it to pull things around, such as my large succulent plants, that have become too heavy for me to handle. So I had a rationale for purchasing such a powerful machine. I'd rather spend the money on something good and keep it forever than to buy something cheap and have to replace it a few years down the line. This tractor stays in my garage under its cover, so it will lead a fairly easy life. I agree that this is a really interesting and helpful site. Thank you again for your reply!