Quote:
Originally Posted by RENDAWG
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?
 |
In the short term, your LT will be fine, but you should really consider the heavier duty tractors because once you start working it, you'll likely want to tackle bigger jobs. You might also consider a new XT3 (which I own) or possibly the XT2 GX54" D Garden Tractor with the K62 tranny with differential lock. The turning radius alone is light years beyond the older stuff and buying new will get you a great warranty, many years of reliable service and you'll support american made Cub Cadet Corp and their workers.
Below are some specs on the top end XT2 GX54" D Garden Tractor . Higher up is the XT3 Garden Tractor which gets you a shaft drive, cast iron tranny for $3,999 and up to $4,900 with power steering, diff lock and larger axle (30mm as opposed to 25mm). I have the larger XT3 and really like it so far. I think Cub also offers zero percent financing now.
XT2:
$3,599.00
New FastAttach™ brush guard
54" heavy-duty fabricated, triple-blade cutting deck
Ground-engaging attachment capabilities
Equipped with differential lock control for increased traction