GT2186 vs GT2542 vs 2550 Pros and cons?
Hello all, new to the boards, this is my second post.
I currently am working on a 1320 that was my grandfathers and it is almost ready to go. However I am looking at picking up something a little more heavy duty and only use the 1320 for light grass cutting.
Currently found a nice GT2186, GT2542, and GT2550 available locally with low hours. The 2186 has 320's, 2542 has 230's and the 2550 has around 360's. All look very well maintained.
The lower two have 20hp Kohler Commands with 42" decks while the 2550 is a 22hp with 50" deck. Through my research it seems the 2542 may have a cast iron trans (possibly th esame on the 2550), but saw some opinions that it is china made and there is nothing wrong with the aluminum one of the 2186.
Other than the 2186 being the older machine, are there pros or cons to any of these models?
Usage will be mowing a couple acres, moving a 6x12 trailer around the yard, and possibly plowing a couple driveways in the winter.
Have thought of looking for a 1450 or 1650, but not sure yet..
Thank you in advanced!
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