Another Newbie Question Sorry

RENDAWG · #1 06-20-2018, 02:21 PM

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?

cooperino · #2 06-20-2018, 02:43 PM

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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?

LT stands for lawn tractor.. Those things your wanting to do require a GT or garden tractor. Lt is fine for cutting grass and maybe some lite snow plowing but thats about all I would use on for.

olds45512 · #3 06-20-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperino

LT stands for lawn tractor.. Those things your wanting to do require a GT or garden tractor. Lt is fine for cutting grass and maybe some lite snow plowing but thats about all I would use on for.

Terry C · #4 06-20-2018, 03:53 PM

LT is like profanity around here. We frown on it.

Sam Mac · #5 06-20-2018, 04:15 PM

The LT2180 is pretty much a 2000 series. Here is a list of attachments from the Cub Parts site.

Attachment
155 14 Gal Tow Sprayer 190-155-100
163 42" Lawn Sweeper 190-163-100
213 38" Mower Mfg. Date H 179 & After 190-213-100
217A 32 Cu.Ft. Collection System 190-217A100
217B 32 Cu.Ft. Collection System 190-217B-100
222 38" Lawn Sweeper 190-222-100
223A 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart 190-223A100
302 42" Snow Blade 190-302-100
305 Twin Rear Bagger 190-305-100
307 Front/Rear Weight Kit 190-307-100
341 42" Snow Thrower 190-341-100
425/425A 17 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart
459 Lawn Sweeper 46" 190-459-100
483 38" Lawn Sweeper
537 25 Gal Tow Sprayer
653/653A 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart

I know they made a tiller for the 2000's probably the ones that had the larger tires like the 2185

john hall · #6 06-20-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by olds45512

what they said

darkminion_17 · #7 06-20-2018, 07:54 PM

I myself like BT, IIWII

Tankman · #8 06-21-2018, 07:42 AM

Gave up LT's in the '70's.
GT is the only way to go. I might add we used push reel mowers around the barracks at Camp Lejeune.

That was back in the 60's.

mkedzierski · #9 06-21-2018, 03:29 PM

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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

Sam Mac · #10 06-21-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mkedzierski

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

If your OK with spending $3500 come up to my place and I'll hook you up with an 1864 that I rebuilt with a new Kohler CH22 and a new 54" deck along with a bunch of other things. And I'll throw in a 3 point hitch.