Any issues with a CC 2284 SGT ?

[stevescub]

I saw a 2284 w/60"haban- i believe, on CL listing for $1800, about 1300hr, which looks similar to my 2182, but pics show a ? kohler engine as main difference; looked in good shape; but as with my 2182 wiring harness issue wont show up.
What is main concerns with this model?
Thinking maybe to dedicate one for FEL use.
Any thoughts about price, etc?

[Dirty Steve]

The usual cyclops issues. Rear end/frame bolts. Fuel systems. Plastic hoods. Many safety switches. I kill grass with one now. Habans are awesome.

[Sam Mac]

Price looks a little high for a 1300 hour machine. Take a good look at the rear end for loose or broken attachment points. 2284's have a CH22 with a crappy ignition system that Kohler calls a Spark Advance Module or SAM for short. They tend to be a bit problematic. Other than that they are great tractors.

[stevescub]

My boy in jd130-48" cut is able to run circles around my 2182 60" haban; I listen to engine and deck and find if grass thick or tall have to slow down for it sounds like engine bogging down and then deck speed; run near full throttle. Love overall how sgt handles, except damp grass- in reverse turf wheels spin.

Thank you guys for input, appreciate.

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by stevescub

My boy in jd130-48" cut is able to run circles around my 2182 60" haban; I listen to engine and deck and find if grass thick or tall have to slow down for it sounds like engine bogging down and then deck speed; run near full throttle. Love overall how sgt handles, except damp grass- in reverse turf wheels spin.

Thank you guys for input, appreciate.

Better see what is wrong with your 2182 if a 9 hp lawn mower can mow more grass. Unless you replaced the deck on the 130, it's only cutting 30 wide not 48

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by stevescub

My boy in jd130-48" cut is able to run circles around my 2182 60" haban; I listen to engine and deck and find if grass thick or tall have to slow down for it sounds like engine bogging down and then deck speed; run near full throttle. Love overall how sgt handles, except damp grass- in reverse turf wheels spin.

Thank you guys for input, appreciate.

Yeah, you got something wrong with that tractor if the 130 runs circles around it as you claim... I can fling grass without an issue with my Haban.
You should be running the engine WOT while mowing.

[CNeubauer]

When I bought my 2182 with 60" Haban is seemed doggy too, the mule drive pulleys were adjusted to where one rubbed on the frame to keep the belt tight, I replaced the belt last year with the correct belt which fixed the pulley issue and that gained me a solid 30% more mowing speed.

[stevescub]

Hi CNeubauer,

what length belt did you get? I have kevlar 95" from rural king which seems to allow mule pulleys to be upright to slight posterior. PO just had 5/8" v-belt 96" which shredded up in no time and pulleys were up against frame.

[stevescub]

JD L130 has a 23hp kohler with 48" deck,