Enduro XT1 OK to plow?

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by Leadslingingdaddy

How many Craftsman LT's do you see that are 40 plus years old still doing the job???? Should is a BIG statement there....

There are plenty of 30+ year old of everything out there. Good maintenance and proper use will make most things last a long time. But there are things on the cheaper LTs that just aren’t built to last and can cost more to repair than just buying a new machine. Engines, transmissions, steering gears, wheels. They are all built to a price point. That price point is a lot higher on a BX series Kubota or a x700 Deere than an XT1/2/3 and you usually get what you pay for.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

Originally Posted by wizard

I talked to a couple of dealers about the differences between the xt1 and xt2 before buying, according to both of them they use all the same parts right down to the frame. The only real difference is the type of bearings used in the front wheels, everything else that the xt2 has is an option on the xt1. My point is I'm not sure why people think of them as a mower that won't last, they should last just as long as any other.

Originally Posted by Gompers

There are plenty of 30+ year old of everything out there. Good maintenance and proper use will make most things last a long time. But there are things on the cheaper LTs that just aren’t built to last and can cost more to repair than just buying a new machine. Engines, transmissions, steering gears, wheels. They are all built to a price point. That price point is a lot higher on a BX series Kubota or a x700 Deere than an XT1/2/3 and you usually get what you pay for.

A lot can happen in 10 years.... 30 versus 40....