Buying a new Cub cadet. So many options

[Sergeant]

Originally Posted by CubDieselFan

Wow, that is a lot of hours in a short amount of time. How many acres does mow with it?

22 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre Yards, Plus snow removal for about 25 In the subdivision he lives in

[CubbaCudet]

Originally Posted by Sergeant

Not really. My friend's 2017 XT2 GX 54D has over 3000 hours with a Kohler engine. The only engine issue he had was an oil drain, which Kohler updated and fixed through a recall, and the current Kohlers have the corrected oil drain.

If You want a Kawasaki version You can get it here https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/prod...ing-lawn-mower either at an Ace Hardware or a Lowes store

I never knew that those two models were basically the same!
It's an open ended question with no perfect answer, but do you have any thoughts as to which one, based on what tends to break on these things (cub cadet vs craftsman) is 'easier' to fix and/or which tends to break less often?

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[Sergeant]

Originally Posted by CubbaCudet

I never knew that those two models were basically the same!
It's an open ended question with no perfect answer, but do you have any thoughts as to which one, based on what tends to break on these things (cub cadet vs craftsman) is 'easier' to fix and/or which tends to break less often?

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That I can't answer because, except for the engine, front axle, and paint color, they are the same tractor. With the XT2 GX54D, you get easier dealer support. With the Craftsman, you get a Kawasaki and a much tighter turn radius. And both have the same parent company, Stanley/MTD.

[ironman]

Or.....
you could base your choice on winning colors...

[CubbaCudet]

Originally Posted by Sergeant

Not really. My friend's 2017 XT2 GX 54D has over 3000 hours with a Kohler engine. The only engine issue he had was an oil drain, which Kohler updated and fixed through a recall, and the current Kohlers have the corrected oil drain.

If You want a Kawasaki version You can get it here https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/prod...ing-lawn-mower either at an Ace Hardware or a Lowes store

After months of deliberating, I realized I dont need a tractor to plow snow anymore because I pay someone to do it now

Now that that variable is gone, could I buy a cubcadet that can still cut ~3 acres of grass, tow stuff behind it like grass clippings, dead branches, dirt, etc, and have enough oompf to go up hills whicl cutting the grass, but possibly be less expensive than the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54D?

Maybe I wouldnt need the K62? and yet.. i dont think the K58 is servicible. (?)

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by Sergeant

That I can't answer because, except for the engine, front axle, and paint color, they are the same tractor. With the XT2 GX54D, you get easier dealer support. With the Craftsman, you get a Kawasaki and a much tighter turn radius. And both have the same parent company, Stanley/MTD.

Looks like the Cub has much nicer tires too.

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by CubbaCudet

After months of deliberating, I realized I dont need a tractor to plow snow anymore because I pay someone to do it now

Now that that variable is gone, could I buy a cubcadet that can still cut ~3 acres of grass, tow stuff behind it like grass clippings, dead branches, dirt, etc, and have enough oompf to go up hills whicl cutting the grass, but possibly be less expensive than the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54D?

Maybe I wouldnt need the K62? and yet.. i dont think the K58 is servicible. (?)

Eh, not really. Guess a ST54 would do it if you want a tractor.

Any reason not to get a zero turn?

[Sergeant]

Originally Posted by CubbaCudet

After months of deliberating, I realized I dont need a tractor to plow snow anymore because I pay someone to do it now

Now that that variable is gone, could I buy a cubcadet that can still cut ~3 acres of grass, tow stuff behind it like grass clippings, dead branches, dirt, etc, and have enough oompf to go up hills whicl cutting the grass, but possibly be less expensive than the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54D?

Maybe I wouldnt need the K62? and yet.. i dont think the K58 is servicible. (?)

None of the Cub Cadets are marketed as having a serviceable transmission.
Currently there are not any Cubs with a K58. Your choice in Cub Lawn tractors is a K46.
If you still want to mow 3 acres with a tractor, I would still recommend either the Cub XT2 GX 54D or the Craftsman models I recommended. Those K62s can be refilled through the battery box on the tractors, and the K62 has drain plugs. The K46 does not have a drain plug, and it would have to be removed from the tractor to drain, or you could get an electric extractor pump to drain from the fill hole.

Look for a used Cub Cadet XT3 GS, GSE, or GSX, or look for a used John Deere X300 series with a K58 or a John Deere X500—all have serviceable K72s, and all X500s have hydraulic power steering and hydraulic lift except for the X500, X520, or X570 models with manual steering and foot Pedal manual spring-assist lift.

Or Look for a Cub Cadet Zero turn with at Least hydro-gear ZT2800 TRANSMISSIONS I would suggest a steering wheel Model

[CubbaCudet]

Originally Posted by Farmall450

Eh, not really. Guess a ST54 would do it if you want a tractor.

Any reason not to get a zero turn?

i dont know anythng about them and figured zero turns cant have a two-wheeled wheelbarrow behind it. Can they?

[CubbaCudet]

Originally Posted by Sergeant

None of the Cub Cadets are marketed as having a serviceable transmission.
Currently there are not any Cubs with a K58. Your choice in Cub Lawn tractors is a K46.
If you still want to mow 3 acres with a tractor, I would still recommend either the Cub XT2 GX 54D or the Craftsman models I recommended. Those K62s can be refilled through the battery box on the tractors, and the K62 has drain plugs. The K46 does not have a drain plug, and it would have to be removed from the tractor to drain, or you could get an electric extractor pump to drain from the fill hole.

Look for a used Cub Cadet XT3 GS, GSE, or GSX, or look for a used John Deere X300 series with a K58 or a John Deere X500—all have serviceable K72s, and all X500s have hydraulic power steering and hydraulic lift except for the X500, X520, or X570 models with manual steering and foot Pedal manual spring-assist lift.

Or Look for a Cub Cadet Zero turn with at Least hydro-gear ZT2800 TRANSMISSIONS I would suggest a steering wheel Model

much aprreciated response. OKKKKKKkkk then. I will continue to cry as I look at the price tag of the Cub XT2 GX 54D and after speaking with the sales rep, he gave a final price of $5,300. No idea if thats a rip off or a good deal. Why cant they just give me one for free i beg the question.