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Old 02-08-2013, 02:58 PM
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I would get the 1811. If you can afford it get both.
The only problem with a 1650 or a 1450 is you need two right arms to run the Hydro and the lift control valve.
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Seems the 1811 gets the popular vote... I was under the impression the "older" ones were better quality... I guess they are all good...?

fwiw I spoke to the owner of the 1450. Nice guy, he mentioned that it also comes with a cultivator, lawn roller and maybe another odd piece or 2...

I am cetainly warming up to the sounds of the 1811 though...

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Yeah they are both pretty good machines, but IMO I'd go for the 1450 all day long over the 1811. The 1450 does it for me more than the 1811 does. Either choice is going to be good for you.
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oh.... and it turns out the 1450 ALSO comes with a snow thrower..

what to do......
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oh.... and it turns out the 1450 ALSO comes with a snow thrower..

what to do......
Everyone is conning you into the MTD made 1811 because that's all they see. I always prefer the International Harvester Cub Cadets. But no way would I go JD!

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Hey, either of the cubs would be great. I'm partial to the IH Cubs (pre-CCC/MTD which I think excludes the 1811) but I'm still learning. All the other guys like the 1811, so you probably should take their advice. Certainly the implements make a good case for the 1811.
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Hi Michael. Welcome.


I am east of Toronto about 65 miles.

My preference is the 1450. I just bought one a couple weeks ago. But it needs work, lots of it.


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Hi Michael. Welcome.


I am east of Toronto about 65 miles.

My preference is the 1450. I just bought one a couple weeks ago. But it needs work, lots of it.


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I like both cubs. The easier one to operate though is the 1811. They didn't really start to cheapen them up till after the 1811 so it is still very similar to the older cubs. My vote 1811.
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