2016 Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
 

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site and thought I'd post some pictures of my new toy, a 2016 Cub Cadet XT3 GSX. I've only had it a couple of weeks and haven't been able to use it much due to rainy weather. But the little I have used it has shown it to be an awesome machine. The 25hp Kohler engine, power steering, power deck lift, and 54 inch deck make mowing a breeze - not to mention fun. I'd like to hear from others who own this model to see how you like yours. Really enjoy the posts and pictures on this site!

Welcome to OCC! I like the front guard:beerchug:

:Welcome2: Most guys come on here asking for assistance in fixing up the old iron. Kind of weird seeing a brand new tractor on the forum. Don't mean that in a negative way, just not the norm.:bigthink:
Good looking tractor though. Stick around, I want to see how it's working in another 50 years. Oh wait, I'll have been dead at least 30 of those 50 years.:biggrin2: Let's shoot for 10.:beerchug:

See they still are using an actual driveshaft on some models.....

I do like the looks of them. I used to have a Z-Force with a 54-inch manufactured deck. That pig of a deck would not clean out. I did not like the water feature for clean out. So I had to scrape the deck down every time I mowed. What a nightmare. Keep us posted on how it works for you.

Looks nice. How do you open the hood with that grill guard?

Just like this...pretty cool.
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Nice tractor! That new colour scheme is growing on me, especially the black deck!

I have the your tractor's predecessor GTX2100 with a JP Sleeve Hitch, works pretty awesome.

Does it use plastic pivot points? What did they do for a Stop??? When the kids fling open the hood you know what happens next time of thing....

OK....Basically the same thing as my 2011 GTX2154LE.
Watch where the rubber stops on the side of the tower rub on that chinsey hood fiberglass.
Mine are rubbing holes in it so I make sure the foam sticky tape I stuck on the inside of the hood stay put.
Be carefull when choking the engine. The plastic keeper for the cable on the back side of the dash will break and the choke will always keep creeping a little towards the closed side resulting in a rich fuel condition.
The headlights will fill up w/dust/dirt.
Changing oil is a pain w/that rubber hose and pipe coupling and plug on the end, I gotta do something about that.
Be carefull washing it or blowing off w/an air hose. The decals must be stuck on w/gravity
Have fun greasing the steering arm at the bottom of the dash, real PITA to access.
Other than that..It's a real mowing machine. I can't believe how clean the deck stays. I have about 130 hours on mine so far. I love how it mows, I just wish I did not have so much crap to mow around and more open flat space to mow.
Enjoy!

Welcome to OCC! Congrats on your new cub!

The grille guard pulls up to unlock and then pivots forward, allowing the hood to open.

You pull the grille guard straight up to unlock it and then it pivots forward, allowing the hood to open.

The hood pivots forward and stops short of hitting the grille. No worries about kids - I don't have any. I'll be the only one using it, and I'm careful with my stuff.

Thank you!

Rare 440,

Welcome to the site.

That is a nice looking tractor. I really like the front grill guard. I have a similar tractor as you do, but mine is closer related to Shotgun Wedding's GT2100. I have the GT2000. The more I use it the more impressed I am. The one thing I noticed was after about 50 hours or so the engine appears to be more powerful and deeper sounding. I guess that is the completion of the break-in period. I wonder if other people noticed this as well.

I like the color of the your deck. A black deck does not show stains, scratches, or dents as much as a yellow one does. I try to keep mine as clean as possible, but it is not easy. If you keep your tractor in the garage, and do regular maintenance, it will last you as long as the older Cubs will--hopefully, I am not opening up an argument/can with that comment. The only thing the older Cubs have over your tractor or mine is they have the Sunstrand transmission. I would replace the Hydro Gear in mine for a Sunstrand in a heartbeat.
Again, that is a nice looking tractor. I hope you enjoy it. Lastly, this web site is amazing for getting help and learning. I check out daily and pick up something all the time.

Thank you for your kind comments! I really like this model and did a lot of research prior to buying it. This is the first lawn tractor I've ever owned, so I was careful about what I bought. I see so many riding mowers sitting around with broken components, and that was one of my biggest hesitations about even buying one. But then I learned that the heavier duty tractors (and, of course, more expensive!) hold up better so I opted to go for one of those. Honestly, this model is probably more than I need to mow my residential yard, but I also plan to use it to pull things around, such as my large succulent plants, that have become too heavy for me to handle. So I had a rationale for purchasing such a powerful machine. I'd rather spend the money on something good and keep it forever than to buy something cheap and have to replace it a few years down the line. This tractor stays in my garage under its cover, so it will lead a fairly easy life. I agree that this is a really interesting and helpful site. Thank you again for your reply!

Are you guys still happy with your machines?
I am currently looking at same machine, for mowing and plowing snow.

You might want to send a PM or email. He has not been on here in over a year.

I am still very happy with my tractor. Although I don't use it a lot, and when I do it's not hard use, I am finding it to perform very well. Very powerful and makes short work of my mowing tasks. Hope you buy one!