50th Anniversary Model
 

Below is the 50th anniversary model. Cub Cadet combined the GT2500 and the 3000 series into one series. The following is from tractorbynet site.

2010 Retail Prices
GT2542 42" $3499.00
GT3200 W/50" $7748.00
GT3200 W/54" $8148.00

2011 Retail Prices
GT2000 42" $3599.00
GTX2000 50" $4599.00
GTX2100 54" Fabricated Deck $5899.00

0 to 8 MPH Speed, Shaft Drive, 18" Turning Radius, Kohler Command engines, Heavy Duty Bumper, Electronic POWER Steering, Comfortable High back Seat, Arm Rests, Electric Deck Lift, Fabricated Deck, Cast iron Transmission, Tilt Wheel, 4 & 5 Year Warranty

Also a time line on the first 50 years on the Cub Cadet website:

http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/s...10051_14101_-1

Thanks for sharing, Terry!

In my mind, I was thinking, They would have rebuilt one of the old models, Not rebuilt, But made it look like one, Because It's not like, having an airodynamic front end is going to help at 8 miles an hour... just not...

I'm not sure
Cody

All I can say is I'm disappointed, it's got that flimsy front end design. Ugh!

:censored: :Choke: :HeadScratch: :ScrewLoose: :ThumbsDown: :ThumbsDown: :Unknown:

What are they thinking!???


SAD!!! I'd have to say that is a VERY poor attempt at an anniversary tractor. I agree, I would have thought they may have styled it at least a little off the old original styles in the first say 10 years?? Heck, even Chevrolet even figured that out with there new cars......at least they made them sort of sporty compared to the originals? Not that a Cub is going to be sporty..but come on!! I think my dog & cat could have thrown their ideas together and come up with a better design than that!!!

I REALLY think they should have commissioned some of the old design team from Cub Cadet to design this edition - it would have been MUCH better!

FOOLS!

Thanks for posting Terry!

I was hoping for more of a retro look myself.

I'll stick with my IH built Cub Cadet 100! :IH Trusted Hand:

that is ugly. they should of did like what you guys are saying and made it like a old one. like what new holland did with the boomer 8n tractor or something like that anyway

Get the raid, there is an ugly bug in the garage !!! Pitiful............. A real Cub doesn't need a bumper !

I agree with Eagle Keeper..... What is with all the box stores putting bumpers on their tractors? I see a lot of them around here with them on....people that bad of drivers? OMG! And these people drive cars & trucks down the roads? No wonder mothers pull their kids off the streets at certain times of the day! :HeadScratch:

I said it before......SAD!!!! Very poor effort/attempt at a 50th Anniversary tractor.

Yes, New Holland did a WAY better job than Cub Cadet did that is for sure.

:Shocked:$6k for a tractor that looks like half of it is plastic with an air cooled motor. I thought they would have done better. I like the looks of the 40th year tractor better.

I think this is it.

i wish most of my cubs had rear bumpers on them before i got them. i think my 1650 is the only one that doesnt have dents in the fenders from the POs. i dont understand how people back into stuff mowing???

:HeadScratch:

Too lazy to turn around??? BAD DRIVERS!! :biggrin2.gif:

It is terrible the way some people treat their equipment though. I mean its not a bull dozer people that is clearing a path through a bush. Last time I checked Cub Cadet didn't sign on with the builder of Sherman Tanks either???


So just wondering....does anyone know who designed this "great anniversary edition"?? Was it Cub Cadet themselves or did they put it out to the public? How come they didn't call on Myron, Rolland or Matt, to dig through their stash of knowledge and reference books to come up with a "New Generation" Cub?? Does it at least have a cheesey plastic emblem on it saying its a 50th Anniversary Edition? Let me guess....its probably chrome too if there is one?

About the only thing I can see that may be called "improvement" is the fabricated deck. But, the only reason why manufacturers of commercial equipment use fabricated decks is that they don't want to spend the money in buying a big enough press to make stamped decks in the thicker gauge steels. It would take a tremendous force to stamp 7 gauge metal, so they "fabricated" the decks by welding. Which creates seams to rust, right angle pockets where grass can build up. So even the fabricated deck may not be an improvement.

BTW, only John Deere has a large enough press to make stamped decks in 7 gauge metal - which they do for their commercial decks. They call their commercial decks "7 Iron" because of the stamped 7 gauge decks.

Would it be bad taste to e-mail Cub Cadet telling them how crappy of a job they did?

I have to agree with the sad end of it. At least a MTD "attempt" at even a slight retro look would have been OK. I guess you can look at it at the 50yr anniversary of the cub cadet name?

I think I'd rather stick that kind of money into an IH built cub cadet and end up with a tractor :biggrin2.gif:

Email Cub Cadet,,,I have been doing it for years. No response. We are conceived as a small sector of their business . Years ago I was in the final steps of opening a Cub Dealership in Lakeville NY. The day I was supposed to sign the papers the company rep says, I have good news here is a brochure for our new line-up of tractors. It was the 2000 series. I walked out the door and have been hoping for Change,,,Did I say that ? Wash my mouth out with soap. As far as the design team for the 50 yr model ,,,, I heard it was a bunch of Chrysler workers on their lunch break. Also incorporated in the green model is a Stirling powered model that runs on Global warming, Rubber mower deck blades, so they won't hurt the grass, Front, rear, side Airbags. Breathalyzer blow tube to prevent mowing with a beer and a alpha wave detector that engages the autopilot when you have negative thoughts and drives you to the nearest reprogramming facility ....:Unknown:

:ExtremeFunny: :LMAO1: :ROTF2:

Too funny Eagle Keeper! You know....what you say is likely VERY true! :biggrin2.gif:

GT2042
Engine
20hp kohler Command

Drive system:
Shaft drive 5 year limted warranty
Cruise control
HD cast iron housing w/BDU-10 Hydrostatic pump spin on oil filter


Steering:
Cast Iron Rack & Pinion
Front Axle Cast Iron with grease fittings 5 year limited warranty
3/4 spindels
Ball Joints 4 Automotive Style
Rear Axle Diameter 1 inch with dual steel drive hubs

Chassis:
Twin C channel frame fully welded
Fully enclosed engine compartment
Steel fender and Bumper

Electrical system:
Alternator 15amp regulated
Battery 12v 275 cold crank amps
Charging Flywheel Altenator
Monitor package Digital hour meter, oil service reminder, oil pressure indicator. Battery voltage monitor, Park & PTO start squence LEDs

Operation:
PTO Clutch Electronic fingertip engagement
Deck lift Manual 12 position spring assist
Brakes Disc Brakes
Seat Deluxe High back with arm rests
Front tires 16x6.5
Rear Tire 23x9.5
Forward speed 0-5.8
Reverse Speed 0-3.5
Fuel tank Capacity 4.5 gallons
Engine oil Capacity 2.0 qt
Transmission Capacity 5.7 qt
Wheel base 47 inches
Overall Length 72 inches

Mowing deck 42 inch twin blade
Cutting height 1.5 to 4 inches
Anti scalping 4 greasable wheels one nose roller
Deck drive Heavy Duty kevlar belt
Deck wash System

Warranty
4 years 150 hrs/5 year limited warranty

GTX2000
Engine
20hp kohler Command

Drive system:
Shaft drive 5 year limted warranty
Cruise control
HD cast iron housing w/BDU-10 Hydrostatic pump spin on oil filter


Steering:
Power steering with tilt Cast Iron Rack & Pinion Housing
Front Axle Cast Iron with grease fittings 5 year limited warranty
3/4 spindels
Ball Joints 4 Automotive Style
Rear Axle Diameter 1 inch with dual steel drive hubs

Chassis:
Twin C channel frame fully welded
Fully enclosed engine compartment
Steel fender and Bumper

Electrical system:
Alternator 25 amp regulated
Battery 12v 275 cold crank amps
Charging Flywheel Altenator
Monitor package Digital hour meter, oil service reminder, oil pressure indicator. Battery voltage monitor, Park & PTO start squence LEDs

Operation:
PTO Clutch Electronic fingertip engagement
Deck lift Manual 12 postion spring assist
Brakes Disc Brakes
Seat Deluxe High back with arm rests Gel suspension
Front tires 16x6.5
Rear Tire 23x9.5
Forward speed 0-5.8
Reverse Speed 0-3.5
Fuel tank Capacity 4.5 gallons
Engine oil Capacity 2.0 qt
Transmission Capacity 5.7 qt
Wheel base 47 inches
Overall Length 72 inches

Mowing deck 42 inch twin blade 50 & 54 inch triple blades
Cutting height 1.5 to 4 inches
Anti scalping 4 greasable wheels one nose roller
Deck drive Heavy Duty kevlar belt
Deck wash System

Warranty
4 years 150 hrs/5 year limited warranty

GTX2100
Engine
23hp kohler Command

Drive system:
Shaft drive 5y ear limted warranty
Cruis control
HD cast iron housing w/BDU-10 Hydrostatic pump spin on oil filter


Steering:
Power steering with tilt Cast Iron Rack & Pinion Housing
Front Axle Cast Iron with grease fittings 5 year limited warranty
3/4 spindels
Ball Joints 4 Automotive Style
Rear Axle Diameter 1 inch with dual steel drive hubs

Chassis:
Twin C channel frame fully welded
Fully enclosed engine compartment
Steel fender and Bumper

Electrical system:
Alternator 25 amp regulated
Battery 12v 275 cold crank amps
Charging Flywheel Altenator
Monitor package Digital hour meter, oil service reminder, oil pressure indicator.Battery voltage monitor, Park & PTO start squence LEDs

Operation:
PTO Clutch Electronic fingertip engagement
Deck lift Electric lift with height Position
Brakes Disc Brakes
Seat Deluxe High back with arm rests Gel suspension
Front tires 16x6.5
Rear Tire 23x9.5
Forward speed 0-8.0
Reverse Speed 0-4.0
Fuel tank Capacity 4.5 gallons
Engine oil Capacity 2.0 qt
Transmission Capacity 5.7 qt
Wheel base 49.5 inches
Overall Length 74 inches

Mowing deck 48 & 54 inch triple blades
Cutting height 1.5 to 4 inches
Anti scalping 4 greasable wheels one nose roller
Deck drive Heavy Duty Shaft driven
Deck wash System

Warranty
4 years 150 hrs/5y ear limited warranty

Noticed no hydraulic lift - probably because they don't offer the BDU-21, just the BDU-10 transmission.

Is that paint scheme for the 50th anniversary models only? Like on the 3000 40th? Or is all hoods going to be 2 tone?

I totally agree, Bill.

This is why my main mower is now an X700 Deere. I needed a newer mower (6 acres to mow) that my wife and kids could just jump on and run without too much trouble. I love the old rigs, but my wife does not.

After looking at how flimsy and cheap the new CC are, I had no choice but to buy the X700.

MTD, if you are listening, I really had a hard time with that choice, but my money went with Deere. Granted, it was twice the money, but it was 3 times the tractor. IT will also still be around to sit with my 782, 1450 and SO76 10 years from now.

Looks like another poorly built "home owner" special from Lowes or Home Depot to me.
IH knew how to build garden tractors......I'll stick with my 122 and 1450!!

I agree with you, Steve! I'll also stick with my 100! :ThumbsUp:

50th ann. cadet
 

I too was so hoping for the anniversary model to be somewhat retro. But to be honest it looks about like what I thought it would. Oh well, it just makes me appreciate all of our old ones that much more!!!!

Just mowed the grass the other day with a '67 125 and it looked pretty dang good!

Wonder how many people will be saying that about these new ones in 40 years? http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/i...ons/icon10.gif

U think MTD would have done a better job than this. Make a well built good lookin tractor to celibate 50 years.... But no we get a spruce up version of the cheap crap their putting out now. Thanks but no thanks . Give it a BIG THUMBS DOWN:ThumbsDown::ThumbsDown::ThumbsDown: