Input on a 2185

[64chevelless]

I'm looking for a decent rider that my wife will like running. A friend of mine has a 2185 that's in decent shape with 270 hours. Are these solid tractors? He wants $700.00. Lets hear some input.

[olds45512]

No experience with those tractors but it has a real good engine in it and the hours are low, I say go for it and if the tractor turns junk in a few years you can drop the engine in a 782 or similar.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

Basic LT... No hyd lift.. paint sucks... headlights are usually broken since individual can't figure out how to lift the hood properly.... the tunnel between the firewall and engine is normally missing so the engine gets packed with grass and the head gaskets start to go with overheating.... Its a good 500.00 tractor for lawn use or a 300.00 for a repower...

What shape is the deck in???

[sorner]

I have one sitting outside. I agree with olds that it has a good engine and those are low hours. But they are made way lighter than the previous models, no where near as solid as the cyclops, like my 1864. I don't know how the rear end is in them reliability wise, but I do kind of like the foot controls. They have a Hydrogear setup that looks similar to the older models but the differential is smaller. The hood pieces are really fragile, thin metal. It would depend on the deck really. I would say the $700 seems a bit much for what it is but again depends on the deck. I see them all over Craigslist here for $500-$700... or better yet, free like mine.

[Sam Mac]

Good grass cutter. I'd buy it.

[64chevelless]

It all seems solid, i know the guy who has it im goin to take it to my place and try it out this weekend there are 2
1250 cubs by me for sale 750 and 800 are there prices. Seems high? But they look nice. Which one would be money better spent?

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by 64chevelless

It all seems solid, i know the guy who has it im goin to take it to my place and try it out this weekend there are 2
1250 cubs by me for sale 750 and 800 are there prices. Seems high? But they look nice. Which one would be money better spent?

That's a tough call. The 18hp command is a great engine and if the tractor even goes to hell you can resale the engine and get most of your money back. The 1250 is a much better machine overall and the engine in them is unstoppable and fairly cheap to rebuild if it ever needs it. The only issue with the 1250 is the engine mounts going bad and causing damage to the driveshaft, if the tractor you buy needs engine mounts and a new driveshaft you will have to put a good chunk of change in it. Unless that work has already been done and done correctly I think $750 and $800 is really steep, $500 would be more realistic.

[64chevelless]

What pics can i have them send me to see if they are fixed correctly? Sounds like tue 2185 might be a better deal

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by 64chevelless

What pics can i have them send me to see if they are fixed correctly? Sounds like tue 2185 might be a better deal

If it's for your wife to mow with I'd go with the 2185. Way too much for a 1250 anyway.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Terry C

If it's for your wife to mow with I'd go with the 2185. Way too much for a 1250 anyway.

I agree, most women don't want to mow with "old junk".