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...