New (to me) Toy(GT2544)

[reidcc]

Greetings folks-

After giving my Cub 2166 some attention- just to keep it running for the season, I'd been keeping my eyes on used machinery out there.
The metal fronted units held a spot in my heart, as I could reasonably afford one.

I found a used 2005 2544 outside of Harrisburg Pa- that was not a lot of money- so took the trip from Mass to Pa on Columbus day and brought her home. Had to leave my tailgate down(5 foot box on my Frontier), and had it on 2 x 12 planks to help keep the weight off the tailgate. I was pretty nervous about it moving, but in spite of the numerous hills- it did not budge.

2005 GT2544 with the 44 inch deck and 288 hours. Has a minor amount of surface rust on the deck- near the wash ports. I'll take care of that over the winter. Overall I was surprised by the overall cleanliness of the unit, and the tightness of steering compared to my 2166 that had led a hard life.

I gave it a go on my lawn last night, and compared to my 2166-
Engine is extremely quiet at full throttle!!!
Deck has so much power- I purposely cut it lower than normal, and was able to cruise- seems like it just ate the grass up and chewed it out effortlessly.

I had to use the 2166(with its bagger) to clean up the clippings, and to get the areas where we don't want grass blown- and it was back to "life in the slow lane"!!!!! I was never impressed with the speed of thedeck in the 2166- even back when it was new. It seems I always had to creep just to get it to cut clean even without the bag.

Between having the bigger tires, and the riser to raise the seat higher- I felt like the king riding on it!!! I will need to take better care of this one and not leave it outside all season long.

Now I gotta find me a sweet deal on a 210 bagger for it!

Chris

[FrankF3]

Chris congratulations on the new addition. I'm sure it will serve you very well.