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Old 10-22-2011, 10:45 AM
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What product are you referring to, specifically, when you say 'planned obsolescence'?
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I was told by many Cub Cadet dealers that the 1000 series mower is a "5 year 150 hour mower and then it's time for a new one".
I cannot stomach spending 1500-2000 dollars on a mower, and it be good for 5 years! They look at me like I am crazy for wanting a 2000 or 2100 series garden tractor for 1/2 acre (which I guess I am!), but I am thinking those suckers will be far more durable and last me 20 plus years!
The 4 year/300 hour warranty tells me they are FAR better quality than the 1000 series at 3 year/120 hour warranty. Am I off base on this?

Would I be wasting my money on a GT2000 or 2100, or a Zforce-S ? I was expecting about $3500-$4000 for a mower, but am I being foolish? Am I getting a far better quality (meaning serious longevity) mower, even though it is overkill? Is the salesman being typical salesman and trying to sell me something else (they are touting the Hustler or Kubota mowers- which I KNOW Kubota is serious quality - my parents had an old pusher and the thing was excellent for 20 plus years), or are the 1000 series Cubs going to last me a long while?
What you pay for in the 2000 Series vs the 1000 Series is money worth spending. The 1000 Series is the bottom of the line, and at that point you're basically buying as mentioned above a cheap, throw away product. That's 'throw away' in the mind of the average consumer - someone who doesn't really care if they have to buy a new one in 5 years.

I think that how you treat the machine and maintenance play a big part in this though. I've seen cheap machines go forever if taken care of. If you have rough terrain, lots of hills, if you haul, plow, tow - all of those things will wear out the cheaper unit quicker, regardless of maintenance. With a 2000/25000 Series you get a better frame, better hydro, better rear end, better steering, and serviceability from one end of the tractor to the other.

You could also buy an older Cub as well, but keep in mind that you'll be doing some tinkering at least occasionally on a unit that is 35+ years old. If you don't mind that, you can get a LOT of tractor for the money that way as well.
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