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Old 06-17-2018, 07:50 PM
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Question XT2 ? any good?

One of the guys on another forum asked me about the XT2

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How about the XT2 series out now? I’m needing a replacement for my Troybilt (MTD) as it is about 14 years old and while it has been flawless, I like the looks of the new Cub Cadets but not if it’s going to be a maintenance nightmare
Any suggestions? I'm a NF guy myself

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One of the guys on another forum asked me about the XT2



Any suggestions? I'm a NF guy myself

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Lot of things to factor in.. How large is yard? Just cutting grass? Is it a big box store purchase?
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Old 06-17-2018, 08:41 PM
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It's a belt drive lawn mower. If you are going to buy a new Cub it's XT3 or just go get a throw away POS at Lowes or Home Cheapo
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Lot of things to factor in.. How large is yard? Just cutting grass? Is it a big box store purchase?
He didn't say but Sam's response put the nail in the coffin.

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It's a belt drive lawn mower. If you are going to buy a new Cub it's XT3 or just go get a throw away POS at Lowes or Home Cheapo
Thanks, I'll pass the info
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They are what they are but some of those are EFI. And have you seen the "No tool required blade change system"?
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[QUOTE=Jeff in Pa;457046]One of the guys on another forum asked me about the XT2



Any suggestions? I'm a NF guy myself


Consider a new XT3 (which I own) or possibly the only XT2 GX54" D Garden Tractor offering that is labeled as a "Garden Tractor" with the K62 tranny with differential lock. I wouldn't even think of anything else in the XT1 or XT2 line due to the transmissions unless it's for mowing, lawn sweeping or light blade work on snow etc.

If you go with an XT3 or XT2, they are dealer only so they are not box store junk. They are both built to a higher standard in many areas. I've looked at all of them and believe me there is a difference. Especially when comparing the XT3 to the XT2 or XT1 line. The XT3 is much more beefy in the driveline, steering, etc.

Below are some specs on the top end XT2 GX54" D Garden Tractor . The XT3 Garden Tractor gets you a shaft drive, cast iron tranny for $3,999 and up to $4,900 with power steering, diff lock and larger axle (30mm as opposed to 25mm). I have the larger XT3 and really like it so far. I think Cub also offers zero percent financing now.


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mkedzierski you win the best accurate and informative comment of this thread!

Husqvarna 300 series are pretty similar to the XT2 GX54 a friend of mine just purchase a TS348XD, he as the differential lock too. Both good mower and good enough for light plowing.
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mkedzierski you win the best accurate and informative comment of this thread!

Husqvarna 300 series are pretty similar to the XT2 GX54 a friend of mine just purchase a TS348XD, he as the differential lock too. Both good mower and good enough for light plowing.
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