Lawn tractor

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I hate to keep posting about buying a new tractor, but want to get an
opinion:

John Deere vs Cub Cadet and why. I think this will make my mind up.
thanks
Scott

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SJ [ So, 21 Mai 2006 23:33 ] [ ID #126601 ]

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I've made my mind up for sure good buddy.

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Srgnt Billko [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 01:19 ] [ ID #126603 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

SJ:
> John Deere vs Cub Cadet and why. I think this will make my mind

Consumer Reports rates JD as most reliable. The Cubs are now made by MTD.
I bought the JD.
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Mac Cool

Mac Cool [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 04:00 ] [ ID #126604 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

Mac Cool wrote:
> SJ:
>> John Deere vs Cub Cadet and why. I think this will make my
>> mind
>
> Consumer Reports rates JD as most reliable. The Cubs are now made by
> MTD. I bought the JD.

I believe you'll find that not all John Deere tractors come out of the
Deere plant either.

Tom J

Tom J [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 05:56 ] [ ID #126606 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

Mac Cool <Mac [at] 2cool.com> wrote:
> The Cubs are now made by MTD.
>
They have been for at least the last 30 years.

Steveo [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 12:23 ] [ ID #126607 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

Tom J:

> I believe you'll find that not all John Deere tractors come out of the
> Deere plant either.

I said as much yesterday but I have yet to find confirmation. If you have
a source to prove it I would like to know.

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Mac Cool

Mac Cool [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 15:58 ] [ ID #126610 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

Steveo:

> Mac Cool <Mac [at] 2cool.com> wrote:
>> The Cubs are now made by MTD.
>>
> They have been for at least the last 30 years.

Didn't know that. I've never liked them but they have their fan club.
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Mac Cool

Mac Cool [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 15:59 ] [ ID #126611 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

Mac Cool wrote:
> Tom J:
>
>> I believe you'll find that not all John Deere tractors come out of the
>> Deere plant either.
>
> I said as much yesterday but I have yet to find confirmation. If you have
> a source to prove it I would like to know.

I recently bought a JD 125. At least this model is made by JD in their
plant.

So far, I'm pleased with it. Nothing fancy, it cuts grass well, mulching
seems to be OK. I haven't added any accessories yet, so I can't comment
on them.

-jav

Javier [ Mo, 22 Mai 2006 16:49 ] [ ID #126613 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

IMHO, my $9000.00 Cub Cadet is no better than a
Murray/Roper/MTD/Craftsman/ECT... It's been back to the shop 5 times
for serious problems and has less than 180 hours on it. 2
transmitions, charge pump, steering and brake problems. I'll never buy
a CC again.
#$%^&()&%$^*%

zTim

fredmertz_1 [ Di, 23 Mai 2006 00:27 ] [ ID #126618 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

"SJ" <skjoy [at] adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:0b2dnTPsB7wjQe3ZRVn-sQ [at] adelphia.com...
>I hate to keep posting about buying a new tractor, but want to get an
> opinion:
>
> John Deere vs Cub Cadet and why. I think this will make my mind up.
> thanks
> Scott
>

My 9 year old JD GT262 with a 48 inch deck a 48 inch snow thrower and a
trailer that I lug around overloaded Is doing just fine - no problems.
Tomes

Tomes [ Mi, 24 Mai 2006 04:39 ] [ ID #126665 ]

Re: Lawn tractor

5-year-old White 42" with L-head Briggs (twin opposed) and hydrostatic
transmission.

180 hours on the meter.

Never been to the shop.

Used for mowing the lawn (approx 2 acres), brush-mowing trails in the
field and woods, and hauling dirt, yard debris, and tools.

It gets a fresh belly full of Mobil 1 synthetic every Fall before being
put to bed for the winter.

Ether Jones [ Mi, 24 Mai 2006 05:05 ] [ ID #126667 ]