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SJ 21-05-2006 10:33 PM

Lawn tractor
 
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


Srgnt Billko 22-05-2006 12:19 AM

Lawn tractor
 

"SJ" wrote in message ...
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


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


Mac Cool 22-05-2006 03:00 AM

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.
--
Mac Cool

Tom J 22-05-2006 04:56 AM

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



Steveo 22-05-2006 11:23 AM

Lawn tractor
 
Mac Cool wrote:
The Cubs are now made by MTD.

They have been for at least the last 30 years.

Mac Cool 22-05-2006 02:58 PM

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.

--
Mac Cool

Mac Cool 22-05-2006 02:59 PM

Lawn tractor
 
Steveo:

Mac Cool 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.
--
Mac Cool

Javier 22-05-2006 03:49 PM

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

[email protected] 22-05-2006 11:27 PM

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


Tomes 24-05-2006 03:39 AM

Lawn tractor
 

"SJ" wrote in message
...
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



Ether Jones 24-05-2006 04:05 AM

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.



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