artp
Bronze Member
We are needing to replace our aging JD LX172 38" cut with a new lawn tractor. We need to stick to small deck size (42") hydrostatic (for my wife) and mulching deck. We have narrowed it down to these two, but would like feed back from members on this board.
So my observations:
The GT2542 seems heavier built with a larger engine and smoother operation. Comfort level is good on both, but with an edge on the GT2542. Wife likes the feel of that unit better. Did a test cut on a used JD X300 at the dealer. Seemed OK on level ground (which is what I have at home) , but had some trouble on steeper grades. Ride was OK, better than my old tractor. JD dealer would not let us test the tractor at our home. But JD does have 60 day return policy-no questions asked and 0% 12 month financing.
Cub dealer will be let us test the tractor next week at our home. Will know more then. Price comparison was suprising-the JD was about $ 400 less than the best I could do with the Cub dealer.
I have bought from both dealers in the past. Got my current JD from the local guy here. I bought my Kioti tractor and implements from the Cub dealer and have been very pleased with the service and performance of the units I purchased from him.
Any comments, thoughts, from guys on this board?
So my observations:
The GT2542 seems heavier built with a larger engine and smoother operation. Comfort level is good on both, but with an edge on the GT2542. Wife likes the feel of that unit better. Did a test cut on a used JD X300 at the dealer. Seemed OK on level ground (which is what I have at home) , but had some trouble on steeper grades. Ride was OK, better than my old tractor. JD dealer would not let us test the tractor at our home. But JD does have 60 day return policy-no questions asked and 0% 12 month financing.
Cub dealer will be let us test the tractor next week at our home. Will know more then. Price comparison was suprising-the JD was about $ 400 less than the best I could do with the Cub dealer.
I have bought from both dealers in the past. Got my current JD from the local guy here. I bought my Kioti tractor and implements from the Cub dealer and have been very pleased with the service and performance of the units I purchased from him.
Any comments, thoughts, from guys on this board?