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    excavators what do contractors use

    I am in negatiations to build a small office building. i am doing a lot of the contracting myself and have a question about excavting contractors. What do excavators use? On guy bid the job with a large skidsteer. Someone I know in homebuilding says that any excavator woth his salt would only...
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    Need advice from any and all dealers

    Fairly newbie here, came across this site last spring when trying to decide on a good garden tractor. Now have a new issue that needs advice from those on this site who are currently dealers. I came across a Kubota that I bought and resold last summer. Long story short it deals with a probate...
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    Sleeve hitch choices

    Thanks again all. Can't wait to hit the grass with my 2554. One question to all who use sleeve hitches. Which one works best? The Cub one is $959, whihc I think is a bit steep. What about the ebay one? Is everybody satisfied with it? Also can you fit the Sears electric sleeve hitch to to 25...
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    Get my 2554 today

    Thanks to all on here for the info. I get my 2554 delivered today. Went ahead and got the 05, got $400 off the price, liked the metal hood and the lower driving position. Didn't really need the fancy seat. Can't wait to try it out.
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    Help

    Great forum gang, have picked up a lot of info. Now getting ready to pull the trigger, but need some advice. I was planning on going with a 2005 2554. Dealer is down to 3699.00. Looking at the posts it seems the 05 cubs have some problems, i.e. the grease zerks and the headlights, etc. I dont...
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    L3400

    This may sound stupid, but how big is an L3400? I know a guy who is selling a 2005 (35hrs) with the quick attach loader. a box blade and 6 ft bushhog for $4600.00 (long story but it is a client of mine and he needs to liquidate). I have agreed to buy because the price is great. Can I use that...
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    2500 series and box blade

    Can a 2500 series cub pull a small box blade with a sleeve hitch? Also, is the cub electric sleeve hitch the only one that works? I have seen off brands for a lot cheaper than the 699 cub sleeve price. Thanks again for the information.
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    2500 Series 2005 v. 2006

    Thanks for the replies to my earlier post. After reading them and all the others, I think it is definitely a 2500 for me. What is the difference between the 05 and 06 besides the metal hood and the seat? Which is better? Now I have a dealer who has a 2005 2550 for sale he wants the same price...
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    Buying Advice  Newbie needs advice on the 2500 series

    Hello All, I am new to the board and have never owned a tractor. I have several questions regarding possible purchase of the 2500 series cub. I have a 1.3 acre lot that sits on a slope nothing too steep, but uphill. I will be mowing, pulling a rooler, and large cart. First is the 2500 overkill...
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