cub cadet gt2544

Hey all, so I am pretty familiar with Cub Cadets (LT series) for the most part, just picked up a used GT2544, and am going over all of it. I am at the deck now, and making sure everything is leveled and lined up correctly, Replacing worn down roller wheels, etc. So I got to the front deck...

Will a 48 inch deck from a 2185 fit on a gt2544?

So the PTO belt from the engine, around the front V pulleys to the deck, is shredding, wearing on one side, or just breaking. Visually the pulleys look OK, PTO to front pulley alignments looks OK.. I'm replacing the front "V" pulleys anyways , one bearing is going. If anyone resolved this...

I have the mower for 8 years and replaced very few drive belts (mainly deck belts), but recently I have replaced drive belts twice. When I engage the PTO, there is an initial slight pause, then a squealing noise before it begins the blades turning. Even after a short period, I have checked the...

I recently purchased a gt2544 one of the newer body style ones. Came with a bagger, and snow blade. It was set up with the plow when I picked it up. The deck was a little rusty so I sanded and painted it before installing on the tractor. I installed the deck on the tractor with the belt that...

Mowed with my tractor and shut it off to clean and then would not start. Starter not turning/engaging but there is power to the starter. There's a clicking sound from under the dash coming from a relay, is this the problem?

My mower has been doing great and started up fine yesterday as usual. It cut very well up to our back gate and in the next pasture we had some high grass. I had gone through grass like this previously, so had no hesitation. Soon the deck filled up with grass and I stopped to clear it out. I...

New to the forum and my 1st post. At the beginning of this season, my CC GT2544 began to act up at start-up with shut down within a few seconds. In the past, my GT2544 would always fire and run on the 1st turn of the ignition key with full choke......now it was taking 4-5 cycles to get the...

The PTO is always on. Got it started a couple times due to immediate need for the tractor. Kept PTO switch in off position and once the PTO actually did eventually disengage (slowly) and then started operating normally with the PTO on/off switch. Shut the machine down and the condition returned...

I have a gt2544 hst trans with 414 hours on it. It will not go forward very fast. Reverse is still good but it is very slow in forward. I have changed the hst filter and topped off the oil but no change. Any ideas as how to adjust something?? Or is it time for a trans fix or swap? Thanks in...

How Much does the cub gt2544 cost? How does it compare to the ltx 1040?

Hat are some pros and cons of the cub gt2544 and what would it cost to buy one and a bagger?

Recently my Wife had been mowing our lawn and the tractor just died on her. I wasn't home so she called and asked what to do. She said it would start and within a few seconds it would die again. I told her to check for low oil, but that wasn't the problem. When I got home I checked and the oil...

Hi guys, I bought a new GT2544 last year in April. Been pretty happy with it so far - however I have a couple questions if anyone might know? 1. I just washed it this evening - and when pulling it back into the garage, there was a loud (but not too loud) 'click' - similar to the sound of a...

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Managed to find a branch which stopped the deck cold and snapped the deck belt. Now, PTO won't engage. I can hear the solenoid/relay click, but that's it. Since I can't find the service manual, what's my fault tree? Thanks in advance.

Yep. 0.8 hours and the oil light came on. I immediately shut down. Checked the oil on the dipstick and there was barely any in there and it looked watery almost. Opened the oil fill cap and a little smoke or steam came out for a minute. Added some oil, and I gues I added too much because...

Hey guys, long time listener, first time caller. I have an 07 2544. Yesterday I pulled the deck off to sharpen the blades and change the oil. When I got the deck off, I noticed that the pulley that drives the deck belt may be misaligned. This is the pulley under the deck PTO pulley. Two...

They were having a MY close out sale this weekend and the deals were too good to pass up. My yard is large so after reading I went with a Garden Tractor. Here's my new Cub GT2544:

Hi, I've been reading this forum for a while now, just wan't to say thanks for all the great ideas and discussions here. And now for my only major gripe about buying this machine, my dealer who by the way is great, Wellington Impliment in Wellington, Ohio called today to let me know my new hood...

I'm looking to pick up a set of lugs and wheels for the rear of GT2544. Any recommendations? tc

Hello All, I cranked up the mower the other day and noticed the LCD readout reads: "Oil CH6" or "CH6 Oil". I have 50.4 hours on it. Any ideas what this is all about? If it has anything to do with changing the oil, well, I changed the oil with the Kohler maintenance kit about 2 months ago...

After using my GT2544 yesterday I had a right rear tire go down as I was getting ready to park it. I probably ran over something, but while I was checking the tire looking for a leak I found that it seems to have some play when you grab it and rock it side to side. Anyone else noticed this? I...

I just wanted to stop by and share a photo of my new Cub Cadet GT2544. I have several people here to thank for helping me make this choice and figure that I at least owe them a photo. It runs great, mows great and is a pleasure to drive. Thanks for the great advise guys! Don

After reading as much as I could and judging my needs and availability against my wallet, I finally took the plunge and ordered a new GT2544 from my local C.C. dealership. I plan to mow 1.5 acres with it and get a snowblower attachment for the driveway. I just hope it's enough tractor and that...

I started this discussion in another thread, GT2550 Minor Mods / Toolbox, about my steering rebuild and custom attachments. Recap: I've had a 2005 model GT2544 Cub for a couple years now, love it, my only gripe is the steering. I had to rebuild the steering housing, the steering shaft bushing...

Off to a bad start (plastic throttle came off shaft, steering wheel mounted 180 degrees off, light bulbs fell out of headlights, still trying to get the flimsy hood to align correctly, etc) but I hope the worst is over. The mower mows great and it goes up hills better than my old rear engine...

I have a new 2544 on order and the only thing I am concerned about is how it will perform in place of my old Snapper rear engine rider on hills. Does anyone out there use the suitcase weights on their tractor and does it make that much difference? Which is better, suitcase or wheel weights?

Hello Everyone, I just picked up my first Cub today, a GT2544. I looked around at Simplicity's and Huskqvarna but I have always liked the looks of the Cubs ( can't stand yellow seats) and the 2544 with bagger was right about what I wanted to spend. I have to say after an hour of riding around...

I have a new GT2544 with the three bagger system, and the attchment clips into the rear hitch. Has any one come up with a hitch system to use when the bagger is on the tractor? I would like to pull the lawn roller (or trailer) in the spring and also pick up with the bagger but need a hitch that...

This was the end of the 2nd yr. of owning my gt2544. At the end of the season I noticed that when I would let off of the forward pedal it would continue to creep forwards until I bumped it with the reverse pedal. At the same time it seems to me that the reverse speed doesn't seem as fast as I...

I bought a new house with 2.34 acres. Most is finished lawn. There is some trees, not much for hills etc. both mowers are around $3500. Which one to get?

Help, Tho I love my Cub, when I rinse it down the headlight unit gets filled with water and all the dust and dirt settles inside at the bottom of the lens. Also the cheap reflector plastic inside is just flopping around. Does CC make another headlight assy that will fit which does not have these...

Hey there all, I have just received delivery of my new Cub 2544. So far I am totally impressed with it, and I haven't even cut my lawn yet. It may be a bit more than what I need, however, I would rather have more of a machine than less of a machine. Who knows what I might need it for in the...

I have been experiencing cut problems and it is driving me CRAZY. The tractor leaves uncut stips of grass roughly 1/3 of the way in from both ends of the deck. It also appears to stop cutting when I turn! I have done the following things already but the problem continues. *deck is perfectly...

My idler pulley on my mower deck will tilt forward allowing the belt to come off and the result is that the middle blade quits cutting. Anyone else experiencing this problem? I have approx. 40 hrs. on the machine. Other than that, it is exactly what I hoped it would be. That is jumping up to a...

HELP!! Can\'t decide, Cub Cadet LT1046, or GT2544 lawn-ML-869975-ML- Lawn/garden tractor thread.

HELP!! Can\'t decide, Cub Cadet LT1046, or GT2544 I've researched both series of tractors until my eyes hurt. I have the money for the cheaper LT line, including a bagger and utility cart. I would have to borrow about $1500 to make up the difference for the GT2544. Who can help me?? Is there...

I'm very close to ordering my new GT2544. Besides the excitement of owning such a fine machine, I'm also excited about not having to push mow my yard anymore. Any hints or suggestions to better enjoy my new tractor? Thanks for all your feedback.

Is there anybody out there who knows of a good deal for either a new, or good used CC GT2542, or GT2544? I've done the research, and they both look like great tractors. Thanks. I'm a newbie, by-the-way. Never owned a CC before.

I bought my GT2544 in early spring 05. It has 50hrs on it and am a little dissapointed on how fast the underside of the deck lost the paint & started to rust. I live in the NW, so the grass is frequently wet when mowing & I only mulch at this time. Also found that I was better off not using...

Sorry for such the newbie question, but what would kind of equipment do you need a sleeve hitch for and do they work on the GT 2544? Thanks, rlm

Hello, all... Just getting everything settled for the winter this afternoon, mounting my 341 snow blower on the 2544. You should see the rust on this 3 year-old snow blower...THANKS FOR THE "NO PRIMER" PAINT JOB, CUB CADET!!!!! That's for another post... Anyway, my question is that when I...

This forum is fantastic. I have been lurking for awhile and the information here is unmatched. I just purchased a GT2544 from my local dealer. This is my first ever garden level tractor, first twin cylinder and first CUB. I pick it up on Thursday. I have a Husqvarna, YTH145 yard tractor that...

Hi, everyone, I've had my new 2544 for about 2 months now, and have almost 8 hours on it. It's been more than a little dry here in northern Illinois, so there hasn't been much to mow. I bought it after looking at everything (JD, Simplicity, all the lower end MTD stuff, Wheel Horse, Toro...

I got a new GT2544 in April with the wheel weights. I have never really been happy with the way it cuts. I replaced an eight year old Simplicity. I have leveled the deck as it says in the manual, but it leaves streaks in my yard. The right hand side cuts too low. I mow in the No. 5...

Hi folks, I am new to this site and am a Deere fan. I have been looking to upgrade from my LT133 to a garden tractor. I don't want to pay the new Deere prices for their larger machines so was looking at used ones. I found a GT235 for $2800 firm. It was in good shape but then I got a wild...

I'm a new poster, hoping to get an education from some of you who have spent a whole lot more time thinking about these things than I have. I'm on the verge of buying a GT2544 or GT3100. I have ten acres of native grasses, terraced hills and rocky terrain. I will be mowing all of it at least...

This is my first post on this forum. I have been looking at sub-compact tractors for 2.5 tiered and sloped acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I read that a few people complained about the cramped leg room on the cc 2455, so I went to check that out. Excellent... my 4' 11" wife fits it like...

I've had my GT2544 about 10 hours... love it, but reverse is a dog. Doesn't get anywhere close to the advertised 3.5mph. Seems to be more like .5mph. Any ideas? Haven't looked yet to see what can be adjusted...

I have a new GT2544 with about 6 hours on it. Love it so far, but noticed during the last hour or two of use that when the engine is started from being cold, it runs for about 10 seconds and then dies. I'm using the choke to start obvioiusly and have the throttle set at 3/4. Any idea why the...

Good Evening All Well It's been a long time since I've posted on the forum (2 years, bad I know!). I'll be downsizing to a smaller property with more lawn in the near future. Getting rid of the Long's Farmtrac 300 DTC and looking to purchase a garden tractor. I was originally going to go for a...

I'v now used my 2544 twice in cutting my lawn. Smooth drive train, plenty of power going up hills, cut is excellent. The only black smoke I'v seen is very minor at first start up with the choke on, push the choke in and its gone, completly normal I'm told. The only 2 items I'm disappointed with...

Just had to post here since you guys were a great source for info when I marched out to buy a Real Garden Tractor. I also ordered the triple bagger 190-210, tiller 190-002, hard to get exact info on exact attachments that are available and more specifically what is req'd for what. I ordered an...

I'm considering a GT2544, but not sure if it has a mulching deck or even if a kit is available. No info on the CC website - anyone know?

Can anyone out there help me on where to find a sleeve hitch made for the 2500 series CC. I'v been able to find them for just about any make except CC. HELP !