cub cadet slt1550

I am thinking about purchasing a used, 2010 John Deere X530 with 37 hours on it. This tractor would replace my Cub Cadet SLT 1550. Here are my questions: 1.) Will I notice a difference in overall power/speed? 2.) Can this tractor handle the Cyclone Rake attachment? My SLT cannot climb a modest...

I recently changed the battery at first it would crank up right away....as time has gone by it is really working hard to get it started....seemed like the new battery is not getting charged or something....any suggestions as to where to start checking would really be appreciated. :confused:

I have an SLT1550 and wanted to attempt to replace the transmission drive belt. Can someone briefly tell me how I go about doing this. I was trying to unscrew the bolt on the PTO but it turns, how do I keep it from rotating?

Hello all, been reading awhile, first post. Last year, one day to the date, I will have owned my 1550 for a year. Not much mowing here in northern WI, as it has been so dry, but finally had 9 hours on it last week, so decided to take off the deck and put on some Gators. :D Deck removal was so...

I stopped by my local Home Depot yesterday and they had the CC SLT1550 on sale for $1999. It's normally $2499. I thought these things never went on sale. The sign said they had 8 to get rid of. It's more tractor than I was considering but this might get me off the fence.

JD dealer has a 2005 LX280 with a 48" deck and 45 hours on it for $3100. I can get a new Cub Cadet SLT1550 from Home Depot for $2000. The JD has only 18 hp v. 25 for the cc. Is the JD worth the extra $1100? I will be using the tractor to mow a 1.5 acre lot, tow a utility trailer and snowblow.