2005 CC 2554 Purchase

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cager

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2005 CC 2554
I am seriously considering the purchase of a CC 2554. I currently own a Husqvarner GT 220 Kohler (22hp) w/hydro, 50" deck, 875 hours. The tranny has pretty much gone out. I pull several attachments (until recently that is). I've seen several posts on the CC 2544 but nothing on a 2554. This would be my first CC. So far, I am really impressed with this machine. I anticipate purchasing the electric sleeve hitch. I already have a manual sleeve hitch on my Husqvarner which takes quite a bit of arm strength to lift a plow or blade. Any feedback on the 2554 would be appreciated.
 
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The GT2554 is the same machine as the GT2544. The only difference is the deck size (54 inch vs 44 inch) and a little horsepower (23 vs. 20).

I too had a Husqvarna but it was a yard tractor (a YTH-145), not a garden tractor like yours. My tranny bit the bullet at only 300 hours.

Compared to my Husqvarna, the Cub is in a different class in my opinion. They are heavy duty units and are built to last. Add-in the shaft drive and the beefy cast iron rear-end with external filter and you got a real winner that other brands can't match at this price point.
 
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cager, you cant go wrong for the $ with a CC 2500 series machine. Unless you can get an awesome deal on a leftover 2005, I'd hold off for a 2006 model. 2006's will have more room behind the wheel, better seating, a nicer hood design & tigher turning radius. Bad side is a 2006 will probably cost a few hundred more than a 2005.
Joel
 
   / 2005 CC 2554 Purchase #4  
I have the next size down, the GT2550, using it to mow two lawns now and in the future. The only problem I had was the belt slipping off the mowing deck once, but that was easily rectified. Haven't had another problem since. Have the sleeve hitch and 3-bag bagger(great for cleaning up the leaves for the mulch pile). Have yet been able to use the sleeve hitch /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif, though hoping to be able to start the procument process after the holidays.

Steve
 
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Thanks for the feedback Steve...I did purchase the 2554 and the sleeve hitch...should pick it up later this week.
 
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Appreciate the feedback...
 
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Thanks for the insight on the 2006 model. I thought about that waiting for it to come out...but like you, I'm sure there will be what may be a several hundred dollar price increase. Just have to wait and see. I purchased the 2005 2554...should pick it up later this week.
 

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