2012 GT 2100

[CubRic]

Hi All;
Just found this site and been reading through the wealth of information, so I thought I would join. I just traded my 6 year old LT 1042 for a new GT 2100. There was nothing wrong with the LT 1042 and it served me well, but I wanted more garden tractor capibilities, to maintain a 200 ft gravel driveway, pull a 350 lb chipper around, and move dirt, mulch, gravel, and wood as needed. I will add ag tires if I find I need them later on. I have also ordered a Johnny Bucket Jr. which should be here by the end of July, I hope. I have not gotten the 2100 yet as the dealer had to order the deck, wheel weights (50 lbs ea. wheel), and the bagger, so I can't answer my own question. The question is what is the diameter of the front axle spindles (The part the wheel attaches to)? I initially saw something that said they were 1 inch, but recently saw something indicating they were 3/4 inch. I hope they are 1 inch, but either way I guess I'm locked in at this point. Any 2100 owners care to share their experience with this tractor, (Good and Bad)?

Thanks for your help.

 

[JTKub]

I believe they were 3/4" on my 2544, but things may have changed. Regardless, you rarely hear of spindle issues. The next weakest link on the previous gen 2K's was the steering gear housing and lower steering shaft. Still very well built systems for what you get, but again, not sure if they've been changed any.

Joel

 

[JTKub]

I believe they were 3/4" on my 2544, but things may have changed. Regardless, you rarely hear of spindle issues. The next weakest link on the previous gen 2K's was the steering gear housing and lower steering shaft. Still very well built systems for what you get, but again, not sure if they've been changed any.

Joel