5000 Series Cub Cadet

[CarolinaGordon]

I am considering purchasing a 5000 series cub cadet. Has anyone out there had experience using one with a 4' bush hog? Was wondering whether it has sufficient power.

Regards,

Gordon

 

[cyberkrazze]

From not knowing which model you are looking at, i can tell you that the 23 HP deisel with out-perform the 25 HP gas model. Has quite a bit more torque to it.

 

[ducati996]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( From not knowing which model you are looking at, i can tell you that the 23 HP deisel with out-perform the 25 HP gas model. Has quite a bit more torque to it. )</font>

and will out live it at least 2 to 1 !!

Diesel always if its avail

Duc

 

[viking65]

Woods makes a Estate Series rotary cutter that should work well with the 5000 series. I have the Woods Estate Series 40" tiller that is no problem for my 5234D to run. I probably could have gone up to the next larger size.

 

[CarolinaGordon]

Thanks all for the info. My concern was that the power losses in the hydrostatic transmission will make it difficult to run the bushhog at a reasonable groundspeed. Still haven't decided on anything yet - but the cub is still very high on the list. Even if I decide on a 5000 series cub, I will probably wait until the new models come out to see if there are any changes or new offerings.

Regards,

Gordon