Mickey_Fx
Veteran Member
Don't know if you've given any thought to buying a used, low hr, premium machine that is better suited for the large acreage you're dealing with. Should not be hard to find one within your budget.
Here's what I can tell you about my Cub 3xxx series machine. Built heavy, about 1000 lbs for tractor and 48" HD deck. Shaft drive for trans and deck. Deck has hyd lift and comes with hydrostatic power steering. Plenty of grease fittings to keep things lubed up. The deck including the pto shaft has 12 grease fittings. Spindle bearings are tapered roller bearings. Rear axle housing is cast iron. I have some inclines and when climbing, all I hear is the gov applying a little more gas. NO slipping of the HST or strain on the engine.
I've had it 7-8 yrs and meter shows a little less than 300 hrs. I've avg ~50hr/yr at former location and now about 25-30 hrs/yr. Only problem to date is starter solenoid needed replacing last yr. This machine replaced a JD 318 who's rep almost walked on water and I prefer this Cub.
Hope you find the right machine for you.
Here's what I can tell you about my Cub 3xxx series machine. Built heavy, about 1000 lbs for tractor and 48" HD deck. Shaft drive for trans and deck. Deck has hyd lift and comes with hydrostatic power steering. Plenty of grease fittings to keep things lubed up. The deck including the pto shaft has 12 grease fittings. Spindle bearings are tapered roller bearings. Rear axle housing is cast iron. I have some inclines and when climbing, all I hear is the gov applying a little more gas. NO slipping of the HST or strain on the engine.
I've had it 7-8 yrs and meter shows a little less than 300 hrs. I've avg ~50hr/yr at former location and now about 25-30 hrs/yr. Only problem to date is starter solenoid needed replacing last yr. This machine replaced a JD 318 who's rep almost walked on water and I prefer this Cub.
Hope you find the right machine for you.