Cub Cadet 2521

[DmansPadge]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Thanks for this input. I have to agree with your ideas on new versus used. One added question that has come up concerns engines. The 2521 uses a Briggs & Stratton whereas the 2523 uses a Kohler. I have heard that the new B&S's with the pressurized systems are as good but cost less. True of false I don't know does anyone have any input on this issue?)</font>

I don't think the price varies much. I am partial to the Vangaurd. Kohler makes great engines as well. If I could choose, I would go with the B&S. Any decent tractor will have an engine with pressurized oil system. All of the CC 2000 and up series offer quality engines regardless of the brand. I think that the 2521 is a great buy.

 

[cmkh3]

Actually the price difference is at least $400. More as I would not get the deal on a 2523 (the Kohler unit). ALthough the dealer stated that next year all of the CC's would have Kohlers.

Also I wonder if the 2521 with a reinforced front blade, bar tires and weights would push gravel such as to make a pathway or road bed for a NGR (2') around the backyard?

Chris

PS And if I don't say it enough I really appreciate and want to thank everyone for all of the information (and yes the questions can be as enlightening as the answers) the posters on these forums provide.

 

[DmansPadge]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Actually the price difference is at least $400. More as I would not get the deal on a 2523 (the Kohler unit). ALthough the dealer stated that next year all of the CC's would have Kohlers.)</font>

Are we talking just the engine or the tractor? The 2523 will be more as is has a bigger engine and a larger cutting deck.


</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Also I wonder if the 2521 with a reinforced front blade, bar tires and weights would push gravel such as to make a pathway or road bed for a NGR (2') around the backyard?)</font>

I have asked the same questions. I don't think it would be a problem to do that but it might take a little more time than a tractor with a FEL or boxblade. But half the fun of a tractor is being on it!