Cub Cadet 26 HP 50" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

[JDIthaca]

Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

I'm about to make my first lawn tractor purchase in many years, have an old Wheel Horse that I'm going to retire that has more than earned it's keep. Lowes has a Cub Cadet 26 hp tractor for $1999. I've tried to find reviews on it but there is no "model" that I can find. This is the information provided by Lowes:

HP - Horse Power: 26
Cut Width - In: 50" with Three Blades
Engine Type: Kohler
Transmission Type: Hydrostatic
Electric Start: Yes
Wheel Size - In: Front: 15x6 ball bearing Rear: 20x10
Weight - Lb: 620
PTO Engagement: Electric

Sounds like a what I need but the low price scares me.
Does anyone know anything about these tractors that would be willing to put in their 2 cents?

 

[wle]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

It is probably the LT 1050. Go to the cub cadet site and check.

 

[JDIthaca]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

thanks, I acutually did see that at the Cub Cadet site, but wasn't sure it was the same, although I think you are right. Assuming that it is, does anyone have any good or bad experiences with buying from Lowes or that model of cub cadet?

 

[DmansPadge]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

I'm sure it is the 1050 you are looking at. The only bad thing about buying from Lowes and not a dealer is the warranty work. Lowes doesn't work on them so they have to take them to a CC dealer and generally you will be put on the back burner if you didn't buy from that dealership.

All and all... I'm sure the mower is nice for the money.

 

[timb]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

Before you buy from a box store - check out the prices at your nearby 'real' dealers, Deere or CC. On the L series Deere's - the price at the regular dealer is the same as the box store. From what I've seen that's generally true around here on a lot of 'better' brand lawn&garden stuff (trimmers, mowers, etc.,) Assuming it's a decent dealer, I'd rather buy from the local dealer I'm going to have to work with in the future than the box store.

 

[JTKub]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

JD- The CC 1000 series are priced the same where ever you go. Stop in a CC dealer if you can. They don't care where you get your 1000 series from, but you might get VIP service during the busy season should you need it. Buy it from SLowes and you might sit in line longer if they are busy. Other than that, the CC dealer doesnt care, it's still money in their pocket for parts and service. I would not expect to get nearly the same life from a 1000 series as your old wheel horse!! You'd need to spend somewhere around $5-6K to get that now. You will probably get around 5yrs of service out of a 1000 series before things need to be replaced (spindles, bearings, etc...)
G/luck
Joel

 

[MrWiggles2]

Re: Cub Cadet 26 HP 50\" Cut Hydrostatic at Lowes?

The 1000-1500's are probably going to last on average 10 years, but you're correct on spindles, bearings, bushings and the like.

They are made for the residential homeowner (which I am one) that has a relatively small piece of property and will see minimal use or abuse. That's why I bought up to the 2000's, I may only have 1/2 acre, but I work it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif