Cub Cadet 6284 - yes or no?

[jnelson]

Thank you for your input. I am coming to the conclusion that the 6284 would be a lot of tractor for the money and it sounds like it should be reliable in my application. Now I simply need to assess finances and decide if this is the right time to buy - I don't know that there will be a better deal.

I did finally get to speak to a Cub Cadet service representative by phone yesterday and he confirmed that there would not be a warranty available, but I already expected that.

Thanks again to everyone!

Jnelson

 

[jnelson]

I did it!

I took delivery of a 2007 Cub Cadet 6284 4x4 28 HP (Perkins diesel) yesterday. It has under 20 hours on it and is equipped with the factory loader. For well under $10,000 delivered I think I got a lot of tractor for my money. It appears that these tractors have been acquired at auction or purchased from distressed dealers. The person that delivered the tractor has several others available and I am going to inform a couple of my neighbors that might want to take advantage of the opportunity.

Though it has only a couple of hours on the meter, the tractor I purchased does not have a warranty because I am not the original purchaser from the dealer. However, the research I have done indicates that this should be a reliable tractor. I was concerned about the hydro trans at first, but it turns out that it was the 5000 series that had so much trouble. I did speak to a factory service rep and he researched factory bulletins on the 6284 and only found two - both involved recommending using an updated filter model for the hydraulics and the transmission.

I have less than an hour time on it at this point - I took it to the woods last night to grab a load of firewood. I will get more time on it this weekend. So far I like the tractor. The only issue I have found with it so far is that the parking brake locking mechanism does not engage well, and without the brake locked you cannot dismount the tractor with the engine running. I'll need to remedy that soon. I also noticed that the filter for the transmission is located under the tractor at the bottom front where it appears vulnerable to getting bumped, but the high clearance of the tractor probably makes that very unlikely.

I now have to get busy and find myself a 3 pt finish mower and a blade for working on the driveway.

I will post some updates as I have more opportunity to work with this tractor. Thanks to everyone for your helpful input.

Jnelson

 

[VinceSMTA]

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your purchase. It sounds like you did some good research on it. I agree with you, I think its worth a gamble on the 6000 series for the money you saved. I hope the machine serves you well.

 

[Dawgman]

Jnelson could you post the phone # that you used to finally get through to customer service. I want to check on my 2007 5000 series and see if it has any service bullitins. I just finished putting 100 hours on it and want to do any other maintenance on it now before the mowing really starts.

Thanks
Dawgman

 

[OhioGuy]

Congratulations!

I bought a new 5252 at an auction 3 years ago, I now have 130 pretty much trouble free hours, it's been a great tractor.

A loader is a wonderful thing....

How about a few pictures.

Curt

 

[jnelson]

Dawgman,

The phone number that I used to speak to a Cub factory support rep was 800-965-4282 and option # 2.

While the number was difficult to find initially, when I finally made contact the person that I spoke to was very accommodating. Frankly, if they made themselves easier to locate in the first place, and second if they are all as helpful as the person that I spoke to, I think they would have far better customer relations and a strong marketing tool.

I don't have pictures yet. I'll need to get the wife out with the camera and snap a few.

As an update I have logged a few hours on my 6284 now and have only a couple of issues so far. First, the adjustable seat was stuck in the forward position and would not slide back and forth on the tracks. I had to take the seat off and then work the tracks back and forth (at first with a hammer) while greasing the rails to free it up. It appears the type of grease used at the factory dries up(?)

The parking brake needs some adjustment. I can't set the park brake since the lock does not enter the detent. Not a big issue, but needs to be done.

Last, whoever last put the wheels on this tractor (they are sometimes swapped R4 to Turf to Ag by dealers) really rammed them on with a strong impact wrench. I can't bust the lugs loose with a 1/2" breaker or my 1/2" impact wrench. I'll need to get a larger breaker bar or a stronger impact to get them loose, grease them, and then torque them correctly. Again, not a big thing - more of an annoyance.

Aside from the above items I am totally happy. The couple of inconveniences so far are small compared to the thousands I saved over purchasing new. My only work with the tractor so far has been hauling fire wood. I plan on doing more heavy work soon. I am also currently looking for a finish mower as mowing our 2.5 acres will be on of it's main duties.

Jnelson