Cub Cadet purchasing help

[JohnNH]

Good question about the bagger systems.

I was told by 2 dealers that the 42" deck would work well with the twin bagger. In both cases, the dealers told me that if I went to a 44" deck the twin or tripple bagger wouldn't provide enough force to work well and that clogging would be an issue.

They recommended that I consider a Mow-N-Vac attachement which would force me to use the trailer when bagging. The issues I have with that include: Tight places and big costs.

Any experience and comments on this subject would be helpful.

JohnNH

 

[cowboy2005]

Huh... that doesn't sound encouraging. One of the guys on the forum here recently purchased the 2544 with a bagger, but hasn't cut grass yet (probably too early yet). Maybe he could offer to cut some snow with it instead!?!

I think you can do a little better on the price. I extracted all the line items from the spec sheets the other guys uploaded last week and re-ran the numbers.

Model # [Dealer Net][MAP Price] [List Price]
LT 2042 18HP1 Kohler Command [$2,090] [$2,599] [$2,899]
Twin Bagger Series 2000 [$230] [N/A] [$359]
17 Dump Cart [$225] [N/A] [$349]

List Price Total = $3,607 (worst case)
Dealer Net Total = $2,545 (dealers cost)
Your offer from Dealer = $3,300
(this appears to be MAP price for the tractor plus list price for the accessories. This isn't a bad price, but obviously you should be able to get something off on the accessories... maybe 10 percent)

My Suggested offer = $3,236 (as suggested above)

You have bargaining power with the combo deal, take modest advantage of it. BTW: I hear the 15 cu ft dump cart (with stake kit) is nice and usually on sale this time of year at $200. I would also make sure they've included delivery to your home.

I personally ordered the GT2544. I wanted the extra "beef" as this will be my first and last tractor for as long as I am cutting grass (I hope). Although with the added cast-iron trany in the 2042 this year, they are awefully close.

Let us know how you do and don't forget to post pictures like the other guys do. Maybe we can get our wives to start a tractor scrapbooking party?!? lol

 

[JohnNH]

I went to my local dealer yesterday and put in my order ( included a hefty down payment) for a 2005 Cub Cadet 2042, 42 inch deck and added the optional 17cuft trailer and twin bagger.

After returning from the dealer, I spent the remainder of the day cleaning out my tool shed and organizing it so there will be plenty of room for our new toy.

I wanted to thank everyone for their advice and now that my order is in, we are ready to put the new Cadet to work.

When our new Cub get's delivered ( most likely next Friday), I will take some pictures and post them on the site.

Thanks again, you guy's are the best.

Regards,
JohnNH

 

[JohnNH]

My Cub Cadet 2042 was delivered yesterday and I have a question that someone might be able to help me with:

Part of my purchase was the optional twin bagger.
I read the user manual and it mentions that the twin bagger comes with extra blades. I can only assume that the standard blades come with the 42" deck. The dealer has changed the blades to the ones that come with the bagger.

Before I call the dealer, is it normal for them to keep the original blades and should I expect to get these blades from him at no cost?

Thanks,
John/NH

 

[gamble77]

Ask for the blades back...he has no use for him and the cost for everything is built in...this is not uncommon and might have just been an oversight by the dealer who forgot to give them back to you. Good luck.

-Nate

 

[JohnNH]

I spoke with my dealer and he told me that for 2005 they don't include additional blades with the bagger.

What Cadet does is they have changed the blade closest to the discharge area to a combo blade. He said this blade does regular cut, mulch and up-lift so the bagger will operate correctly.

He also said the manual has not been updated to include corrected text about the new blade design.

If anyone disagree's with this new information, I would certainly like to know about it.

John/NH

 

[TvSteve]

Greetings to all! Just too delivery of a new 2042. Dealer wouldn't budge on price but did give me 10% off add-ons.
Told dealer not to install bagger (#305) and it was delivered in a sealed box. In the box were two (2) sets of blades for the 38 and 42" decks. Something to keep in mind.

Steve

 

[Jim_Zis]

I have a 2544 with the triple bagger suggested by Cub. It works fine with the exception that the bagger lid does not close tight on the right side against the third bag which leads to grass and dust blowing out. Minor, yet still an irratation.

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

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If you loosen the screws on the sides of the bag mounts you may be able to tilt the right bag up a bit to make a better seal with the cover. You might have to raise the center bag a lesser amount.

Bob B.

 

[JohnNH]

TvSteve,

In addition to discussing this with the dealer, I contacted Cub Cadet via email and they told me that the new 2005 Cadet model 2042 has a multi function blade on the right side of the deck. This blade is designed to provide up-lift for the twin bagger attachement. They also verified what my dealer told me = no blades are included with the new 2005 bagger option.

Your dealer may have sold you a left over 2004 bagger and this does have the other baldes you mentioned.

JohnNH