I've had the 2554 for a week or so now and have to say it is absolutely great. The grass has been 12" tall and extremely wet from all the rain we've had, but it cut it without complaint. The deck had to be leveled, it was out by 3/4" side to side. Easy to do and after that it cut beautifully. Adjusting the pedals for a little more reverse speed helped, too. Now that everything is dialed in (wasnt that the dealer's job?) I'm really ready to go after the taller grass in the fields.
Seeing the 1550 at Home Depot a month or so ago got me looking at the Cubs. Talking to you guys here got me to reconsider and go see a dealer. I looked at the 1550 again when I was back at the store yesterday and can really appreciate the differences between the two machines, I am very glad I got the 2554 instead. Compared to our old mower this Cub is built like a tank.
Thanks again for the advise and help sorting all this out!
Seeing the 1550 at Home Depot a month or so ago got me looking at the Cubs. Talking to you guys here got me to reconsider and go see a dealer. I looked at the 1550 again when I was back at the store yesterday and can really appreciate the differences between the two machines, I am very glad I got the 2554 instead. Compared to our old mower this Cub is built like a tank.
Thanks again for the advise and help sorting all this out!