GT2544 Owners, Do you like It??

[MrWiggles2]

I have just under a 1/2 acre and needed to rid myself of my 1515. Those hydros whine and bark, get smokin' hot. If you ever consider pulling a cart loaded with soil, aerator, roller, believe me, you'll know where it is all the time with a 1000 or 1500 series. I pulled a 600+ roller a couple weeks ago, you seriously don't feel like you're pulling anything.

The 2000's and 3000's are heavier, have much much better hydrostatics, can take hills and a way better built. That being said, I don't like the new 2500 series hoods, I think that is a terrible thing they did, but the rest of the tractor is solid. Trust me, you will be wishing you bought the better tractor, especially when you have to take the deck off the first time... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[emt812]

Bought mine a couple of weeks ago. Am very satisfied with the cutting ability have flat and hilly lawn 2+ acres. Have put 14.5 hrs on CC in 4 days. New to forum, but have enjoyed reading the comments.

CC GT 2544 2005
Yard Machines 18 hp 42" cut
Lawn Chief 14.4 hp 42" cut

 

[gjjbmoore]

Thanks for the post... I am curious? You owned two former tractors with 42" cuts, why did you go with the 44" cut on the Cub? I can't decide which one to get, the GT2542, or GT2544? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Do you bag your grass, and how does the bagger work for you?
Does the mower deck sound like an airplane taking off when you turn it on? And is it loud?

 

[emt812]

Went with the 44" cut to have a smoother cut. Do not bag, but do mulch when I can. Yes the blades sound like a plane on take off. Is not very loud. Am much happier with 44" deck,seems to have smoother cut, not as much scalping, mow 2+ acres of my own plus 1 acre for Father and 1.5 acres for my Father in Law at least once a week.


CC GT 2544 2005
2001 Yard Machines 18 hp 42" cut
1994 Lawn Chief 14.4 hp 42" cut

 

[cager]

gjjbmoore...
I think you would regret purchasing a 1000 series model. Why do I think so? After you've plowed your "long drive way" a few times, and pulled a few cart loads of "mulch, dirt"...you will not forgive yourself when the tranny on that 1046 goes out in a couple years. Could it last longer? Possibly but I wouldn't bet on it. If all you're gonna do is mow, then maybe. But plowing...hauling...and mowing? I would definitely go for one of the 2500 series models.

 

[gjjbmoore]

Thanks Hager...We are right at "crunch" time. And every post really matters. My wife and I had a big discussion today. I told her that I would be willing to buy just the GT2542 and wait on any attachments until we can afford them. I have a self-propelled mower that I can gather any grass left over from mulching. SO, wish me luck, and again thanks for the input. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif