New GT2544

[Northstar]

Hello Everyone, I just picked up my first Cub today, a GT2544. I looked around at Simplicity's and Huskqvarna but I have always liked the looks of the Cubs ( can't stand yellow seats) and the 2544 with bagger was right about what I wanted to spend. I have to say after an hour of riding around the yard I really like it. I have about 2.5 acres. I also picked up filters and oil at the dealership and paid less for them than I could find them on the internet or eBay for.Most of the locals are John Deere fans and I have heard allot of trash talk about Cubs but after spending a few hours on this website reading I am confident I made a great choice. I had an 89 Ariens GT-18 that was my Dad's . It was pretty much worn so I advertised it for $750 with snowblower and tiller. I had more a calls than I could answer and The first guy that looked at it took it. Maybe I sold it to cheap. Anyway I am really glad I found this site and will be on here regularly to keep updated. Thanks for all the information. I am in Northwest Pennsylvania, our last snowfall was this past Tuesday so it looks like a couple of weeks before the grass needs cut.

 

[aratapuss]

I bought my 2180 against the wishes of (other forum) members, and have 3 excellent years with it, in fact, I went out and bought a Z-Force 50 last spring due to the satisfaction I have had with the 2180.

Hopefully you will have the same result as I have. The 2180 makes a nice backup to my ZTR, and does all the trailer pulling for my wife. The 2180 has a 18 HP Briggs Vanguard, and the Z-Force a Kohler Command, 23 HP. Top of the line in my book, of course, there is always better and worse, but great stuff for residential use.

 

[LBrown59]

I am in Northwest Pennsylvania, our last snowfall was this past Tuesday so it looks like a couple of weeks before the grass needs cut.

Me and the wife just mowed our 2.33 acres last Tuesday .
Nice balmy 65 degrees.

 

[Northstar]

It's up to 72 degrees today and I'm on the couch with the flue. The grass doesn't need cut yet but allot of leaves from last fall to clean up. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[JTKub]

I bought my 2180 against the wishes of (other forum) members...

Really? Someone recommended against a 2180? Hehee.. no way it could have been from the more 'informed' forums like this. Those are sweet machines w/ the mitsubishi built vanguard. I almost pulled the trigger on a new leftover 2004 2180 back in 2005. It was a deal at the time for something like $2400 out the door price. I wound up getting a 2544 because I liked the slightly roomier seating, the 44" deck and the larger front wheel/tires.

Joel

 

[LBrown59]

It's up to 72 degrees today and
I'm on the couch with the flue.
The grass doesn't need cut yet but allot of leaves from last fall to clean up. Maybe tomorrow.

Bummer

 

[magicalj]

Picked up my 2004 LT2180 spring of 2006 at Tractor Supply for $1899. The tractor was new but had sat for some time and had a lot of sun damage to the hood. But I love the thing. Just a awesome tractor.