Toro or Cub

[Steve_Miller]

I think I have it narrowed down between a Toro SL500 and the Cub LT1050 as my next mower. Are these essentially the same tractor as I think Mtd owns and makes both don't they? They are both almost the same price as well. Any input, positive or negative on either of these? I've steered away from a ZTR as my lawn is fairly flat and hardly any obstacles and I also want to tow a roller and an aerator on occasion.

Thanks,
Steve
Nova Scotia

 

[esbwn]

ive owned my LT1050 for 3 mowing seasons now, and with 130's hrs i have had no problems that i myself havent created...

 

[redlinefever]

Just make sure you buy from a dealer that is reputable, has plenty of the units on the lot and has intelligent service people.

My uncle has one and loves it, but he only pulls around his yard trash cart.

Make sure you read the cubcadet.com info concerning "use of attachments" per model and per cub's requirements in order to maintain your warranty status.

Otherwise you might be in the same boat with me - ! Believe me, these waves are pretty high in rough seas. GT2550 major issues, moronic jerk for dealer.

 

[Bird]

I think I have it narrowed down between a Toro SL500 and the Cub LT1050 as my next mower. Are these essentially the same tractor as I think Mtd owns and makes both don't they? They are both almost the same price as well. Any input, positive or negative on either of these? I've steered away from a ZTR as my lawn is fairly flat and hardly any obstacles and I also want to tow a roller and an aerator on occasion.

Thanks,
Steve
Nova Scotia

Somebody enlighten me a bit. I didn't think there was any connection between Toro and MTD, although I know Cub Cadet has been owned my MTD for quite some time. And I also don't know what a Toro SL500 is; don't find that model on Toro.com. What am I missing?

 

[JTKub]

Bird, I think the OP meant XL500, unless Home Depot or Lowes has their *own* model. Unless you can find a Toro Classic GT (sweet machine!), all the other Toro XL and GT series are rebadged MTD's. Steve, get what ever model has a better dealer presence in your area. You may need parts and service some day. Both Toro and CC are easy to get parts for.

Joel

 

[Steve_Miller]

Somebody enlighten me a bit. I didn't think there was any connection between Toro and MTD, although I know Cub Cadet has been owned my MTD for quite some time. And I also don't know what a Toro SL500 is; don't find that model on Toro.com. What am I missing?

A lot of model's have different model numbers in Canada for some reason or other.

Toro - Homeowner Lawn & Garden Tractors

Steve

P.S. Either one will be bought at legitimate dealer.

 

[Bird]

Where can I find and see a Toro XL series? I can find LX, but not XL; must be overlooking something.

 

[Bird]

A lot of model's have different model numbers in Canada for some reason or other.

Toro - Homeowner Lawn & Garden Tractors

Steve

P.S. Either one will be bought at legitimate dealer.

I knew I had to be missing or overlooking something. It looks like that's almost (but not quite) the same; well, maybe similar anyway to the LX500. I've owned a Cub Cadet lawn tractor (1995 model) and a Toro ZTR and currently have a Toro walk behind; just never heard of Toro being related to MTD.

Oh well, it sure ain't the first time I learned something new on Tractorbynet.

 

[JTKub]

Oops! you're right Bird. LX, not XL. per the US site anyway.

Joel

 

[Fordlords]

Other than the Toro 315 GT Classic, (One tough tractor, if you can find one) the other Toro LGT's are built for Toro by MTD and have nearly identical clones wearing Cub Cadet clothes. In the low price field where competition is the toughest, it's more economical for some companies to sell someone else's rebadged tractor rather than build it on their own anymore.

I agree the Cub/Toro battle would come down to buying from a dealership, and which one is most reputable.

-Fordlords-