Strengths Good power and mowing, nice size

Weaknesses Transmission, Mine is out for the 2nd time, still waiting to see what happens

Overall

Strengths The Diahatsu diesel engine runs very smooth and strong. Great 4wd traction with the bar tires and suitcase weights and differntial lock. Very comfortable for a tall person, I'm 6'5" and have plenty of leg room. Seperate hydro pedals for fwd and rev. Moves from hi to lo range and back easily. The 60" MMM, included in the $9950 purchase price, cuts very well. You can cut when the grass is wet and still get a good cut. Parts support from Cub Cadet is great. The dealer can get parts in 1 or 2 days. There was never a delay in getting parts.

Weaknesses I have had a few problems in the first year of ownership. There was a problem with the 2004 model transmissions. A vendor supplied part was not made to the Cub Cadet spec and there were some failures. The dealer and Cub replaced the entire transmission assembly without delay. The lift cylinder had a very slow leak, dealer replaced under warranty. The PTO clutch squeeked, dealer replaced under warranty. Cub Cadet even gave me a third year of bumper to bumper warranty for free.

Overall Overall I am very happy with the performance of the tractor. I have removed 9" of snow with my 6' rear blade on a 500' driveway without losing traction at all. It cuts grass very well. I was also quite happy how it handled the 4' box blade. I am told that the problems I had with my 2004 tractor have been taken care of with the 2005 models. My dealer took care of all my problems without question and Cub Cadet expedited the replacement of my tansmission. I would buy this tractor again. I may buy another one with a FEL. Make sure you buy from a good dealer, the dealer can make all the difference.

Strengths great size. I used it on 7 acres.

Weaknesses It broke a shaft with only 40 hours on it. Had nothing but trouble after that. High range didn't want to work. It blew a hydraulic line that spewed hot hy-tran up through the console and burned my hand. The hose had rubbed on the hi/low range lever. Bad placement. At 120 hours the transmission gave out and wouldn't move it at all.

Overall I have used Cubs in the past with no trouble. I have no idea what the heck the problem was with this one. I spent a lot of $$$ and got nothing but problems. I got rid of it and got a new Case/IH. Should have got it in the first place

Strengths has enough power for any job, moves snow with ease, can handle all of the homeowner tasks

Weaknesses this unit seems not to be built to cut grass. have had problems with the deck

Overall great machine

Strengths Very strong, great Hi and Lo range, Great plowing capabilities with front end loader, Comfortable to drive, great turning radius, you sit up high enough to see around you but not to high to feel you're on stilts. Excelent 4 wheel drive with the AG tires! Highly recommended if your looking for a good workhorse!

Weaknesses Rear housing made of plastic and ours broke without knowing how... nothing hit it, would be nicer if it was made of something rugged like the rest of the machine. Hard to shift from hi to lo range/ lo to high range without giving it a slap with your hand in kind of a firm manner.

Overall Highly recommended to anyone looking for a tractor of this size and power.