Review By : Mike on 4/29/2008
Price Paid : $1,600.00
Years of Use : 1-year
Implements :
Purchased From : Waco TX dealer
Strengths I like the large gas fillspout.
Weaknesses Throw the belt 4-5 times every time I mow. I now leave the pulling housing off so that I can get to the belt quicker. Replaced the belt twice after they stretched so bad. Gasket has leaked oil since day one. Had it warranty serviced the first week. Still leaks oil and smokes.
Overall Would not reccomend! Next one will be a Toro!
Parts : Performance : 4
Ease of Use : 9 Financing :
Reliability : 4 Overall : 6
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Review By : B. Glenning on 4/18/2008
Price Paid : $1,800.00
Years of Use : 1-year
Implements :
Purchased From : Tractor supply
Strengths Comfortable to operate.
Weaknesses Belt continually jumps off at blade start, even at idle speed. repaired 4 times now with 18 hrs on motor
Overall When you spend $1800.99 on equipment it should operate with out a hitch. I am suprised at how many of the mowers have the same problem.
Parts : Performance : 3
Ease of Use : 10 Financing :
Reliability : 3 Overall : 2
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Review By : Anonymous on 4/15/2008
Price Paid : $1,649.00
Years of Use : 30-Days
Implements : n/a
Purchased From : Home Depot
Strengths Cheap compared to other brands at HD. Saleman swore this was a reliable mower since the Scotts I bought from them 6 years ago was an even bigger POS.
Weaknesses Drive belt broke within 20 minutes.
Overall POS!!! Stay away from JD,CC or any HD brands.
Parts : Performance :
Ease of Use : 6 Financing : 8
Reliability : 1 Overall : 1
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Review By : Gern Blanston on 03/11/2008
Price Paid : $2,600.00
Years of Use : 2+ Years
Implements : mower
Purchased From : Home Depot
Strengths great turn radius
lots of power for my hills
very fast
cruise control
Weaknesses loud
Overall excellent, would buy another one
Parts : 10 Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing :
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Anonymous on 03/03/2008
Price Paid : $2,000.00
Years of Use : 1-2 Years Use
Implements : Trailers
Purchased From : Tractor supply co
Strengths I don't recall this 50" deck has ever thrown the belt off. I routinely engage the PTO at full throttle. Keep those fittings greased.
Weaknesses The brake pedal safety start switch started failing the first season. When I found the cause, I made a bracket to hold the switch in, and that was 2 years ago, no more problems. Too much hassle to take it back & leave it for the repair.
Overall Very good , except for that safety switch issue. I don't need that anyway.
Parts : Performance : 8
Ease of Use : 8 Financing : 9
Reliability : 8 Overall : 8
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Review By : Anonymous on 02/17/2008
Price Paid : $1,100.00
Years of Use : Test Drive
Implements :
Purchased From : HD
Strengths Best Machine ever
Weaknesses HD sucks
Overall Best machine ever
Parts : 10 Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 10
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Anonymous on 02/04/2008
Price Paid : $1,150.00
Years of Use : Test Drive
Implements : Rear twin bagger
Purchased From : Home Depot
Strengths Excellent engine, Cuts nice...Great tractor...and a wonderful price for a tractor with 2 hours on it. I purchased this at home depot.
Weaknesses NONE...You people that are having spring and belts breaking need to not engage the mower deck at full throttle. It causes strain on the belt and spring and causes it to snap. Always engage and disengage the mower deck in idle...
Overall I bought this tractor in June of 2007 from home depot. It was a tractor that someone else had purchased and brought back. About the third week my idler spring snapped and my belt went bad on top of it. I called my local cub dealer and he came out and put a new belt on for me. OK The problem everyone is having is this. When you engage the mower deck, make sure the tractor is idling. DO NOT engage the mower deck at full throttle. Also when your done mowing before turning the mower deck off idle it down for a few seconds then turn it off. That is what my technican told me and i havent had a problem since. and i have put 80 hours on it mowing since with no trouble. I have monitored the belt condition now and it still looks new. One more thing...Cub Cadet support has been totally excellent. They sent me out touch of paint with no charge, and took care of my belt problem. I would highly recommend this tractor to anyone....
Parts : 10 Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 10
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Disabled Don on 12/17/2007
Price Paid : $2,300.00
Years of Use : New Owner (0-1 Year)
Implements : none
Purchased From : previous owner
Strengths all main components,very well built, no trouble,of any kind
Weaknesses could be faster in reverse,but not hard to live with
Overall Will buy again,unless a major change for worse takes place,that wont happen for a few whinners.
Parts : 9 Performance : 8
Ease of Use : 8 Financing :
Reliability : 10 Overall : 8
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Review By : Anonymous on 11/19/2007
Price Paid : $1,800.00
Years of Use : 1-2 Years Use
Implements : None
Purchased From :
Strengths Drives easily and smoothly. No power loss when going up hills.
Weaknesses I have only 27 hours on the machine. The biggest problem is with the starter. The magnets in the starter seem to freeze up too often causing the unit to fail to start without repeated efforts. I've already replaced the starter once and the new one just installed is already freezing up. Very frustrating.
Overall Overall the unit is fine, if it would just start each time.
Parts : 4 Performance : 7
Ease of Use : 7 Financing :
Reliability : 3 Overall : 4
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Review By : Sparticus on 11/09/2007
Price Paid : $1,699.00
Years of Use : New Owner (0-1 Year)
Implements :
Purchased From : Big Box Store
Strengths Heavy gauge construction. Field tested components designed to last many seasons. Simplified mechanisms where they make sense (durability). Reputable sub-tier component suppliers.
Weaknesses Spare parts supply chain appears weak. Internet data availability is limited. Single cylinder engine has greater vibration/higher db rating than twin cylinder equivalent.
Overall For the price point, this model has very good overall value.
Parts : Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing :
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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