Strengths This mower has none as far as I'm concerned!!!!!!

Weaknesses As far as I'm concerned this mower is a piece of crap!!! The 1st time I mowed a tire went flat & each & every time thereafter!!!! Also the drive shaft broke off & had to be rebuilt, 3 dam times & it cost me big bucks, Other parts also went on it & had to be replaced costing me more $$$$$$$$!!!! The dealer & cub cadet did not stand by thier machine, the dealer told me they were bad mowers when I went back to see what could be done! I no longer do business there!!!!!

Overall After only 2 summers of mowing I'm selling this piece of crap!!!!! I've since bought a John Deere Wow I couldn't get over how easy it is to get to everything & how simple it is set up!!! also the Co. stands behind thier mowers!!!

Strengths Good mower still have to mow twice to even out the cut piling but I'm mowing 5 acres with it and have 276 hours on it

Weaknesses belts belts belts, the only place to get them is tractor supply and they are expensive I did have trouble with the tractor throwing belts at first but I changed to a smaller idler pulley with a bigger rim shimmed the bracket with 2 washers and added a stronger spring this took care of the problem. As far as smoking at start up it is just carbon from the gas all kolher motors do it.

Overall would buy another one

Strengths If multiple search attempts are unsuccessful, and speaking directly with someone on our staff becomes necessary, please call our toll-free customer support center at 1-800-800-7310. Our call center staff works Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm EST.

Weaknesses BRAND NEW TRACTORS BELTS FLYING OFF, TRACTORS CATCHING FIRE, NO SUPPORT NO $$$ FROM CUB CRAP *********DO NOT BUY*********

Overall *****LOWES STOPPED SELLING THEM AND HOME DEPOT ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER IS GOING TO STOP ALSO......TO MANY COMPLAINTS AND PEOPLE WANTING TO RETURN THEM !!!**********

Strengths Safety Ease of use. Reverse PTO option. Cup holder. head lights, comfortable.

Weaknesses Owner's manual: For blade removal, instructs to use a (single) 1 inch Socket wrench. It requires two 1 1/8 inch wrenches. Even with the blade blocked, The spindle turns freely before the blade nut is loosened. Four deck belts cut while travelling in reverse, below cutting height of 4. Trans mission belt broke at 87 hours

Overall

Strengths I like the overall placement of the pedals and controls. The engine is powerful and handles the 2 acres I have sometimes with tall grass on the back part. Some thought went into the design of the features like brake lock, cruise control, cup holder, gas tank filler, and easy removal of the deck. This is the right size tractor for my use.

Weaknesses The engine smokes a lot at startup. This started at about 14 hours of use. I have tried SAE 30 and added STP to no avail. Probably an oil drain problem in the valve cover. The engine can break the belt if the mower is engaged on a very cold day. I feel that the tractor's ground speed is slow in both forward and reverse compared to my White 16 HP. The muffler is loud. You need to mow twice to get a good smooth finish. Mulching works but takes several passes in leaves.

Overall I would rate this about 5 out of 10 for a tractor that is supposed to be the top of the line for this manufacturer. I am stuck with this machine until it is worn out, and would not have bought it if I knew what I know now.

Strengths PLENTY OF POWER. EASY STARTING. VERY EASY TO DRIVE

Weaknesses KOHLER MOTOR SMOKES A LOT WHEN IT IS FIRST STARTED.IT SOUNDS LIKE A BEARING IN THE IDLER PULLEY IS GOING BAD. THERE IS ONLY 69 HRS. ON THIS MOWER

Overall GOOD

Strengths This LT1046 26hp is powerful and easy to use. I used to love it.

Weaknesses As you have probably heard from many people, there are plenty of problems with belts. My deck belt has come off several times. I have only had it a year. Now the drive belt came off. It doesn't look warn, but it is cut in many places for some reason. Unlike all the other mowers I've owned, the belt is not easy to get to to replace and now I hear I will have to pay $250.00 to repair the mower. I thought Cub Cadet was supposed to be a great mower. I'll be selling this one and getting a Sears brand like I've had for years.

Overall Stay away from this money trap! You can get just about as good a mower for much less. Sure you'll have to do more repair on a cheaper mower, but it will be easier to do yourself and it won't cost you the price of another mower just to replace a drive belt.

Strengths Powerful''' Nice cut'''reverce cutting very helpful

Weaknesses After 5hrs mower deck belt fell off (under warantee) had it picked up. Did not get it back for TWO WEEKS. About 10 hours belt came off again! this time I managed to get it back on myself(about 1 1/2 hours to figure what to do and do it). At 20 hrs., 11/19/06 transmission belt broke.$250 extended warentee did not cover. Repair got part from Cub Cadet 1/3/07!! Work compleated 1/5/07. Cost $236.20!!

Overall I will have this up for sale in the spring.

Strengths Hydrostatic Trans is great. Cuts like a walk-behind and handles well. Reverses cutting reduces mowing time. All in-all, a nice machine. Not sorry I spent the cash I did. Considered the LT1045, but glad I spent the extra $200 for the twin cylinder

Weaknesses Nor crazy about the mulching ability. Tried at all speeds and heights. It still leaves a trail of grass. Always have to cut twice to keep it neat.

Overall Only have had it a short time, but feel it was a good investment. last tractor was a honda. Not the tractor the Honda was, but for the money, a good investment.

Strengths kohler command v-twin,ball bearings in the front wheels,deck easy to remove and attach,electric pto,nice smooth hydrostat transmission,overall good solid fill for the price

Weaknesses none yet

Overall no problems yet but i've only had it a few weeks