Please take a look at one of Cub Cadets brand new Zero Turn offers in 2019:
https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/...ltima-series/cub-cadet-zt2-50-rzt-17RIEACO010
This is honestly the set up I have been looking for when taking into account the PRICE, deck size(50"), tire sizes (Rear 20x12x10), engine(Kawi), blade count (3), and transmission(ZT-2800). I have a little over an acre of a mostly flat lawn to cut once a week in Southwest Tennessee. I plan on taking very good care of my ZT but I also want it to last me 10+ years.
I'm curious as to what would be the main criticisms to a set up like this and what my worries should be in regards to investing in the Cub Cadet brand. It looks pretty solid to me as far as frame strength (2"x2" tubular steel). Deck from what I understand is 11 gauge "fabricated" so that should be pretty good. Blade speed I think came in at between 14k-16k RPM's? That seemed low because it seems everyone wants the 18k.
Basically i'm wondering how they got the price so low as compared to other brands. $3700 just seems really right for this set up. Where did they cut corners?? It's a 600 lb machine and LED headlights and a trailer hitch are standard on this model.
Can I trust a Cub Cadet at this price point or should I stick with my original leans towards the Gravely (probably the ZT XL but i'm bugged by the deck sizes (42" or 52")...i could really use something in between that!!), or the Scag Liberty Z 48 inch. The Gravely and Scag are going to cost me more. The ZT XL with a Kawi i think is only $300 more (8 inches less deck) and the Scag will be about $750 more expensive. If i step up the the Gravely ZT HD it will be another $1,200 and that would get me the 3100 transmission and I could get my 48" deck size). All three have great warranties but my biggest issue for repair service would the the CC. Just a little further away but not a big deal. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/...ltima-series/cub-cadet-zt2-50-rzt-17RIEACO010
This is honestly the set up I have been looking for when taking into account the PRICE, deck size(50"), tire sizes (Rear 20x12x10), engine(Kawi), blade count (3), and transmission(ZT-2800). I have a little over an acre of a mostly flat lawn to cut once a week in Southwest Tennessee. I plan on taking very good care of my ZT but I also want it to last me 10+ years.
I'm curious as to what would be the main criticisms to a set up like this and what my worries should be in regards to investing in the Cub Cadet brand. It looks pretty solid to me as far as frame strength (2"x2" tubular steel). Deck from what I understand is 11 gauge "fabricated" so that should be pretty good. Blade speed I think came in at between 14k-16k RPM's? That seemed low because it seems everyone wants the 18k.
Basically i'm wondering how they got the price so low as compared to other brands. $3700 just seems really right for this set up. Where did they cut corners?? It's a 600 lb machine and LED headlights and a trailer hitch are standard on this model.
Can I trust a Cub Cadet at this price point or should I stick with my original leans towards the Gravely (probably the ZT XL but i'm bugged by the deck sizes (42" or 52")...i could really use something in between that!!), or the Scag Liberty Z 48 inch. The Gravely and Scag are going to cost me more. The ZT XL with a Kawi i think is only $300 more (8 inches less deck) and the Scag will be about $750 more expensive. If i step up the the Gravely ZT HD it will be another $1,200 and that would get me the 3100 transmission and I could get my 48" deck size). All three have great warranties but my biggest issue for repair service would the the CC. Just a little further away but not a big deal. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks