Cub 2500 Series anyone?

[diesel_nut]

GT2554 here

 

[Hondapro]

I got a 2544

 

[LBrown59]

I got a 2544

GT2554 here.:thumbsup:

 

[wesk]

07 2550 249hrs. runs great!

 

[micman32]

GT 2518

 

[CCinCT]

2544 here, with a new bagger installed.

 

[tincup703]

GT2544 with a Johnny Bucket Jr. and plow blade...125 hrs.

 

[cubmaster]

2523 here aka 2554.. awesome garden tractor !

 

[drifter2518]

2518 with 48" deck and 216 hours

 

[Amontilado]

2005 GT2550 here.

Steve

 

[cubmaster]

2523 here aka 2554.. awesome garden tractor !

I just rolled 400 hours yesterday...and at 399 replaced pto belt and original battery (6 years old ! ) the belt would have been fine but missed a pulley once and put a gash into it, so at 399 it gave

 

[NEFirewood]

Gt2542 with a rear bagger attachment and a tow cart. I've had it about 5 years now and it's still proving to be a great machine.

 

[SHUNKSTER]

07 Cub GT2554. Great Machine, Mow in the summer and Plow in the winter. Anyone have any comments on a Johnny Bucket Jr? Thinking about purchasing one and would like to hear Pro's and Con's.

 

[JSharp]

I've had my 2554 since '06 and have almost 150 hours on the unit now. I just use it to mow and to move things around with a yard cart.

I went though all the hood replacement / heatshield changes early on but these issues were fixed on warranty and I've had no problems since.

I haven't checked current models and prices closely, but I still the think the whole 2500 Series is the way to go for the $$ spent.

 

[LBrown59]

07 Cub GT2554. Great Machine, Mow in the summer and Plow in the winter. Anyone have any comments on a Johnny Bucket Jr? Thinking about purchasing one and would like to hear Pro's and Con's.

Main prpblem with a Johnny Bucket is they only lift about 12''.

I've had my 2554 since '06 and have almost 150 hours on the unit now. I just use it to mow and to move things around with a yard cart.

I haven't checked current models and prices closely, but *I still the think the whole 2500 Series is the way to go for the $$ spent.

* I do to.:thumbsup:

 

[micman32]

I bought my 2518 ( the first model of the 2500 series) on August 5, 2003. I have 470 hours on it. Over all it's been very reliable. I had to replace the PTO at 300 hours. All I can say about that is OUCH! It will hit your wallet hard! I have replaced the mower drive belt I think 5 times. The dealer replaced it twice under warranty. One time it just snapped and 2 times because of my own stupidity. (You gotta get that twist right!!!). The battery lasted 6 years. Just replaced it in March.
About 3 years ago I put on a set of Ag tires. It had good traction with the turf tires. It has GREAT traction with the Ags.
My wife got me the triple bagger as a christmas present in 2003. I use it mainly for leaves in the fall.
I have had the burnt spots on the grass. I learned it's no big deal the grass grows back.
It cuts the expensive blue fescue grass around my house with ease and the grass/weed mix that makes up the rest of my yard it does a great job as well.

I paid $3899 plus $272.93 tax for a grand total of $4171.93. I don't think a new 2544 costs that much!
Oh, The day it was delivered. I called off work. I wanted to see it come up the drive on the back of the dealers truck. I was so proud. I got what I wanted! ( to the dismay of my wife!)
In closing. I Love my Cub. Yes, I have had to spend some money on her. Thats just the way it is sometimes!

Michael

 

[ran007]

2544 since '06. Overall, it's been great.

Replaced light bulbs at 20 hours
Replaced battery at 50 hours
Replaced PTO belt at 60 hours

I keep all servicable joints and spindles packed with grease and I use synthetic oil every season.

A little slow on the reverse, but sometimes if I stomp on it, it will go go. I adjusted the throttle at the carb so I can get more RPM if needed. Now I ride with the throttle at 70-75%, then kick it to 100% for a few seconds at a time if I have to mow through God forbidden heavy grass and such.