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My owner's manual recommends 10W-30 or 10W-40 engine oil. My dealer recommends 15W-40. I would expect the 10W- to provide better cold weather starting. Does anyone have any recommendations? I realize 15W-40 is typical for diesels, but the Z602 is not a typical diesel.

Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. This coming Friday my dealer delivers my new BX1500 with 54"MMM, FEL, rock teeth, turf tires with loaded rears. This is probably a little bit of overkill for 1.2 acres, but (1) you can't have too much tractor and (2) once the wife said yes I had to run...

Hello all, I'm anxiously awaiting delivery on a new BX1500. My dealer gave me the option of trading my 2186 for $3000 or $3000 downpayment on the new machine. My 2186 has an 18 hp kohler twin, 44" deck, snowblower and triple bagger. The Cub has 158 hours and is in superb condition. Does...