I am looking at a GT 2100 to replace my 2185. I don't have a lot of lawn to cut, around 3/4 acre but a long asphalt driveway with some up and down. The driveway needs to be blown, not plowed. I have read the existing posts but I am looking for any new comments or some from owners with hours on their machines. I didn't see any posts from 1000 series owners snow blowing. A KW 1050 could be a cheaper option.
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GT 2100 opinions
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I am looking at a GT 2100 to replace my 2185. I don't have a lot of lawn to cut, around 3/4 acre but a long asphalt driveway with some up and down. The driveway needs to be blown, not plowed. I have read the existing posts but I am looking for any new comments or some from owners with hours on their machines. I didn't see any posts from 1000 series owners snow blowing. A KW 1050 could be a cheaper option.
I would not go with a 1050KW after having a 2185, that would be going backwards. I think the GT2100 is pretty much like your 2185 just a few newer updates. Now would be the time to step up to a Sub Compact Tractor.
Thanks for your reply. The lawn mowing part isn't very demanding but the snow blowing can be. I have a guy that plows and I go back and blow the snow. Our property has a row of pines that prevents pushing the snow very deep. What would you recommend?
Thanks for your reply. The lawn mowing part isn't very demanding but the snow blowing can be. I have a guy that plows and I go back and blow the snow. Our property has a row of pines that prevents pushing the snow very deep. What would you recommend?
I would stay away from the 1000 series. I would at least go with a 2000 sereis and get a set of tire chains for it and put fluid in the tires. I don't like wheel weight cause they stick out in the way.
gladiater
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snow blower works fine on the 1000 series,i stopped selling the 2000 series yrs ago way to many probs for the price of this machine
gladiater
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not a lot of diff between 2185,2518 or the new gt2100 that i can see,the only major diff between the 2185 to 2518 was the hood and a cast tranny in the 2500 series...save yourself a couple of grand and buy the gtx 1054 if the 54" fits your needs,heavier axle in this unit it has power steer but manual lift ,it has a belt drive instead of shaft drive....but you can buy a lot of belts for $2000 diff...lol
not a lot of diff between 2185,2518 or the new gt2100 that i can see,the only major diff between the 2185 to 2518 was the hood and a cast tranny in the 2500 series...save yourself a couple of grand and buy the gtx 1054 if the 54" fits your needs,heavier axle in this unit it has power steer but manual lift ,it has a belt drive instead of shaft drive....but you can buy a lot of belts for $2000 diff...lol
It doesn't have the Kohler Command does it?
gladiater
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no sir it does not ,you are right the command is def the better of the two,you just have to figure if you want to spend up to $2g's more
gladiater
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by the way in your post #4 you can get rear suitcase weights for the 2000 series units
