Husqvarna or cub

[daja]

I am purchasing a new lawn tractor and I think i have it narrowed down between the cub 1046/1050 or the Husqvarna
2448. Both seem to be quality machines both less expensive that the deer. I like the Cub based on its american build status
but want to make sure i get something that will last. The duties that it will be reqired to do are minimal. mow 1 acre for the most part. Any thoughts? any other brand i should look at?
Thanks

 

[gamble77]

Of course there are thousands of lawn mower brands out there, but the two units you are looking at are both well made machines by respected companies.

The only thing I like about the Cub better is the position of the deck handle (to set the height). I think the Cub looks better too. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Dargo]

Cub Cadet is among the more repair-prone brand for lawn tractors according to the two most recent reports I've read. Murry was the most repair prone followed by Cub Cadet. Based on that fact, I'd look much closer at the Husqvarna. This is what is reported by the owners of the machines; not my opinion.

 

[mathey]

I'm not all that familiar with the Husqvarna line...my neighbor has the larger 22 hp lawn tractor...it is identical to my Craftsman GT3000, which is made by American Yard Products (i think)...not sure about the model you are considering...but if you are leaning that way, i'd check out Sears to see if they have an identical model for less $.

 

[NIXON]

Daja , I've got the lesser brother to the 2448 (2148 ) . I bought it early last year and have been very happy with it .
I can't say anything about the CC as I've never tried one .
If possible go to a place (or places )that sells lawn and garden equipment and give them both a try out .
As to the JD's being better built ....I really would like to own an LX. But at twice the cost of my Husqvarna , I just couldn't justify it this time around . John

 

[KiotiJohn]

American Yard Products builds the Husqvarna line, and MTD builds the Cub Cadet line. I also understand MTD builds the JDs that Home Depot sells.
I think I'd go with Mathey's thought and check out the Craftsman as they're pretty much the same machine, and may be less expensive than the Husky.
John

 

[frank_f15]

as others have stated, i recently looked at a huskavarns 22.5 hp gt and i liked it but price was $2999.99 as stated before check out the craftsman they have one almost identical at a few $$$$ less.

 

[mathey]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( American Yard Products builds the Husqvarna line, and MTD builds the Cub Cadet line )</font>

Wow, that really narrows it down...I've always been partial to the AYP line (I've owned quite a few Craftsman lawn tractors over the years). Can't say anything nice, however, about MTD. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Varmintmist]

I am looking at the same husky tractor right now. I did go to Sears and the sears version of the 2248 is 1799.00, the huskey is 1799.00. Same just about everything, the huskey had a little heavier metal in the hood, and the paint was different. The stickers on both Briggs engines were in different spots but had the same EVS or whatever sticker on it.

Sears sells Husky, so I could do a side by side on them. The Huskey dealer has the same price on the tractor, and Sears has hired some pushy know it all, sooooo if I go this way, I'm headed for the dealer again.

 

[GerardC]

<font color="blue"> The Huskey dealer has the same price on the tractor, and Sears has hired some pushy know it all, sooooo if I go this way, I'm headed for the dealer again. </font>

That's what I would do. That way you'll get personal treatment rather than just another customer. Good luck.

 

[NIXON]

If you are talking about butler power equipment,then you made a good choice ! Nice folks ! John

 

[Varmintmist]

Yep, they know your name there. If they had free coffee it would be a perfect place /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PhilNH5]

John,
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I also understand MTD builds the JDs that Home Depot sells.
)</font>

Can you supply information on this. I hear it often but no one offers proof. I have been to MTDs corporate site. They give out little to no info as they are privately held.
I have looked at Deere's 2004 Annual Report and 2004 10-K report online. They make no mention of this Deere/MTD relationship.

Phil

 

[bontai_Joe]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( John,
</font><font color="blueclass=small">( I also understand MTD builds the JDs that Home Depot sells.
)</font>

Can you supply information on this. I hear it often but no one offers proof. I have been to MTDs corporate site. They give out little to no info as they are privately held.
I have looked at Deere's 2004 Annual Report and 2004 10-K report online. They make no mention of this Deere/MTD relationship.

Phil )</font>

The Deere "L" series that are sold in Home depot and dealers are built in Tennessee at the same factory that used to build the Sabre and Scotts tractors. This factory is owned and operated by Deere. All Deere lawn and garden tractors are built by Deere. MTD also has a factory in Tennessee, which is where I think the confusion comes from. The more expensive Deere lawn and garden tractors are built in Horicon Iowa. Murray was building the walk behind snowblowers for Deere to Deere specs under the Frontier label, but with the recent take over of Murray by Briggs & Stratton, I don't know what the current situation is on them.

 

[gamble77]

Thats correct, MTD and Deere have no relationship what-so-ever