JD LX280 v. CC SLT1550

Dingo · Apr 28, 2006

JD dealer has a 2005 LX280 with a 48" deck and 45 hours on it for $3100. I can get a new Cub Cadet SLT1550 from Home Depot for $2000. The JD has only 18 hp v. 25 for the cc. Is the JD worth the extra $1100?

I will be using the tractor to mow a 1.5 acre lot, tow a utility trailer and snowblow.

countrybob1 · May 1, 2006

I've been looking for a new mower to replace my old one. The first two that I looked at and test drove were the LX280 and SLT1550. Having tried both I would say the LX280 is far better and worth the extra.

Robert_in_NY · May 1, 2006

Why do you say the LX is that much better then the SLT? Where was the Cub deficient that would warrant spending over $1k more for a used machine? I am just curious as I know the specs on the Cub but have not looked at the JD. We did just buy a GT1554 from TSC about 30 minutes ago. It wasn't quite what I wanted but it will easily do the job and was priced right.

countrybob1 · May 1, 2006

Robert_in_NY

I've been using a similar machine to these two for the past 14yrs, I just found the JD seemed to be a little better built and more comfortable to ride on. If I was just mowing in the region of 1.5 acres then the JD would have been the machine for me.
BTW with 45 hrs the JD is technically a second hand machine, but in my opinion it really should have no real wear and tear with that sort of time.
By looking at your profile I would say you know your machinery and will most probably be happy with your purchase.