New 2011 Cub Cadet Garden Tractor!!

[CCinCT]

My understanding is that the GTX2100 has been pulled from production due to steering issues. I've talked to 3 dealers so far and they've all been told that the GTX2100 is now on hold, with no delivery date yet. Have not been able to find out what the actual problem with it is yet. But the fact that Cub has pulled all mention of the 2100 from their web site means they aren't going to be showing up any time soon. I suspect it's probably supplier related, otherwise they would have pulled the 2154LE as well because it has power steering.

 

[Real Deal]

My understanding is that the GTX2100 has been pulled from production due to steering issues. I've talked to 3 dealers so far and they've all been told that the GTX2100 is now on hold, with no delivery date yet. Have not been able to find out what the actual problem with it is yet. But the fact that Cub has pulled all mention of the 2100 from their web site means they aren't going to be showing up any time soon. I suspect it's probably supplier related, otherwise they would have pulled the 2154LE as well because it has power steering.

The GTX2100 model number has changed to GT2100. It will not have the power steering only electric lift. Sales meeting in 2 days ..hope to have more details

 

[CCinCT]

The GTX2100 model number has changed to GT2100. It will not have the power steering only electric lift. Sales meeting in 2 days ..hope to have more details

Will be interested to hear what the price drop will be. Basically the 2100 with have electric lift and optional fabricated decks over the 2000, and that's it as far as I can tell. And because the decks are priced separately already, that should drop a good $1000 off the base 2100 price.

 

[Real Deal]

Map prices as of 3/16/2011

GT 2000 ........3099.00 Deck optional
GT 2100 ........4499.00 Deck optional
GTX 2154LE.......6999.00 price with 54" FAB DECK, power steer, electric lift

Deck options:

42 stamped........500.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series
50 stamped........700.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series
54 stamped........900.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series

48 fab...............900.00 GTX2100 "series"
54 fab...............1000.00 GTX2100 "series"

The GT 2100 should be able to use the Fab decks because it will have electric lift

So far the GT2000 appears to be a hot selling tractor because of price and the looks of quality. I would buy early if considering one of these models, Sold (2) already only one week after factory delivery and have leads on the third unit. Tanks L & M have intrest too. Cub Cadet attachments are a little confusing with all the model changes ..be easy on your salesman and buy from a reputable dealer to avoid ordering nightmares.:thumbsup:

 

[JTKub]

Map prices as of 3/16/2011

GT 2000 ........3099.00 Deck optional

That's not bad, but those deck prices are INSANE. $500 for a 42"?? Cub is crazy. The 42" should be included in the 3099.00 price w/ incremental increases for larger deck sizes.

Heck, if the fabricated 44" deck on my 2010 model year Z-Force is worth ~$800 or so, I'm pulling it off and selling it!

Joel

 

[CCinCT]

Your deck does retail for about $800 (replacement cost), so I don't think these prices are out of line. And they are a TON cheaper than the 3000 series decks. Granted, those were shaft drive, but still the 3000 series 54" deck went for around $1500 (list).

The REAL interest here is how much room the dealers have to wiggle on the price. If this is traditional Cub, then the dealers will make about $50 per deck . But if they've taken any cues from Cub/Yanmar, then there is a lot more profit built into the list price, and thus a lot more room for the dealer to deal.

 

[MrFoPow]

My local dealer didn't have any 2011 GT2000 or 2100 Cubs in yet today.

I ended up taking a late 2010 GT2544 off their showroom.

Model year clearance sales for the win! :thumbsup:

 

[JTKub]

Your deck does retail for about $800 (replacement cost), so I don't think these prices are out of line. And they are a TON cheaper than the 3000 series decks.

I'm with ya, but as much as I love the 3000 series Cubs, I wouldn't necessarily call them a sales success. I bet your average dealer was lucky to sell 1-2 a year. I guess what I'm saying is, why go down this road again? You average (non-TBN) garden tractor buyer is going to want a deck included as a standard item. Sure, up-charge for larger size decks, that's awesome to have that option for a single series machine.

I'm sure you're right with the ~$50 profit per deck. They're probably lucky to get that.

Joel

 

[scoutcub]

Map prices as of 3/16/2011

GT 2000 ........3099.00 Deck optional
GT 2100 ........4499.00 Deck optional
GTX 2154LE.......6999.00 price with 54" FAB DECK, power steer, electric lift

Deck options:

42 stamped........500.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series
50 stamped........700.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series
54 stamped........900.00 GT2000 & GTX2100 Series

48 fab...............900.00 GTX2100 "series"
54 fab...............1000.00 GTX2100 "series"

The GT 2100 should be able to use the Fab decks because it will have electric lift

So far the GT2000 appears to be a hot selling tractor because of price and the looks of quality. I would buy early if considering one of these models, Sold (2) already only one week after factory delivery and have leads on the third unit. Tanks L & M have intrest too. Cub Cadet attachments are a little confusing with all the model changes ..be easy on your salesman and buy from a reputable dealer to avoid ordering nightmares.:thumbsup:

Soooo....for 2011, do I understand it to be Cub will offer the 1000 series, and this new 2100 series as the only offering for lawn & garden tractors

If so, definitely slimming down and simplifying the series!

 

[CCinCT]

Soooo....for 2011, do I understand it to be Cub will offer the 1000 series, and this new 2100 series as the only offering for lawn & garden tractors

If so, definitely slimming down and simplifying the series!

They off the 1000, 2000/2100, the i-series zero-turn tractors, and a couple of normal zero turn mowers.