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[bill109]

Need to decide between these two...

A) <font color="orange"> </font> Husqvarna YTH2242T, with sealed 42" deck and 2 anti-scalp wheels, 22hp B & S Intek V-twin cylinder engine, bolted frame and 2 year limited warranty

<font color="black"> </font> or

B) <font color="yellow"> </font> Cub Cadet LT 1042, with greaseable 42" deck and 4 anti-scalp wheels, 19hp Kohler Courage single cylinder, welded frame and 3 year limited warranty

<font color="black"> </font> each have the same price, the Husqvarna's deck lifts more easily, but the Cub's easier to see over the hood.

So, which, would you prefer and why?

Thanks!!!

 

[bill109]

Need to decide between these two...

A) <font color="orange"> </font> Husqvarna YTH2242T, with sealed 42" deck and 2 anti-scalp wheels, 22hp B & S Intek V-twin cylinder engine, bolted frame and 2 year limited warranty

<font color="black"> </font> or

B) <font color="yellow"> </font> Cub Cadet LT 1042, with greaseable 42" deck and 4 anti-scalp wheels, 19hp Kohler Courage single cylinder, welded frame and 3 year limited warranty

<font color="black"> </font> each have the same price, the Husqvarna's deck lifts more easily, but the Cub's easier to see over the hood.

So, which, would you prefer and why?

Thanks!!!

 

[Birdhunter1]

Cub Cadet!
WHY?
main reasons are the welded frame and it doesn't have a Briggs and Stratton engine. I posted this before I also saw the longer warranty and the 4 rollers instead of two.

 

[Birdhunter1]

Cub Cadet!
WHY?
main reasons are the welded frame and it doesn't have a Briggs and Stratton engine. I posted this before I also saw the longer warranty and the 4 rollers instead of two.

 

[AZinOH]

This isn't exactly apples-to-apples, but given those choices...I'd rather have two cylinders doing the work than one. I have a 6 year old Briggs twin in an AYP lawn tractor and it has not given me one problem. A little preventative maintenance and some TLC and either machine would serve you well.

AZ

 

[AZinOH]

This isn't exactly apples-to-apples, but given those choices...I'd rather have two cylinders doing the work than one. I have a 6 year old Briggs twin in an AYP lawn tractor and it has not given me one problem. A little preventative maintenance and some TLC and either machine would serve you well.

AZ

 

[mathey]

Husqvarna = AYP?
Cub Cadet = MTD?

 

[mathey]

Husqvarna = AYP?
Cub Cadet = MTD?

 

[bill109]

Thanks for the input, so far. This is a level, not so smooth, 1.5 acre lot in the hills of W. PA. Cub seems to be the preference of folks I've spoke to around here. Having a deck with grease fittings and 4 vs. 2 anti-scalp wheels seem to be the clincher. Though neither is held in much esteem, as, even at $1600.00 (may be chump change to some, but not when you are 78 and on a fixed income) they are both considered bottom feeders. Kohler vs. Briggs seems to be a moot point as one seems as good as the other.

 

[bill109]

Thanks for the input, so far. This is a level, not so smooth, 1.5 acre lot in the hills of W. PA. Cub seems to be the preference of folks I've spoke to around here. Having a deck with grease fittings and 4 vs. 2 anti-scalp wheels seem to be the clincher. Though neither is held in much esteem, as, even at $1600.00 (may be chump change to some, but not when you are 78 and on a fixed income) they are both considered bottom feeders. Kohler vs. Briggs seems to be a moot point as one seems as good as the other.

 

[bill109]

Think I'm going to pass on both of these and look for a good used one. I keep hearing less than glowing reports on either of these. Hoping to find a shaft-drive Cub w/less than 400 hours. What is the life expectancy (hours wise) of a shaft-drive Cub? Or a JD 200 series (GT 235)? Anyone know what year a Cub 1415 is?

 

[bill109]

Think I'm going to pass on both of these and look for a good used one. I keep hearing less than glowing reports on either of these. Hoping to find a shaft-drive Cub w/less than 400 hours. What is the life expectancy (hours wise) of a shaft-drive Cub? Or a JD 200 series (GT 235)? Anyone know what year a Cub 1415 is?

 

[Garrabo]

i'll be selling my x575 pretty soon but thats probobly more mower than you need or want.
good luck /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Garrabo]

i'll be selling my x575 pretty soon but thats probobly more mower than you need or want.
good luck /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif