Posted by CNB on April 11, 2005, 8:03 pm
I just done a little research on my own deck - the 42C. It's made of
12-guage metal. I can't imagine why anyone would need anything thicker than
that for a yard, it's pretty thick. Not something you would put a dent in
without considerable force. Let us know what you end up going with.
Casey
> According to the Cub guy, the deck's aren't interchangeable. I doubt that
> degree will matter much, but it does make me stop and think. Just my
> over-analytical mind in over-drive causing me more angst than necessary!
> >I noticed this when I bought my LX266. The deck is considered a seperate
> > item than the tractor, and so for whatever reason the 50 inch deck is
made
> > with 12 guage metal. The thickness of the metal used for the different
> > decks
> > do not always go up or down proportionally with the size of the tractor
> > they
> > are mated with. You have to remember that some decks can be used on
> > several
> > different tractors. Its sort of like a computer. The most expensive may
> > actually have a less expensive part in it compared to the others, but
the
> > total package is what your getting. I wonder if you can buy the tractor
> > and
> > deck seperately? I've never heard of this but it seems like you should
be
> > able to.
> >
> >
> >> Right now I'm looking at the 2500 series with the shaft drive, probably
> > the
> >> 2544. The more I look at the brochure, the more little, subtle
> > differences
> >> I see that make my head spin. For example, the 2544 has an 11 gauge 44
> > inch
> >> deck, the 2550 has a 12 gauge 50 inch deck, and the 2554 has an 11
gauge
> > 54
> >> inch deck. Unless it's a typo, I can't figure out why the deck on the
50
> >> inch would be thinner gauge.
> >
> >
Posted by op4_camper on April 12, 2005, 5:38 am
>I just done a little research on my own deck - the 42C. It's made of
> 12-guage metal. I can't imagine why anyone would need anything thicker
> than
> that for a yard, it's pretty thick. Not something you would put a dent in
> without considerable force. Let us know what you end up going with.
Its not so that it dents. Its so that It wont flex or rust out as fast.
You want a manufactured deck not a stamped deck.
I believe john deere good deck is called the 7 iron Or something like that.
Posted by Jeff on April 18, 2005, 9:18 pm
Hi all, well I finally made a decision and went with the Cub 2550. Shaft
drive, cast iron hydro transmission, 50" deck. And the three bag collector
was about $450, roughly half of what it would have cost for the bagger on
the Deere LX280.
I appreciate all the feedback and input. Dealer will be delivering it next
Saturday morning. Of course I'm now starting to shop around for some
accessories (trailer, de-thatcher, aerator), but at least the big decision
is over with!!
>I just done a little research on my own deck - the 42C. It's made of
> 12-guage metal. I can't imagine why anyone would need anything thicker
> than
> that for a yard, it's pretty thick. Not something you would put a dent in
> without considerable force. Let us know what you end up going with.
> Casey
>> According to the Cub guy, the deck's aren't interchangeable. I doubt
>> that
>> degree will matter much, but it does make me stop and think. Just my
>> over-analytical mind in over-drive causing me more angst than necessary!
>>
>>
>> >I noticed this when I bought my LX266. The deck is considered a seperate
>> > item than the tractor, and so for whatever reason the 50 inch deck is
> made
>> > with 12 guage metal. The thickness of the metal used for the different
>> > decks
>> > do not always go up or down proportionally with the size of the tractor
>> > they
>> > are mated with. You have to remember that some decks can be used on
>> > several
>> > different tractors. Its sort of like a computer. The most expensive may
>> > actually have a less expensive part in it compared to the others, but
> the
>> > total package is what your getting. I wonder if you can buy the tractor
>> > and
>> > deck seperately? I've never heard of this but it seems like you should
> be
>> > able to.
>> >
>> >
>> >> Right now I'm looking at the 2500 series with the shaft drive,
>> >> probably
>> > the
>> >> 2544. The more I look at the brochure, the more little, subtle
>> > differences
>> >> I see that make my head spin. For example, the 2544 has an 11 gauge
>> >> 44
>> > inch
>> >> deck, the 2550 has a 12 gauge 50 inch deck, and the 2554 has an 11
> gauge
>> > 54
>> >> inch deck. Unless it's a typo, I can't figure out why the deck on the
> 50
>> >> inch would be thinner gauge.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
Posted by CNB on April 21, 2005, 10:52 am
Congratulations on the big purchase. I think you made a good decision.
Casey
> Hi all, well I finally made a decision and went with the Cub 2550. Shaft
> drive, cast iron hydro transmission, 50" deck. And the three bag
collector
> was about $450, roughly half of what it would have cost for the bagger on
> the Deere LX280.
> I appreciate all the feedback and input. Dealer will be delivering it
next
> Saturday morning. Of course I'm now starting to shop around for some
> accessories (trailer, de-thatcher, aerator), but at least the big decision
> is over with!!
> >I just done a little research on my own deck - the 42C. It's made of
> > 12-guage metal. I can't imagine why anyone would need anything thicker
> > than
> > that for a yard, it's pretty thick. Not something you would put a dent
in
> > without considerable force. Let us know what you end up going with.
> >
> > Casey
> >> According to the Cub guy, the deck's aren't interchangeable. I doubt
> >> that
> >> degree will matter much, but it does make me stop and think. Just my
> >> over-analytical mind in over-drive causing me more angst than
necessary!
> >>
> >>
> >> >I noticed this when I bought my LX266. The deck is considered a
seperate
> >> > item than the tractor, and so for whatever reason the 50 inch deck is
> > made
> >> > with 12 guage metal. The thickness of the metal used for the
different
> >> > decks
> >> > do not always go up or down proportionally with the size of the
tractor
> >> > they
> >> > are mated with. You have to remember that some decks can be used on
> >> > several
> >> > different tractors. Its sort of like a computer. The most expensive
may
> >> > actually have a less expensive part in it compared to the others, but
> > the
> >> > total package is what your getting. I wonder if you can buy the
tractor
> >> > and
> >> > deck seperately? I've never heard of this but it seems like you
should
> > be
> >> > able to.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> Right now I'm looking at the 2500 series with the shaft drive,
> >> >> probably
> >> > the
> >> >> 2544. The more I look at the brochure, the more little, subtle
> >> > differences
> >> >> I see that make my head spin. For example, the 2544 has an 11 gauge
> >> >> 44
> >> > inch
> >> >> deck, the 2550 has a 12 gauge 50 inch deck, and the 2554 has an 11
> > gauge
> >> > 54
> >> >> inch deck. Unless it's a typo, I can't figure out why the deck on
the
> > 50
> >> >> inch would be thinner gauge.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
Posted by JB on April 11, 2005, 8:14 pm
Like you I was at one time considering the purchase of a Cub Cadet vs. John
Deere. Originally, I was intrigued by the shaft drive system in the Cub
Cadet. I live on 3 acres of rough, rocky ground with roots of large trees
protruding out of the surface in certain areas. A friend mentioned that I
might warp or bend a blade if I happened to hit any of this "immovable"
stuff while mowing; whereas a belt would slip. It kinda made sense to me. I
ended up buying the LX280. I've been please with it. I dropped the deck and
bagger off the mower over the winter and used a trailer to haul wood, bags
of dirt, rocks, etc.
Good luck with whatever you purchase.
John
> Right now I'm looking at the 2500 series with the shaft drive, probably
> the 2544. The more I look at the brochure, the more little, subtle
> differences I see that make my head spin. For example, the 2544 has an 11
> gauge 44 inch deck, the 2550 has a 12 gauge 50 inch deck, and the 2554 has
> an 11 gauge 54 inch deck. Unless it's a typo, I can't figure out why the
> deck on the 50 inch would be thinner gauge.
> Do you think the 3000 series is comparable to the Deere LX280, which is
> probably my choice if I go with Deere. (I just don't think I need a
> shaft-drive deck which costs plenty extra, right?)
> By the way, I agree with your comment about synthetic oil. I do it on my
> Ariens snow blower as well and my current rider, a little Honda 11 hp.
>> On 3/31/05 10:42 PM, in article _vudnSHEZvJiKdHfRVn-tw@comcast.com,
>> "Jeff"
>>
>>> Hi, I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying that the Cub and Deere
>>> models
>>> sold at Home Depot are the bottom feeders?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Deere is available at Home
>>>>> Depot, the Cub at Lowes. I'm primarily interested in durability and
>>>>> reliability.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry they don't go together.... for that you have to try a different
>>>> store. They are the bottom feeders of there equipment line
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> IMHO, as for a Cub, you need to look at 3000 series machines for truly
>> durable machines. I would also recommend using synthetic oils after the
>> break in of about 10 hours of initial use.
>>
>> I also use MotorKote in my Cub 3235, but this is just a suggestion that
>> you
>> may take for what it is worth.
>>
>> Many others will say that synthetic oils are only marketing, but research
>> it
>> and decide for yourself if a few dollars more are worth protecting your
>> investment.
>>
>
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> degree will matter much, but it does make me stop and think. Just my
> over-analytical mind in over-drive causing me more angst than necessary!
> >I noticed this when I bought my LX266. The deck is considered a seperate
> > item than the tractor, and so for whatever reason the 50 inch deck is
made
> > with 12 guage metal. The thickness of the metal used for the different
> > decks
> > do not always go up or down proportionally with the size of the tractor
> > they
> > are mated with. You have to remember that some decks can be used on
> > several
> > different tractors. Its sort of like a computer. The most expensive may
> > actually have a less expensive part in it compared to the others, but
the
> > total package is what your getting. I wonder if you can buy the tractor
> > and
> > deck seperately? I've never heard of this but it seems like you should
be
> > able to.
> >
> >
> >> Right now I'm looking at the 2500 series with the shaft drive, probably
> > the
> >> 2544. The more I look at the brochure, the more little, subtle
> > differences
> >> I see that make my head spin. For example, the 2544 has an 11 gauge 44
> > inch
> >> deck, the 2550 has a 12 gauge 50 inch deck, and the 2554 has an 11
gauge
> > 54
> >> inch deck. Unless it's a typo, I can't figure out why the deck on the
50
> >> inch would be thinner gauge.
> >
> >