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J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ?

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chainsaw

04-11-2003 16:46:02

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Hello, I would like to hear any comments pro or con, about which self-propeled mower is the best between the Cub Cadet from Lowes with the Kawasaki 6.5 h.p. 21" cut for $478.00 ?? "VERSES" the John Deere 22" 6.5 h.p. with the Briggs & Straton for $540.00 ?? Both I believe are overhead valve engines. Thank you all for your comments. chainsaw

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Tom

04-15-2003 11:36:17

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

Was trying to decide the same thing four years ago--wanted to buy the "last" mower for me and was looking between several models of JD and Cub Cadet.

Bought the Cub (3000-series with a Kohler engine) because it seemed to be a better buy. Had nothing but troubles starting from week one (leaky gas tank) for about 2 years, with absolutely no help from Cub Cadet...just one snotty form letter. The machine was a true lemon and the company stonewalled. Over the course of a year or two after that, I rebuilt and rewired most of it and finally it is a reliable mower, but it was painful.

On the other hand, I have an old MTD mower with a 17.5 horse Tecumseh. I've used it and abused it much over several years and it still runs much better than the Cub.

I paid roughly $600 for the MTD and $7,000 for the Cub...and the MTD has been the far, far better mower.

good luck with whatever you buy,
Tom

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chainsaw

04-14-2003 18:20:28

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

Hello to all, I deceided to go with the J.D. MODEL JS63C and bought same today. It has a 13 ga. steel deck "green of cource" and the engine is 6.75 H.P.instead of 6.50. 3 forward speeds and the front wheels turn 360 degrees. Rear bager is extra charge if you should need one. Starts on the first pull and comes with a 2 year warranty. The J.D. dealer will perform all warranty work. Once again, Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond. chainsaw

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MPK

04-13-2003 21:10:20

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

I know someone that has a kawasaki and he says they seem to be kind of hard starting, kind of cold blooded was what he said. Even the dealer told him thats the way they are.

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Rick(MN)

04-12-2003 12:08:22

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

Dont know much about either mower,But I would lean toward the Kawasaki engine. Also, I would lean toward the brand that had a dealer close to me. Both have good parts and sevice support. Good Luck.....Rick

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Q-Ball

04-11-2003 20:37:18

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

Actually if you get the May issue of Popular Mechanics , they tested several mowers of that size.

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Pitch

04-11-2003 17:37:15

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Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to chainsaw, 04-11-2003 16:46:02

I haven't seen the new JD's but I bet if you went to the MTD. com you would see that the Cub Cadet is built by them and is exactly the same as a White . I am not saying that is a bad thing but don't be sucked in to paying more than you have to because of a name paint and decals.

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Scott Green

04-14-2003 05:53:01

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Re: Re: J.D. or Cub Cadet mower ? in reply to Pitch, 04-11-2003 17:37:15

I bought a Cub-Cadet lawn tractor(made by MTD) back in 1994. I was all set in my mind to buy a John Deere. That was until my wife says , "Lets Go Look At Cub-Cadet". What a difference. The Cub-Cadet was so much better built than the John Deere. Also less money than the John Deere. It was a night and day difference. We still have the Cub-Cadet. Never any problems. I would by another one any time. On the other hand , we decided to also buy a rototiller that fall. New rototillers are hard to find in the fall. I was so happy with the cub-cadet lawn tractor , that once I located a Cub-cadet rototiller , I bought it sight unseen. Then went and picked it up. The rototiller ended up being nothing but a cheap tinny MTD rototiller , painted yellow. I also still have the rototiller. Never had a problem with it. But still , it is nothing but a cheap tinny MTD , painted yellow. My point is: You had better go look at what you are buying.

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