tkruger
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Looking for a lawn tractor to mow an acre and last a long time. Not interested in the ZT as they seem to cost more to get the same quality as in a tractor. Looking for what is sold by local dealers with a reputation of carrying parts for older models as I plan to keep this for a long time. Total width must fit in a 60 inch door and shorter than 80 inches. I have been happy with my 42 inch Simplicity but it is really old and showing its age.
Models I am comparing. Price per feature I am leaning twords the Cub Cadets unless there is a reason to support the higher cost for the Deere. Any other suggestions for these manufacturers please let me know:
Cub Cadet:
ST54 - $2499
24 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
54 inch 3 blade fabricated deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Electric PTO
Tires front: 16x6.5
Tires rear: 22x9.5
LX42 - $1849
22 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Manual PTO
Tires front: 15x6
Tires rear: 20x8
LX46 - $2049
24 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
46 inch 2 blade stamped deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Electric PTO
Tires front: 15x6
Tires rear: 20x8
John Deere
S240 - $2499
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (same as E series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
S240 - $2499 (base)
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (same as E series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8
S240 - $2940 (different options)
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
48 inch 2 blade fabricated deck (same as X330 series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
Mulch kit
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8
X330 - $3000
20 HP Briggs
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (deeper than E series deck)
Heavier gauge steel frame than E series
Transmission
Manual PTO
Mulch kit
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8
Models I am comparing. Price per feature I am leaning twords the Cub Cadets unless there is a reason to support the higher cost for the Deere. Any other suggestions for these manufacturers please let me know:
Cub Cadet:
ST54 - $2499
24 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
54 inch 3 blade fabricated deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Electric PTO
Tires front: 16x6.5
Tires rear: 22x9.5
LX42 - $1849
22 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Manual PTO
Tires front: 15x6
Tires rear: 20x8
LX46 - $2049
24 HP Kohler 7000 series motor
46 inch 2 blade stamped deck
K46 transmission
Fully welded frame
Bumper
Electric PTO
Tires front: 15x6
Tires rear: 20x8
John Deere
S240 - $2499
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (same as E series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
S240 - $2499 (base)
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (same as E series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8
S240 - $2940 (different options)
20 HP Briggs (same as x330)
48 inch 2 blade fabricated deck (same as X330 series)
Bolted frame (same as E series)
Transmission (from X330)
Manual PTO
Mulch kit
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8
X330 - $3000
20 HP Briggs
42 inch 2 blade stamped deck (deeper than E series deck)
Heavier gauge steel frame than E series
Transmission
Manual PTO
Mulch kit
Tires front: 15x6.6
Tires rear: 20x10.8