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hi every one , I have a cub tank 4 wheel zero turn 2016 .

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zero turn

what a piece of junk ! ! I keep breaking the steering cables , I figured out you can not use it as a zero turn you cant put any force on the steering the cables IT WILL BREAK ! Also the throttle cable broke , the choke cables broke , the front wheel bearings came apart , I had to buy a hole new wheel tire set up , it has a hard time turning tractor wants to go straight it been adjusted many times still does it . bottom steering shaft universal joint going bad ,parking break won't hole its been adjusted many times , charging system wire keeps coming apart


#2

StarTech

StarTech

What is model number? Can't even look-up the IPL. Sounds like Tank S series. I never seen one here. Only seen a JD Spin Stir which is horrible to steer on hillsides as you got to crab uphill to cut along the hillside.


#3

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mechanic mark

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Cub Cadet Service Manuals

Manuals and Diagrams for Cub Cadet Mowers and Tractors. Factory Direct from Cub Cadet. Buy Parts for Less.
www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com

look through ZTR manuals for your manual, hope this helps, let us know.


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Darryl G

zero turn said:
what a piece of junk ! ! I keep breaking the steering cables , I figured out you can not use it as a zero turn you cant put any force on the steering the cables IT WILL BREAK ! Also the throttle cable broke , the choke cables broke , the front wheel bearings came apart , I had to buy a hole new wheel tire set up , it has a hard time turning tractor wants to go straight it been adjusted many times still does it . bottom steering shaft universal joint going bad ,parking break won't hole its been adjusted many times , charging system wire keeps coming apart
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Curious if you store the unit outdoors. That's a lot of cable failures!


#5

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zero turn

Darryl G said:
Curious if you store the unit outdoors. That's a lot of cable failures!
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no , its parked in a in closed trailer . cables break because there low quality . it pulls apart


#6

7394

7394

Local farmer has a 60" Cub Zero w/steering wheel, he swears by that machine.. He said it will climb his hills mowing & no issues slipping.


#7

7394

7394

zero turn said:
no , its parked in a in closed trailer . cables break because there low quality . it pulls apart
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Maybe humidity is getting to those cables. Does the closed trailer have any venting ?


#8

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zero turn

Darryl G said:
Curious if you store the unit outdoors. That's a lot of cable failures!
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7394 said:
Maybe humidity is getting to those cables. Does the closed trailer have any venting ?
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yes , the cables stretch then come apart to much stress on the cables . I was told I need aircraft cables .


#9

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zero turn

mechanic mark said:
www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com

Cub Cadet Service Manuals

Manuals and Diagrams for Cub Cadet Mowers and Tractors. Factory Direct from Cub Cadet. Buy Parts for Less.
www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com

look through ZTR manuals for your manual, hope this helps, let us know.
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I have a dealer taking care of the work. I’ve been there face every time I bring it in .


#10

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zero turn

7394 said:
Local farmer has a 60" Cub Zero w/steering wheel, he swears by that machine.. He said it will climb his hills mowing & no issues slipping.
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What year mine is 2016 it has cables, you may have the newer model it has a linkage not cables. When it’s not broken down it runs great


#11

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zero turn

Hi again, I’m the only one operating this tractor or any equipment I work alone. I have 1500 hrs, I clean it every day with a blower and clean out area’s the blower doesn’t get cleaned. Change blades every day sometimes twice a day. I WORK ALONE. I been mowing for 24 years. This is a piece of junk. I never had a tractor with all these problems, the most I ever had is the main power belt on some mowers break because of to much heat and I would get around 4000 HOURS . Sorry I’m getting so mad but I can’t handle all these breakdowns .


#12

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zero turn

StarTech said:
What is model number? Can't even look-up the IPL. Sounds like Tank S series. I never seen one here. Only seen a JD Spin Stir which is horrible to steer on hillsides as you got to crab uphill to cut along the hillside.
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I will get the # I should have it Tuesday 3 /3/20


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raveena

Hi everyone I just sawed you that you all have some issues with the zero-turn lawnmower. Not every zero turn lawnmower has this kind of issue. If you are having issues with the cub tank and you have to go for a repair every week. Then why don't you try other zero-turn lawnmowers? like Ariens 915223 IKON-X 52 (for medium to large lawns), Ariens Zoom 34 (Residential Use, Small Lawns), Husqvarna Z254 (Residential, Medium to Large Yards).


#14

7394

7394

The farmer I mentioned has an older one. But Cub has the best steering wheel Z's at that time.


#15

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tank54

sorry I took so long computer problems . its a tank SZ 54 '' COMMERCIAL . MFG 53A12PUC050


#16

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tank54

raveena said:
Hi everyone I just sawed you that you all have some issues with the zero-turn lawnmower. Not every zero turn lawnmower has this kind of issue. If you are having issues with the cub tank and you have to go for a repair every week. Then why don't you try other zero-turn lawnmowers? like Ariens 915223 IKON-X 52 (for medium to large lawns), Ariens Zoom 34 (Residential Use, Small Lawns), Husqvarna Z254 (Residential, Medium to Large Yards).
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THATwould be nice but when you buy a new mower how can someone afford to buy another one . I bought a new 2016 year tank commercial mower that sould go 4000 hrs . I am at 1500 hrs


#17

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tank54

zero turn said:
I will get the # I should have it Tuesday 3 /3/20
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zero turn said:
I will get the # I should have it Tuesday 3 /3/20
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hi the cub tank is SZ 54 '' COMMERCIAL MFG 53A12PUC050 I HAVE 1500 HRS 2016


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bertsmobile1

Unfortunately I would have to agree with you on this one.
My landlord runs 4 Cub 2000 series to mow his 1000 acres of pasture with 3 creeks ( usually empty ) running through them .
They are just about bullet proof & I pick up every old one I can find , reco them then sell on.
In fact it is the only brand I bother doing this with because I can do it at a profit & give 12 month warranty.
The new Cubs are at best , middle end residentials and the commercial series I would put at top end residential or low end commercial, suitable for landscapers but not mowing contractors .
OTOH what you pay for is what you get , down here they are the cheapest commercial mowers ( excluding the Chinese garbage ) .
People also can not understand the REAL PRICE of anything now days & insist because the $ numbers are going up each year the mowers are becoming more expensive whereas in fact they are getting CHEAPER every year in REAL PRICE ( hours of work required to pay for them ) .
When people bitch about me I show them the first model petrol push mower my dad bought & pretend it is the same mower .( it is not the actual mower my sister still has it & uses it to mow the common area around the units she lives in ) .
Then I hit em between the eyes , that mower cost him 2 months wages which is the equivalent of $ 8000 to $12000 now days .
About 10% get the idea the rest obviously believe that pixies make mowers out of fairy dust .
Sorry you made a bad choice .
I recommend JD Toro Scag in that order when people ask me what to buy.


#19

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tank54

StarTech said:
What is model number? Can't even look-up the IPL. Sounds like Tank S series. I never seen one here. Only seen a JD Spin Stir which is horrible to steer on hillsides as you got to crab uphill to cut along the hillside.
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yes its a tank S Z 2016 COMMERCIAL


#20

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tank54

bertsmobile1 said:
Unfortunately I would have to agree with you on this one.
My landlord runs 4 Cub 2000 series to mow his 1000 acres of pasture with 3 creeks ( usually empty ) running through them .
They are just about bullet proof & I pick up every old one I can find , reco them then sell on.
In fact it is the only brand I bother doing this with because I can do it at a profit & give 12 month warranty.
The new Cubs are at best , middle end residentials and the commercial series I would put at top end residential or low end commercial, suitable for landscapers but not mowing contractors .
OTOH what you pay for is what you get , down here they are the cheapest commercial mowers ( excluding the Chinese garbage ) .
People also can not understand the REAL PRICE of anything now days & insist because the $ numbers are going up each year the mowers are becoming more expensive whereas in fact they are getting CHEAPER every year in REAL PRICE ( hours of work required to pay for them ) .
When people bitch about me I show them the first model petrol push mower my dad bought & pretend it is the same mower .( it is not the actual mower my sister still has it & uses it to mow the common area around the units she lives in ) .
Then I hit em between the eyes , that mower cost him 2 months wages which is the equivalent of $ 8000 to $12000 now days .
About 10% get the idea the rest obviously believe that pixies make mowers out of fairy dust .
Sorry you made a bad choice .
I recommend JD Toro Scag in that order when people ask me what to buy.
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thank you for the info


#21

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tank54

mechanic mark said:
www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com

Cub Cadet Service Manuals

Manuals and Diagrams for Cub Cadet Mowers and Tractors. Factory Direct from Cub Cadet. Buy Parts for Less.
www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com www.cubcadetpartsnmore.com

look through ZTR manuals for your manual, hope this helps, let us know.
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I got the manual sorry its no help . thank you for the help


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