Why Cub Cadet Mowers Suck VS John Deere

This video goes through all of my pet peeves of Cub Cadet Mowers. I am just feed up with working on these things and had to share it with the world. Check out my Cub Cadet playlist to fix all your Cub Cadet life problems.

Enjoy;)
Mower Mike

[larryc]

I've owned a Cub Cadet for four years, and it has been terrific. Low maintenance, lots of power, mows my steep two-acre lot easily, hauls plenty in a trailer, and has a terrific snow blower that is great here in Vermont.

[misterl]

The original Cub Cadets were made by International Harvester (IH) in the 1960’s and they were a decent unit. Then MTD bought the Cub Cadet name (minus the IH) sometime in the 80’s and they went down hill fast.

[sorenandersen]

Awesome video, just came up randomly but I have heard my buddies tell me how bad they are, he is on his second he got used and is amazed on how bad they are.
Thanks for reinforcing this, I may keep me from buying a headache

[tayninh]

I have had a John Deere D130 for the last 8 years and I have no complaints. I find that doing yearly maintenance is pretty straight forward. The deck comes off easily, the pulleys and spindles are fairly easy to work on. It's just a well thought out machine. This was a great video, I like the way he tells it just like it is.

[laarshegdish]

I've got a Cub Cadet that's given me no trouble since I bought it in 2013. I've used it well for my lawn care business and no complaints. I will add that I bought it from a Cub Cadet dealer and not a big box store.

[johnp]

I own a Cub Cadet, and I have another pet peeve to add to your list. It leaks oil like crazy! I've had to replace almost every gasket at least once which is a pain. But on the bright side, it is 15 years old, and still works well which is why I hang onto it.

[buddymcburnett]

Thanks Mower Mike, for sharing your experience and knowledge with us my friend, hope you have a great week ahead ! 😊❤️👋

[jimmythepirate]

My whole fleet from pushers to riders are Cub Cadet. The American made ones that cost more and I have not had a single issue aside from slow tire leaks. Ive had 2 with Briggs or Chinese cub branded motors and wore them out insanely fast. All my Kholer Cubs work great, season after season.

[MarkPalmer]

MTD bought Cub Cadet from International Harvester way back in 1981. They kept the garden tractor line excellent quality for a while, and even made some innovations there. Then they implemented the classic MTD (Made to Die) corporate board room strategy, to cheapen everything down as much as possible. MTD is now owned by Stanley/Black and Decker, so expect even worse.

[masshultzy]

Wow, I got my first Cub Cadet 2yrs ago and with 3 bolts the engine cover comes right off. Never have had trouble starting it yet. Took the spark plug out for the first time this year and put it back because it didn't have a bit of soot on either the side or center electrode. So far it has been a good mower..Very easy to push in neutral and has very good traction backing up. So far so good. We will

[hipolitozamorano]

Aswome information had to subscribe 👍 keep the knowledge coming I'm a newbie to lawnmowers so I appreciate it thanks

[cliffyj]

I bought my cub cadet in 1992 and just mowed my lawn yesterday with it !! My model 1863 is a workhorse!!

[jamesrodriquez]

I have had my CC for only 5 or 6 years and have zero complaints about it. It's been reliable and does a good job doing what it was built to do. The only thing I've had to do is regular oil changes, sharpening the blades, and replace the maintenance stuff. It may or may not be better than JD's equivalent, but that doesn't matter much to me because I'm happy with what I've got and would not hesitate to buy another CC should the need arise.

[porkypineacres]

I have a LT 1045 bought it in 2007 and it’s still going strong 09/2023. Yearly maintenance and keeping it out the weather. Take care of it it will take care of you.

[knighthawk]

Subbed, and rang the bell, great stuff man.

[Exsig]

I have the very one you were complaining about and everything you said was true. I have been under that mower more often than ive been in the seat. You forgot to mention un-bolting two engine mounts to replace the drive belt. 😂

[eustaciosaucedo]

I have a LTX 1040 I bought eight years ago and yes I replace belts spindles blades but I've never had any steering problems

[dreonwhuds]

My newest cub is from 1971. Still runs and mows great.

[scottrittenhouse]

I've owned both, and both are fantastic, great video, some very valid points,

[TheMessyTruthHurts]

Bought a John Deere Sabre in 2001 and it's still going strong, however, the tic-tacky things are starting to amount on it, so will be in the market. This video was very useful.