Cub Cadet Yanmar SC2400
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Perfect size for me
Model Year: 2009
I needed a new mower and also wanted a tractor for all my projects around my property. The Sc2400 seemed to be big enough to really make a difference without being so big that maneuverability suffered. With the 60" MMM, it turns shorter than my previous CC 2165 and the FEL makes life so much easier for a number of jobs. I've pulled a few stumps (small, around 3" or so) with this tractor and it worked really well. I didn't think it would work at all due to the size, but it didn't even strain. I was impressed. The mower is perfect and the precise 3ph control means I can set the height of my yard and forget about it. I've used this tractor for anything and everything around my property and it's worked well in all instances. I use the tractor to clear our 300' driveway in the winter as well as clearing brush, hauling wood, grading dirt/gravel, and, of course, mowing my yard. My wife's uncle has a JD 2305 and, while similar, I prefer my Sc2400 over the JD 2305 if for no other reason that the operator station and controls layout. I seriously considered the Kubota BX2360 because the specs are so close to the Sc2400, but the price was the deciding factor.
Pros: A ton of power. Lower cost than orange or green. Loader has good capacity. Shift on the fly is hanider than I orginally thought.
Cons: Mower isn't the drive over type so it kind of sucks to put on and take off. My dealer doesn't carry basic maintenance parts for it.
Model Year: 2009
I needed a new mower and also wanted a tractor for all my projects around my property. The Sc2400 seemed to be big enough to really make a difference without being so big that maneuverability suffered. With the 60" MMM, it turns shorter than my previous CC 2165 and the FEL makes life so much easier for a number of jobs. I've pulled a few stumps (small, around 3" or so) with this tractor and it worked really well. I didn't think it would work at all due to the size, but it didn't even strain. I was impressed. The mower is perfect and the precise 3ph control means I can set the height of my yard and forget about it. I've used this tractor for anything and everything around my property and it's worked well in all instances. I use the tractor to clear our 300' driveway in the winter as well as clearing brush, hauling wood, grading dirt/gravel, and, of course, mowing my yard. My wife's uncle has a JD 2305 and, while similar, I prefer my Sc2400 over the JD 2305 if for no other reason that the operator station and controls layout. I seriously considered the Kubota BX2360 because the specs are so close to the Sc2400, but the price was the deciding factor.
Pros: A ton of power. Lower cost than orange or green. Loader has good capacity. Shift on the fly is hanider than I orginally thought.
Cons: Mower isn't the drive over type so it kind of sucks to put on and take off. My dealer doesn't carry basic maintenance parts for it.
SC2400 with belly mower
Model Year: 2009
My yard is very steep and I needed a tractor that could go up and down and mow without problems. This tractor works great very durable and I haven't had any problems with it. I am putting a FEL on it this month
Pros: Power, easy to operate
Cons: ROPS does not fold down. No tool box
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Model Year: 2009
My yard is very steep and I needed a tractor that could go up and down and mow without problems. This tractor works great very durable and I haven't had any problems with it. I am putting a FEL on it this month
Pros: Power, easy to operate
Cons: ROPS does not fold down. No tool box
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Do not buy a bagger or snow blower from Cub
Model Year: 2009
I have the SC2400, the bagger had only 1 mount bracket, after much frustration the dealer (who is awesome) made a second bracket for the 3pt hitch. Then the belts burned out, the replacements are $45/piece, and still won't work. I replaced the 1/2 inch belts with 5/8, now it works fine. The snow blower is not designed at all for this machine. it blew a bearing, locked the head up and stopped my tractor dead. Where is the shear pin on the PTO!? Instead of a 1" shaft on the blower, they used a 7/8. This is an MTD blower made for a smaller machine, do yourself a favor and get the after market one. Also I have an after market tiller by Kuhn, I love this tiller, it pounds the ground and has no problem tilling anything I put in front of it.
Pros: Love the tractor, great power.
Cons: Hate the MTD "el cheepo" implements. I did not spend 17K for junk - apperantly I did
Model Year: 2009
I have the SC2400, the bagger had only 1 mount bracket, after much frustration the dealer (who is awesome) made a second bracket for the 3pt hitch. Then the belts burned out, the replacements are $45/piece, and still won't work. I replaced the 1/2 inch belts with 5/8, now it works fine. The snow blower is not designed at all for this machine. it blew a bearing, locked the head up and stopped my tractor dead. Where is the shear pin on the PTO!? Instead of a 1" shaft on the blower, they used a 7/8. This is an MTD blower made for a smaller machine, do yourself a favor and get the after market one. Also I have an after market tiller by Kuhn, I love this tiller, it pounds the ground and has no problem tilling anything I put in front of it.
Pros: Love the tractor, great power.
Cons: Hate the MTD "el cheepo" implements. I did not spend 17K for junk - apperantly I did
Beefy Lawnmower
Model Year: 2008
The SC2400 is a great machine if you are "Harry Homeowner" doing very small jobs. If you intend to move round bales of hay, this machine will not do the job. Loader simply has no guts. If you intend to use a post hole digger this machine will not do the job. The single hydraulic that lifts the 3pt doesn't have the strength to pull the auger out of the ground after you've dug the hole. I hand dug my auger out 10 times minimum. The hydrostatic tranny is a waste of engine power. The engine isn't strong enough to push the tractor and use other components simultaneously. Admittedly, I used my SC2400. I asked it to do tractor work and it simply couldn't do the job. If you want a lawnmower that has a loader for moving a few rocks or light dirt, this is a great machine. The 60" mower deck cuts grass wonderfully. I am not impressed by the plastic fenders, hood etc... Lots of money for a "sexy" cool looking little machine. Overall, know what you want to do. This is not a tractor! This is a lawn mower with umph... My dealer is/was great. No complaints. Engine vibration rattled and broke the air filter bracket three times. The dealer handled it under warranty with perfection, but the point is that it should never have broken.
Pros: Cuts grass wonderfully.
Cons: Cheap plastic, undersized engine, poor hydraulics, & hydrostatic trans is weak.
Model Year: 2008
The SC2400 is a great machine if you are "Harry Homeowner" doing very small jobs. If you intend to move round bales of hay, this machine will not do the job. Loader simply has no guts. If you intend to use a post hole digger this machine will not do the job. The single hydraulic that lifts the 3pt doesn't have the strength to pull the auger out of the ground after you've dug the hole. I hand dug my auger out 10 times minimum. The hydrostatic tranny is a waste of engine power. The engine isn't strong enough to push the tractor and use other components simultaneously. Admittedly, I used my SC2400. I asked it to do tractor work and it simply couldn't do the job. If you want a lawnmower that has a loader for moving a few rocks or light dirt, this is a great machine. The 60" mower deck cuts grass wonderfully. I am not impressed by the plastic fenders, hood etc... Lots of money for a "sexy" cool looking little machine. Overall, know what you want to do. This is not a tractor! This is a lawn mower with umph... My dealer is/was great. No complaints. Engine vibration rattled and broke the air filter bracket three times. The dealer handled it under warranty with perfection, but the point is that it should never have broken.
Pros: Cuts grass wonderfully.
Cons: Cheap plastic, undersized engine, poor hydraulics, & hydrostatic trans is weak.
Snow Blower Head Updates
Model Year: 2009
I posted prior that the snow blower head was horrid, still is. In fact it is so bad Cub Cadet has sent out a commercial snow blower head as a replacement. It is at the dealer now, it is suppose to be stronger and more reliable than the one I had mentioned prior, we will see.
Pros: Good runner, great Kuhn tiller.
Cons: Still the implements made by MTD with a CC sticker on them.
Model Year: 2009
I posted prior that the snow blower head was horrid, still is. In fact it is so bad Cub Cadet has sent out a commercial snow blower head as a replacement. It is at the dealer now, it is suppose to be stronger and more reliable than the one I had mentioned prior, we will see.
Pros: Good runner, great Kuhn tiller.
Cons: Still the implements made by MTD with a CC sticker on them.
Happy with the SC2400
Model Year: 2011
After 22 years with a JD 322, I wanted to move up to diesel, 3pt. hitch and a loader. I shopped 3 brands with nearby dealers. Having had a Yanmar in the JD and getting a much better price made the decision easy. I have no regrets thus far. One bad safety switch is the only problem to date. My dealer took good care of me, even made a trip to my place on a Sunday to check it out.
Pros: Great Value. Built very strong.
Cons: Lacks a good frame mounted draw bar.
Model Year: 2011
After 22 years with a JD 322, I wanted to move up to diesel, 3pt. hitch and a loader. I shopped 3 brands with nearby dealers. Having had a Yanmar in the JD and getting a much better price made the decision easy. I have no regrets thus far. One bad safety switch is the only problem to date. My dealer took good care of me, even made a trip to my place on a Sunday to check it out.
Pros: Great Value. Built very strong.
Cons: Lacks a good frame mounted draw bar.
Cub Cadet/Yanmar Sc2400
Model Year: 2010
The tractor is an excellent machine. My only issue has been with the sb45 snowblower attachment. It sucks. Finally after my dealer wrote a letter to CabCadet/Yanmar, it was replaced by the much better sb52.
Pros: Power, convenience, features.
Cons: Sub-standard snowblower attachment.
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Model Year: 2010
The tractor is an excellent machine. My only issue has been with the sb45 snowblower attachment. It sucks. Finally after my dealer wrote a letter to CabCadet/Yanmar, it was replaced by the much better sb52.
Pros: Power, convenience, features.
Cons: Sub-standard snowblower attachment.
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Happy with SC2400
Model Year: 2011
After researching, I limited my choices to 3 brands. Of them Cub Cadet/Yanmar was the best buy by far. Plus after checking out their build and operation, I was convinced the CCY was the one for me. The tractor has done very well thus far and the dealer has been great. I had one saftey switch fail and the dealer made a Sunday house call to get me going again. I had a JD 322 for 22 years that was powered by Yanmar and that fact played into my purchase as well.
Pros: Rock solid powertrain and chassis.
Cons: Could use tilt/telescoping steering wheel.
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Model Year: 2011
After researching, I limited my choices to 3 brands. Of them Cub Cadet/Yanmar was the best buy by far. Plus after checking out their build and operation, I was convinced the CCY was the one for me. The tractor has done very well thus far and the dealer has been great. I had one saftey switch fail and the dealer made a Sunday house call to get me going again. I had a JD 322 for 22 years that was powered by Yanmar and that fact played into my purchase as well.
Pros: Rock solid powertrain and chassis.
Cons: Could use tilt/telescoping steering wheel.
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Some Design Flaws; Generally Solid
Model Year: 2008
Starting with the issues: - The steel bracket which the air cleaner mounts on is poorly designed and the engine vibration fatigued the steel within a year and broke it. - Both front tires wouldn't hold air. The dealer inserted tubes for free and remedied that. - The belly mount mower deck has had to have the drive gear replaced. This is an enclosed unit with no lube or maintenance required, but it came apart after 3 years. Also, the belly mower should have freely revolving rear wheels, similar to the front, but not having them make it difficult to move, and the shaft of the wheels is weakened by the large pin-hole drilled through it. Have had to replace these twice. - The hydraulic "quick-connect" is poorly located, and requires some gymnastics to reach. - The mid-PTO is not shrouded, so if you back up in high grass/weeds, be prepared for the grass to wind itself impossibly onto the shaft-spline. On the good side, the Yanmar engine has been reliable as expected; and the unit has nice features like good headlights/foglights and a really solid front end loader, which I have certainly worked hard. Priced to beat the competition is also a plus.
Pros: Engine quality; price; power to 3-point and to front end loader.
Cons: Design flaws have exposed multiple weak spots.
Model Year: 2008
Starting with the issues: - The steel bracket which the air cleaner mounts on is poorly designed and the engine vibration fatigued the steel within a year and broke it. - Both front tires wouldn't hold air. The dealer inserted tubes for free and remedied that. - The belly mount mower deck has had to have the drive gear replaced. This is an enclosed unit with no lube or maintenance required, but it came apart after 3 years. Also, the belly mower should have freely revolving rear wheels, similar to the front, but not having them make it difficult to move, and the shaft of the wheels is weakened by the large pin-hole drilled through it. Have had to replace these twice. - The hydraulic "quick-connect" is poorly located, and requires some gymnastics to reach. - The mid-PTO is not shrouded, so if you back up in high grass/weeds, be prepared for the grass to wind itself impossibly onto the shaft-spline. On the good side, the Yanmar engine has been reliable as expected; and the unit has nice features like good headlights/foglights and a really solid front end loader, which I have certainly worked hard. Priced to beat the competition is also a plus.
Pros: Engine quality; price; power to 3-point and to front end loader.
Cons: Design flaws have exposed multiple weak spots.
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