I bought an Cub XT3 in June to mow with. I put Ag tractor type tires on it and it does a good job for me. I wish the deck would raise 1/2 more at the top setting but I can live with it as is. Around here the XT3 is the only shaft drive under $5K. The XT3 has a drive system that you can replace the fluid in and has a spin on filter. They are built by MTD.

The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass

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