Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 Inch Lawn Tractor: One Year Review 

My wife made me get a bagger because she's always pissed when I blow the grass into the flower beds. I'd rather just mulch it but it does look cleaner when you bag it.

I cut the lower branches off so I can mow right next to the trunk of the trees. I have the 2020 XT1 42". It's really a great machine. Mine came with the engine designed by Cub Cadet. It is also noisy. I wear ear plugs with hearing protection earmuffs. I also use goggles to protect my eyes from flying debris. First mowing in wind , a really small piece of rock blew into my right eye. I tried several days to get it out. I had to have an eye doctor remove it. That is when I started wearing the goggles. Safety glasses did not stop the piece of rock getting into my eye.

Salesman told me to use the garden hose attachment to clean the deck after each mowing, after the bearings have cooled down, and that way the deck will always be clean and last longer and function better.

Bought mine from tractor supply...$1,640...great deal great mower...and mine has the fabricated deck.

I cut the lower branches off my trees so I can walk under them without hitting my head. It makes it easy to mow next to the trunk of the trees.

Picked one up Friday from tractor supply with the 50”fab deck. Got just under a hour on it so far and like it a lot. Would recommend 👍👍

1. I cut off all lower branches of my trees so I can walk under them and not hit my head or cap I am wearing. I can now mow right up to the trunk of the tree. 2. I cut from the outside edge of the yard all the way around the yard mowing continuously in circles toward the center of the year. I start the mowing with my grass dischage aimed away from the house. When the mower is throwing grass toward the house, I am never closer than 20' from the house. 3. Make sure the ground has dried out enough not to form ruts in the ground. This only applies to riding mowers. Push/power walk mowers are light enough to mow over damp soil.

We have an older LT-1050 with about 600 hrs. on it ... she's a bit tired with a bit of slack , but still cuts and runs great ... I am a Mower & ATV mechanic so I stay on top of maintenance etc . I Run Castrol or Valvoline 10W-30 & STP oil filters in mine , with nary an issue !! 👍😉

I would love if you have videos on how to do maintenance on the mower. We are newbies to riding lawnmowers and no NOTHING about taking care of them etc...

BAM! There's your review. That's a nice machine. I think that feature of allowing you to back up and cut is great. My mower also requires wearing hearing muffs. Smart move!

Nice video! It's a 3 gallon gas tank. I bought the XT1 with the 18 hp Kohler and a 42" mowing deck. I originally bought the tractor last February to plow snow with a 46" blade. No issues with mine but tire chains are a must for plowing. Mowing I was pleasantly surprised, I mow 2 - 1/2 properties. What I call half a property I mow the outer perimeter of my neighbors yard across the street. My yard and my nieces yard next door is hilly with lots of obstacles that's why I opted for the 42" deck. Tip....I drilled a small hole at the end of the grass chute to hook a bungee cord which allows me to mow close on that side when I lift it up. Also that allows me more room to park it in my "barn" a 10'x10' Shelter Logic.

nice hat. i live where Genny is made and remember smelling them brewing it when we'd drive by the plant.

Damn, wish I could find it that cheap....have not seen one anywhere near that price. I'm looking at an xt1 50 with fab deck and its 2,099.00. 🤔

Nice review and mower. I’m looking at the XT2 for more features. Plus, some of the XT2s do not have the problematic K46 transmissions.

I feel if the louder the mower is, the more powerful it is. AND, it make you feel like you have the neighborhood's best mower! Yes, people show off their mowers.

Oh buddy I've had mine about 2-3 years now and on avg. I cut 2-4 acres and I live in the country and partly wooded. Let's just say it gets abused and she still runs like a champ. No problems whatsoever. Still doesn't consume oil. I have changed the spindles just because and the blades obviously but the belt is still original. Also the fuel economy on this thing is superior to anything I've ever owned. I can cut 3 acres on around half a tank

Thank you! We are looking for a mower for our 3 acres.

You should be able to get blades with less lift on them so they don't throw the grass as far. I think factory blades have a lot lift so that they can be used with baggers.

Might try lowering the rpms to reduce noise and the ejection blast of the cut grass.

You paid $1,400.00? Where? I bought one yesterday for $2,199.00 Tracker Supply. Took it home, mowed my 1 acre and love it! It is a bit loud, but I always use my PPE anyway.

My new Cub Cadet drives like a tank ! I should have bought another John Deere !

I keep a push mower to het around trees and close to the house

I might get one of these tomorrow from Tractor Supply. Priced at $2,199 I can't wait!

Home DEpot has that same Tractor but with the Fabricated deck, 24 hp Kohler, it retails for $2099.00, I think he is mistaken on that $1400.00 price, unless he bought it from Bubba next door:)

Mine is getting delivered in two weeks!!!

Thank you for this great video!

Awesome 😊 love that tractor I got the lt46 inch one and I love it

thanks... thinking about it

Bought mine yesterday, blades stop every time you move on the seat or hit a bump,, Solution, a pistol in both back pockets,, problem solved

Picked mine up yesterday. Question for you. Underneath on the left hand side, can you see the belt that goes to the engine? I was surprised there was not some kind of a protective shroud there. Otherwise I love it.

Bought mine new, used it for 100 hours now wont move. Tried everything from cleaning the frame around the pedals to fiddli g with the release......cant get it to move makes a loud hydraulic sound like its out of fluid, any ideas?

Purchased same one at tractor supply, first day ran like a dream, second day would not engage in drive or reverse.

I’m having a problem with mine the blades are hitting the ground after I changed the blades on them the blades are right size they’re on right the deck wheels are on right blades run fine untile I lower to 2” then smack

The fuel amount it actually 3.3 US Gallons.

I find it hilarious (and not surprising) that the comments on this video are almost all positive, but the cry baby haters showed up to complain in the first one.

Current price for this is 2649.00

Thank you for doing a very informative video. I'm in the market for the same mower. Could I load it on a 5x8' trailer without removing the deck?

Thanks for the video. Out of curiosity, any idea what the actual deck width is, both chute up and down? Home Depot lists 57” overall width and that might be tight in a 60” shed door.

For the tight areas and throwing grass, you can get the mulching blades and mulching plug shown here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zoo7r7tu-6U.html

In two years at 300 hours my tractor is great but, the deck just it not adequate it began to crack at the spindle bolt holes. I mow about 6acres every week. Again the tractor is excellent the deck is just to flimsy for mowing in the sticks. I am having trouble finding a replacement deck. Help me find one.

Well, after four years, how does it still work?

Is the wagoner for sale?

Can we add bagger attachment to this ??

For Real

you need to wear ear protection with any mower you use anyway.

Does it have fast attach blades

The only REASON I've never but a cub cadet is the motor. Why cant they just put a trusted name brand engine in the mower ?

Does anyone know what the “LT” means

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😮mine throws belt done twice not worth price

Any issues after 3 yr..I have a 2019 same model on the hook with 85 hours for 1500

Still own your XT1 ?