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VintageMTD · 11-19-2008, 08:01 AM

18HP single or 20 Hp twin??

Thinking about going brand new on a new lawn tractor...just for grass cutting...the 990 will handle the heavy stuff..I'm leaning towards the 20 hp Husky or the 18 hp Cub ...both are 42" cut.

Jim_WV · 11-19-2008, 09:28 AM

Well personally I'd have to go with the twin over a single, especially if there was any hills to be mowed

skcsbrh · 11-19-2008, 09:32 AM

A twin is better for those loaded conditions (full bagger, sweeper, hills). Remember it better to have and not need. I have a twin 16 on my bolens St160 and it's more than enough.

CraftHorse · 11-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Twin all the way for me!

olcowhand · 11-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Yep, twin for smoother power. Plus they sound better!

Ingersoll444 · 11-19-2008, 11:58 AM

If your talking bolth new, modern engines I would go with the twin. A lot Smother.

sadixon49 · 11-19-2008, 12:37 PM

Advantage twin; smoother running, sounds better.

Advantage single; less moving parts, less to go wrong, better fuel economy.

If I had to choose today, with gas at $4.00 this summer, I might go with the single, but you can't deny that a twin sounds better, runs smoother, and just feels like it has more power.

steve

bontai Joe · 11-19-2008, 12:50 PM

I'll go against the grain here and say single. Reasons? I have a Cub Cadet dealer nearby for parts. I wouldn't really know where to get the Huffy serviced or get parts. I also like the less fuel used by a single.

skcsbrh · 11-19-2008, 12:54 PM

I like my twin. However,,,,, I havent put it under any real strain yet. No plow, snow blower, tiller etc. Just a 48" deck and a 42" sweeper.

slkpk · 11-20-2008, 05:49 AM

I don't think you will be happy with either one of your choices after having the MTD 990 as they are not built anyway near the 990. slkpk

rustyoldjunk · 11-20-2008, 06:26 AM

thats for sure but if its simply for lawn mowing that could be a good thing.the 990 needs 2 lawns to turn around in and being older they do require tinkering.dont get me wrong i love my 990 but it is definately a garden tractor not a lawn mower.

draddogs · 11-20-2008, 07:59 AM

I will also go against the grain of the majority line of thought in this instance. I believe that a single will have the torque and rpms required to mow the heavy stuff as well as pull the hills and will initially cost less and run for less fuel over the years less to repair in the long run. If you want the sound and smoothness of the twin then belly up.

scrat2 · 11-20-2008, 08:07 AM

You breathe easier if you have TWO lungs, not one. 'Nuf said.

Mrwiggles2 · 11-20-2008, 08:08 AM

My Kohler CV15 was a pretty big single I thought and that tractor never bogged down in thick grass. But it did without question feel less smooth than my V-twin. A 18hp single is a monster, kinda curious what that would sound like. My Onan twin is sweet, it sounds different than any twin or single I've owned. I don't know what I would pick, since its just for cutting grass, doesn't much matter I suppose. Singles of that size are going to use a lot of fuel too.

stonykill · 11-20-2008, 11:03 AM

My land is all hills where I mow. I've never had an lt with over 17 hp and never had an lt with more than 1 cylinder and never had a problem mowing or bagging.

11-19-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
VintageMTD MTF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 61 MTF Member # 15234	Opinion poll 18HP single or 20 Hp twin?? Thinking about going brand new on a new lawn tractor...just for grass cutting...the 990 will handle the heavy stuff..I'm leaning towards the 20 hp Husky or the 18 hp Cub ...both are 42" cut.

11-19-2008, 09:28 AM	#2
Jim_WV Senior MTF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 16,318 MTF Member # 241 Images: 14	Re: Opinion poll Well personally I'd have to go with the twin over a single, especially if there was any hills to be mowed

11-19-2008, 09:32 AM	#3
skcsbrh Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 1,124 MTF Member # 18268 Images: 10	Re: Opinion poll A twin is better for those loaded conditions (full bagger, sweeper, hills). Remember it better to have and not need. I have a twin 16 on my bolens St160 and it's more than enough. __________________ A Day Inport Is Like A Day Without Sunshine! USS TULLIBEE (SSN-597), USS FULTON (AS-11), USS PAIUTE (ATF-159), USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25), USS ASHLAND (LSD-48), USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53) Naval Station Guam, US Forces Carribean Key West FL, EOD Group Two VA, Allied Command Atlantic (NATO), VA.

11-19-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
CraftHorse Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scott Depot West Virginia, Ridgeland South Carolina Posts: 1,056 MTF Member # 13704	Re: Opinion poll Twin all the way for me! __________________ 2006 Craftsman DGS 6500 1988 WheelHorse 211-4 (Re Stored) 1970 WheelHorse Raider 12 (Project)

11-19-2008, 11:48 AM	#5
olcowhand 2000 Posts and climbing!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,910 MTF Member # 529 Images: 16	Re: Opinion poll Yep, twin for smoother power. Plus they sound better! __________________ Good tractors come in all colors but I'm a Massey Ferguson kinda guy! http://www.gttalk.com/

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11-19-2008, 11:58 AM	#6
Ingersoll444 ex spelling bee champ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 20,447 MTF Member # 16 Images: 13	Re: Opinion poll If your talking bolth new, modern engines I would go with the twin. A lot Smother. __________________ Paul B

11-19-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
sadixon49 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fishers,Indiana Posts: 233 MTF Member # 4517 Images: 3	Re: Opinion poll Advantage twin; smoother running, sounds better. Advantage single; less moving parts, less to go wrong, better fuel economy. If I had to choose today, with gas at $4.00 this summer, I might go with the single, but you can't deny that a twin sounds better, runs smoother, and just feels like it has more power. steve

11-19-2008, 12:50 PM	#8
bontai Joe Citizen of Earth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 13,182 MTF Member # 51 Images: 2	Re: Opinion poll I'll go against the grain here and say single. Reasons? I have a Cub Cadet dealer nearby for parts. I wouldn't really know where to get the Huffy serviced or get parts. I also like the less fuel used by a single. __________________ If it's FREE, it's for ME! ALWAYS remember to remove the spark plug wire from the plug before sticking your hand in the machine!!!! The fingers you save could be your own.

11-19-2008, 12:54 PM	#9
skcsbrh Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 1,124 MTF Member # 18268 Images: 10	Re: Opinion poll I like my twin. However,,,,, I havent put it under any real strain yet. No plow, snow blower, tiller etc. Just a 48" deck and a 42" sweeper. __________________ A Day Inport Is Like A Day Without Sunshine! USS TULLIBEE (SSN-597), USS FULTON (AS-11), USS PAIUTE (ATF-159), USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25), USS ASHLAND (LSD-48), USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53) Naval Station Guam, US Forces Carribean Key West FL, EOD Group Two VA, Allied Command Atlantic (NATO), VA.

11-20-2008, 05:49 AM	#10
slkpk USMC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pekin IL. Posts: 11,076 MTF Member # 37 Images: 15	Re: Opinion poll I don't think you will be happy with either one of your choices after having the MTD 990 as they are not built anyway near the 990. slkpk __________________ 1964 JD RF110 Restored 2004 Cub Cadet 2180 2004 Ingersoll 318LGT 2007 JD 2305 It's too late to worry about it now!

11-20-2008, 06:26 AM	#11
rustyoldjunk Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: IN Posts: 1,837 MTF Member # 7844 Images: 24	Re: Opinion poll thats for sure but if its simply for lawn mowing that could be a good thing.the 990 needs 2 lawns to turn around in and being older they do require tinkering.dont get me wrong i love my 990 but it is definately a garden tractor not a lawn mower. __________________ "IT WASN'T BROKE UNTIL I FIXED IT"

11-20-2008, 07:59 AM	#12
draddogs Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,024 MTF Member # 4 Images: 6	Re: Opinion poll I will also go against the grain of the majority line of thought in this instance. I believe that a single will have the torque and rpms required to mow the heavy stuff as well as pull the hills and will initially cost less and run for less fuel over the years less to repair in the long run. If you want the sound and smoothness of the twin then belly up. __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away.

11-20-2008, 08:07 AM	#13
scrat2 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 997 MTF Member # 21897	Re: Opinion poll You breathe easier if you have TWO lungs, not one. 'Nuf said.

11-20-2008, 08:08 AM	#14
Mrwiggles2 3K Poster!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clarence Center NY Posts: 3,661 MTF Member # 495 Images: 9	Re: Opinion poll My Kohler CV15 was a pretty big single I thought and that tractor never bogged down in thick grass. But it did without question feel less smooth than my V-twin. A 18hp single is a monster, kinda curious what that would sound like. My Onan twin is sweet, it sounds different than any twin or single I've owned. I don't know what I would pick, since its just for cutting grass, doesn't much matter I suppose. Singles of that size are going to use a lot of fuel too. __________________ Craig -CJA CUSTOM WOODWORKING 1989 Wheel Horse 416-8 16hp Onan 1989 Wheel Horse 520-H 20hp Onan

11-20-2008, 11:03 AM	#15
stonykill 2000 Posts and climbing!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ny Posts: 2,212 MTF Member # 7096 Images: 2	Re: Opinion poll My land is all hills where I mow. I've never had an lt with over 17 hp and never had an lt with more than 1 cylinder and never had a problem mowing or bagging.

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