[MountainDweller]

My impression, and it is only an impression, is that down the road, the parts, accessories, and model numbers game will be much easier with a Craftsman, FWIW.

Good Luck!

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- Nathan

 

[MountainDweller]

I'd consider service down the road, as well as warranty coverage. Home Depot doesn't do their own service or warranty work, so without a Cub Cadet dealer nearby, you might have parts and service issues.

This isn't a loaded question, but do the dealers treat the 1000 series tractors differently than the high-end ones in terms of support? I had read on the JD forum that the "big box" models created tension when brought to dealers for service.

- Nathan