Troy Bilt and Cub are both owned by MTD. I think the cheaper Deeres are made by MTD.
That's not a bad thing, because the parts are all the same.
You could pick up a used ZTR for that prices also.
I wouldn't buy any of those. If $1500 is your budget I'd buy used and get something better and that was built to work and last.
I wouldn't buy any of those. If $1500 is your budget I'd buy used and get something better and that was built to work and last.
I just bought a used JD and I love it. It's an X485, has a Kawi engine and all wheel steer which is a god-send around all my trees.