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The Cub Cadet 2166 is a great lawn mower for homeowners with more than a small patch of grass to mow.  This lawn tractor has a wide cutting deck, powerful engine, and many attachments.  It does require some care and maintenance, so it is best for homeowners that feel comfortable with routine mower care.  Here are the features and benefits of the Cub Cadet 2166 Tractor Mower.

Features

The six speed engine on this Cub Cadet mower is a single cylinder, 16 horsepower engine.  Because of the single engine, there are no engine belts to contend with, which makes maintenance easier.  This engine is durable.  The front axle is cast-iron, it has a welded steel frame, and the patented Auto-Hydro Transmission with foot pedal controls.  The quick attach mower deck system lets you easily attach or remove the mower deck  for maintenance purposes, or to use the tractor with other attachments. Overall size of the cutting deck is 42 inches.  Here are additional specs:

Fuel: 2.25 gallons

Engine Oil: 2 quarts

Transmission oil: 7 quarts

Wheel base 47 inches

Turning radius 26.5 inches

Value for Price

As a lawn tractor, this model will set you back a bit more in cash than a push mower, but if you have a large area to mow, or need to plow frequently, this mower is a great value for the price.  Many automated features make it easy for someone with a slight interest in equipment maintenance to maintain.  As long as you do properly maintain the mower-change the oil, blow off the undercarriage after using, etc., this mower will last for a long time!

Ease of Maintenance

Because it is a little bit more complicated than a push mower, this lawn tractor does require a bit of maintenance and careful handling.  However, the quick attach feature with the deck and other attachments makes it easy to add and remove parts for servicing.  It is also easy to procure parts in most of the United States, as Cub Cadet dealers and parts suppliers are widespread.

Ease of use

For a small lawn tractor, this model is fairly easy to use.  Most of its functions are fully-automated.  It is important to follow all instructions and specifications specifically for this mower to get the most out of it.  First-hand accounts relay that the mower will last a long time if you take good care of it, but that the long-term care is important to maintaining its longevity.

Overall, we would recommend this Cub Cadet lawn tractor to any homeowner with a large lawn, and who is willing to make sure to maintain it properly.