dane v. cub comm.

[jbell]

The best dealer in town sells great danes and cub commericals. He has the Chariot Jr. w/ 17 Kaw and 48" for $6,150 and a Cub Commercial w/ a 19 Kaw and 48" for $5,600.

Which is the better deal, the dane or the cub?

[Administrator]

Best deal will be the better unit for you.

Make sure you demo both units and inquire about parts availability.

Chuck Keough

[Brieldo]

I'd lean toward the Dane. I've used their products and they're excellently engineered and very well built. ..just my $.02=)

[fivestarlawnken]

will this be for just your house or planning to do this for extra money . demo both and go with what you like

[Lawn DOG]

Sounds like you better go out of town. I just bought a Great Dane Chariot 61" w/25 Kawasaki (my second one) and paid $350 more than your deal. You better negotiate some more. Don't even consider the cub unless you are just doing your home.

[crazygator]

I have a friend who use's only Dane stuff, and it looks good and operates ok too. I would have to stick with the Dane. It will hold up better and longer, and help with production time as you have more accounts. And yes, shop the price or start dealing with them. This fall you should get a good deal as they will want to move the stuff for next years models.

[Administrator]

Lawn DOG

Do you have personal experiences with the CUB Commercial units?

If you don't then dont knock it. CUB commercial is designed for commercial use.. NOT just a homeowner for their own personal property.

Not picking on you directly but I am sick of people knocking on a product just because of a rumor or personal dislike just because you don't use it.

[awm]

amen

[Lawn DOG]

Yes, our local dealer sells lots of them. And I can say with confidence that I would not recommend owning one. I have had a lot of exposure to this mower. But there is a mower for everybody. If you are a Cub Cadet guy then good for you. Amen

[strickdad]

i bought a great dane chariot jr. a month ago . the dealer told me that dane had ran out of 17 horse units for this year.. he said they were selling the 19 horse units for the same price as the 17 dane also has lowered there price on these units 300.00 i got a 48" 19 horse unit for 5695.00 the dealer also has the chariot with a 25 horse and a 52" deck for 6695.00 which i think i a good price too. as to compare the 2 units i dont knoow anything about the cub. i have only seen a pic of one.. i do know the dane is a very well built machine, very rugged, also very fast. it will run a lot faster than you could ever mow with it.. i have too agree with the others you need to demo both units (as well as others) to find out what is right for you...

[wriken]

I have a Cub Comm. M-60/23 kaw, No problems to date, strong built.

[jbell]

Thank you for all the info. I'm going to shop around and will consider exmark as well.

[scottb]

Looked at a Dane Surfer with a 52"deck and 18hp Kolher for 4700.00 last week is this a decent price. It looks like somthing I would be interested in after a demo of course.

[BeerBefore12]

lawndog. If you get this. where in virginia did you get the big chariot. I demoed one big bad 61 in SC. a couple of weeks ago and I have to say its the most sellable experience I had the pleasure to run. they ask 7600. knew better but a Great Dane big yellow in the 6K range sounds reeeeaaallll fine.

[Lawn DOG]

BeerBefore12,
You need to call some other dealers and get some more prices. If you are serious about the purchase and a dealer knows this he will sharpen the pencil to try to get your sale. Also, there has been a rebate that the dealer has been getting but forget about him telling you. Once you have established the best price go to your local dealer and give him one last chance to have your business. More than likely he will at least match it and you will have a dealer close to home who will give you service if you need it. I have done this with my last two purchases and have saved about $2,200. The Dane 61" w 25hp should be about 6,500. Makes it hard to resist at that price.

[strickdad]

scott b i seen a used surfer at a dealer here in asheboro n.c it was a 52" 22hp with a 160 hours on it and he wants 3800.00 if you are intrested