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slinger


Joined: Sep 22, 2010
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Cub Cadet 221 LHP single stage any good?
Original Message   Oct 21, 2012 6:34 pm
I already have a 2 stage for the heavy stuff but most of my snow removal is done with my 8 year old Craftsman 4 cycle SS blower.  I have just replaced the auger paddles and some plastic parts and I'm going to give this machine (which still works quite well) to my son.  I see that Toro gets the best grades from most review sites, but I can't help but notice that on some you tube videos, this machine seems to have some trouble with the wet stuff.  I thought about the Cub Cadet because of it's 208cc motor and it's chute + deflector control joystick.  I know the motor is Chinese built, but is it made to higher Cub Cadet standards like some other brands' Chinese engines?  Is the build quality any better than all of the other MTD units?  Does the extra 40-50cc engine make it more powerful than the Toro?  Is the joystick chute control a major convenience?  It seems you can pick up the Cub for about $100 less than the top line Toro 621QZE to boot.  Anyone have any experience with this machine? 
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Bill_H


Location: Maine
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
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Re: Cub Cadet 221 LHP single stage any good?
Reply #3   Oct 22, 2012 11:21 am
" Oh wait, I see there are still some Toro 221s left out there. Maybe that's the way to go..." Yup, that's what I would do.

Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
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