Cub Cadet XT

Looks like mine , I have the ltx 1040 , my yards about the same as yours , I’ve had it about 7 years now with no issues. I like the reverse mow feature, and its automatic, u just go and it’s fast.

Went through this before this season. Same size lot as you.

Things to look for:

1. V Twin Motor - runs smoother, more readily available torque.
2. Metal Transmission - a lot of the smaller tractors have plastic transmissions.
3. True hydro-static transmission, if you are looking for a hydro-static transmission.

I went with the John Deere E-120, which is a 42 inch cut. A little more expensive than the other 42 inchers, but happy with my choice.

I got my cub at
Tractor supply
They had the best price
42 incher

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I only have 1/2 acre to cut, relatively flat residential hood. 

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46", EFI, electric start and electric PTO for 1/2ac...damn baw, lemme hold a dolla.

I have 3/4ac 42" basic XT1. It's a good mower. I love cutting in reverse without override mods. Even has baw LED headlights. Great mower, great price but dunno a out the EFI one. My only negative is it can get bouncy over roots and uneven cut when full lock turn, but I think this is common with all standard MTD style riders.

ETA mine is big box (HD). Would buy again. I'm closing in on 50 hrs. Have mulch kit with gator blades. Thought about adding bagger but I'd only use it twice a year and not worth it or storing bagger.

I just bought a used 2017 XT2 with 46" fab deck on a facebook yard sale. Had 16 hours on it. I like it so far, have mowed with it 2-3 times, nice turning radius. Has the Kohler engine, didn't really want that, but it was basically new, and came with grass catcher and wheel lift.

$1800 for mower, bagger setup and the lift. When I saw the ad, the lady who owned it mentioned the low hours and bagger. She was mowing basically a postage stamp size yard with it for 2 seasons, let than 8 hours a season. Her brother owns an equipment dealership, so I'm guessing he gave all of it to her.

She had the cub cadet lift, so I had offered her $1700, then went to $1800 if she gave me the lift too. She had never used it.

Edit: I think it was an overall good deal. It's push button start, and like I said, has the Kohler engine, but it seems strong and cuts well. I changed the oil, filter, and new blades after I got it. I'm pretty happy with it overall. Love the turning radius.
I thought it was a good deal. I think that model new is around $2200 plus bagger and lift.

MTD is making their own engines with fuel injection for the XT Cub Cadet you linked. I would prefer and tried and true Kohler engine with a carburetor. I can fix a carb or replace it cheaper than I can get the Cub Cadet dealer to hook up my mower to his diagnostic computer to see whats wrong with the fuel injection system.

I have 52 inch cut cub cadet with 23 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. It is about 10 years old and is still going strong, probably will be able to get a few more years out of it. The deck is pretty thick and not that thin sheet metal from years ago. No rust or anything, the motor will outlive the deck which is a new trend in riding mowers.