But the Cub Connect app, new with several of this year's Cub Cadet tractors and riders, you can keep track of upkeep using the app's Bluetooth connection, see how-to videos, order parts, and more.

MTD, maker of Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and other outdoor-gear brands, seems to be going all-out to woo anyone considering a lawn tractor in the coming year. Consumer Reports got a preview of the ...