History Section

[Cub Cadet 123]

A section that outlines the history of each cub cadet, including serial numbers for each model, and a description of what upgrades or highlights for each tractor. That way, an enthusiast could look up his/her tractor and get an idea of some useful information about it. For instance, one of the facts that I found interesting about the originals is that the production was so popular that they ended up wearing out the molds for the frames or the modifications of the narrow frame done on the 147 to accommodate a larger engine in order to compete with other companies (like wheel horse) who were increasing the engine size in their tractors. This section could be kind of like Wikipedia, where modifications could be done by members but there wouldn't be multiple threads, just maybe a member's name next to the part that they added...also allowing for accountability of information. The section would be included in the technical section of the library, as a reference section. Perhaps each section could also include a factory picture of the production line of the cub cadet model or other historical aspect of the model. Well, just thinking out loud. Let me know what you think!

Cub Cadet 123

[cubby102]

I think its a great idea as long as the information is confirmed factory pictures would be pretty cool for reference to sticker locations or something of the sort

[Lincolnmania]

sounds like a great idea but you guys have already done an awesome job of saving information, the resource library amazes me!

[R Bedell]

This information is already available by author Oscar (Hank) Will III in his book "50 years of Cub Cadet", which can be purchased here...... Book.

It can also be order at any of the major Book Stores.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Thanks fellas. I have a book that references the cub cadets, but it doesn't seem to picture one of each model or give a detailed description for each model. I didn't mean anything as elaborate as a book, just a picture or maybe even a picture of a member's restored cub and a brief write up of some factual information about it, including serial numbers, for quick reference. I just thought that having that for quick reference might be handy to have.

Cub Cadet 123

[cubs-n-bxrs]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

Thanks fellas. I have a book that references the cub cadets, but it doesn't seem to picture one of each model or give a detailed description for each model. I didn't mean anything as elaborate as a book, just a picture or maybe even a picture of a member's restored cub and a brief write up of some factual information about it, including serial numbers, for quick reference. I just thought that having that for quick reference might be handy to have.

Cub Cadet 123

Hank Will's book 50 yrs of Cub Cadet has all that you want in reference material. It has pics of each cub built serial #'s options. It is pretty much the hole ball of wax.

[J-Mech]

How does it compare to Ken Updike's books? I have a book written by him on IH tractors and it's GREAT! The odd thing is, there seem to be two cub cadet books he wrote. They have the same title, but different pics on the front, and different ISBN numbers. One book is about $40... The other, $175!!! Anybody know anything about that?

I'll find out about the 50 year book. I ordered it today!

[R Bedell]

Yes, both Hank Will and Ken Updyke have written CC books. Some are into second printing. I guess it comes down to which author you like.

Personally, I prefer Hank Will's publications.

BTW.....I am working on restoring a project that was once around the Cub world and hope to have this online within a couple of weeks.