Looking to buy a light duty mower.
 

Currently I am using my Father in law's 128 to mow my grass. I am looking to upgrade, but do not want to buy new. It will be used for mowing and light work. I would like a 42 in deck but could settle for a 38 however a hydro transmission is a must. What models should I be looking for that were built well and would serve my purpose. Thank You

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They are all good!:biggrin2:

Can you please be more specific on which models may serve my purposes. I am also looking to spend $1000 to $1500. Thank You

How much yard do you have to mow. What kind of light work are you talking about. For that much money, you can get an awesome cub with many attachments ready to work and last a lifetime.

Seeing that you are wanting a hydro, I would suggest a Cub 129, 149 (workhorse for the cub line), 169 (rare hard to find), or the Quiet line series, a 1450, or 1650. Then there is the 82 series such as a 682, 782, 1811 and 1812. The 82 series uses a twin cylinder engine and is very smooth running compared to the single cylinder engines in the previous mentioned models. But they are all outstanding and should do whatever you need.

Do you have a large or small yard? I would say something like a nice 782 / 1811 would be a good tractor for mowing, and should be within your price range. Like dx3 said too, the 149 and other wide frames are a good choice as well. How do you like the 128? I assume you are looking for a little more power?

First year of the hydro cubs started with the 123 model. ( even though it's a good idea to shy away from first year production, the 123 is NOT one of those )

The 125 (12 hp ) or 105 ( 10hp ) would be another narrow frame model to look for.

I have just under an acre and use my 125 or 122 ( manual trans ) to mow, clear snow, rototill or plow.

Jeff

If you like the 128, get a 129 or 149 and save a ton of money.

:Welcome2: The 129's are plentiful in this area, hydrostatic, cheap and plenty of mower for whatever you want to do (should easily handle 1.5-2 acres). I thought the wide frame plows were hard to come by in this area, as I had to look 3 months just to find one....then in less than 3 months I have bought 5 of them. The 129 will be just like the 128, but hydrostat. The 123 and 125 model are just as nice, but changing hydro filters is a little tougher. Feel free to post an add (F.O.C.) in the wanted ads section of our forum and see what turns up!!! Welcome aboard.

Cub Cadet 123

Thank You for the replies. After more research I think I would like a 149. They are in my price range and they can also handle attachments.

You can't go wrong with a 149, Jeff.

I'm wanting one of those too one day. :beerchug:

A 149 is a great do all cub, you won't be sorry with that choice :beerchug: hope you are are able to pick one up soon!

A 147 is a good machine. I have been using one with a Front End loader.
It has plenty of power.
I have over an acre and I had a 104 that I used until I stupidly sold it to a guy that wanted it.
The 104 took care of the place with out any trouble.
I think the mowers with the big engines are a waste, a mower with 21HP engine is just wasteful. That is just too much motor. 5 gallon gas tank.
Half the horse power uses half the gas. :biggrin2:
Now I have a 122 that should do a good job mowing and hauling my cart loads around.
I'm sure which ever Cub you choose will do a good job for you.
ole 147