1968 Cub Cadet 124 value
 

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I'm looking at trying to buy my first cub cadet. I just wanted to get some input before making an impulse buy. The tractor I found is a 68 model 124 with a mower deck. The ad says that the tractor runs great but the blades won't engage on the mower. He is asking $400 for it, is it worth it? And what kinds of issues would cause the mower not to work and how expensive are the possible causes to fix?

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You got any pics?

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My first thought is that the front PTO is in need of a rebuild or is shot. You could have up to 100 dollars in repairing the front PTO. 400 isn't bad, depending on the condition. Just a thought, given no pictures or any further information.

Good luck!

:Welcome2: Hope to see some pics of your cub.

Some thing to keep in mind, if the front pto is not working check it out closely and make sure every thing is still tight on the end of the crankshaft and the set screws have not come loose which could cause the clutch parts and key to wear in to the end of the crankshaft and ruin it. I found this out the hard way on a 128 I purchased last summer and had to put a new crankshaft in it which led to a complete engine rebuild :bash2:

Another Opinion
 

I think $400 is too much for a tractor that doesn't work. I would tell him its only worth $200, take it or (you) leave it.

In other words, I think you can get more for your Cub Cadet dollar than what he's offering. Let the urge to buy cool a little and keep looking.

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My two cents worth, offered for free and you get what you pay for.

Thanks for all the input guys. I tried to get pictures but the seller is unavailable. $400 did sound like a lot for a broke mower as well. These things go for a lot of money around Indianapolis. There is a guy asking $500 for a rusted out supposedly running original with a plow. And there are a few others in the same price range with no attachments. Guess I need to keep waiting for the right one. I was really hoping to get a narrow frame model with a mower and plow.

Just because they are asking these ridiculous prices doesn't mean they are actually getting them. I'd keep looking...deals will eventually show up. Or drive to northern Illinois...my Dad tells me auction prices for Cubs are lower than they ever have been.

i gave $450 for an original & a 70 both running & have round fenders, both have decks & i got a 42" ih blade

I looked at a 149 a while back w. deck which the man was asking $9oo. It seeemed high but I sort of know the the guy. He was a mechanic and everything he had was super maintained and looked almost as new. If I could a , Id have paid his price cause there just can be a better machine than it was. And it had never been altered or painted.

i would of prolly bought it, but then again i did pay 525 for a painted red (very poorly painted at that) chipping paint and all 102 . with headlights creeper and cig. lighter....and it didnt run at the time..... took the chance and its a great machine now.... i wouldnt worry about the pto to awful much. they are a easy fix and really not a whole lot that can go wrong with them.... see if ya can meet up and check it out first (maybe the rod is just out of adjustment

Cub Cadet Model 70 value?
 

Ok I think I have found one worth getting.

International Cub Cadet Tractor with 10 HP Kohler K 241AS Engine, 38" Deck, Single Bottom Plow, Extra set of tires and rims, Runs good, 3 speed, Original purchase receipt and Operator's Manuals, heavy duty solid tractor. $370


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Probably could talk them down some just want to know what you guys would give for this.

That sounds like a good buy to me. At least in this area.
I paid $125 for my Brinly plow, and I see them for $100-150 all the time. So figure $100 for the plow, you get a Cub Cadet with a replacement engine (maybe newer than the tractor) and wheel weights for $270. A running tractor with a deck that you can mow with today, for $270 sounds good to me.

Yes, there are plenty of guys on here that will tell you about the old widow who paid them to take away their 3 digit Original with 7 hours on the meter, and threw in a home made apple pie. No one brags about the $500 tractor that doesn't run.

That's a great deal! It's a nice 70. The grill is from a 71.

That's a Sears plow and 3-point cobbled on there. I don't think those Sears plows bring what a Brinly does.