What's it worth
 

I found a 126( I hit the wrong key on the earlier post not 122) good new paint new ag tires 3 rib fronts creeper gear sleeve hitch all working in very good shape in NC. Wonder what the tractor is worth?

If I have learned anything here, they are gonna need pics.

By the description I would say at least $400 ish. on the low end and maybe a lot more if real nice. Just the tires are worth a couple hundred?
Regards,
Chris

There is a simple answer and a more complex answer to your question Fireman72737. The simple answer is, whatever someone is willing to pay for it or in other words, how much you want it and what it means to you. I'm not trying to be a smarta$$ about it, but my most prized cub is my 123 because it was my dad's so it has a great deal of sentimental value to it for me and I prize it over all of my other ones, even though it isn't in the best condition. If I see a cub and I really want it, then I may go to great lengths (drive a long distance, barter with some of my top goodies, or pay a lot of $$ = work a lot of hours) to obtain it.

Now for the more complex answer. There are many factors that go into the price of a cub and almost all of them seem to be worth more when parted out rather than together and running--sad, but true. The condition is a factor, as most people want something ready to go and look nice for their $$. It sounds like your cub is in really good condition, so that is a +. Rarity is another factor, although this aspect probably is more applicable to a collector over all others. You acquired a cub cadet 126--one of the more rare cub cadets according to production numbers that there was, so that is another +. Location is another factor, as some areas are scarce with cub cadets--like Florida and some places seem to have plenty of cubs--like Pennsylvania. A person is likely to pay more for one where they are not so plentiful in order to have one. Another factor is extra options--like lights, hydraulics, creepy gears, cig lighters, 3-points, spring assists, attachments, wheel weights, ag tires, rear pto, etc. Some of these are rare themselves and add more to the desire of the cub cadet. Your 126 has some great extra options, like your creepy gear, which is another +. So, even though pictures would be helpful in assessing your newest acquisition, I'd say as long as your are pleased with your 126 and it helps meet your needs, then you made a great purchase for yourself. However, most of us (enthusiasts) don't worry too much about the worth of our cubs because we know that we don't get a cub to try to resell and make a big profit from, but we just appreciate the fine quality piece of machinery that they are and the work that they can do for us.

Sorry so long and I'm sure I missed some aspect, so my good friends on OCC will compliment my posts with corrections or added advice and give you a better explanation to your question. Nonetheless, we'd really like to see some pictures of your cub--just something we enjoy here.

Cub Cadet 123

Well it's not mine yet. I found it trying to go see it maybe pick it up Friday, but we have another ice storm coming Friday morning so I don't know if that will work or not. If i do get it I will be sure to post pictures. Thanks for the great info. I have an awesome 147, awesome to me most would say fair, that I don't get much play time with. It needs a few things fixed like the govner its idle or wide open. Also it has the electric lift that is not very good, needs assist spring. The biggest thing I see is that I have never had a gear driven cub, only hydro's. Not by any reason just worked out that way. And this one seems to be in good shape and the only option it does have that I want is the hydraulic lift, I was so close to winning one on eBay lost in the final second by $2 Better luck next time. Thanks again guys.

Another picture

I believe our affinity for pictures are 1. They are worth a thousand words. and 2 it gives us a chance to see something even if we cannot be there. As to worth that is a personal thing. Of course condition has an impact on price. Parts and accessories all cost money and for most of us that have done a restoration of one of our prizes we would never get what we have in it. If a tractor is one we must have in our collection and it is nice we all would be willing to dig a little deeper for it. As already mentioned locale has an impact in the cost of cubs. It could be one around here that may sell for $500 may in another area sell easily for $700 - $800.

$500-$700 range in my area.

I'm glad to see that someone finally wrote what Cub Cadet 123 did. WHEW was that a long time coming! I would like to see that written in general form with no mention of model numbers, and incorporated into the tech section so that when this question is asked, we can point the "asker" to it and not have to go through this every time. Then we can simply reply, "X dollars in my area".

The only things I would like to add are, not all Cubs have lived equal lives, some of my best running Cubs, look like they have just had the livin dog poop run out of them, while some of the best looking Cubs that I own, ran like crap when I first got them. And that restorations are in the eye of the restorer. Meaning that you and I will probably NOT agree on what a complete restoration is. I recently saw an ad for a Cub somewhere that read, COMPLETELY restored Cub Cadet... then through the description there was mention that it needs this and that and another thing... COME ON MAN, IS IT COMPLETELY RESTORED OR NOT???

Many of the guys here will be the first to tell you that we have more money in these Cubs that we could ever hope to get out of them, it's just "what we enjoy doing".

The most relevant thing that Cub Cadet 123 said is "as long as your are pleased with your 126 and it helps meet your needs, then you made a great purchase for yourself." That really is what it's all about.

Good luck.

Thank you Yosemite Sam for your kind words. :beerchug:

Cub Cadet 123

That's a nice 126,
$400 would be cheap for that because of the tires and options , $500 to $700 like Allen said.:bigthink:

Just beware that nice paint and nice rims and newer tires does not make it run better.
Those pictures show a busted dash.
A black engine assembly usually means a replacement engine.
That might be a good thing.
You mention in ur 2nd post that it has the optional hyd. lift.................where?

I do not recall my 126 having that big of a hole in the frame in the deck lift handle base area.

Not sure I can add much here but it seems like prices in my area (I'm going to call all of Ohio my area) in looking at Craig's list postings around the state, sellers seem to be asking more than what many folks here would consider to be a reasonalble price. I know asking and selling are two different things but if you start out asking high, the selling point might not be low enough to be reasonable. That said, it seems like something in the $500 - 600 area would be asking price. I'd point out the damage and wear and how expensive it will be to fix and see what they might do on it. If not happy, walk away, there will be another one. Might help to leave a standing offer if he can't get his price and is ready to get rid of it you might get a call.

And the winner is................Cub Cadet 123!!

Nice writeup and I totally agree. :beerchug:

I believe he said that his 147 had the electric lift, and yes, I agree it looks like the hole in the frame has been enlarged.

Yeah my 147 has an electric lift and The only thing the 126 doesn't have that I would like is the Hydro lift, I didn't type that a clear and I should have.

There are several good points you guys have brought up. I didn't notice the dash had the huge crack in it till last night. Also didn't see the large whole around the lift handle and the black motor. You guys are awesome and very helpful.

You're welcome, this is just proof that I'm not ALWAYS a crabby old "Goat".

Cub cadet 123 hit the nail on the head, excellent way to put the true feelings into words:clap:
Now looking at the pictures you posted and not repeating what the others already said, it seems that there has been a re-paint sometime in it's life being the floor boards are yellow and seems to be a larger than normal IH decal on the rear.
That being said, tires are nice, 3pt. on it and if the engine runs good and everything checks out mechanically, the $400 asking price would be (personally) my top dollar.:TwoCents:

That hole in the frame near the lift handle would be a deal killer for me.

At least in my area, there are enough cubs that finding one that hasn't been cut like that is easy enough. Other areas of the country might be a different story. On the other hand, if you were looking specifically for a 126 to complete a collection, then that would make a difference, in which case, I'd repair the hole.