Today’s Haul
 

I acquired a 125 from a family friend. He’s getting older and starting to get rid of some things. His neighbor cuts his grass, and doesn’t usually use this one, he uses his 149 or 1810. He wanted to see it go to a good home. It’s in nice shape, he painted it at one time. I think he bought it new. It came with a 42” deck, 42” plow, wheel weights (not IH), and a rear lift. It’s not running now, but ran last year. It should just need a battery and the carb cleaned.

He also threw in a John Deere push mower. Not sure if it’s any good or not, it hasn’t ran in years. I’ll post more pictures later.

Nice haul.

:beerchug:

looks good ,nice find !

Looking good:ThumbsUp:

It was made in June 1969. It also has a spring assist which I didn’t notice before. I drained the old gas out, the carburetor is soaking. I’m going to try to get it started tomorrow. Here’s more pictures:

That is a very nice looking 125! Looks like it was well taken cared of!

Thanks. It was pretty well taken care of. I’m not sure if he bought it new, or nearly new, but I know he had it for a long time.

I got the tractor running today. I think the carb needs a slight adjustment, but it runs pretty good. He said the motor was worn out, but it seems good to me. Just a small puff of smoke on startup, no funny noises or anything. I may put the plow on tomorrow and put it to work.

Nice bud! I am super jealous!

Nice looking 125:beerchug:

I think I need more friends who own cubs

Great find! I'm glad you landed it. If he repainted it, then you know he cared about it, unless it is painted some wacky color. It has a lot of the nice goodies on it, too, like lights, lift, front blade, and assist! High back seat is also a lot more comfortable. It runs so it LIVES ON!!! Congratulations on your newest acquisition.

Cub Cadet 123

Thanks, you are not the first person to say that.
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Thanks. At first I thought it was repainted, but after a closer look, I think it is original. The goodies surprised me. I knew it had the lights, deck, and blade. I didn’t expect it to have a rear lift or spring assist, and though not factory, it also has a horn and cigarette lighter. The seat is comfortable, but I prefer the looks of the original ones.

Nice acquisition, I see it has headlights from a 1x6 1x7 model. That is one of my favorite models, I have 2 here and one was painted with a brush, looks good at 5 feet, at least he did not have to paint the hood...

I would like to get the correct headlights eventually, but these ones are fine for now. My favorite was always the 1x6/1x7 models, but this one may change that. Your 125 sounds like my 149 when I got it.

I put it to work pushing gravel back onto the driveway. It runs great, the spring assist is nice. It may end up being my favorite.

I forgot to mention before, he also gave me a sign.

Nice find. I have to stop picking up basket cases so I can enjoy playing instead of assembling.

I enjoy spreading gravel with my 127. It amazes the hauler that I can get the first load spread before he returns with the second.

Thanks. It is amazing what these little tractors can do. When my dad was putting in our driveway, he had a 127 with a blade and a T-9 dozer. He did most of the work with the Cub. I maintain about half of our almost mile long dirt road with my Cubs.

In case anyone is interested, I got the mower running tonight. I cleaned the carb and put in fresh gas, and it started on the first pull. It runs good and everything works except 5th gear.

Nice finds glad to hear you got everything working again.:ThumbsUp:

Thanks. :beerchug: