Model & Year Help
 

Hi Everyone,

My name is Nick, and I am a new member / first-time poster. I have been charged with restoring a Cub Cadet that has been sitting idle for nearly 20 years. I was hoping that you all might be able to help me identify the Model and Year...

Known Information:
1) CHSI Serial #: 351530-R7
2) KOHLER Engine: Model No: K161; Spec No: 2853E. Ser No: "?"-600752 ("?" is a Letter designation that is covered/scratched out... A=1965, B=1966, C=1967, D=1968, E=1969).
3) Please see the attached pictures.

Thanks, everyone! & Thank you Mr. Bedell, for suggesting this approach!

-Nick

That is a Cub Cadet "Original"
351530-R7 is the part no. not serial no.
Your Kohler spec no. is likely 28542E
Chassis serial no. is located here.

https://www.tractordata.com/ltphotos...al-960x720.jpg

The Original was made from Oct 1960 to Aug 1963. The serial number will pinpoint Month & Year.

:IH Trusted Hand:

Thanks Bill682 & R Bidell!

As for the serial #... bummed I read that wrong. That part # is in the same location that Bill682 noted the serial # should be. In fact, I don't recall seeing any other identifying markers in that area?

Perhaps...

1) The tractor isn't all original?
2) The "L2", which is stamped in that same location -see pic- means that part should be on the left side and not the right? I do recall my Boss noting something about his son, years ago "hot-rodding" with the tractor. He ultimately dropped the transmission. They replaced the transmission... maybe that part is interchangeable with the other side, and they just mixed it up?

I will look for a serial # again.

Thanks again!

The serial number is STAMPED into the side of the case in the location indicated.
You may have to scrape or wire brush some paint off to locate them.
IF you are LUCKY, it will be a low 4 digit number!!
Those numbers you pictured and referred to are CASTING NUMBERS

You have been "charged" with restoring it??
As in someone hired you to do it?

The Serial Number range for the Original is: 590 - 65547.

is it possible that casting is from a Farmall cub tractor, as it is mentioned it had been replaced???:bigthink:

The serial number is stamped on the reduction housing. The Farmall Cub did not use a reduction housing.

Thank you, I forgot that.:bash2:

827H... could this be the serial #?

Disregard... I found it: 43100

Using that number, that makes it made in Sep 1962.

Thanks Mr. Bidell! Actually, it's 43190 (dark in the barn this morning).

1) How does one determine the mfg date via the serial #?

2) Now that you've helped me ID the Model & Yr, is there a firm that you recommend for parts (need a battery, coil, drive belt, plug & likely some steering-related parts)?

Thanks again!

There is a chart showing serial # to build date.
Battery, coil, spark plug are available at any auto parts store.

https://www.ihcubcadet.com/attachmen...90-png.136716/

First, I recommend your local Cub Cadet Dealer(s). If that is not feasible, then the Sponsors at the top of the page is an excellent source for your parts needs.

BTW: My name is "Bedell" is seen in my signature.

:IH Trusted Hand:

My sincerest apologies for misspelling your last name Mr. Bedell! It seems I got it correct only once and then never bothered to check myself after that.

Thank you again for all of the guidance!