The Collector's Dream-Just got an 800!
 

I finally found the tractor I've been looking for to complete the collection in my eyes. I just traded another tractor for the 800 here this evening. It needs some work, but the guy who owns it is a super nice guy and was super honest about it. We were both looking to give one another's tractors a good home, so it's a done deal! Im super excited! Pics wont happen for a while, but trust me, I'll get them!

It is mostly complete, but it is missing the three crucial things...small starter, air cleaner for sure, possibly the muffler box. I don't care, I've always wanted one and I can wait for the stuff to show up. It needs an overhaul, which I can do. It has sideshields and a deck. It is pretty straight and ready for a restoration!

All I gotta say is " it didn't happen without pics"

Congrats on your 800. Mine is still sitting in the same spot since I bought it.Too little time and not enough $$$$

Congrats on your 800!

Lew,

Like yours, I'm afraid this one will most likely sit for a little while. It might be one I could get running and see how it sounds. The owner says it needs overhauled but I may stick the engine in just to see what it might need. I'm fully aware that it is missing very hard to come by things.

Its also one of those things where you never thought you would find one till you least expect it. Maybe I can get the pics from the owner to show it off!

Here are some pics off the ad. It has a notch where someone cut a place for the bigger starter. I might be able to take a junk frame and cut a patch peice out and weld back in there. Overall it is not too bad of shape.

Congrats on the 800 find. When I was looking for one, it took me about six months to finally find one and was excited to get it home. I picked it up from MattG here on the forum. I've since added a creeper and rear PTO and unfortunately, it too sits more than I'd want. Guess I should get her out and stretch her legs. :biggrin2:

Looks like a great basis for an 800 restore. They did hack the frame up. All a fella had to do was trim the rolled over lip to get the bigger starter to fit. :bash2: That looks exactly like the one on CL this past summer. Did ya get it down by Mt. Pleasant?

Congrats on your 800!

Josh,

You would be correct, it is the one from Mt. Pleasant. I saw it this summer and I thought it sold and I was kicking myself. But, it happened to re appear yesterday and I didn't waste my time getting to it. I'm very excited about it. I say this very lightly, but I may have just obtained my last Cub! :beerchug:

(we all know how that goes though)

Congrats on your "new" 800. Dreams do come true:beerchug:
Question though. What makes an 800 unique? Is it a rare tractor, hard to find, low production numbers?

The Cub Cadet 800 is the lowest production tractor ever made. 2345 total units were built. It is kind of like the 169 where the 800 has a specific starter, muffler box, and air cleaner I believe. (correct me if I am wrong).