New member looking for an old cub
 

I have been looking around for an old cub cadet for pushing snow and mowing, I have found a few and need help choosing the best model for my needs. I think I want hydrostatic and I prefer the narrow frame styling. I have found a 105 for $375 and a 109 for $350. They both have blades and mower decks, but the 105' s deck looks rough. Any advice?

Both are fine tractors, my personal preference would be the 109 but that's just me :biggrin2:

The 105 is a narrow frame and the 109 is a wide. They are both equal on their capabilities in my opionion but I've always liked the 105 styling a bit more. And the narrow frame I like more. I would go with the 105 if it were me

:beerchug: welcome to the forum.

Any particulars I should look for looking at these two models?

Welcome to OCC! Either of the cubs will do the tasks you need to do. :beerchug:

Either cub would be a nice one to have. I'm more a wide frame guy (not wide framed guy,:biggrin2:). Wide frames are easier to work on if you need to do any drive shaft maintenance. Pop off the tunnel cover and you're good to go. Narrow frames are a little trickier to get to those pins........

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Second the maintenance comment, wide frames get the nod for ease of working on the drive train, hydro/trunion connections and swapping out the hydro release valves.

Having said that, narrow frames are still great lookin' rigs.

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I'd pick the 105 cuz I like the narrow frame and the front end design vs the wide frame look of the 109. Harder to work on yes.