Got another cub
 

Well guys ive had a ingersoll 3014 for a while and i sold it last Saturday. But i finally got my hands on a sweet little original cub cadet. Im the 3rd owner. Guy i got it from bought from the original owner 15 yrs ago and the original owner bought it new. Made in September of 1961. Well worth 500. Has the original seat cover along with new belts from IH.

Congrats! How well does it run? Plans to refurbish or use as is?

She smokes a tad bit. Not too familiar with a 7hp kohler. Seems to lag in rpms but runs good. I may do a future refurb. Just so excited to get an O and have wanted one for so long

No cut outs for the steering or creeper , back wheels , hood decal , all indications of an early O.

It is also nice to find one with a deck , all the O's i see have no decks or they are rusted beyond repair.

Nice find !!!

My opinion i gave a fair price for it. Hard to find any O untouched and in great shape

I'd say you're right Brandon. I mean, if you paid $250 for the tractor alone (good price) you'd still have to locate a deck ($150-$250). And, a LOT of those little items you have would co$t you to find again.

I think you did good in finding one in this condition, and as you said, the price was fair for all involved. Great to see you know its history, and I'm sure its future is in good hands.

Agreed. OP do you have a 4 digit serial? I haven't looked at the chart yet when the serial break was from 4 to 5 digit

Nice find on the original.

Congrats on the new tractor. I think you did good on the price paid.

Nicely done Brandon!!! Looks like it is in very good "original" shape. As you said, well worth the money. Wondering what serial number it is?

Cub Cadet 123