CC in CT
 

Hello everyone,

New to the forum, obviously, and new to Cubs. My first rider mower was a 2003 Troybilt POS I found on the side of the road. It got me into yard machines though. It finally ended its years of service in the fall and so until now I was without any rider. As I was looking for new machines I realized I wanted something built to last and pull. I got a SS twin but turned it around for a nice profit within a week. Then I found this IH CC 126 sitting on an old falla's front yard. Long story short I got it cheap. This guy had 5 other tractors of which this was the smallest. It starts up and runs impressively smooth. It came with the mule drive. It has the headlight option and all lights are working. It has fresh rear tires and one dry rot flat front tire. Paint has seen much better days but still original. The only thing I don't like is that he bolted a shelf on the back of the tractor for a monster INTERSTATE battery. He kept the battery and I have a standard 12v that I can reinstall under the hood. I only have 1/3 an acre of land but wanted a deck for it. I found a guy who exclusively collects and sells old CC tractors, parts and accessories. I had my choice of five 38" decks. It cost me more than the tractor! Despite a hole rusted through the rear right side of the deck, it turns very smooth, came with good blades, has the proper 1/2" pully and came with the quick mount frame. I may try to restore the deck a bit but definitely will attend to the rust and hole sooner than later.

All said and done I have a running IH CC 126 with a 38" deck at modest cost in time for spring. Immediate needs are new front tires and a cup holder. :beerchug: Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thomas in CT

I know you guys like pics so:

Welcome aboard!!

Be it known that you own one of the 3rd rarest IH Cub Cadets built with a production run of 5,247 units built.

Take good care of it and it will serve you well!!

Welcome to OCC... :Welcome2:

Bronze metal, huh? It sounds like a worthy project to restore and pass along to my offspring.

You bet!!
Here's my "basket case" I did several year ago

Now I'll have to buy another tractor so I can mow while I tidy up this one. LOL
:Mad1::ROTF1:

I'm open to offers!!:bigthink::biggrin2:
This ones on my table now as I type!!

Welcome to OCC! That is a great choice, my 126 is one of my favorites.

Just so you know, that one other one will quickly turn into 10. Run away now while you still can.:biggrin2:

:Welcome2: I have the 127. Great tractors!

I've got a solid deck that should fit your machine for $100. What part of CT are you in?