Originally Posted by Wild Bill (Post 52612)

:Welcome2:

Yes, the model 800 is a fairly rare model.

The 800 is from a series of Cub Cadets referred to as 'Quietlines'. As you know, it came with a 8hp Kohler cast iron engine, that sits on a set of engine mounting rails suspended by 'ISO mounts' (the ISO mounts, flex couplings in the drive line, engine side covers, and the box around the muffler/front exit muffler was designed to transmit less vibration to the operator, and to make the machine 'quieter' than previous models)...it is also has an electric PTO clutch, gear drive transmission, cast iron front axle, and a cast iron transaxle.

The 8hp engine has some specific parts, that the 10,12,14, and 16hp engines didn't have......the starter, air filter housing, and I believe the muffler, are smaller because of the 8hp engine.

Besides the engine, the 800 is the same machine as the other Quietline gear drive models 1000 (10hp), and the model 1200 (12hp).


The QL series also included these hydrostatic transmission models:
1250 (12hp)
1450 (14hp)
1650 (16hp)

Any/All of these machines are Garden Tractors...true, you can attach a mower deck and mow your yard, but they also can plow a garden, till the garden, cultivate the garden, run a snow thrower, clear your driveway with a front mounted snow blade/push dirt and stone with the same blade, and run several other implements. To buy a comperable model of GT in the modern world, you would have to spend at or above $5,000.

Originally Posted by Roanoker494 (Post 52692)

Got one more question for anyone who can, or will, answer. What is a fair price on a Cub Cadet 800, that has low compression? I don't want to low ball the feller, well I should say I don't want to low ball him to bad. What if he comes back with a price of $100, $300, $500, $1000........ What is the cut off point where I say "That is just to much."

Originally Posted by Methos (Post 52710)

A lot depends on what the overall shape its in. Location has a lot to do with pricing as well. What options does it have other then the mowing deck? One of the reasons it was a rarer model is the fact it only had a 8hp while all the other models at the time had 10-16hp motors. If you've got a pic please post it that will help out with pricing but location effects pricing. :Welcome2: :WWP:

Originally Posted by Roanoker494 (Post 52730)

The man is suppose to talk to his father about a price and send me some pictures. The only attachment is the mower deck, the tractor has only been used as a mower. The paint looks very good, panels are straight, it has been kept clean and in a garage it`s entire life. I believe you get the idea on the condition. I did find out that the engine was checked out by a local shop and it does have low compression from a suspected valve problem. The tractor runs but is very low on power. The tractor is in south western Virginia.

Originally Posted by Methos (Post 52811)

Looking forward to the pics. The thing effecting price is the vavle problem. I rebuild might be in order.

Originally Posted by Wild Bill (Post 52878)

BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!

$200 is a total steal for that tractor!!

Make sure to bounce them about the air filter, and the engine side covers. ;)