I have had both a 1450 (which was my first Cub), and a 149 at the same time, but It wasnt long before the 1450 was sold. I personally love the 149 compaired to the 1450. But thats just me. The 2 major things i love about it are the left hand hydro control and the starter/generator. Again just my
1450 was a fine tractor i ran it for several years.