[IH Cub Cadet]

I think you ought to try to keep the 149 and restore it at least to a worker.

I'm kind of in the same boat as you. Where you are a JD man, my strength is with Wheelhorse tractors - I've had them for years and just know them like the back of my hand. However, through the years, I've read forums for other tractors, JD, Cub Cadet and Simplicity. A year or so ago, I told my Wife/Boss that I'd like to give some of the other make old iron tractors a try - just to see what they are all about. I've now got a hand full of IH Cadets and a Simplicity. They are all unique, each one's design is different - but all good.

So from that vantage point, you might give the 149 a go of it - just for kicks.

Good luck,
Bill