Best advice is to find a model you like and buy/build one.
My first IH Cub Cadet was a 149. The engine was in several boxes when it can home. My Son needed a 4H project and engine from the 149 became his project. Grandpa and Son built the engine. That was 16 years ago. Main use for my 149 is heavy duty-ground engaging type work. This is my Number 1 plow tractor at plow days. Biggest problem I had with my 149 is breaking pins in the driveshaft at plow days. The solution to the problem was a narrower tire.
The 86-108-108-128-109-129-149-169 series are easy to work on and can be hard working tractors. I own a 86 (puller), 128 and two 149s. This series was the first one that had a removable driveshaft tunnel.
To me the best looking IH Cub Cadets are the 100-70 series. I like the look of the grill-hood and the round fenders.
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