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Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam
Before choosing a tractor, I look at the tasks that I want this tractor to do.
Any of the IH built Cub Cadets are fine machines as are many of the CCC Cubs (garden tractors).
One of my biggest concerns is maneuvering the machine. For areas where a lot of back and forth driving is required, I prefer a hydrostatic drive tractor. For working in large open areas (especially long open and hilly straightaways) a gear drive provides a more constant ground speed, with a hydrostatic drive tractor you will be more likely required to adjust your ground speed often, depending on the terrain.
Horse power isn't as big of a deal as one might think. For throwing/blowing snow, more HP is normally better and the same with cutting overgrown thick heavy grass. For pulling and pushing projects, you will usually run out of traction before you run out of power (even with loaded tires, weights and chains).
Your best bet is to find a gear drive AND a hydro, that way all your bases are covered.
Just to be safe, find yourself a 12 hp gear drive and a 14+ hp hydro and they will always do you proud.
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Good Info Sam!! 
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Jay
40 years of Using and playing with IH Cub Cadets!
Proud owner of the following:
Cub Farmall, Super A Farmall, Original, (2)70's, 72, 100, 102, 123, 105, 125, 127, 108, 128, 1450, (3)782's, Yellow 982, 1782, "Sam's" 2182, M Farmall and a #7 trailer
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