Cub Cadet 147 tractor

FD611V · #1 01-25-2013, 07:01 PM

This is my first posting here. I've never own a Cub Cadet, but always wanted one. My wife has a niece that has a Model 147 that she says the mower deck quit working. She tells me the engine is fine, etc.
I made a trip to she her today to look over this Cub Cadet. It's is fair to good condition....with a few rust spots here and there. Tires are good, and the deck looks good. I didn't take the time to see if it starts as it have been setting outdoors under a tarp for about three years. I taken the engine number and it shows Serial Number 2130014 and another number...6099A.

She wants $300.00. I didn't offer her anything as i wanted to get some great advise from the people that know, and that is why I'm here.

I was thinking of offering her about $225.00. Would that be a fair price?

zippy1 · #2 01-25-2013, 07:28 PM

Pictures please?

Muzzy · #3 01-25-2013, 07:30 PM

I have a 147 and it's a rugged tractor. I'll bet the problems with it are easy to fix.

drglinski · #4 01-25-2013, 07:38 PM

I agree, the 147 is a very robust machine and the problem(s) are likely small. I'd try for a lower price, although 300 is good, cuz you could get it cheaper. The worst thing is she could say no. I'd snatch it.

FD611V · #5 01-25-2013, 07:56 PM

She told me the 147 was running fine engine wise as she had the engine rebuilt about ten years ago. She has about 1/2 acre yard she used the Cub for. She said, the mower deck quit going up and down. I think it has a electric lift that may need repairing or replacing. Her husband had a stroke four years ago and he can't mow anymore. She bought a John Deere ZTR mower that she can now use. Se said John Deere offered her $200.00 on trade in.

Sugarmaker · #6 01-25-2013, 08:25 PM

FD611V,
I paid $125 for one that was not in good condition. The price of $300 is not unreasonable. Here's the catch. It can be addictive and it can cost you a lot of money depending what you want to do with it. I would suggest you buy it, bring it home, take some pictures to post on here, and get ready for some work and fun. Great machines. Makes me smile when I fire up the 147

lots of pictures of them on here and folks that can help you.
Regards,
Chris

FD611V · #7 01-26-2013, 08:56 AM

What year did IH start with the Model 147, and the year ended? I didn't get the tractor serial number off the machine. The Kohler engine shows it's a K321A with serial #2130014-197B or 177B on the engine block. There is also another number right under the serial number...it is 6099A if that means anything.
BTW: This tractor has a decal showing it is Hydrostatic.

Cubcrazy · #8 01-26-2013, 09:22 AM

The 147 was produced from 1969-1971.

Oak · #9 01-26-2013, 10:26 AM

FD, that engine was built in 1970.

wshytle · #10 01-26-2013, 11:36 AM

The number you are speaking of is the spec number. If you ever go to a dealership for engine parts they will ask for model (K321), serial, and spec numbers from the engine.

I'd buy 147s all day long for $300. You might try just saying "take $250???". If she needs the money just go for the original deal and be happy. You won't regret anything.