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Been lurking here for awhile looking at what people have to say about these cub cadets. Well, I bought an original and thought I'd post pictures of it.
What I know about it. Was used to haul boats around when it was new. They broke the back axle, welded it back together, and stopped using it to haul heavy boats ![]() It went up to Alaska for a summer or two to help put in a cabin and landscape the yard. I finally bought it from a local farmer who got it from his brother for his grandkids to ride around. He's the son of the original purchaser, so I guess it's a one family owned tractor. Engine has been rebuilt with new piston and rings, but hasn't been run in awhile. It's awfully hard to turn by hand on compression. The original pull start broke (as you can see on the hood), and they were just using a rope to pull start it. The steering spindles kinda got really stiff (no grease), and they broke the steering column trying to steer, so it sat in a shed for a few years til I found it. I was lucky, cub cadets aren't too common out here in Utah. Has part of a rear lift (missing bottom bracket for the 3 pt) and a front blade. I've torn it down to repair the infamous frame to rear axle weakness. I'm gonna have the crack welded, but would appreciate any tips or pictures on a good way to reinforce it. The picture is of the top of the frame (you can see the creeper hole for reference). The bottom bolts have already been reinforced with angle iron (prior owners doing). I'd like to make it pretty, but I'll take useful over pretty. Also would like to know if the 7HP has the engine decompression exhaust valve thingy for easier starting. I don't think it's working (if it does have it). Edit: Price paid (for reference): $172, not too bad of a deal. Got two spare steering columns off ebay for $30 shipped.
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Russell Cub Cadet Original w/ 3pt Cub Cadet Original w/ fenders, creeper, & 3pt Cub 100 w/ 3pt Cub 125 w/ 3pt NF Blade, cultivator, brinly plow, 38" & 42" deck, disc, tiller |
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Nice original, Parts are hard to find and expensive for the originals.
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Donovan: 62' Original-fenders 63' 100R-K-321a,lights,creeper,electric lift 149-original paint, tiller, three point, duals, ags 1811Custom -M18-18hp kohler magnum, power steering and hydraulic lift with Three point and sleeve hitch. ---------------------------------------------------- Attachments:three-QA 42inch,42inch blade,one-38inch cast end, QA 44inch deck Brinly 12inch plow, 2x cultivators and x2disc Brinly Tool bar cub10: ![]() |
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Congrats on the O. I have a few Cubs but my 2 "O(s)" are my favorite! Keep us posted on your progress.
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Nice O! Those recoil starters are a hard to find setup, good score!
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149 with kwik-way loader,1772,two 1782 super smokers, 982 SGT w 54" haban blade,60" haban deck, 50in deck cat 0 3 point, brinly cat 0: blade, plow(3), disc.123,hydro lift. 61"O" Brinly single row planter,brinly cultivator,#2 trailer,brinly 10 inch plow,3 42 inch blades,Model #1 Tiller with extenstions,haban sickle mo. 106w/ags and hydro lift. ![]() |
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Welcome to OCC! You have a very nice O!
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Allen Proud owner of my Original and 126! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator |
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Congrats on the Original. Even better it has a recoil start on it. Did ya take a look at the serial number? Thanks for sharing the pics......
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I did look at the serial # 22,xxx, can't remember for sure, but nothing special.
I haven't taken apart the steering column yet, but I got two spares off ebay for parts. The steering spindles have been greased and work great now. Hopefully the column won't be bad to fix. I'm amazed a how simple, but strong these are. Took it apart in a day or so. Having a recoil starter really simplifies the wiring. All it has is two wires from the engine to the key switch.
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Russell Cub Cadet Original w/ 3pt Cub Cadet Original w/ fenders, creeper, & 3pt Cub 100 w/ 3pt Cub 125 w/ 3pt NF Blade, cultivator, brinly plow, 38" & 42" deck, disc, tiller |
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Congratulations on your new to you original and it sounds like you have a good story to tell about it (history)!! You're proud of it now and will be even more proud about it when you are done! With the 3 point already on it and recoil, sounds like you got a lucky find.
Cub Cadet 123
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Still don't know what I'm doing in OHIO?.....If you find me, then please point me back toward INDIANA. ![]() |
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