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Old 06-29-2013, 03:04 PM
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Default Cub 72 with 38" non cast end deck
I just rebuilt my deck and this is the second time mowing with it. I am very happy with the results! I had a spindle that was bad so I bought a set off of a forum member here and then I reassembled the deck. I was on a budget so I reused the bearings ( which were still very tight ) and seals. I did order new fiber discs because mine were virtually non existent. My dad always told me stories, when I was a kid, of him out mowing the neighbor's brand new green tractor ( early 80's) with a narrow frame cub. I have to say, the lines aren't perfect by any means, but for a 45 year old tractor with original steering parts it does a great job. PLUS the neighbors can't believe I am mowing with a tractor from 1968.
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The 72 did a great job!
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Looks like You and the old cub did a fantastic job!
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Very good looking mow job
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Thanks guys, I sure do enjoy mowing with it.
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How does the 72 handle that 38 inch deck? I always wondered how the 7/8hp tractors do with mowing. My 108 seems to be a good match to the 42 inch deck, but in heavy grass, it's working hard.
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How does the 72 handle that 38 inch deck? I always wondered how the 7/8hp tractors do with mowing. My 108 seems to be a good match to the 42 inch deck, but in heavy grass, it's working hard.
The 72 handles it well. When I first engage the PTO it lags the engine a bit but picks back up quickly. I have not mowed really deep or wet grass with it yet, but i probably never will. I used to have a 42" deck for my 104 with a built motor and it took a lot to lag it down.
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