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Old 07-20-2017, 08:35 PM
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Default Lowboy vs cub cadet 125

Ok guys I have a 125 and have a chance to trade it for a 154 lowboy. Good idea? The lowboy runs but needs a deck belt and the clutch adjusted. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Old 07-20-2017, 08:46 PM
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NOPE.

I wouldn't do it.

Then again, I have no desire to own a lo boy. Common problems include the clutch....they always annoyed me that the steering wheel isn't centered on the dash (yeah I know the CC aren't centered either but they aren't as extreme).

Unless you REALLY want a loboy I would keep the trusty 125.
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Keep the 125.
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If you want a Lo-Boy that's fine..... but not in trade for a 125. Unless you have other Cubs, then it's ok. I have a Lo-Boy. Even has 3pt hitch, and I rarely use it. (The tractor.) Too big for mowing, too small to use as a tractor. I'd gladly sell it.
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I find 125's quite often for sale for around $200-$300, but when I find a lo-boy for sale, it is usually for $1000+. So if you want to flip it for profit, sure. You could make several hundred dollars. However, if you want utility, then probably not.

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what year Low boy? though it would be way too big for my puny yard, I have occasionally thought about getting a red one, model was 184 or 185 something like that.... but yeah... they sure hold their value.
buddy of mine had a later model yellow low boy and sold it due to lack of power steering... wimp.
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they sure hold their value.
Not around here. I can't hardly give mine away. For what some people claim to see them sell for, I should be able to trade it even up for a diesel super! But, I couldn't even get $1500 out of it. Best offer I got was like $1200. Nope. I'll keep it for that. Surely I can get a dealer to give me at least that much on trade.
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Old 07-21-2017, 01:24 AM
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I would do it. But I want one, and a Farmall cub too
Plus if you did you could see how many people notice cause a 154 and a 125 look alike! At least from the front.
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I had one once the clutch was expensive to repair and the tractor was hard to sell
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Everyone who says the clutches are expensive doesn’t know where to buy parts at.
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