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05-11-2015, 06:29 PM
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Cub Cadet 73, caveats?
I've decided to not go look at the 1250 that I posted about in the other section. However I did locate a model 73 south of here.
Pros: Fully original (tires, body panels, etc) Tires have decent tread Comes with original mower deck (looks like 42") No obvious signs of damage Cons: missing the seat engine in unknown condition Here's the two pics:   It't about 2.5 hours from me, so I've got a decent drive to even see it. IMHO the paint doesn't look too bad for it's age. Must've been stored indoors for all it's life. At least 80% of all the CC's in my area under the $400 mark do not have mower decks. The fact that this one does should mean it'd be easier to re-sell. The engine being unknown is a concern but I'd be inclined to think the price would help nullify that. Oh the owner is asking $150 for it. Gimmie your thoughts! 
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05-11-2015, 06:33 PM
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GET IT AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!! It's in the top 5 rare list buddy, keep it. Personally it's one of my faves so I'm partial. Interesting trottle but other than that looks great
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(2) Original, 100, 102, 124, 73, 800, #1 and #2 cart, brinly plows, disk, IH184, IH244, 1948 F Cub
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05-11-2015, 07:13 PM
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You can be assured that many of us here are enablers and will say, get it. Of course, you'll have another 'cost of the tractor' in travel expenses to pick it up.
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122 original, well used. Owned since 1972 2182 new to me. Refurbished and gave to my son. Deere 4300 4WDA HST with FEL Many old Ford tractors, all gone now Couple old Ford trucks
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05-11-2015, 08:01 PM
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I think it depends on your ability to work on the engine if it's needed. Also, you will need a seat pan or a very tough butt.
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I don't use my Cub. I just work on it and look at it. So far it's holding up very well.
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05-11-2015, 08:21 PM
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4th lowest in production, not bad!
Even if the engine smokes, knocks or is locked up, that's a pretty good price, even I would buy it for that. Try to get a S/G with it.
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05-11-2015, 08:33 PM
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Go go go, and don't turn around til you've got it loaded up to bring home!
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Ian Mine: 72 w/ k301, 3 125's, 1 w/ hydro lift, 38,42, & 2 48 decks, 2 42 front blades, QA-36a & QA-42a thrower, tiller, lo-boy 154. Also, LOTS of parts. family's:2 105's, 2 106's, 149, 2 lo-boy 154s, Farmall Cub. Non-IH: 1940 JD Model A, 1954 JD 40 U, 1955 JD 40 Crawler, 2 1956 JD 420 U's, both w/ Henry Loader and Backhoe. JD 110. Wheel Horse (model unknown.) Power King 1614. We love our tractors! 
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05-11-2015, 08:42 PM
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Snag it up while you can!
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Mark  1971 Model 73 - Hydraulic lift,Fenders,Creeper,Lights,Sleeve hitch and Weights 1967 Model 102- mower 1965 model 70 - weights,rear lift and spring assist Model 100 resto mod project, rear PTO, hydraulic lift QA42 snow thrower 42in front blade Grandpa's F-12 and Super M
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05-11-2015, 08:43 PM
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Ok potentially bad news.. I talked to the current owner, he got it for a restoration project and lost interest. Apparently it;s missing the points, starter/generator in addition to the seat.
I'm about to lookup some prices but I smell another $200+ for those three things alone not to mention the seat.
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05-11-2015, 08:49 PM
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You should be able to pick up a used serviceable starter/generator for $50-75, points for so cheap it doesn't matter, and post a wanted ad for a seat/buy a cheapo one at tractor supply. Still coming out good, hard to find them for less than 300 up my way.
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Ian Mine: 72 w/ k301, 3 125's, 1 w/ hydro lift, 38,42, & 2 48 decks, 2 42 front blades, QA-36a & QA-42a thrower, tiller, lo-boy 154. Also, LOTS of parts. family's:2 105's, 2 106's, 149, 2 lo-boy 154s, Farmall Cub. Non-IH: 1940 JD Model A, 1954 JD 40 U, 1955 JD 40 Crawler, 2 1956 JD 420 U's, both w/ Henry Loader and Backhoe. JD 110. Wheel Horse (model unknown.) Power King 1614. We love our tractors!
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05-11-2015, 09:08 PM
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It is also missing the coil,air cleaner,and the throttle is a po mod.
BTW the deck is a 38" I'd buy it.
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