My first Cub Cadet

[CLE-0129]

I know that i can put the snow plow or snow blower on this tractor, but what about stuff that would go on the rear? Will those still work on this 125 or are they for other models? Maybe like a rear blade or tiller.

[cubcadet]

Very nice 125.

[ACecil]

Good looking 125, you have there!

[darkminion_17]

Those are my favorite,I have three,congrats on the new cub.

[Terry C]

Nice 125! One of my favorites too.

[Alvy]

Very nice looking 125 and thanks for sharing. I believe you could not only mow faster than the huskee but you could probably drag it around the yard while you do so!! Congrats on getting one!

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by CLE-0129

I know that i can put the snow plow or snow blower on this tractor, but what about stuff that would go on the rear? Will those still work on this 125 or are they for other models? Maybe like a rear blade or tiller.

Nice 125 tractor! I gave mine away, but most will say that was the best NF (narrow frame) that IH put out in the cub cadet line. Yes, the 125 will run the rear attachments that you mentioned and many, many more!!! It will run anything the other cub cadets in that era will run on front and back. Like others have razzed you about, you will have a whole fleet of cub cadets before you know it......sometimes it is for the love of a well built machine, but mostly it is because we are just too doggone lazy to change out our attachments.

Cub Cadet 123

[john hall]

I've ran a few of the "cheaper" modern mowers--just to check them out after servicing them. All of them I have used will mow a nice, clean cut yard and do it faster than any older quality built machine (any brand). Having said that, What you have is a lot more heavy built, more reliable, stable and just downright more classy. Yours will with stand bumps and bruises a lot better than a modern mower. The only thing I don't like about old mowers is the general lack of safety switches, I personally find them a great peace of mind.

Your mower should be a great machine but like anything that has been ran for 50 years, you'll need to go over it with a fine tooth comb looking for things that are worn to the point they need repair. Once you do that you will get bored with nothing to work on and go buy another old Cadet! Seriously, your machine looks pretty well cared for. I'd check all 4 of the steering ball joints, both belts for cracks, examine all the idler pulleys, look for loose spindle bearings, level the deck if needed, gauge the tires and have at cutting the yard. Also look for any fuel and oil leaks. One last thing it probably does need, check the rear end fluid to see if it is full of water. The 128 here has been here 20 years and never had the fluid changed. I checked it this spring and was shocked at how much water was in it. Its on my to-do list, but I'm still using the mower, a few more hours won't hurt it more than it already has (if at all).

[Rmowl]

Nice 125. Rare to see the original fiberglass seat at all especially in A1 condition like yours

[drglinski]

IMO sell the Huskee and use the $$ to invest in the 125. It'll last longer, look/work better, and you'll get more SPG (smiles per gallon.)