Model 100 worth?

[Yosemite Sam]

I believe the seller is trading on the idea that the model 100 tractors are somewhat more desirable than many other models (many people like the style, not that it's a better machine than any other). Therefore he has listed it at what I consider to be the very high end of the price spectrum.

If you're looking for a Cub that will get the job done and aren't concerned with what model it is, I believe you can find something else (especially if you live in Wisconsin) far cheaper than this one.

Although the model 100's are pretty cool and that one looks to be in good condition, I don't think I'd want to pay more than $500.00 for the package.

[Baccarat]

Yosemite

So, in your opinion and given the fact that I do live in Wisconsin, what do you think would be a good alternative. I decided against the 100 after reading Tom and your remarks about needing the creeper gear. I have also come to the conclusion that a GT would be the only machine to really consider for this type of work. I found a couple of other options on CL, but I cannot tell whether they are GTs or LTs based simply on the model numbers. I found a nice 1720 locally, but also found that a blower was not a factory option. That led me to believe that it is a LT unit.

Perhaps I should post a Wanted ad for a GT with a mowing deck and a snowblower and see where that leads me.

Any thoughts?
Mike

[Baccarat]

PS

I have looked in the For Sale ads and didn't find anything that looked right and/or was close enough to consider.

Mike

[Tom4981]

Originally Posted by Baccarat

Yosemite

So, in your opinion and given the fact that I do live in Wisconsin, what do you think would be a good alternative. I decided against the 100 after reading Tom and your remarks about needing the creeper gear. I have also come to the conclusion that a GT would be the only machine to really consider for this type of work. I found a couple of other options on CL, but I cannot tell whether they are GTs or LTs based simply on the model numbers. I found a nice 1720 locally, but also found that a blower was not a factory option. That led me to believe that it is a LT unit.

Perhaps I should post a Wanted ad for a GT with a mowing deck and a snowblower and see where that leads me.

Any thoughts?
Mike

Type the model No# in Google like....Cub Cadet 100 and this site should come up .....http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-trac...cadet-100.html.

Works for any model.

[Yosemite Sam]

Originally Posted by Baccarat

Yosemite

So, in your opinion and given the fact that I do live in Wisconsin, what do you think would be a good alternative. I decided against the 100 after reading Tom and your remarks about needing the creeper gear. I have also come to the conclusion that a GT would be the only machine to really consider for this type of work. I found a couple of other options on CL, but I cannot tell whether they are GTs or LTs based simply on the model numbers. I found a nice 1720 locally, but also found that a blower was not a factory option. That led me to believe that it is a LT unit.

Perhaps I should post a Wanted ad for a GT with a mowing deck and a snowblower and see where that leads me.

Any thoughts?
Mike

The last time I was in Wisconsin, there were Cubs EVERYWHERE, I was under the impression that there were 10 Cubs to every household.

You are absolutely correct, the 1720 is merely a grass cutter and that's about it (not saying there is anything wrong with them, they just aren't built for throwing snow) a garden tractor would hold up much better for you.

There are any number of Cubs that are suitable for throwing/blowing snow, it all depends on what you want.

I personally prefer a hydro for snow work, it seems to be much easier to keep the hopper full (full hopper being best for throwing snow).

You'll probably want at least a 12 hp engine. That said, a 123, 125, 127, 147, 129, 149, 169, 1250, 1450, 1650 and on through the 82 series into the CCC Cubs would be better...

Some of the guys who are "into" the newer tractors will be able to advise you better on those models.

Something else you will probably want is a hydraulic lift, those throwers are "darn" heavy and will wear you out if you have to lift and lower it very much.

As a side note, the 149 is my snow thrower machine of choice (there are probably better options out there, depending on your preferences and how deep your pockets are).

Good Luck in your search.

[Baccarat]

Thanks Yosemite

The info in your reply is most helpful. I hadn't thought of the hydraulic lift. All I have ever seen were guys doing the manual lifting and lowering. As a senior citizen that wasn't something I would want to be constantly doing.

Although there does seem to be a lot of cubs around here, for the most part they are lawn tractors. Also they seem to be more MTD version, newer models that I don't think are built as well as the older ones. Just my opinion.

Thanks again
Mike

[Terry C]

As Mark said a 149 is a good choice for snow removal. My suggestion would be a 782. More HP and hydrolic lift. Don't know your budget so there is some good choices in the what we call cyclops series 2082,2182,etc.