Newbie questions

[mrloring]

I recently purchased a Cub 100 and I am trying to learn all I can about these tractors.

Are the mule drives and subframes deck specific? ie 38" different than 42"

Are the mule drives and subframes model specific?

The reason I ask is mine came with a 50" deck so I am looking to purchase a deck and want to make sure that it will work.

Is there a part number on the rear wheels?

Mine appear to be two different wheels based on the backspacing.


Thanks in advance for the information.

[sir_lancealot]

The mule drive and subframe will be the same for the 38" and 42" decks available for the 100. There's even a 48" deck available that used the same one. The mule drives are model specific in the sense you need one for a narrow frame tractor. You have three options there: narrow frame, wide frame, and spread frame. Narrow frame started with the 70/100 and went through the 6/7 series. The 8/9 series started the wide frame. I don't know the difference with the spread frame machines....

There are two styles of subframes. Pin-on and Quick-Attach. The deck and subframe styles have to match.

Which rear wheels are you referring to? The tractor or deck wheels?

[Randy Littrell]

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/n...noquote=1&p=20


Here is a frame comparison from our library. Starting with the 102 model, they had a taller tunnel. Except for the 71,72, and 73, they have the low tunnel with round fenders verses the squared off fenders of the other models.

I spent a lot of time looking on line at pictures and comparing them. It takes awhile to figure out the difference.




Randy

[zcub22]

That thread is closed.

[Rmowl]

I put a wide frame 38" deck off my 149 with the deck carrier to the factory mule drive. Works great. I have the correct deck for that model but this deck is nicer. Just passed by uniontown Monday in route to Kansas. Spent a lot of time working and fishing in and around your area.

[mrloring]

Originally Posted by sir_lancealot

Which rear wheels are you referring to? The tractor or deck wheels?

The tractor wheels. The spacing between the tire and the frame is different by a few inches. One almost touching and the other a couple inches. I guess it only matters because it came with a snow plow so I was going to use chains.

[sir_lancealot]

What rear tire size do you have?

[Randy Littrell]

Try this one. http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...20&postcount=1



Randy

[ironman]

Originally Posted by mrloring

The tractor wheels. The spacing between the tire and the frame is different by a few inches. One almost touching and the other a couple inches. I guess it only matters because it came with a snow plow so I was going to use chains.

A few pictures would really help those of us with less than vivid imaginations get what you are saying, then maybe we can help you. Otherwise we can only theorize.

I don't believe there is any part number stamped into the wheel, but I have seen part numbers painted on the inside. Unfortunately you have to remove the tire to see it.

[mrloring]

This is the only picture I have of the back of the tractor.