I’m impressed with my 1812

[Cookieone]

I bought this 1812 last year and since I’ve built a 3 point hitch for it. All I’ve done is mow and use a caryall I built to move stuff around. A friend gave me 2 1 point hitch plows. A turning plow and a cultivator. I made a 3 point hitch to hook them up. I used the turning plow to edge out some raised garden beds and then since it did such a good job I edged my rear driveway and all flower beds. It rips right through roots like nothing. I bet it it could easily pull 3 bottom plows. I never thought these little machines could do very much. I grew up around 40hp Ford Case MF tractors on our tobacco farm and beef cows. We had a farm all cub to cultivate with but inever put the Cub Cadet in its class. I would say that pound for pound my 1812 is the toughest machine I’ve owned.

[ol'George]

I would say you are an optimist, a 3 bottom plow is a far stretch of the imagination.
an Ih 400 farm tractor pulls 3-14's on a fast hitch adequately.
but we understand your enthusiasm, for your garden tractor.

[Merk]

The width and depth of your plow is going to determine how many bottoms you can pull at one time. The 400 we have struggles to pull 3-14 inch plow.

Guys around Northwest Ohio that have 2 bottom plows usually have 22-25 plus horse power under the hood. Their tractors weigh 1500 to 2000 pounds to get the needed traction. Most 2 bottom plows only take a 7 to 8 inch swipe on each plow while using a 10 inch plow.

Best thing you can do is stick with a 10 to 12 inch wide plow

[J-Mech]

Yeah. I'll echo what George and Dale said. You aren't going to pull a 3 bottom with your 1812. There are a few guys who made their own two bottom plows, but to repeat what Dale said, they aren't taking a full bite. They are only maybe pulling 16" of plow, and only maybe 5" deep. 6" at most. If you have a single point plow, it's likely a 14" plow. I'm going to say you aren't pulling it 7" deep like it is capable of. If you were, I think you would quickly find your cub at full capacity.

As a note, the 1812 is far under the operating weight of a Farmall Cub, but the 1812 has quite a bit more hp. However with the power loss in the hydro, probably about the same amount going to the wheels. In pulling power, it's probably a close draw depending on ballast.

Glad you like your tractor though!

[Cookieone]

Yea there’s no way it could pull 3 14’s and probably not 3 12’s but 2 12’s would be easy. And yes I was being enthusiastic when I said it. These little tractors are impressive. Even my little 2155 is a little tank,but I can tell the hydro is getting weak. And the 15 horse is smoking like a coal burner. I’ve been keeping my eye open for another cub. To be honest I’d rather mow with the 2155. It gets around a lot easier. But just in the tight spaces. I might grab a 2166 next time I see one for sale. There’s usually a couple on Craigslist in decent shape for around 500$. But it would have to be great shape.

[CubDieselFan]

Originally Posted by Cookieone

There’s usually a couple on Craigslist in decent shape for around 500$. But it would have to be great shape.

Get a 1864 and you will be happy, Happy.

I like my 1810 and 1811's no need for front ports here in the south, nothing like the sound of the m18. Reminds me of my younger days.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Cookieone

Yea there’s no way it could pull 3 14’s and probably not 3 12’s but 2 12’s would be easy. And yes I was being enthusiastic when I said it. These little tractors are impressive. Even my little 2155 is a little tank,but I can tell the hydro is getting weak. And the 15 horse is smoking like a coal burner. I’ve been keeping my eye open for another cub. To be honest I’d rather mow with the 2155. It gets around a lot easier. But just in the tight spaces. I might grab a 2166 next time I see one for sale. There’s usually a couple on Craigslist in decent shape for around 500$. But it would have to be great shape.

Pulling 2, 12's. LOL. You're something! Believe me.... it can pull two 12's, if they are only taking an 8" bite, 6" deep.

Yes, the older tractors are pretty good tractors.

Not sure why anyone would want another 2000 series tractor. You say the hydro is "getting weak".... I suppose it's possible, but I seriously doubt it. You ever service it? Change the fluid and filter? Unless it's been abused, hydro's last a very, very long time.

[ol'George]

Jon,
he can pull a 2- 12 trailer plow easily------------
(of course the plow has to be out of the ground, supported on the wheels, and on pavement)

[Rescue11]

Ok, I'll bite. Your 1812 is essentially the same as my 1864. I won the tug of war against grandpa with the 8920. Cubs are super heros!

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by ol'George

Jon,
he can pull a 2- 12 trailer plow easily------------
(of course the plow has to be out of the ground, supported on the wheels, and on pavement)

Well shoot, if that's the only qualifier..... it would pull a 3 bottom then! LOL.