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Old 08-08-2013, 07:35 PM
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The thrower is for the later 100 102 122,ect only will fit nfs.I would go for the 125 as you can use the thrower with it,and by the looks of it a newer replacement engine.
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Old 08-08-2013, 07:54 PM
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For me, if I had to choose one, and I had NO cubs.. I'd go with the 125 as a no brainier. I used one (Dads) for 20 some odd years and have nothing bad to say about it. It did everything I ever asked it to.

That being said, I've already got a 147 which is similar enough to a 125 for me, and I've been pining for an O, so I'd go for the O. On the other hand, the 125 has more options with it than the O....


I'd put my money with the 125. (or both if you have enough of the stuff.)
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I'd say that 125 looks a lot better shape than "drug from a fence row" ! I wouldn't hesitate on either one.
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the 125 is a 1969........the o is a 63
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The thrower is for the later 100 102 122,ect only will fit nfs.I would go for the 125 as you can use the thrower with it,and by the looks of it a newer replacement engine.
Yeah, the thrower is "throwing" me off (sorry lol) It really doesn't look like it was ever on the tractor. It is missing the lift strap on the lift arm. And, there is no spring assist on the tractor either. I'm getting ready to restore my grandad's 71 (rebuilding a motor for it now) and I really want the thrower for that tractor. I already have a snowblower for my 1811. I LOVE that piece of equipment!

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I'd say that 125 looks a lot better shape than "drug from a fence row" ! I wouldn't hesitate on either one.
Yeah, LOL..... I only said "fence row" because there are vines all grown up under the tractor, and the thrower has mud about 2-3 inches deep inside the auger bed. The bottom "skid" on the blower is pretty much rusted off.



The thrower doesn't look like it has been used much.... but it has been sitting outside. Look at the mounts. They aren't scratched up, and the inside of it isn't either. I think it has just been sitting either in a dirt floor barn, or outside. I'm thinking about this really hard.... I was really wanting a gear drive tractor....... but this is a pretty good deal!! If I buy, it will be the 125. The "O" isn't "doing anything" for me.
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Old 08-08-2013, 10:01 PM
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Jonathan,
Go for the 125, you know I got lost of speriance with them
I can tell you where not to use roll towel
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I'd go with the 125 also, Jonathan.
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125. I liked my 125 until I realized that I much prefer WF Cubs.
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Yeah, I dunno..... There is a 1000 down there now.. but it's missing the motor for all practical purposes. Well, it's all there.... in a box. I'd much prefer the WF gear drive
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yea jonathan, WF gear drives are cool, i would get the 125 for work, and the original for driving around and for restoration and/or looks
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Well, I made up my mind and shelled out some cash...... for neither. I'll start a new thread later when I get it home, but I ended up buying a 1000 that showed up today when I went down. AND I bought the thrower that was behind the 125. I don't know if I got it for "Lew" price. Gave $125 for the 1000 and $70 for the thrower. I think I did ok..... What do you guys think?

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Like I said, I'll start a new thread with more pics when I get it home. I was really looking for a gear drive cub. That's why the 1000 interested me more. I want the thrower for the 71 "project" that I'm getting ready to restore for my Grandad. Let me know what you guys think!!

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