The "new" tractors!

[CADplans]

My 1000 is my second most favorite Cub, and it is only 10HP.

It will push or pull anything I put in front of it, or behind it.



BUT, 10HP is shy of HP when mowing. The B I G HP will be welcome when mowing.

If the 1000 is a task tractor like mine, consider a low HP engine.

If it is gonna mow, add all the HP you can. 18HP is not too much with a mower.

[sawdustdad]

My favorite cub is the WF gear drive, too. I've got a 108 (that I've had for 35 years) and the 108>>148R I'm building. Putting a 14 or 16 hp in a gear drive makes an awesome mower for any hilly terrain.

[jimbob200521]

I agree with the guys above, 10hp has pushed and pulled everything I've tried with it but you can almost never have enough HP when mowing. That being said, the 682 with 17hp runs at about 3/4 - 2/3 while mowing so always better to have too much than not enough

[cubfixer]

I agree with the rest. 10 HP is marginal when mowing thicker grass. I'd rather use my 124 to mow, but the 100 is fine for other tasks.

[J-Mech]

I agree with you guys! I've wanted a WF gear drive for some time now. Just couldn't find one that wasn't either overpriced, or close to me. I had a couple members here offer me theirs for VERY good prices, but they were just too far away, or it didn't work out.

As far as I'm concerned, you can never have too much HP! My plan is to build this tractor for ground equipment. Plow, tiller, field cultivator, and maybe push some snow in the winter. I will keep the snowblower on the 1811. It's just too easy to use that hydro for blowing and mowing! IF it ever has a mower deck on it, it will be the 50" off the 1811, because the only reason it would be on there would be that the 1811 broke. For that deck 16Hp will be pushing it I think. As far as the ground equipment goes, I want the HP for that.

I always have BIG plans when I build something. My ultimate fear is doing a mod that I regret, or figuring out a better design later. Like after everything is painted and then I want some random piece welded right "here". LOL. I have to tell myself over and over to just get started, run with the design and get it done...... but, my perfectionism gets in the way. All in all, I am looking forward to this build!

[cubfixer]

No matter what happens, you will enjoy the build! Do what you want with the cubs, you might use some parts off of one, then in a year or two, run across parts that will bring another back to life!

Congrats on the cubs!

[fpatd]

Go for it! No other task lets you be your own boss & make the tough choises on hp, torque or carburation / fuel infection!

[J-Mech]

Just as an update: I am searching for/ buying parts for these machines, and trying to decide a plan of attack. Looks like a carb kit, battery and some hydro work are in order for the 125. It's pretty rust. Couldn't even get the implement lift handle to move without some PB Blaster.

Talked to the guy about the 16HP he has, he says come get it! Pulled the rear cover off the 1000 and I'm going to have to pull it apart and clean it. Doesn't look like the oil had been changed in 20yrs if ever! Oh well, I'm ok with that!

[johncub7172]

While some die-hard IH Cub Cadet know-all's will swear life and soul on how good those implement buttons are, yet they have certain aggravations known to man kind. I, for ONE, have NOT in all my 4 years as a Only Cub Cadet member, EVER see anyone document a step by step button replacement on these types on implement lift levers. Not only that, but I have priced those parts and those beauties are very expensive to replace buying from the Cub Cadet dealership. Truth is, your almost better off buying a whole working set up, or going the hydraulic lift rout.

The 125 looks way better than what I was looking at last Sunday. Me and brother were looking at a pair of 104's. One was loaded with out head light panel or mower deck, blown motor, complete #1 tiller set up, and creeper, with 3-point.

The second 104 was said to run. Plane Jane with QA mower deck. Both tractors had the mufflers completely rusted off and hanging by a rust thread. Seats were toast, but the fiberglass all around on both seemed pretty good. Tires shot. The guy was very nice, though he wanted 300.00 for both. Said we'd be back, but....................... I don't need a rusty but trusty project though I could re-coup the money spent. I'd rather pay 300.00 for a tractor that I can ride and not have as much rust.

Hope you get the 16hp.!
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[johncub7172]

Cadplans, Ol buddy! Time for some update pictures of the IH Cub Cadet 1000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!