My last tractor - Page 2

olds45512 · #11 08-22-2016, 12:42 PM

Not sure if there was a reason behind the numbers, I don't think the push towards hydro tractors was the cause because #2 on the list is the 169 and #5 is the 107 which was part on the same line of tractors as the 126. The 73 is also on the list and was produced at the same time as the 126 and 107, it could have more to do with slow sales during those years which would have caused IH to slow production.

ACecil · #12 08-22-2016, 01:18 PM

Ronnie, there were a little over 5,000 126's built.

Tim beat me to it...lol! Sorry guys!

olds45512 · #13 08-22-2016, 01:38 PM

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Sorry guys!

You better be.

sir_lancealot · #14 08-22-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotgun Wedding

I know! I think the obvious answer of "they only made a small number" is pretty obtuse. I would think what Mr. Ambrola was looking for, and seemingly, an answer unknowst to certain alleged Cub Cadet experts is "why"?

Was the gear drive supposed to be a short term precursor on wide frames to the hydros? Was a company descison made to limit gear drive as a marketing strategy to push it's more marketable and differentiating hydro line? Was there a production shortage of those transmissions causing the shift? Did they run out of freaking gear shifter knobs?

That is what is being asked for.

If that's what he's looking for then, why doesn't he ask that? If all he asked was "Why?", then the answer is obviously "Because they didn't make very many.". You people need to stop being so easily offended. What ever happened to "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."? Stop overreacting to other peoples' comments and move on. It's much less of a headache to ignore than to get upset.

That's a nice 126. I have one myself and I really like it. Had to replace the wiring harness as the insulation had completely deteriorated and all the wires were exposed. Check yours over real good, as I've heard that's a common problem on the 6/7 series.

twoton · #15 08-22-2016, 07:00 PM

It's been a long, hot summer....

Shrewcub · #16 08-22-2016, 07:21 PM

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It's been a long, hot summer....

Feels pretty stinkin' good hear right now 78 degrees and 40% humidity.

Very nice 126! Congratulations!!

OldSkull · #17 08-22-2016, 08:11 PM

Why? Why? Why? Do this sound like a 4 years old little girl

Why? For the same reason 90% of the car in North America got automatic tranny! We are a bunch of lazzy fat a$$ who prefer sitting on the couch, drinking a beer and let our spouse do the grocery alone.

Answer that one....In Europe 80% are stick shifter why?

PS: Can't see the OP cub pictures...

Cub Cadet 123 · #18 08-22-2016, 08:13 PM

I cannot see your images unfortunately, but the 126 is a very fine tractor. In my area, a lot of schools used those and the 127's. In fact, my 126 came from a school where it was well maintained, but used extensively for mowing duty and snow removal. Nonetheless, to answer your question about why it is so rare, I would like to add that it is possible that cub cadet was having labor issues, too. I read one time, maybe in Updike's book, about a strike and trouble with the help, but I think that was with the WF models, like the 108, 109, etc. series. Some had the incorrect decals on the hoods and things like that, but I am trying to recall from something in the past.....so my memory isn't always correct.

You mentioned your hood being rough. Keep it! Those hoods are getting harder to come by and they were exclusive to those few models (106, 126, 107, 127, 147). I certainly don't see them very often anymore. Congratulations on a very rare and collectible tractor!

Cub Cadet 123

ambrola · #19 08-22-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotgun Wedding

I know! I think the obvious answer of "they only made a small number" is pretty obtuse. I would think what Mr. Ambrola was looking for, and seemingly, an answer unknowst to certain alleged Cub Cadet experts is "why"?

Was the gear drive supposed to be a short term precursor on wide frames to the hydros? Was a company descison made to limit gear drive as a marketing strategy to push it's more marketable and differentiating hydro line? Was there a production shortage of those transmissions causing the shift? Did they run out of freaking gear shifter knobs?

That is what is being asked for.

And the winner is from CANADA. Come on you guys, some of us, me, are new to this game? Do you really want to put a bad taste in a new comers mouth? I don't know anything and that's why I came here, to learn. But I will not be treated like a child. If it's just me, forget about it. And why did my pics disappear? I got them back up. BTW, 400.00 is the asking price?

CadetTommy · #20 08-22-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by olds45512

Not sure if there was a reason behind the numbers, I don't think the push towards hydro tractors was the cause because #2 on the list is the 169 and #5 is the 107 which was part on the same line of tractors as the 126. The 73 is also on the list and was produced at the same time as the 126 and 107, it could have more to do with slow sales during those years which would have caused IH to slow production.

The 169 was rare mainly because it was only produced for one year. I think the 107 was probably more rare because of less demand for lower power tractors as higher power models like the 147 came out.