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10-09-2011, 07:53 PM
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New to OCC and new to CT :)
We moved to CT from MN last week and one of my first items "to do" was to get a lawn tractor to mow our half acre.
This morning I went to look at a John Deere SXT-38 and it didn't really tickle my fancy and so the seller showed me a Cub that he had sitting in the back. It fired right up and looked pretty decent, so I bit. Still wondering if I made the right call or not. I don't really know anything about the tractor, I had only previously owned a mid 80's Toro Wheel Horse. Anywho, picked up a 1211 Hydro with a 46" deck. It's got about 760 hours on it and seems to fire and run fine. I got it home, unloaded it and mowed the half acre. Open to input and direction...maybe some ideas on what I *should* have paid? I'll tell you after I get a couple answers (and perhaps do a little crying)  I see from some searching that a gentleman named "TEET" also has (had?) a 1211 with a blower and a blade. I'd definitely like to get one or both of those things and could probably use some direction there if anyone's so inclined.      
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10-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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First welcome to OCC. Secondly, congrats on an extremely nice 1211. That thing is super clean. As for did you make a good decision? YES you did. That 1211 will still be working for you a couple of decades after that green and yellow thing is relegated to the scrap heap. Do the required maintenance on it like you should and you will be a very happy man. There will be things that will happen from time to time like any piece of equipment, but taking care of these machines are fairly easy and worth the effort and time. Check you local craigslist and possibly ebay and friends for a wide frame front blade and for a snowblower. Some of the other guys here will know what model blower for you to look for. You can also post an add in our wanted section to see if any of the members might have what you want for sale. If you are not sure of the past history of maintenance on the 1211, most everyone will change the oil and hydro fluid and filter first thing to make sure it is all fresh and ready to work.
Something in that condition around here would sell for between $800 and $1200, possibly a bit more. But, location and condition play a huge part in how much something is worth. Mainly, if you are happy with your purchase, then the price really doesn't matter.
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DWayne 1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck 10" moldboard plow 2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
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10-09-2011, 09:07 PM
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Phew. Thanks DX3! I paid $1000, which was about $600 more than he wanted for the JD, but he said the same, that a mower like that may even outlast me.
The voltmeter / ammeter doesn't work, and I don't know how the lights are supposed to come on (I don't see a switch), but these things are minor right now. I just needed to cut the grass!
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10-09-2011, 09:31 PM
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Once you have the tractor started, see if the key can move one notch backwards. That may turn on the lights.
Here is a link for the Service Manual. It covers all the CCC GT's. You can download it and print it out. Very helpful. http://www.ccmanuals.info/pdf/CCC%20...e%20Manual.pdf
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DWayne 1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck 10" moldboard plow 2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
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10-10-2011, 07:50 AM
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 And Welcome from South Carolina. Great lookin 1211!
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10-10-2011, 08:58 PM
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jme5343
 That is a great looking Cub  I think you did great on the price as well. Especially as clean as it is. You definitely made the best buy. I had an STX-38, and it was a great little lawn mower. But like the others have already said, This one will last you for years  And you can do so much more with it than just mow grass.
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10-12-2011, 08:52 PM
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Wow that was a steal for $1000. nice find!
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Adam Current Workhorses: 1977 1650, Sleeve hitch, #2 tiller; 1985 782, QA 42A snowblower, 50'' deck, 42'' blade, Ags, IH Wheel weights; 197? 1250; 1976 1250, hydraulic lift, 44'' deck, 54'' blade (currently needing a engine) Current Projects: 1970 107, Sleeve hitch, 42'' deck, Tri Ribs, 8'' Brinley Plow Family owns over 30 tractors, 7 combines, 2 bulldozers, 2 mid size trucks, 1 semi, too many truck and scouts to count including parts, and 3 pulling tractors. All vintage IH.
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