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#11
10-23-2021, 02:58 PM
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Hydros on Cub Cadets have been in service since 1966. Some in almost constant use, others left outdoors for decades, only to be pressed back into service again by we enthusiasts. Rarely do we come across an actual hydro failure.
I'd say the IH hydrostatic drive has more than earned its stripes. To the OP, I prefer hydros for most every job, but if I need some good old slow speed grunt, I dust off my Sears Suburban. 
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#12
10-25-2021, 09:05 AM
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Those Sunstrand hydros DO seem to be virtually indestructible .
My observation about the hydro, is that while the hydraulics are strong, the linkage doesn't seem to age well.
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10-25-2021, 09:43 AM
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The way I see it, both have their strong points and their weak points. Gear drives are good at putting power right to the wheels, however lack speed variability, and the driveline tends to have weak points (roll pins, clutch wear, etc). Hydros are great with infinite speed ranges and a lot less complicated driveline, however don't put power to the wheels as efficiently as a gear drive, and the control linkage wears out.
As for repair, Honestly the way I see it, neither a hydro nor a gear drive transaxle should really need to be repaired as long as you use them and maintain them correctly. Lets all agree to disagree, and keep this thread from becoming an argument please 
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10-26-2021, 01:48 PM
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I like both, but I think if I could only have one tractor to do all my work it would be a hydro, probably a 147. My 126 is my only gear drive Cub, just because that’s the only one I found the right deal on. For mowing, I think a hydro is quicker and easier, but I like to use the 126 once in a while. Hydro for spreading gravel also. Plowing snow and pretty much any other work I do either one is fine. For garden work, plowing, tilling, etc. I think I would choose a gear, but I don’t do any of that stuff.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart      
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10-27-2021, 08:31 PM
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Gear drive. I guess the letter series Farmalls might have influenced me. I can see how a hydro would be better for mowing though...
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  1951 Farmall H; 1957 Willys CJ5; 1959 Farmall Cub; 1961 Cub Cadet Original; 1963 & 1964 Cub Cadet 100's; 1971 Cub Cadet 106
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10-28-2021, 12:12 AM
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my 400 TLB, and 806 Wf are my favorites. Only surpassed by my 70 and 730 2 Cylinder John Deer's. 
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