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Old 11-04-2009, 09:43 AM
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I just bought my first Cub (actually I have an LT1050 that is pure junk) and I can't find much info on it. It's a 1972 model 86. The tractor is pretty clean and straigth. No rust, dents, and everything appears to be in good shape with the exeption of the engine running a little rough. I gave $350.00 for it and hope I didn't get ripped off. My problem now is that I can't seem to find out a lot about the model 86. Was it just not popular due to the lower HP? Is it strong enough to pull some type of disc or tiller for a small garden? Does anyone know where I can find out more info on it?
Thanks! And sorry for all the questions.
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:43 AM
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WDEAGLE,

The 86 was built from Sept. 71, until Oct. 74. Starting with serial number 400001 and ending at 529811. Only 8,489 were made, making the 86 a rare tractor. Sounds like you got a nice deal, on yours.

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Old 11-04-2009, 04:21 PM
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dont be fooled by that little 8 hp... i would say that that motor probably has more power than todays 12hp! that whats in the 71 in my profile pic has and it has almost more power than i could usually use... although i have found its limits pushing bolders the size of my wood burner, i have personally seen an 86 use a tiller, seemed to do ok, when using a tiller on a gear drive its almost neccessary to have a creeper tho. good luck and
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:34 PM
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The starter-generator bracket and crankshaft are unique to the 86. As others have said don't be fooled by the small horsepower rating. They can get the job done. I've pulled a 10 inch brinly plow with a stock 7 horse power 70. All manual trans Cubs need a creaper to run a tiller or snow thrower.

Sad to say the 86 came out when the "big horsepower Cub Cadets" were just becoming popular. For $100 to $200 more you could buy a so called "big horsepower" Cub. Your 86 is a low production Cub. It is lower now since several owners would pull the small motor out and install a 10-14 horsepower motor in.

Here is what your 86 could look like if you chose to restore it:

This one has a bigger motor in it. There was no motor in it when we brought it home.
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:14 PM
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Here is what your 86 could look like if you chose to restore it:
Merk
Thanks for posting that picture. I knew there was an 86 but had never seen one. Seeing the wide frame surprised me. I was assuming that it would be an 8 hp version of the 126. It seems to me they should have called it an 88, it looks like an 8 horse 128 to me.
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Merk,
That seat cover looks like the perfect fit for my 129. Where should I look and what do I ask for? ( Sorry to interrupt )
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:54 PM
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That seat cover looks like the perfect fit for my 129. Where should I look and what do I ask for? ( Sorry to interrupt )
Your not the first one who ask about that seat. That seat was orginally on my 149. I don't remember how my Son ended up with my seat. I don't have any info on it.
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