Possible Trade

[T-Mo]

I have a chance to trade my Wheel Horse C-141 Automatic, which has no deck but a 48 inch snow blade for a few Cub Cadet goodies. My Wheel Horse has a recently rebuilt engine, it's hydrostatic and has hydraulic lift. It's nice, but nothing special.

I can get a running Cub Cadet 123; another 123 that's been repainted a few years ago but no engine; a parts 107 that includes a hydraulic lift pump that has a busted lever. Also an extra deck and a couple of snow blades. Here's what I can get:











I'm thinking I will do this deal, but I feel a little guilty. I might throw something else in on my side of the deal to even things out.

[TEET]

I had a WH C-141 a few years back, it was a great tractor...but...that is one heck of a deal! I would jump on it in a heart beat!

I'm a fan of both WH and Cub, but personally I think Cub is the way to go in this case, especially with all the extras. I have a 66' Wheel Horse 856, and a Wheel Horse 520-H now, and I still love the feel, and solidness of Cub over WH. What were you thinking of throwing in to "even out" the deal?

Good luck...I would be chomping at the bit to get those home!...lol


Jeff (teet)

[ACecil]

Good luck, T-Mo! I'd also jump on that deal.

[RPalmer]

I don't understand why you are looking for advise or even wondering if you should do it.

[mstetar]

ill tell ya what i told ya on the ther site, take the cubs and run!

[wshytle]

T-Mo,

The complete 123 you pictured looks to have been in caring hands. You even have a chance at making two; you just need an engine and a seat plus a few odds and ends. We all know that having two of any model is just that much better. I don't know that much about Wheel Horse other than they are another example of "good ole American made". It sounds like a good deal, especially considering the shape of all of the paint and the great lack of rust, even on the parts and attachments.

Go for it! I'm sure you'd be happy.

Just my thoughts...Wayne

[Mountain Heritage]

Take that WH and unload it in his yard, load up all them cubs and extra parts and RUN LIKE H*&#!!

If you don't do it soon your going to be kicking yourself all the way to the curb. Trust me.....I watched 3 "perfect" 982's go by my nose in the past couple months......boy did I kick myself. In the end I found an awesome tractor, but look at all the extra's your getting in your deal.

You any good at loading tractors in the dark?

[Yosemite Sam]

If you aren't in love with with your WH, it looks like a pretty good deal.

I don't think I would "throw" anything else in on the deal, you never know what might be "wrong" with the ones you're getting. Later if you feel guilty... Thats up to you.

One question I do have is "Why does the guy want to get rid of CUB CADETS???

I have two 123's that we move snow with, great little machines, the hydro's in both of them feel stronger than any of my other hydros. The only thing that really bothers me about them is that the steering wheel is really close to the forward/reverse lever, making it a little tricky sometimes to change speed or direction with big ole gloves on in the winter. I may rebuild a couple of columns out of something with longer tubes and shafts, just to get the wheel away from the forward/reverse lever.

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

I may rebuild a couple of columns out of something with longer tubes and shafts, just to get the wheel away from the forward/reverse lever.

Even easier, get a steering wheel from a later tractor...after the 1x2/3 series, they aren't flat; the wheel part is farther above the hub.

[Yosemite Sam]

Yeah, I thought about the later style wheels but they set too high and it makes it uncomfortable to drive, plus it makes me feel like my Grandfather who looked between the steering wheel and the dash when he would drive...

If I'm not mistaken the 1X6/7 columns are about 1 1/2 inches longer than the 1X2/3 columns, I think that would be just about enough and I've got 5 or 6 of them laying around collecting dust.