newb. with 1772 ??s

[inboardnut]

I have a few questions concerning a 1772 Cub.

This tractor was my fathers, who unfortunately passed away 4 years ago. It is still at my mothers home. I use it weekly to mow her lawn. I have to say at first I was not a big fan off the diesel. I hated the exhaust whiff you get every once in a while, espesially on a hot, humid day. Plus, to me, the tractor mows slow. ( I have one of those "Green things" .. a 425 all wheel steer) .. btw, I had a tired ol' 149 Cub before that which I gave to a friend... dont think it ever got fixed...

Anyway, back to the 1772...I figured we would sell it when my mom moves to a smaller home someday, but after using it for the last 4 years, I have a new appreciation for this thing! My 425 has the 20hp Kawi engine... and while it might be faster mowing, has NO WHERE near the power/torque of the "little" Kubota 17.

I have a couple of questions, when I go to look up parts anywhere, it is hard to find reference to the model 1772. Is there a reason? I dont think they made this model too many years?

Also, I'm guessing this option is kind of rare? It has a PTO and 3 pt hitch. Can anyone help me with what the PTO speed is ? I would love to find a tiller for it, but am guessing it is kind of a loner? Anyone know what size tiller it can handle? Where to find one for sale?

Something tells me when mom moves and wants to sell the 1772, the Cub will be keeping my 425 company in the barn!

Guess thats it for now.. any info at all would be great!
Thanks!!!
Steve

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by inboardnut

I have a few questions concerning a 1772 Cub.

I have a couple of questions, when I go to look up parts anywhere, it is hard to find reference to the model 1772. Is there a reason? I dont think they made this model too many years?

I find the Cub parts web site helpful, just type in your model number.

http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/s...00505_-1_image

[Oak]

Inboardnut, the 1772 was only built in 1989 and is one of the most sought after models built plus you have the rear pto which will add about $1000 to the selling price. The pto is 2000 rpm with a cat 0 hitch. I think the biggest tiller made by Cub was a 50". Any cat 0 attachments will fit it. Cub has a parts look up but it is slow. Partstree has a good look up to get the part numbers. Get your engine parts at Kubota, filters at an auto supply house and the other parts from Cub or the sponsors at the top of the page.

[red56turbo]

Yep,
The 1772's are nice tractors. I love mine. The rear tillers are hard to find and very pricey when you find them. I agree with Oak on the parts for the engine. My cub dealer also sells Kubotas. I had them price both parts through cub and kubota. IIRC, the head gasket through cub was $52 dollars and through kubota it was $39. Now this is the same place looking it up and cross referencing both. Needless to say, I told 'em to order through the kubota parts number. Got any pics of the 1772?? We all love pics!

[inboardnut]

Originally Posted by red56turbo

Yep,
The 1772's are nice tractors. I love mine. The rear tillers are hard to find and very pricey when you find them. Got any pics of the 1772?? We all love pics!

Sounds like I better keep my body jarring walk behind tiller for a while!

With the 2,000/rpm PTO, does it have to be a Cub tiller, or will any cat. 0 tiller work? What would an average/fair price be for a tiller if/when I find one?

I have the tractor in my shop, doing a little work/cleaning on her. My father never liked the side panels on it, so I'm putting them back on. Also want to change hydro oil. Not that I use them a lot, but the brakes dont work well, havent looked to see why, pads worn, etc?

Will try to get pics in the next couple days..

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Oak

Inboardnut, the 1772 was only built in 1989 and is one of the most sought after models built plus you have the rear pto which will add about $1000 to the selling price. The pto is 2000 rpm with a cat 0 hitch. I think the biggest tiller made by Cub was a 50". Any cat 0 attachments will fit it. Cub has a parts look up but it is slow. Partstree has a good look up to get the part numbers. Get your engine parts at Kubota, filters at an auto supply house and the other parts from Cub or the sponsors at the top of the page.

Todd great info!

How about pics of your rear pto tiller now.

[inspectorudy]

I vote you keep the 1772 and pass it on to your son someday, not soon though. On the brakes, my 1811 was the same way when I bought it and if you only work on level ground you might not ever notice bad brakes. I have quite a hill and noticed the poor brakes right away. All I had to do was look under the left side for the turn buckle and take all of the slack out of the linkage. Now the brakes are fine and the pads will probably last for many more years. I've heard pro and con on the side panels being on or off but I would think the tractor was designed to operate with them on and that is the way I would do it. Plus it would help on keeping out the dirt and debris from the engine area.

[dsmithjr]

Awesome Luck on getting the 1772! My dad has a 1572 that I get as soon as he buys another sub compact. I agree with Rudy keep it and pass it on my daughter and I work on our cubs and the time spent with her is priceless.

[Yamaguy]

Welcome to OCC!! The Diesels are quickly becoming my favorite Cub. I think a rear tiller would be a great thing to add to your new collection, if you keep an eye out they pop up every now and then.

[inboardnut]

Thanks for all the responses so far!

On a tiller, Do I need the cub tiller? / or are there other Cat. 0 tillers made that will work?