Recent content by three4re

Hi, As already mentioned in a thread I started back in December, I need to either fix up my old Cub Cadet 129 or buy something new. I test drove the 2020 (well..actually the 2021) today and like it. A bit concerned about having only a 1 year warranty on the stamped deck, but can't do much...

Hi, As can be seen on the Cub Cadet forum, I posted my recent dilemma in that my engine just went bad on my '72 Cub Cadet 129. This tractor has lasted me for 47 years and has still been running great until a connecting rod broke yesterday. A local dealer has suggested that (in his opinion...

Hi, Long story that I'll condense as best I can. My tractor, a 129 hydro, is a 1972 model, built by IH. I've used it now for 47 years. Over that time, various things have gone wrong (though relatively minor for the most part), and a bit more major engine work just a few months ago. All was...

Hi, Long story that I'll condense as best I can. My tractor is a 1972 model, built by IH. I've used it now for 47 years. Over that time, various things have gone wrong (though relatively minor for the most part), and a bit more major engine work just a few months ago. All was working fine until...

Hi, I have no experience with Kubota at all. A relative on my sister-in-law's side has one that he has been using for 24 years, seemingly with little problems along the way. I've read enough about the newer MTD-made Cubs to be fairly convinced that I don't want to buy a new Cub. The quality...

Hi, For those familiar with my model, you know that it's virtually all cast iron and steel. The thing has been a real war horse. I've had it for 36 years (I think it's a '72 or '73) and it has given great service. Since this past summer, though, it has not been running well. My brother is a...