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I was thinking about possibly selling my tractor and attempting to buy a cub cadet 1250, 1450, 1650, 682, 782, 882, 982, a 129, 149, or 169. Should I? I might buy a cub cadet first then sell the tractor, but we'll see from there.

So cub cadet owners, should I do it? Should I sell the tractor then buy a cub cadet or Buy a cub first then sell the other tractor?

Thanks in advance.

What is your tractor?

Seeing what you are looking at is all old outdated tractors that will be hard to find parts for I would suggest you keep your old one around till you get a feel for the outdated one you are buying. I see this in my shop someone buys a old tractor and then they find they need to spend big dollars to keep it running. Bad idea unless you are looking for something to restore and then just show it off and not use it for work.

It appears that you just drive your tractor around for recreation and that it doesn't even have a mowing deck on it. I'd suggest you get yourself a mini-bike, motorcycle or quad. They're a lot more fun!

I might not need to sell my Powr kraft. I found a cub cadet 127 on craigslist. It has no starter generator, a busted rod, wrong front tires, no spark plug or its wire, and no seat, but it seems solid. The piston seized, which is probably why the rod broke, and luckily, from what it seems it didn't tear the block a new breather hole. It has no attachments. He's asking 100 bucks, which doesn't seem bad. Good deal or nah?
Thanks in advance.

Tractorkid1250 said:

I might not need to sell my Powr kraft. I found a cub cadet 127 on craigslist. It has no starter generator, a busted rod, wrong front tires, no spark plug or its wire, and no seat, but it seems solid. The piston seized, which is probably why the rod broke, and luckily, from what it seems it didn't tear the block a new breather hole. It has no attachments. He's asking 100 bucks, which doesn't seem bad. Good deal or nah?
Thanks in advance.

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YOU'RE DOUBLE POSTING ! I just saw this post AFTER I answered your other post, ( Find a Good Deal ) double posting gives us a fit, stick to 1 post per issue, such as this selling/buying is one, but say, you ask about how to replace your carb on another mower would be another thread, get it ..??

Tractorkid1250 said:

I might not need to sell my Powr kraft. I found a cub cadet 127 on craigslist. It has no starter generator, a busted rod, wrong front tires, no spark plug or its wire, and no seat, but it seems solid. The piston seized, which is probably why the rod broke, and luckily, from what it seems it didn't tear the block a new breather hole. It has no attachments. He's asking 100 bucks, which doesn't seem bad. Good deal or nah?
Thanks in advance.

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Why do you need or want it? It's almost 50 years old and it has a seized engine...

I mainly just want it, as I only have 1 tractor and my brother has like 7. Plus my tractor is just for use as a mower and small landscaper. It's built for hauling leaves and sticks, and cutting grass. I want this 127. The guy said only the piston head is seized to the block, but that's probably the best case scenario. I'll have to ask him if the crank can turn freely. I also noticed it's missing the electric lift motor. But still, it's in good condition. Plus it has the original 12 horse, which is rare; most cubs have the wrong engine, like a 72 having a 10 HP, or a 1250 with a 14 HP. Most people just buy the first kohler they can find and shove it in the tractor.
Also, are 127's manual or electric lift?

Seems to me that you already have your hands full with the MTD...

You will not have the origional engine any more either. The damage you are talking about is an engine killer.

Some guys are just have to learn the hard way, it' his time & money ! .. :confused2:..

Sounds like a wonderful idea. It will give you a good lesson on how to spend money you don't have. Just think of all the fun of taking it apart and putting it back together. Let us know if you get it running again. This sounds like something I would have done as a teenager just to learn the repair trade. I also did the same thing on old junk cars but also lived on a farm with a lot of room to run them. Did I have a 100% success, NO.

I've pretty much given up on the 127, it's 2 hours away, it's missing the entire lift, the piston head is siezed to the head and the block, and all the other issues.

I do, however, have my eyes on either a 582 with either no rear end or no rear tires and a quietline frame sold together for 150$.
OR
a cub cadet 73, 150$.

Which one would you choose?

Anyone ever tell you ... you're a glutton for punishment..?? Save some more money, and buy something that at least is usable to start with ! ..:thumbsup:

I've definitely got my eyes on the 73.

No starter generator, the wiring is a mess, and the guy knows close to nothing about it, but I guess I'll take a shot in the dark and buy it.
The reason for not getting the 582 is simple: it's been outside so long that it has moss on it. Wouldn't surprise me if I pulled off the air filter to find most likely about 10 years worth of nature inside.
Plus the person selling the 582 seems like an older woman and after 24 hours hasn't seen my message, and the guy with the 73 responded within 10 minutes.

Still, 150$ for a 73? Seeing that my brother bought 3 tractors, a 1250, 1450, and a 72 for 300$ and the 1250 only needed a key switch to run definitely gives me hope that I can get the 73 running if I do buy it.

reynoldston said:

Sounds like a wonderful idea. It will give you a good lesson on how to spend money you don't have. Just think of all the fun of taking it apart and putting it back together. Let us know if you get it running again. This sounds like something I would have done as a teenager just to learn the repair trade. I also did the same thing on old junk cars but also lived on a farm with a lot of room to run them. Did I have a 100% success, NO.

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Yeah, we have a lot of room here on the farm, and with my teenage years really close, like a year or 2 away, I think it'll be nice fixing up a tractor and driving it around, maybe going to some shows with it.

Tractorkid1250 said:

Yeah, we have a lot of room here on the farm, and with my teenage years really close, like a year or 2 away, I think it'll be nice fixing up a tractor and driving it around, maybe going to some shows with it.

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Tractors are for work. At your age I think you'd have more fun with a mini bike, motorcycle, go-cart, quad or something like that. Heck you can even use an old weed wacker engine and mount it to your bike. There are plans on the internet. http://www.instructables.com/id/Weed-Eater-motor-BikeFriction-Drive/

Tractorkid1250 said:

Yeah, we have a lot of room here on the farm, and with my teenage years really close, like a year or 2 away, I think it'll be nice fixing up a tractor and driving it around, maybe going to some shows with it.

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Around where I live we have the garden tractor pulls. With a little know how and money it sounds like you could have a good pulling tractor. Buy some used traction tires, used is better because the rubber is harder and pulls better. Then just do you own custom electrical wiring. My grandson has graduated from garden tractors to full size tractors and a lot of first place wins. It takes money to get to first place pulls see the competition is big. You can have just as much fun with a good puller as any motorcycle. Don't let anybody talk you out of your ideas but run with it and have fun. Just hook up to one of your brothers tractor and show his who is boss. When I was your age I had a walk behind Bolens garden tractor in which pulled a cart and I put many miles on it.

Bikes and sport ATV's are for thrill.
Plus tractors are a bit more useful.
Can you plow snow with a dirt bike? No.
Can you garden with a dirt bike? Nope.
Plus, the tractor community is generally a bit more helpful.
Example:
I asked how to change the transmission belt on a kawasaki atv. They told me how to do it with a dirt bike.

Asked how to change the deck belt on a mower. Person immediately told me and showed me pictures.

Also, as long as you have the cash you can do pretty anything with a tractor. Smaller engines like in tractors are good for beginners like me.

I might get the cash to actually buy a cub cadet, but just barely.
(Seriously, why are cub cadets always so Expensive???)
The tractor will be nice for yard work and pulling. Plus, I just love that feeling of joy when you get a tractor running and driving.

Yeah well you had said that you don't actually use your tractor for anything but riding around so figured I'd mention there are more fun things to ride.

I only use it for riding because we have no functioning attachments and the only attachment I have, which is the deck, I don't have any of the pins or the belt for.

Never be in a hurry to buy something like that, because as soon as you jump at something like what you described, someone's old relative will pass on and they will leave a much nicer tractor that the family will let go cheap. Wait and look around but do not hurry, and you'll likely find something much better that isn't a total basket case. I wouldn't pay anything for that tractor you described TBH.

It's been 3 years and nothing cheap has come by. The cheapest tractor I've seen was 150$.

I think you need to adjust your expectations or save up some more money. :smile:

Tractorkid1250 said:

It's been 3 years and nothing cheap has come by. The cheapest tractor I've seen was 150$.

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Expand your Craigslist search area. There are always deals out there.