Cub Cadet

I went on a journey to Oxfordshire on Friday to collect my latest purchase .
Had to drive like a bat out of hell to get back sharpish so that , er in doors , didn't see another tractor arrive at the ranch.
The guy that I bought this from also had an awesome collection of Wheelhorse tractors including a suburban 401 , lawn ranger, and many c series tractors along with some awesome implements.
Luckily I sneaked the latest member of the Heard into the barn with minutes to spare

Saturday is the quiet day, though plenty to see. So here's a few photo's.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
That's yer lot for today.
 
 
 
 

This is just so awesome!

Thanks Mark, yep it's about that decal thinking time.. It's about time you headed down too
 
 
 
We have take off!!    I did wonder why the steering went everywhere, I was going a bit to fast to notice I was almost airborne
 
 
 
She does indeed.
 
 
 
Thanks Ewan
 
 
 
Ta muchly Charlie
 
 
 
I will try not to break her Norm
 
 
And now the moment you have all been waiting for.. That's me included...  Yest it's test drive video time
 

Awesome!

Only cos of all the weight over the back wheels :d

Ewan's steering is awesome since I rebuilt the steering box
Just need the rest to match...

Last years road run to Ripon was cancelled due to the weather, this years run took place on a pleasant if rather
windy Saturday evening, the tractors (and anything else from the show that wanted to come along) all assembled
in the market square in Ripon, it were reet busy !!
 
Photos include one of Mr John Webster aka the Simar Kid with his 1972 David Brown 880...

Here's the aftermath
No dodgy guts involved either...

It's traditional to have a run around on a Friday or Saturday night, this time was no different.

Then after a few beers this happened

Hi,
 
I am unfortunately looking to sell my wheel horse 42" sickle bar, from what I understand it is a SMS-425. It is all free although it would benefit from a good oil up. The gearbox seems very good and it's all tight. You don't see these very often and they are quite a cool attachment in my opinion. The mule drive is missing but I have seen dimensions and plans on Redsquare to make them or they do appear on that well know auction site from time to time. It has all the original serial numbers and decals intact as you can see. I am located in Norfolk but I may be able to drop it off somewhere in my travels! I am looking for £225 or make me an offer, don't be shy I have pictured it on a Commando 7 which it seemed to fit well, I couldn't test it because I don't have the mule drive but it hooks up to the rear of the chassis, well that's how it seemed to go on I thought I'd try and picture it on a tractor to help you see what it will look like.
 

 

 

 

 

 
Tom
 

Great pictures, thanks Paul. Project Bendy looks HUGE compared to that little RJ! Awesome line up.. Ewans cub is looking very nice too
 
Tom

Thanks Neil
Thanks Alain, I'm going to try and keep it original and use the lift that came with it,
Thanks for the link

Evening All,
                     Having acquired the front blade for the RJ at the weekend i thought i'd put up a few photos of it more or less complete. The rear plough, which is a Barford Atom item, is the one that was used on the RJ by the previous owner; disc to be found.
 
When the blade arrived home my 5 year old son was chuffed to bits; jumping around with excitement. His 2 year old sister however didn't know what the fuss was all about but joined in jumping anyway.
 
I'll take it to a couple of shows as is before restoration starts although i  don't want to end up with it in bits if i need it in any snow

Looking very nice Ewan, you done a great job on the steering wheel, it looks new!!
 
Tom

Thanks, it's the shipping that kills it, $14 shipping, I'll wait till I start restoring it properly and I might consider it, I used this epoxy,

Or Bolens Recovery.  

I used the same milliput to repair the steering wheel on my suburban , it's a great universal putty and is good to work with.
Nice job of steering wheel Ewan

I agree.

Been busy fixing my steering wheel today, here are some pictures.
I used some black epoxy putty which worked really well.



After a polish you can barely tell it's there

All painted and fitted back on ready for next week.

I have added a temporary replacement grill to the front since the old one had completely rusted away and I painted a new number plate as the old one had been painted over.

Ready to be loaded up tomorrow for Newby hall tractor fest

Hello all, 
 
I don't want to get your hopes up and tell you it's for sale just yet, but all being well and good, by the end of the summer/christmas, my little cub cadet original might well be up for sale, We are getting vehicle rear access to the back of the house so finally my dream can come true, I've always wanted a full size tractor, not meaning these news things, but like a little grey fergie or something like that, I have my little fund pot tucked away, but sadly the little machines would have to go as they just wouldn't get used + take up some of my storage space, and of course the extra $$$ will help!... 
 
 
you guys know everything about it already pretty much, been restored by myself, erm, runs and drives great, it is what it is, you've all seen enough pictures of it but i'll add one here anyway I'll also chuck that tipping trailer in with it I might get round to painting it by then as it will give me something to do if not, it will be a little rusty . 
 
basically you might be thinking why is he putting this ad up on here so early if he isn't ready to sell it?... well I know peoples minds change, so you might like the idea and want to buy it now but when its ready to go, change your mind. but I put it on here to see if any of you guys wanted it before I put it on the bay because at least then I know its gone to a good loving home, not someone who's going to cut it up and do weird and wonderful things with it as some people seem to do!
 
I was toying with the idea of putting it on the bay with a 99p start but a high reserve so I could see interest, but it seems setting a reserve is relatively high, I read something like 10% of the reserve price.... just to ad it.. then if it sells even more charges... hmmm! 
 
Anyway, would anyone be interested later on in the year as long as everything goes to plan? I know I hate it myself when people do this to me.. I always think well I cant be the buyer and the seller at the same time, but I'm going to have to do it to you lot at this moment in time, as I just have no idea what it's worth, so I'm going to say...  
 
If any of you will be Interested, send me a P.M with what you would offer for my little cub cadet and I'm sure we could talk about it.....the worst I can say is no
 
On another note, If none of you Red Paint Lovers are interested in buying it, your input would also be very welcome with valuations, tell me what you think its worth just in case it does end up on the bay! I would kindly ask you to P.M me valuations though as I don't want to cause any rivalry or upset between anyone
 
Cheers
 
Charlie.
 

At the garden machinery dealer in Hindhead

Been busy fixing my steering wheel today, here are some pictures.
I used some black epoxy putty which worked really well.



After a polish you can barely tell it's there

All painted and fitted back on ready for next week.

I have added a temporary replacement grill to the front since the old one had completely rusted away and I painted a new number plate as the old one had been painted over.

Ready to be loaded up tomorrow for Newby hall tractor fest

Been busy fixing my steering wheel today, here are some pictures.
I used some black epoxy putty which worked really well.



After a polish you can barely tell it's there

All painted and fitted back on ready for next week.

I have added a temporary replacement grill to the front since the old one had completely rusted away and I painted a new number plate as the old one had been painted over.

Ready to be loaded up tomorrow for Newby hall tractor fest

Thanks, it's the shipping that kills it, $14 shipping, I'll wait till I start restoring it properly and I might consider it, I used this epoxy,