pmackellow 2,738 #26 Posted September 16, 2014 Cadet 81 lined up in front of her bigger and older sisters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #27 Posted September 16, 2014 That Cadet 76 on that well known auction website just sold, only made £62.09 !! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #28 Posted September 16, 2014 Methinks you need a bigger shed, Paul. Not just a trailer. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #29 Posted September 16, 2014 What size briggs did it have Paul?? I maybe able to help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #30 Posted September 16, 2014 I know its not 100% original but the Honda runs ok so I think I will leave it in it... i would paul there much better engines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #31 Posted September 16, 2014 i would paul there much better engines having worked on both extensively in the past I personally would disagree, I find the honda has a lot more in built faults than a Briggs, but if it's running well, I equally wouldn't remove the honda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #32 Posted September 16, 2014 Well unless it goes bang in the near future its staying, as the saying goes "If it ain't broke..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #33 Posted September 17, 2014 "... don't change it" 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #34 Posted September 18, 2014 Tow ball arrived today so with the help of a nice long M12 bolt and a couple of nuts and washers its all in place... Just got some paintwork to sort out (mainly the deck) and the drive belt to sort (it slips a bit) and she's good to go !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #35 Posted September 19, 2014 Welcome to the "slightly modified" club Paul As you say, it if ain't broke.. Get the drive belt sorted and enjoy the Cubby as it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #36 Posted September 19, 2014 Indeed I will Ian, indeed I will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #37 Posted September 19, 2014 having worked on both extensively in the past I personally would disagree, I find the honda has a lot more in built faults than a Briggs, but if it's running well, I equally wouldn't remove the honda. looking at my scrap pile at work that says it all really working on both makes professionally for a main dealer there are far more busted briggs engines than honda on said pile as you said paul if it aint broke dont fix it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #38 Posted October 2, 2014 I have the correct brochure for the tractor as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #39 Posted October 9, 2014 Wendy giving the 81 a try out this afternoon after we made sure it fitted in the small trailer... 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #40 Posted October 9, 2014 Well Wendy! Was there somthing interesting with the wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #41 Posted October 9, 2014 She loves having her photo taken... not !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #42 Posted October 9, 2014 What size is your smaller trailer Paul? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #43 Posted October 9, 2014 5 foot long 3 foot wide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #44 Posted October 9, 2014 That's good as I have one here. Is it a tight fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #45 Posted October 10, 2014 Cosy but not too tight !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #46 Posted October 11, 2014 Loaded up for the Kent Meet and Greet tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #47 Posted October 12, 2014 Have a great day at the show Paul , look forward to seeing the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #48 Posted October 12, 2014 Cadet 81 at its first show today at the Kent Meet and Greet, now tucked away for the winter !! 3 Triumph66, nigel and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #49 Posted May 9, 2015 As Newby Hall and the Smallholders Show are both creeping up I thought I had better give the 81 a fettle Engine and footboards cleaned up and painted today... (Yes I know its a Honda engine but that is what was in it and with my limited mechanical knowledge if it ain't broke don't fix it) 4 slf-uk, Stormin, WestwoodGazelle and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #50 Posted May 9, 2015 The mower deck needs doing as well but that can wait for now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
