pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted July 21, 2014 Amongst our collection of various machines we have three Wheelhorses and up until yesterday one Cub Cadet, a model 100... Looking on a certain website I spotted this machine, Wendy my better half was keen on bidding for it, so bid I duly did... It's a Cub Cadet 128, with a 12hp Kohler, these tractors were made between 1971 and 1974 so I need to have a look at the spec plate... It needs a few bits like proper front wheels and the steering sorted out but I think with a bit of graft it could be quite a machine... 2 Gazza and minky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #2 Posted July 21, 2014 Thats a tidy tractor for its age Paul Wonder why its got wrong front wheels?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted July 21, 2014 Not sure Chris, they'll get changed in the fullness of time UPDATE they will be changed when postman pat delivers a box of bits from the USA !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted July 21, 2014 Very tidy example. The modern Cub Cadets range are popular with self employed gardeners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted July 21, 2014 Should clean up nicely Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted July 21, 2014 Cheers Norm, I might even bring it to Newby next year and park it amongst the red tractors !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted July 21, 2014 I'll take some red spray cans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted July 21, 2014 I only said might !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted July 21, 2014 Correct spec steering components and wheel spindles are on their way from the USA, then I can put a proper pair of front wheels on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted July 22, 2014 That looks a very clean machine Paul, nice find As much a Wheel Horse freak as I am, I wouldn't mind one of those in my fleet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #11 Posted July 22, 2014 Nice addition Paul . You're gonna have to build another stable soon to keep her in . We'll saved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #12 Posted July 22, 2014 nice, one of my kids had their eye on that for a new project... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #14 Posted July 22, 2014 Had a look at the serial number and from the dating guide I have the 128 dates from early 1972... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #15 Posted July 22, 2014 nice find paul where did you have to go to pick it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #16 Posted July 22, 2014 There's another one up in Newcastle on the bay starting at £300. Too far for me but might be be of interest to members up North? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #17 Posted July 22, 2014 Child no 2 wants a 100 or 70.... They do seem to be like hens teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #18 Posted July 22, 2014 Mate of mine whos local has a cub in his garden. Its old. does not have rear fenders & sprung seat if I remember He did want to sell it but wanted a high price which I did not want to pay for a tractor which needs total restoration It will still be there knowing him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted July 22, 2014 Child no 2 wants a 100 or 70.... They do seem to be like hens teeth I only know of a handful including two in Yorkshire (including the one that comes to Newby Hall) and two down here... Mate of mine whos local has a cub in his garden. Its old. does not have rear fenders & sprung seat if I remember He did want to sell it but wanted a high price which I did not want to pay for a tractor which needs total restoration It will still be there knowing him Sounds like an Original Chris, how high a price is high ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #20 Posted July 23, 2014 Chris, did your freinds cub look like this, this tractor should have the sprung seat so ignor the seat stand. But.... if it did, talk to your friend and try and make a deal, thats a cub cadet original. I only know of 4, I'm sure there are more but they seem quite hard to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #21 Posted July 23, 2014 I know of 2 up north, both 70's. I also know of another 70 near Braintree who is one of my customers... But still they are rare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted July 23, 2014 That's true Mark there isn't that many about, were many imported in the first place I wonder ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #23 Posted July 23, 2014 I think its safe to say based on the numbers that not many were imported. Perhaps the ones that were, ended up being show pieces or demonstrators. Can't believe they rusted away or were scrapped! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #24 Posted July 23, 2014 Yes Charlie its that model. Dont think the engines correct Will have to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted July 23, 2014 New battery arrived today, fitted it and did a bit of fiddling with the wiring and call for advice to Mr Showman and wahey, she's a runner She sounds quite sweet as well and all the gears work (3 forward 1 reverse)... :D Yes Charlie its that model. Dont think the engines correct Will have to find out Would be worth an ask Chris, worth saving perhaps ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
