New (used) cub cadet.

[EricB]

This was an opportunistic purchase last month. It's a 2015 model with only 68 hours. I already own a little poulan since 2011, and it's never given me trouble, at least none that I caused. Found the cub cadet at a yard sale for less than I spent rebuilding the poulan, and the seller delivered it. Seems like I made a good deal.

The 42 inch deck is removed for cleaning and refurb.

Prior to purchase I was only familar with the name and the color, and that it's a lawn mower, so I turned to the internet for guidance on what I've done. After finding you should never buy a lawn mower at a yard sale, it seems that the engine is the source of many horror stories.

Again, I had no idea Kohler made anything other than faucets. I guess I'll find out if any of the stories are true.

The other issue seems to be the inferior deck, so I pulled it off to have a look. It had several years of clippings (about two gallons) stuck under it and a bit of surface rust but nothing major. The only wear I could find is on the spindle brake pads. Here it is after a few days work.



New belt installed since I was in there anyway, and I'm waiting on the mulch kit to arrive.

Looking forward to spring!

 

[matthewsx]

Nice, the old Cub guys will probably be disappointed with the newer model year but it looks like you got a solid machine. Kohler makes decent engines, just have to maintain them like any other small engine.

John

 

[mmcmdl]

That's a newer Cub . Most mowers now are made off sure these days . Looks to be in good shape and has the Kohler . MTD made these most likely before selling out to B&D Stanley . I'll buy any older CC or IH I can find but they're becoming rare these days . The older models have horizontal engines and are drive shaft driven , they last a lifetime + .

 

[mmcmdl]

Nice, the old Cub guys will probably be disappointed with the newer model year but it looks like you got a solid machine.

It's not old ................................but still a Cubbie . Forgot to mention .....................tear anything off not needed on top of the deck . IE , Pulley guards ! Drill a few holes in the lowest portions of the deck for water drainage and keep the deck clean . Wet grass stuck in places will eat the deck out pronto .

Another issue is with the front mounted muffler . They need to keep free of grass and leaves , they'll light up and burn the tractor to the ground . You can google this or check out only cub cadets website .