Interesting trip to my doctor today....
 

He starting laughing when it was my turn to be seen. He said he just had a friend of his in for a visit and the guy asked if he knew of anybody that was interested in Cub Cadets.. He didn't realize I was in for an appointment. He called his friend and told him about me and my fascination with Cubs. My doctor told him that I had Yellow Fever. My doctor and I have talked about my love of Cubs. He gave me his number and I called and he said to come by after I was finished with the doctors. I went by and he has a nice 1210 in his barn. Engine had just been rebuilt, it was smoking before. He showed me that nothing happened when he turned on the key. "It's yours if you want it, free." Even has a new set of chains to go with it. I don't know much about 1210s but it looked a lot like the older QLs. Going to pick it up tomorrow.

What are the differences between it and say a 1250? I noticed that the steering tower was different and that it had a place to check and fill the tranny. Has a fuel gauge. But the engine compartment looks the same as what you see on a QL. Is the rear end the same as the older ones?

Thanks for looking.

John

1210 is a good tractor. A 1210 was my second Cub after an O. Great hydro and a K301 or a Mag 12 depending on the vintage. Only down side is it has the same setup as a QL with the ISO rubber things for engine mounts. :beerchug:

Can't beat free John!:beerchug:

What mike said :beerchug:

I will post pictures tomorrow after I pick it up. Looking at it, it in great shape. Better than the QLs I have bought. From what I saw of the motor, it looked like a K301. It had the usual tin work around the muffler. I can check it over real quick and determine if it is the starter, relay or battery. He has a new zero turn and has lost interest in the Cub. Just needs a new seat to look good enough to put to work. 500 hrs on the clock.

You lucky dog...
A 1210 is hydro with a manual lift.does it have ccc badging on it?cast iron rear?

The rear looked different from what I'm used to but I will have really check it out tomorrow. I was tired with all the poking, shots, blood drawn ect and didn't spend much time checking it out.

Sounds like an alum rear then.

Congrats on the 1210, John! Can't wait to see it.

"Dear Penthouse" The other day I was in the Dr's office and this...........:biggrin2:
And you got lucky, and it didn't cost you a dime:beerchug:

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Just back from picking up the 1210.
Here is the nice fellow I got it from:

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps9112862a.jpg

Also had a blade to go with it. And a new set of chains.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps8839cc6d.jpg

Here is the serial No. I haven't been able to find out the year yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps723da8f1.jpg

Motor: New coil and condenser.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps08fadc99.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psfd4dd874.jpg

The deck is in good shape:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psed57faa9.jpg

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Here is a shot of the rear end. I think it is an aluminum one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psee762784.jpg



I think the carb float is not letting fuel in by what he describes is wrong. Going to be a easy job to get running.

Not bad for free.



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You can't beat that for free. :beerchug:

You did well, John! Congrats on the 1210 and attachments.

John it is a 1985 and it has the alum rear.
Nice looking 1210 and free to boot!:beerchug:

Beautiful machine, I'm glad to see it's got a good home! :beerchug:

Very nice:beerchug:

Nice looking Cub !! I have always liked the looks of the 82 Series style tractors. And don't be afraid of the aluminum rear , it will hold up to alot. Make sure the bolts are tight that bolt the rear to the tractor.

I know it will probably not be this simple , but i bought a Cub cheap from a person that couldn't get it started. Brought it home and it wasn't getting fuel to the carb , they had the shutoff valve turned off !! You guessed it , turned on the valve and added fuel , and it started.