First cub 1641
 

Hello,
Bought my first cub (1641). I came across an 1863 which is for sale for parts...in particular the hydrostatic drive. I was wondering , does anyone know if the parts are interchangeable between the machines? Would be nice to have extra supplies .

Thanks

I believe the only difference between a 1641 and 1863 is the engine. The 1641 has a Briggs and Stratton 16 horsepower engine. The 1863 is a Kohler 18 horsepower. Hydrostatic drive, axles, tires all the same.

The 1864 and larger super garden tractors are different hydros

Hey thank you ! Im not entirely sure what to expect here ..the machine I bought has 1400 hrs on it but runs smooth and quiet. The drive works well too. Realistically I figure I'll only put 20 hrs on it a summer cutting and maybe a few blowing snow this winter. Got it for 800 bucks. Not sure if I should worry about replacement parts until needed.

Congrats on your Cyclops purchase. Have 2 myself and love them both. Parts are readily available so not to worry!:beerchug:

Suggest changing the fluid and filter. I use Cub Hytran and a Cub filter. If the drained fluid looks milky (moisture) then pull rear cover after draining fluid and give it a good clean. Fluid and filters are much cheaper than an inopportune failure.

Sounds good, already got fluid and filter replacement but need to find time to complete. The kitchen remodel is taking priority at the current time. I was curious how many hours you can get out of the hydrostatic drive and motor for that matter before having to replace or rebuild. I was told 1400 hrs is getting near that timeframe. I knew that going in though.

I purchased my 1863 new in 1993. A few years later a 1864 arrived cause, well can never have just one. I am limited as to available space or more tractors would be here.

The hydro should last a long long time if kept clean outside for cooling and the fluid is clean. I change hydro fluid/filter every few years. Looks new when drained.

Engine is original. I have added an oil cooler, Kohler original from evil pay. A few oil leaks over the years. All repaired.

I blow off tractor with leaf blower after every use. I concentrate on engine cylinder and air intake areas.

I use the tractors year round. Mowing, leaf collection, yard clean up, hauling tree trunk sections to the dump area, snow removal.

I expect the Cubs to last longer than me as they get better maintenance

So i was looking on my hydraulic fluid dipstick and the transmission fluid looks normal...(not milky). When I drain it and replace filter, If i did want to pull the rear cover... how involved is that? (I have not really worked on this machine yet so its all fairly new) but would like to do what I can to help increase the life. Thank You

Not a bad to do at all. Just pull all the bolts of the cover and there it is.
I am not sure if the bolts are all the same length or not. You might want
to make sure you keep the bolts in order of the holes they came out of.
The bugger for me is always getting the old gasket all cleaned off so you
can put the new one on. Just takes time and some patience. Good luck,
sounds like a great project. I love my 1862, great tractors.

Ken