I started out with my dad's Cub Cadet 105. I overhauled it when I was a freshman in high school and used it for my mowing business. Soon after my dad and I found a 107, which I also used in the mowing business. Senior year of high school I bought a 123 and overhauled it, and later bought two Originals. Every tractor since the 105 I brought home non-running, and just never sold them. Lately, with the collection peaking at 24, I started to sell some of the ones I fixed up. For me, its not necessarily about owning each model, its the thrill of finding one that dosent run and fixing it to see it work and move under its own power. I love fixing them, probably more than using them or parading them. They are a great start for a beginner mechanic because they are so simple and straightforward.
Ive learned that you can never be halfway into this hobby. Youre either out of it or FULL BLOWN into it
