Last spring, I bought a 1250 because I have always wanted an IH Cub Cadet. It took two years to get the president of the union convinced of the purchase, but I thought it would be easier to use while tending the flower beds that we have. Turns out that the 1250 was in a little rougher shape than I first thought, and it became the 1250 nightmare. Three times we went to look for a different Cub Cadet and always brought the nightmare home again. I finally bought the 2100 that we liked so well without trading in the 1250. Now, after finally figuring out what some of the nightmare's problems are, and doing what I can to correct them, she uses that tractor and I am finding that I need to buy a deck for the new one. It never ends.
Restore your tractor, and hand it, and the stories that go with it, down to your daughter when she is ready to accept it and love it as you do. From experience, I can tell you that it will be a wonderful project. I am glad I haven't saved receipts. It has been worth the hassle. The posters here will help you with your concerns and problems. They even allow you to complain a little.
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