This post is Not Safe For (Cub Cadet) Purists!! Do not read if you are offended by other brands!!
OK, are the purists gone?
I traded for this tractor to get the tires. I have 0% interest in an Ariens, but, I just had to share some of the ideas and features of this machine, a GT-18.
Four good tires, good so far. the PO had SIX different people try to get it to start, nothing.
I unplugged the two wire connector going to the engine and it started right up! WOOT, a good MAG-18 Kohler!
The rear fender cowl is on a hinge.
Who will be the first one to put a flip cowl on a Super?
The tractor has a hydraulic lift that will lift at the front, middle and rear!
The valve is at the top of the pic.
The rear rock shaft is at the right. Heavy duty. You can also see the spring assist spring. The spring assist is chain adjustable.
Another pic of the rock shaft.
And on the back is
the mount for the CAT "0" hitch arms, the slotted hole to adjust the spring assist, and the fill/check ell for the hydro.
I will update if I find anything else that might incorporate into a Cub Cadet.
Hope you enjoy the pics, and ideas!!