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Originally Posted by Riverhen
Thanks for all the advice. I'm located 30 miles east of Madison in Waterloo. I wish I would have started this venture a little earlier, but I have some resources I may contact for some help. Next set of questions, what should I be looking for in an older model if I plan to tackle a Wisconsin winter. Is there any specific issues that plague older cubs or snow throwers that I might want to ask about? Any general advice for buying a used model would be helpful as well. Thanks again.
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As far as models, you will want to locate an IH cub cadet 123, since it was the BEST model that was ever produced
.....Well, that is subject to one's own opinion. Seriously, you shouldn't have too much problem locating one and as for hp, I believe the hp was underrated for the IH cubs. I have plowed snow with my 73 (7 hp Kohler) that was so tall that it was over the height of my blade. Seems like the 12hp cubs are easiest to find, so the first two numbers on the older cubs give the horsepower of the engine (ie. the model 123, 126, 129, 1200, etc....all came out with a 12 hp engine). If you have a gravel drive, then you will probably want a 42" blade--whether it is a WF (wide frame) or NF (narrow frame) depends upon which type of tractor you get. Prices vary on items, depending on your geographic location, condition, and model/rarity. A snowthrower will throw your gravel, besides, a blade has other utility in moving/leveling gravel, moving mulch/dirt/sand, etc. You might also want a good pair of tire chains and since you are young buck, you won't need any type of lift assistance in the form of a spring assist/electric lift/hydraulic lift......but you might find them handy to have someday!
I'm sure I missed other relevant points and other members will offer you better advice than I have.
Cub Cadet 123