1811 or 1812 or either one worth it?

[guyina4x4]

I was thinking about picking up a 1811,I found one with a snow blower and mowerdeck. I'm not finding much recent info about them on the internet. Seems that 10 years ago opinoin was it was a good tractor.

I've also found a 1812 with a mower deck for about the same money.

just wondering what current opinion is.
thanks

UPDATE: I kept looking around and found a 1864 with blower, plow, 54" deck, home made cab, weight box and weights, asking $1100 (1341 hrs)
what are these things worth? seems a bit much

[olds45512]

They're both great tractors, if I had the choice I would go for the 1812 since it has dual hydraulics. The 1811 and 1812 are considered some of the best Cub's ever made.

[john hall]

1811 more or less replaced the 782--both are some of the finest all around Cadets ever built. We put an 1811 back into service this spring and absolutely love its versatility mowing. If you find a good one or have the means to put one back into good working order, you should be well pleased. They handle great, have plenty of power (but are not overpowered), overall easy to operate and service. Big enough for a larger operator, but not oversized like the Supers that can be a little uncomfortable unless you are 6'8" (and that's coming from a guy over 6'). To sum it up, Cadet got it right with those.

[guyina4x4]

that's what people said 10 years ago
so if it's still true now they must be good.

now I just need to decide how far I want to drive to get one
the 1811 is 2 hours away and the 1812 is 3 hours away

I'm leaning towards the 1811 as it is closer and comes with the snow blower/wheel weights/chains
I'm not sure I would ever need the dual hydraulics, not sure what I'd use it for.

[CubDieselFan]

Get them both if the budget allows. You will wished you have later.

[Rescue11]

Originally Posted by guyina4x4

that's what people said 10 years ago
so if it's still true now they must be good.

now I just need to decide how far I want to drive to get one
the 1811 is 2 hours away and the 1812 is 3 hours away

I'm leaning towards the 1811 as it is closer and comes with the snow blower/wheel weights/chains
I'm not sure I would ever need the dual hydraulics, not sure what I'd use it for.

Ohhhh famous last words, but you can just add triple hydraulics to your 1811 for about 200.00 this way you will have the blower etc, which is harder to get than an h3 valve and plumbing.

[guyina4x4]

Originally Posted by CubDieselFan

Get them both if the budget allows. You will wished you have later.

this has crossed my mind

[DieselDoctor]

2-3 hours drive is easy. Not bragging but one of my pick-ups was 5 hours one way. Many guys here have driven days for a machine. You can do it, go get them!

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by DieselDoctor

2-3 hours drive is easy. Not bragging but one of my pick-ups was 5 hours one way. Many guys here have driven days for a machine. You can do it, go get them!

When I got the 1211 off Lew it was 5 1/2hrs each way, it was well worth it.

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by olds45512

When I got the 1211 off Lew it was 5 1/2hrs each way, it was well worth it.

What, the tractor, or visit with The Master of Lew? I'd say the visit with Lew.