Opinion on a 1250 I just found

Steve62 · #1 03-10-2018, 08:53 AM

I just found this 1250 pictured below. I know nothing about the 1250's other than what I've seen in jsoluna's thread I just started reading.

This guy is "asking" $550, it has a 12 HP Kohler that's just had new ignition components however isn't currently running. Looks like no air cleaner on in the pics. He states he has the side panels.

EDIT: Looks like air cleaner on the deck.

Any thoughts ? What should I offer ?

DeltaCub · #2 03-10-2018, 09:09 AM

Hi Steve, I love QuietLine series Cub Cadets...most of my collection consists of these models. However, these models are older and have the the typical issues such as motor mounts, worn out drive line components and swiss cheese style mower deck pans. I would be concerned that this one has had new ignition components but does not run. No air cleaner parts are disturbing. Has this thing eaten a great deal of dirt and, as a result, the engine shot? 1250's are plentiful in Ohio...not sure about your area but $550 seems high. If it has a three point, spring assist kit and possible a tiller gear box on the back end that does improve the price. Good luck...keep an eye open for better models...be patient, they are out there.

Steve62 · #3 03-10-2018, 09:48 AM

Thanks very much ! No 3 point and I don't see any pto.

I'll keep looking for others, thanks again.

DeltaCub · #4 03-10-2018, 09:51 AM

Steve, That last pic shows the tractor does, indeed, have a three point hitch and the spring assist lift kit!

Steve62 · #5 03-10-2018, 09:57 AM

I don't see any arms coming rearward from the lower sides. And is that the pto shaft upper center ? Hard to see and I'm used to the shaft being low center.

I don't doubt you at all, I'm much more familiar with Kubotas.

Since it has those features, what do you think price wise ?

DeltaCub · #6 03-10-2018, 10:08 AM

The three point system is not a "category x" like bigger tractors use. This setup was designed for an IH tiller to name one item. Many other IH and non IH built attachments will work with it.

Take a close look at the deck. They rust through under the support plate, near the center top and right wheel support.

Not running drastically affects the price. You could be buying a pig in a poke! I would offer considerably less than the seller is asking.

J-Mech · #7 03-10-2018, 10:44 AM

No rear PTO available on a hydro drive IH Cub Cadet GT. What you see if just the output shaft of the hydro, or the top section of the sleeve hitch (aka, 3pt hitch).

Billy-O · #8 03-10-2018, 10:45 AM

Notice the chair next to tractor in one on the pics? Maybe the seller was working on it.....taking the air cleaner off (sitting on deck) and trying to get the 1250 to run?

Aside from some key points DeltaCub points out, you need to go see it in the steel flesh. If it's not running, you could try turning over motor looking for spark, compression and quality of fuel supply.

I think $550 is too steep in the non running condition. It is still a little steep in good running condition, IMO!

finsruskw · #9 03-10-2018, 10:50 AM

Head lights AND 3 point and a seat that don't look too bad from here, decent tires??
looking better
$300 firm

ironman · #10 03-10-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve62

I'll keep looking for others, thanks again.

That is a wise decision unless you can get it for $175, $200 max.
That is, unless you are looking for a long term, expensive project.