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Old 12-31-2017, 10:32 AM
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I got interested in Cubs by accident when I decided to get a "real" tractor and my friend gave me his abandoned 1811. I was impressed with the quality of it and somehow became obsessed with cubs while getting it back in shape and collecting the attachments I need. I didn't realize old cubs had such a following but I'm from the suburbs and have no experience with farming or tractors of any kind. It got me wondering; What makes cubs better than any other little garden tractor?

I'm sure many of you are familiar with this guy Norman. I watched his video describing 5 good reasons to restore an old GT and it was very thoughtful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrFUYDJZJmM
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[QUOTE=Vrobert;442883]I got interested in Cubs by accident when I decided to get a "real" tractor and my friend gave me his abandoned 1811. I was impressed with the quality of it and somehow became obsessed with cubs while getting it back in shape and collecting the attachments I need. I didn't realize old cubs had such a following but I'm from the suburbs and have no experience with farming or tractors of any kind. It got me wondering; What makes cubs better than any other little garden tractor?


Hellifiknow I'm a John Deere guy
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Ha ha! You must hang around for the bad jokes and the pissin contests! Your good advice is still appreciated even if you wear a green ball cap.
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Every brand has its group of die hard followers, and for good reason, if you go into this hobby/addiction color blind and thinking any one brand is superior you wont know a good tractor when you see it.
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Every brand has its group of die hard followers, and for good reason, if you go into this hobby/addiction color blind and thinking any one brand is superior you wont know a good tractor when you see it.
Maybe it's mostly nostalgia. If you grew up with cubs you know them better or perhaps you have fond memories. But is there something else about their quality, utility, or design that sets them apart from other brands? Does cub do some things better or worse than other brands?
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Maybe it's mostly nostalgia. If you grew up with cubs you know them better or perhaps you have fond memories. But is there something else about their quality, utility, or design that sets them apart from other brands? Does cub do some things better or worse than other brands?
Well you can collect cubs,deeres or horses. But if you want to win at garden tractor pulling you'd better have a cub. 90 percent of gt pullers are cub parts. Parts prices will reflect that. Mike
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Well you can collect cubs,deeres or horses. But if you want to win at garden tractor pulling you'd better have a cub. 90 percent of gt pullers are cub parts. Parts prices will reflect that. Mike
Not in stock class..... I got over 900 lbs with 16hp engine, a Peerless gearbox and beefier clutch than any CC.... only Cub Ive had/have that can pull as much dead weight is my 154 Loboy.
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Every brand has its group of die hard followers, and for good reason, if you go into this hobby/addiction color blind and thinking any one brand is superior you wont know a good tractor when you see it.
Now that's the best advise I have read in years!!!!!1
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Hellifiknow I'm a John Deere guy[/QUOTE]

George no offence just my observation at events I have attended.
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George no offence just my observation at events I have attended.[/QUOTE]
Offence? hell no i just said it to stir the pot, ha,lOL!
I have vintage tractors, Green and Red and Orange too.
They all have their place, & all are fun.
They earn their keep, no show/Sunday parade.
I spent 40 years collecting Ford paychecks but never owned one.
Are they inferior? I hope not, they pay my retirement every month.
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