Trade this for this??

[specthompson]

If i were to sell the 129 id make money. I bought the o and 73 for under 300 for both and the o came with a deck and plow. He was gonna give me cash for the plow and trade the rest

[reburg]

it's really up to you man, personally I think you'd be getting the shorter end of the trade, but opinions may vary

[specthompson]

I thought the same. I really like the narrow frames and o's but when it comes down to it, im gonna spend more fixing the original by itself than buying a better tractor.

[drglinski]

Originally Posted by olds45512

What about the narrow frame makes you think it wont hold up to plowing snow? Id much rather have a nf with a bolt on plow mount as there have been a few times the plow mount has popped off my wf while plowing deep heavy snow. Do what you want but i dont think you can justify it by saying the nf wont hold up.

If it weren't for my 147 (narrow frame) I would have absolutely hated the winter of 2013/14. Having it around to push the snow that fell every other day made it bearable. I was pushing piles 3-5 feet tall.



Yeah, the hydrostatic of the 129 is more preferable to me IMO, but having a 73 and an Original outweigh it.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by specthompson

Im in illinois and wide frame cubs like say a 109 or 129 or whatever arent very common over here. Mostly narrow frames. Im gonna plow snow and do other stuff with it in the winter just like my 109 will be doing too. I was planning on selling the extra parts i get. But with me wanting to do that kind of stuff the narrow frames wont hold up BUT i love the look of them.

Huh? What part of Illinois are you in? Around my parts (Quad Cities, Rockford area) I would venture to say I see more wide/spread frames than narrow frame machines

In either case, if I were in your position, I wouldn't do it. If anything, I'd sell the Original and 73 (ask more if you can just get them both to start and move) and take that money and buy a 129, an 82 Series, or even a Cyclops (I'm seeing more and more of those come up these days it seems like). I'd venture to say you could get $600+ out of those two you have (in running shape). I've seen a Cyclops Super with a 60" deck go for $800 just recently (friend bought it, I missed it ).

My point/suggestion is; don't trade. If anything, sell and use the money towards what you want. Just because a deal comes up, doesn't mean you have to do it (this is a hard lesson for all Cubbers to learn ).

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

73's are one of the more rare Cubs (4th rarest, I believe) they are highly sought after and desirable in the Cub Cadet community.

And Originals are Originals, many people want them for various reasons.

The trade though, is totally up to you, without knowing your plans, wants and needs, it's really hard to tell from here.

Good luck in your choice.

Wise words from a wise man...

Cub Cadet 123