Going to look at a 1864

[Group_44]

I am planning to look at a 1864 this weekend, it has dual hydraulics, 48" deck, snow blade with hydraulic power angle, wheel weights and chains. It has a little over 800 hrs. on the clock. It looks in decent overall condition, the plastics are OK except for a broken louver slat on the hood and the side panels covered with NASCAR stickers. I know the usual drill of what to look at on a Cyclops, anything else I need to look at on this particular model. I never had a Cub with a Command engine , only Magnum and Kawasaki engines so far. He is asking $850, sound right?

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by Group_44

I am planning to look at a 1864 this weekend, it has dual hydraulics, 48" deck, snow blade with hydraulic power angle, wheel weights and chains. It has a little over 800 hrs. on the clock. It looks in decent overall condition, the plastics are OK except for a broken louver slat on the hood and the side panels covered with NASCAR stickers. I know the usual drill of what to look at on a Cyclops, anything else I need to look at on this particular model. I never had a Cub with a Command engine , only Magnum and Kawasaki engines so far. He is asking $850, sound right?

If you want it, decent deal. Look for blown head gaskets and leaky front/rear crank seals.

IMO, best CC ever made and the best mower deck of the bunch including the sister 54" deck.

[jimbob200521]

To put it simply; if it runs well, everything works, and no major mechanical issues, at that price, get it! You will not regret it. My 1864 has become one of the few I will not part with.

[Group_44]

Do all the 1864's have dual hydraulics or was that an option? Its good to hear the 48" deck is good design, I was attracted to this unit because it had a smaller deck. I have 2 supers one with a 60" and the other with a 54" deck and they leave me with a lot of trimming because I can't get around trees close to the fence line.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Group_44

Do all the 1864's have dual hydraulics or was that an option? Its good to hear the 48" deck is good design, I was attracted to this unit because it had a smaller deck. I have 2 supers one with a 60" and the other with a 54" deck and they leave me with a lot of trimming because I can't get around trees close to the fence line.

Dual hydraulic was an option, but not standard. As far as options go, it's a good one to have

Edit: The biggest thing you will notice about the 1864 is the tight turning; I have a Super with a 54" and an 1864 with a 54" and without a doubt, the 1864 is able to negotiate much tighter areas easier. It's an excellent choice for a mowing machine.

[rwairforce]

Originally Posted by jimbob200521

To put it simply; if it runs well, everything works, and no major mechanical issues, at that price, get it! You will not regret it. My 1864 has become one of the few I will not part with.

DITTO!

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by jimbob200521

I have a Super with a 54" and an 1864 with a 54" and without a doubt, the 1864 is able to negotiate much tighter areas easier. It's an excellent choice for a mowing machine.

Exactly right!

I have both tractors/decks also and for cutting grass around tight areas, the 1864 is not only better than a Super, it's better than any other Cub I have ever mowed with not counting the 1862 I have with the 1864 style front axle with a 54" on it.

The 54" seems to cut tighter than the 48" mower.

[rdehli]

I got a new to me 1864 last summer. Iam really getting to like that machine, got a 451 blower on it now........its pretty cool. Good Luck.

[Group_44]

Thanks everyone, now I am going to be disappointed if I don't come home with it!

[inspectorudy]

When I put power steering on my 1811 I used an 1864 front axle and spindles. There was an improvement in the turning of my 1811 after that. Not a fan of the plastic but it has to be a great tractor.