Here's my new to me, Cub Cadet

[Cstiles90]

Hiddy I'm new on here. I have been looking for a garden tractor for a long time for the right price or course.there top dollar where I live even for junk.I found this 128 for 200 bucks. It does need some tlc but it's cut my yard twice .it does smoke a little.im in the middle of replacing the bearing and races on the deck.heck of a job considering I've never done it.But I have it apart and am gonna get a race pusher thang tomorrow. YouTube helped me with the race thang. . I also need to have the generator/starter rebuilt it works but it's got a bearing that sounds like gravel. I was gonna replace the bearing but it's stuck. I guess it's pressed on. Idk.. I'm happy with the little tractor . I wanted it for ground attachments. I have been looking for the rear lift where I can add the Brinley hitch but all I can find is one list for a narrow frame. Would this work for mine considering it's a wide fram . I thought the only difference with the width was around the motor part?

[Rmowl]

Nice find on the 128. You will need a sleeve hitch for a wide frame tractor, narrow frames won't work. To run a plow you will have to add the sleeve hitch adapter. Here's a picture of one of mine for reference with a sleeve hitch and adapter with a brinly 10" plow. It is a narrow frame. Good luck in your search. Once you get that stuff you'll likely find the need for a creeper gear and a spring assist. It is sometimes difficult to find Cubs down there but I have run across some good honey holes in my travels in and around Tennessee, mainly east

[Cstiles90]

What is the spring assist ? Does it make lowering and raising the brinley hitch easier? I don't thank I need the creeper gear. I only have a 2000 sq ft garden. I really don't necessarily need the garden tractor. More of a want.i like the old heavy made stuff. Nice looking tr actor by the way

[PACubCadet]

Nice looking Cub and congratulations on the purchase. If you are planning to do any garden chores with your Cub, a creeper gear will probably be something you want to check out. You will move entirely too fast and will likely tear your tractor up.

[Cstiles90]

Originally Posted by PACubCadet

Nice looking Cub and congratulations on the purchase. If you are planning to do any garden chores with your Cub, a creeper gear will probably be something you want to check out. You will move entirely too fast and will likely tear your tractor up.

Thanks and Idk . I was thanking it a be alright in first gear and maybe less engine speed if I have to .You may be right tho. This is my first garden tractor so I'm learning. .im interested in Putting a moldboard plow on it and maybe a middle buster for taters and who knows what else

[PACubCadet]

Originally Posted by Cstiles90

Thanks and Idk . I was thanking it a be alright in first gear and maybe less engine speed if I have to .You may be right tho. This is my first garden tractor so I'm learning. .im interested in Putting a moldboard plow on it and maybe a middle buster for taters and who knows what else

Definitely benefit from a creeper gear using a rototiler.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by PACubCadet

Definitely benefit from a creeper gear using a moldboard plow.

No. Moldboard in 2nd gear, no creeper required. The only thing you need a creeper for is a tiller and even that's not a requirement.

[zippy1]

Welcome to OCC. Congrats on your first GT.

[jaynjeep]

Very nice machine! the wideframe hitch assy's pop up for sale often.. you can find one.

You got a good one.. solid built and easy to work on.