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Old 05-04-2013, 10:30 AM
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I'd love to hear the story about the 19.9 sometime. The 79/80 thing makes sense.
I'm looking forward to hearing it as well. Has to be to dodge some sort of law or tax that only applies to equipment with 20 or more HP
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Old 05-04-2013, 10:37 AM
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I'm looking forward to hearing it as well. Has to be to dodge some sort of law or tax that only applies to equipment with 20 or more HP
That sounds about right, if I remember right it was considered a "tractor" and not a "garden tractor" if it had more than 20 HP.
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It was mostly to avoid putting a ROPS on them. The law stated that any tractor over 20hp back in the day required IH (or any tractor manufacturer) to mount a roll over protection system to the tractors to protect the operator. Since the Onan was at that 20 hp mark, IH marketed it at 19.9hp to avoid putting the bar on them. Very clever and good marketing scheme in my opinion.

I think a 982 with a ROPS would just look ridiculous.
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Oh, and best Cub ever? Either a 105 or a 169, I'm pretty biased of those two tractors
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That is basics of it.
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The best Cub Cadet? I believe that different models do different jobs better than others.

Cutting grass in tight spaces, pushing snow, blowing snow, front end loader... Hydro

Mowing Highway ditches, pulling a plow and most other ground engaging work ... Gear drive

The jury is still out on tilling and using a sickle bar mower.

Please understand that these are just my opinion and do not represent the opinions of this station.
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I spent many hours mowing with a 128 about 20 years ago. I owned a 125 for a couple years and now have two 149s. Based on my experience, I'd say the best Cub is a 149.
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I spent many hours mowing with a 128 about 20 years ago. I owned a 125 for a couple years and now have two 149s. Based on my experience, I'd say the best Cub is a 149.
I loved the 149 for 20 years, UNTIL I found out later models did not have that voltage regulator!!

I am a QL or newer guy now. BUT, they are all fun!!

Now this got me thinking, I have to get the 149 out of the shed!! It has been there for 10 years!

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I really like the looks of the earlier models, anything with the exposed motor. Speaking of early models, I got to work all day on my 62 "O". I've got some kind of clutch issue I'm going to have to work out. Previous owned said there was a spring that broke on the clutch which is what prompted him to quit using it. I can't tell where there's one broken or missing, but maybe there is. If there is, it has to be small. Have a minor steering issue as well. I'm going to have to start a project thread so you guys can help me with these issues as I come to them. I really enjoy working on the Cub. If I ever get this one done I just might do another.
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My 1st choice would be the 123. 1st year with the hydro and I like the older "dash" section. After 123 they changed it. In second is the 82 series, namely a 682, 782, and 982.

Here is 1 of my 123's when I brought it home. It has changed a bit since then.
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