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Old 04-26-2015, 11:16 AM
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122, 129, 1250 because that's what I have
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Hmm I'd say 129, 128, 1812. the smaller K series are def better on gas, but the purr of the Mag twins is amazing. The 1x8/1x9 series are also the best looking Imo
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Old 04-26-2015, 06:02 PM
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1864, 1864 and the 1864 I just converted to a Vanguard 16 w/PS.
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Old 04-26-2015, 06:46 PM
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125, 125, and 125. I suppose the 72 should be in there too.

For a legitimate reason, those early hydros have metal fans which generally still have their blades. Plus I prefer internal brakes over the external disc.

P.S. I really like my 125.


I have two Cub Cadets, both are 125s. I had a 122 but traded to get the second 125.
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Old 04-26-2015, 06:55 PM
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I like my 782 a lot, and the 1861 is kind of nice to run, and the 86 is growing on me although I grabbed it just because it was an 86.

My answer- 782, 1811, and the 186x Cyclops series.
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Just to broaden the 3 throughout the years I'd go with a 149 defeinately on the list, a 125/127, and a 782. Those would be the three best tractors I'd have to say. There might be a gear drive to put in there.
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You have one of the best, a Cyclops with a mag engine and hopefully it has the cv driveline.

My next choice would be a 18xx. You can't beat an all metal machine with a good running gas hog magnum engine.

I'm the odd ball on the last one... a 3000 series. Best engines, no maintenance driveline, foot controlled hydro, shaft driven attachments, best ever mowing decks and probably the tightest turning radius of any Cub ever built. +1 if you can get a 3205 or a 3208 with the water cooled Kawi engine.
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Just to broaden the 3 throughout the years I'd go with a 149 defeinately on the list, a 125/127, and a 782. Those would be the three best tractors I'd have to say. There might be a gear drive to put in there.
From what I've read in this thread and other places, I'd have to agree with all 3 of your choices. My order would be 782, 149, 125, although the 1864 seems nice too. Now the fun part of trying to find one close by.
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You have one of the best, a Cyclops with a mag engine and hopefully it has the cv driveline.
Yes, it has the cv driveline. I took it all apart last year and cleaned everything up real good and put it back in. I got this tractor from my Dad and he never greased the cv shaft or the steering box. Since I got it from my Dad and it's my first Cub, I'd like to retire it from grass cutting and just use it for the garden and other yard work requiring the use of implements in hopes of it living a lot longer by not mowing any more.
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149, 1864, 782.

The 149 is a workhorse. 14 HP Kohler, hydraulic lift, nice tractors. Grew up on a 129 Dad bought new in 1974 and still has. My first cub was a 149. Just as nice as the 129, but the hydraulic lift sealed the deal.

Of course I like Supers with diesels, and diesels in general. So that would be my choice now.............
Ahh dang it. You beat me to it, 149, 782 1864. With 1864 being the best.
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