cub 185 low boy

[D_Ordway]

Hey guys im not to sure if this is the correct spot to post but i thought i would give it it a try. Well out getting some real gas i drove past a cub 185 low boy and decided to stop and look at it we talked to the owner and it starts and runs great but it doesnt drive it has a new clutch in it but it still wont go. It is for sale and i was wondering if any one knew anything about these machines and if this would be worth buying and fixing

[rweaver]

ok I parted those out as well for prolly 8 years if its not moving I would look at the clutch disc or driveshaft my advice to you is those get expensive real fast that's the reason we parted them they made lots of money all the parts are big money new and used I have since sold out all my inventory but I have the guy I sold my stuff will gladly help you with parts if you buy it

[J-Mech]

The trans is the same as a cub cadet. They are basically an overgrown cadet. What do you want to know about them? Does this one have any options? How about a mower?

[D_Ordway]

well i was wondering what i should offer him for it since it doesnt move the current owner has replaced the clutch he said it will creep fowdard if you move the high low lever it also comes with a belly mower he is asking 800 for it i was thinking about going to 500

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by D_Ordway

well i was wondering what i should offer him for it since it doesnt move the current owner has replaced the clutch he said it will creep fowdard if you move the high low lever it also comes with a belly mower he is asking 800 for it i was thinking about going to 500

Just my $.02 but if I came across that deal, I would get the best price I could but I would get it for sure. You could part that out and make your money back easy. Plus fixing it SHOULDN'T be too bad, but you never know for sure until you tare into them. I grew up around Cub's and Cub Lo-Boys and they are stout machines, most things can be fixed reasonably simply.

Anyway, good luck in whatever you end up doing

[rweaver]

now that you say it moves in the low side of the creeper I would say its the splines on the driveshaft are bad if you can buy it for 500. with creeper that's a good buy does it have 3pt as well

[gmbadgley]

Grab it before someone else does!!! I used to mow 4 acres a week with one they are one step from bullet proof!

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by gmbadgley

Grab it before someone else does!!! I used to mow 4 acres a week with one they are one step from bullet proof!

..... But a little under-powered.....

[dyt4000]

Sounds like a fun project to me! Go for it!

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

..... But a little under-powered.....

QFT. Good machines but not really meant for heavy duty work such as mowing tall field grass or really any field work; plowing, cultivating, discing, etc.