New 1812

[kpd007]

Sorry for the slightly misleading title. I am looking at a re-done 1812 tomorrow and was looking for opinions, trouble areas, and general thoughts on the model. It has a rebuilt mag18, new fuel pump, new PTO, new battery, new front tires, new paint all over, and a new seat. Completely refurbished. How much is too much for a model like this? It looks like a showroom piece.

Regards,
KPD

[J-Mech]

I have an 1811. I don't know what the difference is between the '11 and '12 series tractors. I REALLY like this body style machine. They are my favorite style cub ('82, '10, '11, '12 series machines). I have had my tractor for about 13 years and put about 600+ hours on it with virtually no repairs. I paid $1500 for mine when I bought it and I don't think I overpaid. It had a new mag 18 in it that had about 100 hrs on it when I bought it. I hesitate to say the machine your looking at would be worth that, but only because they are getting older. I've seen them sell on E-Bay from $500- $1200. Hours on the engine (I know you say it's got a fresh rebuild) and overall shape of the machine is something to consider. Remember, just because it has fresh paint, doesn't mean it isn't worn out. I've seen a lot of people fooled by a "good looking" machine. Check it over good. Good luck!

[inspectorudy]

One of the easy things to check out on the 18xx models is the big things that are easy to see. Look at the bottom of the tranny for any leaks. Check out the rear wheel axle area for oil seal leaks. Look at the front of the engine below the PTO for caked on oil from a seal leak behind the PTO. While sitting still turn the wheel back and forth without turning the tires to see how much play there is in the steering gear. Don't buy into the old "It just needs adjusting" crap. At the age of these things the steering gear is probably shot. I believe the 1812 does not have hydraulic deck lift so that should be easy to check out by simply pulling the lever back and forth to make sure it works. On the engine rebuild the owner should have a detailed list of all parts and labor that was put into it. If not then I would not believe that it was rebuilt. Run it and make sure the hour meter is working and that the exhaust is not smoking. Listen to the engine at idle and at full throttle and then do the same thing with the PTO and the deck running. There should not be a big increase in noise. If there is then you will probably need some new spindles soon. If the deck has belt guards on it ask the owner to take them off so that you can see the condition of the deck innards. Check the amp meter for positive indication and make sure the brake safety switch is working by trying to start it with the parking brake off. Any ONE of these is not a deal breaker but more than a couple should lower the price by a good bit or make you walk away. Good luck.

[nashcub]

IIRC, 1812's have front hydraulic ports, and the 1811 just has hydraulic deck/rear lift.

1806 - manual trans shift/lift
1810 - hydro trans w/manual lift
1811 - hydro trans hydro lift (single spool)
1812 - hydro trans hydro lift (dual spool)

If it is truly an 1812, then it will have the front ports and a dual spool valve w/dual control levers. If you do not see the ports or dual control levers, then it is NOT an 1812.

I don't get real excited about anything that has fresh paint on it. Makes me wonder what lies beneath? Also, most people don't take the time to properly prep for paint. It's one thing to rattle can a small part to spruce it up, but when you get into hoods and panels... that's a whole other talk show.

Wish I could help with your value, but that is completely subjective. Around here I would say that a running 1812 would range $400-800 (max). Anything above the $800 mark gets you in the Super Garden Tractor price range.

[kpd007]

Link to 1812:

http://racine.craigslist.org/grd/4033528778.html

[J-Mech]

Good looking tractor. I believe he is about $400 - $600 too high.

[nashcub]

I would have to agree with J-Mech. Great looking Cub, and looks like paint was done well. However, it does not have any "goodies" on it like rear lift or ags. Would help if it had correct CCC badges.

$1200 max IMHO.

[kpd007]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Good looking tractor. I believe he is about $400 - $600 too high.

Thanks guys. I know the rear seals were done. He wouldn't sell it to me a month ago because it was leaking. It was $1600 at that time.

I might just go get a new GT2000 with a snow blade. Still gonna check the 1812 today.

[Cubcrazy]

Nice looking tractor but not for that price!

[ACecil]

I agree, it's a nice cub, but the price is high.