Farmall Cub VS Cub Cadet

Sidewinder1 · #1 09-23-2015, 02:43 PM

Ok guys, im a newbie in general to tractors, and while i have no use for a tractor the size of a F.A. "cub" and would much rather have a "982"... im courious....

What would be the perk of having a F.A. Cub over a Cub Cadet?

They both cut grass, plow, till, and probably push around snow, the only difference is the Cadet, through its entire run, has had equal (7hp to 8hp) or more power than the Cub. So what would be the perk of purchaseing the bigger tractor if you could get a cadet with more power, and all the same implaments?

Thanks,

Matt

jimbob200521 · #2 09-23-2015, 03:11 PM

The CC's may have similar or more HP but torque is a totally different store. Torque combined with a larger engine, heavier frame, and more weight equals able to do more work. You can lift more with the loader, pull more with the tractor, lift more with the rear lift, and it will last longer. Many of our small engines, even well maintained, won't last much beyond the 1500-2000 hour mark (some longer, some less so let's not get into that

). But the FA Cubs will last much longer as they are a larger block, liquid cooled, and more I'm sure I'm not currently remembering/aware of.

That being said, the average homeowner not "farming" with the machine will do just fine with a CC or Super GT. Just all in what you need the machine for

Sidewinder1 · #3 09-23-2015, 03:54 PM

Awesome, Good deal, thank you for clearing that up for me, makes perfect sence. Yeah i just couldnt see the benifits of the larger tractor with the less powerful motor. Then again no one ever says my tractor has XXX ft/lbs of torque, just its got a 8 hp motor or a 17 or 20 hp motor. I dont have a need for a Cub sized tractor, but a nice Super GT would probably fit the bill quite nicely.

Thanks again!

Matt

cub123 · #4 09-23-2015, 04:42 PM

IMHO I've had the cub and the Farmall, and the only real benefit I feel the Farmall has is what it was really designed for: cultivating. Otherwise, IMHO, the Farmall has few advantages over a Cub cadet.

Yosemite Sam · #5 09-23-2015, 05:02 PM

This may not be relevant, but in the town where we go on weekends, there is a very nice older brick ranch, on a fairly large corner lot (probably 3/4 of an acre or so).

Once in awhile I will see what appears to be a very old woman wearing a large straw hat with a scarf of some sort tied under her chin to keep the hat from blowing off (I'm guessing) riding her Farmall Cub around cutting the grass.

The turn onto this road is kinda fast as it comes off a multi-lane road with lots of traffic so I've never gotten a good look to see what model the tractor is. It sure is nice and shiny though.

I have often times wanted to go around the block and stop and talk with this lady to get the story on her tractor and why she uses such a machine to mow her lawn. I am always in fear that an ugly old bat turd like myself pulling up in or near her drive would scare the crud out of her though. So from afar, I just admire the fact that she is able to get out and climb onto this old Cub and cut her own grass.

cadzag72 · #6 09-23-2015, 07:31 PM

Another factor is that the cub is much better at putting its power to the ground; more weight = more traction.

rbarri2 · #7 09-23-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

This may not be relevant, but in the town where we go on weekends, there is a very nice older brick ranch, on a fairly large corner lot (probably 3/4 of an acre or so).

Once in awhile I will see what appears to be a very old woman wearing a large straw hat with a scarf of some sort tied under her chin to keep the hat from blowing off (I'm guessing) riding her Farmall Cub around cutting the grass.

The turn onto this road is kinda fast as it comes off a multi-lane road with lots of traffic so I've never gotten a good look to see what model the tractor is. It sure is nice and shiny though.

I have often times wanted to go around the block and stop and talk with this lady to get the story on her tractor and why she uses such a machine to mow her lawn. I am always in fear that an ugly old bat turd like myself pulling up in or near her drive would scare the crud out of her though. So from afar, I just admire the fact that she is able to get out and climb onto this old Cub and cut her own grass.

Nice story.
You better go talk to her before she can no longer talk back.
Thanks for sharing.

drglinski · #8 09-23-2015, 08:26 PM

For me, it's easy. I like a hydrostat. A Farmall Cub does not have a hydrostat. (OK OK I'm not trying to start a hydrostat/gear war.)

I live in the suburbs. I have to move snow on a sidewalk, and a Cub Cadet fits down the sidewalk easily. A Farmall Cub will have more difficulty.

If I ever NEEDED a Farmall Cub, I'd just go bigger and get me an M. If I wanted to keep with the cultivision look, I'd get an A. That being said, my wife really wants a Farmall Cub as it's her favorite tractor, so I'll eventually own one of those.

Yosemite Sam · #9 09-23-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by drglinski

OK OK I'm not trying to start a hydrostat/gear war.

Boy, I'm glad you didn't let THAT cat get out of the bag!

zippy1 · #10 09-24-2015, 12:48 AM

We have both the f-cub and super, but not a 982 as you desire. For me just cutting a lawn with the super get's it done in comfort, where the f-cub isn't going to steer as well and maneuver through the obstacles the super does.
But the f-cub with it's ground clearance will go where the super would only dream of. And another thing, the f-cub is just a cool little tractor