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I don't have any really good user experience with any old Cub Cadets beyond my 147, but I will say that it does not lack for cutting power with the 48" deck. It plowed right through foot tall septic drain field grass with dull blades like it wasn't even there as soon as I brought it home. The turning radius isn't bad, either. (Beats the old hydro Wheel Horse I grew up using, IIRC. That thing took half a football field to turn around in.)
In my humble opinion, anyone with a 147 should keep their 147. They're just darned nice little tractors! The electric lift is goofy, though. Mine works perfectly, but I tell you, I really think I'd replace it with a hydraulic lift if I ever stumble upon the parts to do it.
In my humble opinion, anyone with a 147 should keep their 147. They're just darned nice little tractors! The electric lift is goofy, though. Mine works perfectly, but I tell you, I really think I'd replace it with a hydraulic lift if I ever stumble upon the parts to do it.
Don i used a 147 with 48 deck for mowing duty for 20 years.I then went to my 169 with 44 deck which does a great job. But it is hard to beat a 147 for mowing. Probally soil conditions make a difference in tillers, but i like a gear drive for a tiller tractor much better than hydro. I have a tiller on a 1250 and one on a 102 and much prefer the 102. Just my 01c
Ken i used it 2 years ago for the garden.Will use it for a hydrolic blade when i find one. It hasn't been started in 2 years. I need to get it out and run it some. Also my refurbed 127 with 48 deck needs to be run some also.
Well couldn't find the 1250. Guess it disapeared in the confuser crash.
Well couldn't find the 1250. Guess it disapeared in the confuser crash.
mpatterson
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Hey William,
How about a better look at that #4 trailer you have stashed in the back of the garage??
The #2's look pretty neat, great job at painting them up! Should have put something IH on the white one instead of the Cub Cadet decal, would have showed up really nice and been original too. Nice pin stripes on the red one.
Can't wait to see more of the 982!!!
How about a better look at that #4 trailer you have stashed in the back of the garage??
The #2's look pretty neat, great job at painting them up! Should have put something IH on the white one instead of the Cub Cadet decal, would have showed up really nice and been original too. Nice pin stripes on the red one.
Can't wait to see more of the 982!!!
Well its a tractor day here.no single malt today lol. I have not started the 147 or the 149 or my 1962 Original ,so today I think would be a good day. I think I will try the 147 a mowing grass and see how it works. I think I will need at least a belt from Charlie. More later Don T
I need a little help here. I have been working on my 1650. Under the dash I have removed the wiring, loosened the spool valve, and removed the lift lever for minor repairs. A while ago I noticed this little critter under the tractor. This might be a question for the well seasoned cubber but where does it go? I'm thinking it has something to do with the way the spool valve is mounted to the bracket that mounts to the steering column. I didn't notice any spacers anywhere. The spacer shown is 3/8"L x 3/8"OD x 1/4"ID. It would have to be used with a 1/4" bolt unless it goes somewhere else.
I'm taking a break from the nonworking 1250 for the time being. This 1650 is going to be a tiller for a while and I need it now.
I'm taking a break from the nonworking 1250 for the time being. This 1650 is going to be a tiller for a while and I need it now.
Mike Smith,
I have read that a gallon of regular gasoline equals about 15 HP-Hours of output from an automobile engine.
You asked for consumption at full throttle. It is important to remember that full throttle is simply Governed RPM on these Cubs. You must apply enough load to the engine for the governor to pull the throttle to the full open (WOT).
Therefore, let's assume that you are tilling a garden and that a given ground speed and tiller setting requires 10 HP. Your fuel consumption would be about the same for a 10, 12, 14, or 16 HP tractor.
Now assume you wish to till at the fastest speed possible. The 16 HP tractor should be able to do the work at a speed 60% faster and consuming 60% more fuel than the 10 HP tractor.
I know that there are many assumptions in my analysis and that this is not exact. For example, at idle, a 16 HP engine will consume more fuel than a 10 HP engine.
My points are:
That we rarely run these engines at full HP output and
Fuel consumption is primarily a function of work produced.
I have read that a gallon of regular gasoline equals about 15 HP-Hours of output from an automobile engine.
You asked for consumption at full throttle. It is important to remember that full throttle is simply Governed RPM on these Cubs. You must apply enough load to the engine for the governor to pull the throttle to the full open (WOT).
Therefore, let's assume that you are tilling a garden and that a given ground speed and tiller setting requires 10 HP. Your fuel consumption would be about the same for a 10, 12, 14, or 16 HP tractor.
Now assume you wish to till at the fastest speed possible. The 16 HP tractor should be able to do the work at a speed 60% faster and consuming 60% more fuel than the 10 HP tractor.
I know that there are many assumptions in my analysis and that this is not exact. For example, at idle, a 16 HP engine will consume more fuel than a 10 HP engine.
My points are:
That we rarely run these engines at full HP output and
Fuel consumption is primarily a function of work produced.
Ken-
I cleaned it up for the pic. It had some surface rust. I'm pretty sure it dropped out of where I'm working. I have tried to figure it out but haven't yet.
Anybody out there that knows the under dash area of a 1650? I think I have it all under control except for the placement of this spacer.
I cleaned it up for the pic. It had some surface rust. I'm pretty sure it dropped out of where I'm working. I have tried to figure it out but haven't yet.
Anybody out there that knows the under dash area of a 1650? I think I have it all under control except for the placement of this spacer.
Wayne - Take a look around the Parts Look Up for it.
Ken and Kentuck-
I figured it out. The spacers are actually standoffs and yes #10 is it. There are two of them so I looked under the tractor and found the other one. They go under the valve spool and keep it spaced 3/8" off of the bracket attached to the steering column. The reason is so the "U" bolts have space for the nuts which are between the spool valve and the bracket.
I learned something today as I do about every day I work on the ole cubs.
Thanks again guys.
I figured it out. The spacers are actually standoffs and yes #10 is it. There are two of them so I looked under the tractor and found the other one. They go under the valve spool and keep it spaced 3/8" off of the bracket attached to the steering column. The reason is so the "U" bolts have space for the nuts which are between the spool valve and the bracket.
I learned something today as I do about every day I work on the ole cubs.
Thanks again guys.
Wayne - You said ,"loosened the spool valve" , you didn't say you took off the nuts. That's why I didn't think that would be it.
From now on when you take something apart and loose / forget pieces be more specific in what you did so's we can fix you up quicker !
From now on when you take something apart and loose / forget pieces be more specific in what you did so's we can fix you up quicker !
