Bill J.
Yep,pretty much.
Cheaper than new tires and wheels too, LOL
Yep,pretty much.
Cheaper than new tires and wheels too, LOL
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kostendorf
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A guy from another forum said this...
(I don't use my Cub, I just work on it and look at it, so far it's holding up very well), That makes a lot of sense looking at some of these machines.
(I don't use my Cub, I just work on it and look at it, so far it's holding up very well), That makes a lot of sense looking at some of these machines.
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Good evening, All. I just got off the phone after a nice little conversation with someone. I wonder if anyone is interested that I've found a another "silly little yellow tractor." It is an Original with Rear Pto, a 1961 model year and it is serial number....591. That is correct. Ill have pictures in the next few days of it.
And just out of curiosity.... How many think that that little tractor should be cut up and modified? I know the present condition of it and the story behind it only just curious.
And just out of curiosity.... How many think that that little tractor should be cut up and modified? I know the present condition of it and the story behind it only just curious.
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Marlin if you do aquire that tractor, and you want to drill or cut anything on the tractor, go ahead its yours and if no one else likes it then they should fork over enough cash so that they can say what to do to it...
The 1x8,9 sreies is the most servicable series made, IH learned from the earlier series what needed to be improved and the tunnel cover was one of them.
this is my answer to hydro level monitoring, And I did it to several cubs
The 1x8,9 sreies is the most servicable series made, IH learned from the earlier series what needed to be improved and the tunnel cover was one of them.
this is my answer to hydro level monitoring, And I did it to several cubs
mhomrighausen
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Jeff B. Right now it isn't mine and nope... I wouldn't do anything like that to modify it. I do know the gentleman that owns it will be offering it for sale. And after looking at my recently acquired 108 rolling chassis I do have agree about it being really accessible. I've decided for now I'll just make the little fella a decent running again little Cub Cadet with a 14 horse Kohler instead of the original ten horse.
mpatterson
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Got me some new skins on Saturday!
Can't wait to try these suckers out on the 782 in the snow! Better yet, when plowing this fall! Hopefully won't be sliding all over the place like before with the turfs on.
Can't wait to try these suckers out on the 782 in the snow! Better yet, when plowing this fall! Hopefully won't be sliding all over the place like before with the turfs on.
Mike P.
Your gonna hate those in the snow. BUT,your gonna love them in the dirt. BTDT
Your gonna hate those in the snow. BUT,your gonna love them in the dirt. BTDT
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Calling for snow all day tomorrow, 1650 w/snow blade, weights and chains is locked and loaded.
Chop, cut, rebuild a Cub?
Heck yes!
For myself I like the challenge of building something completely different with as many International, Koehler, and Cub Cadet parts as possible. (and yes you can remove a tunnel cover by drilling spot welds, weld it back, and look completely original!)
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Yes, I remember the day Tedd first posted. He called off his serial number, I remember replying "serious? You have the FIRST one" ... and I think we all were just happy it was alive, well, and still a "worker"
Heck yes!
For myself I like the challenge of building something completely different with as many International, Koehler, and Cub Cadet parts as possible. (and yes you can remove a tunnel cover by drilling spot welds, weld it back, and look completely original!)
Tom-
Yes, I remember the day Tedd first posted. He called off his serial number, I remember replying "serious? You have the FIRST one" ... and I think we all were just happy it was alive, well, and still a "worker"
Tom, yep.
I guess it all depends on how one modifies a Cub.
Yes to this:
No! to this:
I guess it all depends on how one modifies a Cub.
Yes to this:
No! to this:
Mike Patterson
I have a need for a set of those tires if they are heaver than the ones I have here from MIller tire off evilpay . My loader needs at least a 4 ply tire. Where did you get them and please email me there info .
On that low number Original. I was in PA a few years ago and a short guy with a runny noise ask me if I wanted to buy the low number stamped section of an Original . He had a few low numbers from tractors he had junked. I have pictures also . So if someone had a low number Cub to sell me they would have to prove the ownership . I know of a few he sold and that is worse I think than a cut tunnel cover on a NF . Just saying !
One mans JUNK is another mans treasure !
I have a need for a set of those tires if they are heaver than the ones I have here from MIller tire off evilpay . My loader needs at least a 4 ply tire. Where did you get them and please email me there info .
On that low number Original. I was in PA a few years ago and a short guy with a runny noise ask me if I wanted to buy the low number stamped section of an Original . He had a few low numbers from tractors he had junked. I have pictures also . So if someone had a low number Cub to sell me they would have to prove the ownership . I know of a few he sold and that is worse I think than a cut tunnel cover on a NF . Just saying !
One mans JUNK is another mans treasure !
I had to drill the spot welds and remove the tunnel on the 1964 cc 70, there was bumps caused by rust between the welds and no way to sand blast it. The tunnel will be welded back on after painting the inside of the frame and tunnel.
mpatterson
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Charlie,
What do you hate with the tri-ribs in the snow? I was going to load mine with washer fluid to help with weight and "traction". Is it just the sliding on the ice below or just sliding period?
I figure they will dig in some in the snow and help out?
What do you hate with the tri-ribs in the snow? I was going to load mine with washer fluid to help with weight and "traction". Is it just the sliding on the ice below or just sliding period?
I figure they will dig in some in the snow and help out?
Mike Patterson
The big snow plows that plow the roads around here chain up one front wheel when we get ice storms, and we get them a lot. we have been getting a storm watch for overnight and all day Wednesday for blowing snow and snow . Looks like we will get dumped on here. I`am off to get some gas so I will be ready.
I pick up a green zero turn to do some maintenance for a friend and I was shocked for the $$ just how cheap built it is. Won`t trade my Toro anytime soon for anything green .
The big snow plows that plow the roads around here chain up one front wheel when we get ice storms, and we get them a lot. we have been getting a storm watch for overnight and all day Wednesday for blowing snow and snow . Looks like we will get dumped on here. I`am off to get some gas so I will be ready.
I pick up a green zero turn to do some maintenance for a friend and I was shocked for the $$ just how cheap built it is. Won`t trade my Toro anytime soon for anything green .
mpatterson
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Read a few forums that people have posted they think their tri-ribs are great in the snow. They found they have a fair bit of sliding with the turfs. Seen on one site where a few guys had wrapped #40 roller chain around the centre of turfs to give them "traction" in the winter. Kinda neat idea if you had a fair bit of ice to deal with. Where you live Don, it would be hilly too so they would want the chain on the snow plows I would imagine!
Yes, We moved some GREEN ag tractors here at work a couple years ago from Augusta, GA area from their storage yard into Ontario. CHEAP CRAP! For the $$$$$$ they charge for them - not me! I understand most things anymore are cheap, throw away world we live in, but gee whizz! I highly doubt I would be spending my hard earned money on anything green, certainly not anything NEW that is green!
Yes, We moved some GREEN ag tractors here at work a couple years ago from Augusta, GA area from their storage yard into Ontario. CHEAP CRAP! For the $$$$$$ they charge for them - not me! I understand most things anymore are cheap, throw away world we live in, but gee whizz! I highly doubt I would be spending my hard earned money on anything green, certainly not anything NEW that is green!
Mike P.
In a perfect snow,(20+ below hard pack) they do ok, but on average, they just don't grip very well.
I'm betting that if that center rib was grooved, performance would increase 10 fold.
Standard tri-ribs are better that the Firestone, as they don't have that single rib that takes all the load.
In a perfect snow,(20+ below hard pack) they do ok, but on average, they just don't grip very well.
I'm betting that if that center rib was grooved, performance would increase 10 fold.
Standard tri-ribs are better that the Firestone, as they don't have that single rib that takes all the load.
Are they worse than the old floatation tires? My #1 125 has this style tire on it and they were always fun in the snow for quick 180° turns in reverse, think Jim Rockford...
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My fleet needs new steer tires but I've been debating what to purchase. Love the look of the tri ribs but like Kraig was pointing out they have got to be a little better than the old flotation tires. Makes me wonder about those multi rib tires that have several deep groves, maybe that would be a better choice for all around work.
MIKE P. - I've even heard some people complain that those Firestone tri-ribs cut up their grass when turning while mowing.
In effect they operate like a single rib frt tire on a full size tractor, becoming more of a rudder on loose ground. Like Charlie said, with some work on them with a tire grooving tool on that huge center rib they could be made to perform better by cutting grooves & sipes in the rib. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siping_(rubber)
Back 50-60 yrs ago farmers thought those single rib tires would be better for use on tractors working on loose or muddy ground, like plowing, cultivating, picking corn with tractor-mounted corn pickers. They just tore up the ground worse than a 3-rib tire. Plus when used on loader tractors or tractors with mounted corn pickers that big rib over-stressed the tire casing and caused the tires to fail quickly.
The 5-rib Vredestein V61 seems to be the tire of choice on the 16-6.50X8 size. I do like the looks of that Firestone tire, just wished it performed as good as it looks.
I'm not a fan of fluid in rear tires, and fluid in frt tires seems like a wasted effort to me, the one to two gallon you can get in a small frt tire does not seem worth the effort.
NIC, DON, EDWARD - You probably know there's special drills for drilling out spot welds, Here's some, http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=spot%20weld%20cutter
And I'm sure you can find better ones cheaper than Eastwood's made in the US of A.
In effect they operate like a single rib frt tire on a full size tractor, becoming more of a rudder on loose ground. Like Charlie said, with some work on them with a tire grooving tool on that huge center rib they could be made to perform better by cutting grooves & sipes in the rib. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siping_(rubber)
Back 50-60 yrs ago farmers thought those single rib tires would be better for use on tractors working on loose or muddy ground, like plowing, cultivating, picking corn with tractor-mounted corn pickers. They just tore up the ground worse than a 3-rib tire. Plus when used on loader tractors or tractors with mounted corn pickers that big rib over-stressed the tire casing and caused the tires to fail quickly.
The 5-rib Vredestein V61 seems to be the tire of choice on the 16-6.50X8 size. I do like the looks of that Firestone tire, just wished it performed as good as it looks.
I'm not a fan of fluid in rear tires, and fluid in frt tires seems like a wasted effort to me, the one to two gallon you can get in a small frt tire does not seem worth the effort.
NIC, DON, EDWARD - You probably know there's special drills for drilling out spot welds, Here's some, http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=spot%20weld%20cutter
And I'm sure you can find better ones cheaper than Eastwood's made in the US of A.
