What a cub really needs!

catttle · Postby **catttle** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:23 pm

What a cub really needs is a 18-hp diesel, a 3 point hitch, a 52 inch mower deck, and power assist steering, so you could cut grass up hill while drinking a cold (beverage) and eating a bag of peanuts. If this were so there wouldn't be all these foreign mini tractors coming into the country. I would also own a new one right now. But, back to my question. Is there any kind of power upgrade for the cub. I like the cub size, but want super A power

Postby **Jim Becker** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:26 pm

Buy a Super A.

Postby **Bigdog** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:27 pm

Sounds like you want a Kubota or J.D. Compact.

Paul B · Postby **Paul B** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:40 pm

If it had an 18 hp diesel, 3 point hitch, 52" deck, and power steering, it would probably be a foreign built mini or compact tractor.

Postby **Buzzard Wing** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:00 pm

Test question.... who ya gonna find to work on a Kujke or Daedong diesel???

Me thinks you are on the wrong forum.

Postby **johnbron** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:06 pm

The lack of power doesn`t bother me. Where I think Cub screwed up is not having a lower first gear ratio originally instead of having to add a gear reduction unit.

Marion(57 Loboy) · Postby **Marion(57 Loboy)** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:09 pm

I'm with you Buzzard Wing,

and not only that, I'd like to see if ANY of those foriegn diesel tractors are around 55 years from now still working and running like they did when new.....fat chance

Jim Hudson · Postby **Jim Hudson** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:09 pm

A properly restored engine does wonders for the power.

beaconlight · Postby **beaconlight** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:45 pm

The right spark plugs and proper timing and carb adjustment do wonders.

Bill

WKPoor · Postby **WKPoor** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:09 pm

I read somewhere that antique tractor power is roughly equal to a newer tractor with 1 1/2 times the power. A fresh Cub with good compression and maybe tweak the gov. up a tad you would be in that range. As for the gearing, I agree. Just about all the antique tractors lack in the gear range arena. Seems hard to believe the designers didn't think a creeper would be useful for some jobs.

Jim Hudson · Postby **Jim Hudson** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:29 pm

My Cub will handle this OK

WKPoor · Postby **WKPoor** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:57 pm

Jim, Is that a 5' box?

Postby **Arizona Mike** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:57 pm

An 18-hp diesel Cub, cutting grass up hill while drinking a cold beverage and eating a bag of peanuts. I think I might have a serious roll over :roll:

I like the way my Cub will walk up a hill and not miss a beat

It is what it is

Jim Hudson · Postby **Jim Hudson** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:35 am

WK it's a four foot. 315 pounds

WKPoor · Postby **WKPoor** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:27 am

Jim, Does it lift OK when its full of dirt. I've got a 6ft pretty heavy duty blade that I tried behind the Cub one time. Just lifting it nearly pulled the front end off the ground. As for pulling any dirt with it, well it wasn't quite capable if you know what I mean.

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What a cub really needs!

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