Got my first Cadet!

[Radec Aksarben]

I finally got a chance to mow a few hours with my new toy, a 1450. I really like this thing!

[T-Mo]

FYI and nit picky, "Cadet" was the term IH used for lawn tractors, while "Cub Cadet" was a term they used for garden tractors. What you have there is a Cub Cadet. You do have a nice 1450 there.

[Stanton]

I finally got a chance to mow a few hours with my new toy, a 1450. I really like this thing!

Don't worry, we knew what you were talking about. Call it what you want, but call that lawn: "DONE!"

Good looking 1450 and in great shape. Do you know if that's original paint or has someone restored it? I have an old 782 (a newer model than yours by a few years) with a 44C deck that still gives a great cut. Enjoy your new-to-you 1450.

[Radec Aksarben]

Yes, I'm aware i have a Cub Cadet, but in my household the 1450 shall be known as the "Cadet" and my Farmall Cub as the cub.

I believe it was painted once before since there is yellow paint over the serial tag. Still need to figure out what the tag says so I can figure out what model year it is.

I'm very pleased with the way it cuts. I think my dad is a bit jealous. I was mowing with my wife, who was running dad's newer Deere and the 1450 was doing a better job. Both mowers had blades sharpened before starting.

[Radec Aksarben]

This is not the type of serial # I expected.

2050066U532 618*

How do I read this thing?

The serial info I found only shows 6 digits, 530000 to 667400+

This does not make sense.

[Jim Becker]

Use the 6 digits after the "U".

[Radec Aksarben]

Looks like November of '74.

Do you know what all the preceding characters were for?

[Jim Becker]

They are kind and code numbers, essentially they identify the model. No, I don't know all the codes. The "U" indicates country of origin.

[BigBill]

Welcome to the world of the cub cadets. There a heavy duty little garden tractor.