i have owne cub cadets International models for more than 30 years. My Uncle was a regional sales manager and my brother was a warranty service manager for International for 35 years.
Well, you've got me beat......I've owned cubs since around 95. Never got into the older Cub IH's.....but as a kid my dad always had Scouts.....which I loved.....so I've bought/sold/played with around a dozen scouts......and bought/sold/played with around 100 Cubs/cub yanmars....always had great luck with em all!