Cub Cadet 125 and Cub 2186
Model Year: 1966
I have two Cubs one from 1966 and the other one that I purchased in 2000. They have both been good to me. I am in the process of restoring the older cub. The 2186 has about 325 hours on it. The only repairs I have done to it is work on the steering, by replacing the steering gears, the wheel bearings& the steering bushings. I did this as the steering became loose. The tractor has been very dependable. I have two sets of blades, so one set is always sharp. The 125 I have used recently to plow snow. The only problem with this, is the wheel chains, tear up the driveway sealer. The past year I purchased a snow thrower for it. I would recommend either model.
Pros: See above.
Cons: The Cub Cadets have had problems with the steering after many years of use.