Old Cub 1250
Model Year: 1979
I needed a tractor quick to mow an acre at my new house. Picked up the old Cub Cadet in good condition. It's needed things here and there, but easy to fix, easy to get parts, and worth fixing as it is a solid machine overall. Sure, foot controls for the hydrostatic transmission would be nice, and tighter steering, locking differential, the wish list goes on and on. However, it keeps going and going, and that is worth a lot in my book. I bought a plow, wheel weights and chains. We'll see how it does in the snow.
Pros: Solid, parts availability, support network, rebuilability.
Cons: Steering radius, lack of foot controls, tie rod ends (keep a supply around).