Bought a Cub Cadet model 1861 : will I be happy?

[JackinVirginia]

has 743 hr. and cowl/plastic is broken but seems solid. Paid $700. Anyone know this beast? What year? What should I be afraid of?
Jack

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I have an 1862 that is about a dozen years old. It is a great tractor. I retired it from use at my home where it mowed about 4 acres and brought it to my office, there is about an acre of lawn here, but we really use the snowblower a lot more at the office. I'm not quite sure how the 1861 compares to the 1862 but I love mine!