Cub Cadet 100

[RoninKS]

Hi, I'm new here and looking for suggestions and info.
I've never owned or operated a Cub Cadet,... but tomorrow evening I'm going to look at a Cub Cadet 100 with the intent of buying it.
I talked to the owner this evening, and he said the 10 HP motor has been overhauled (last year) due to haveing been in a flood. He says it runs great, and he has repainted it. He owns a body shop, so I think he probaly did a good job of painting it.

Does anyone have any suggestions of what else to check (or look for) before handing over my $500.00?

Another question I have is,... is the Cub Cadet 100 considered a "riding lawn mower", or, a "lawn tractor"? (I hear there's a big difference between the two)

Thanks,
RoninKS

 

[VinceSMTA]

If the engine has been overhauled the price is worth it in my opinion. The 100 is a gear drive and can do a lot of towing even with only 10 hp. I would consider it a true garden tractor. I had an old Cub 86 which was a little newer with only an 8 hp. I got rid of it when I got my 2542...wish I had it back.

 

[magicalj]

A 100 is a true "Garden Tractor" and also one of the most popular models. If it is in as good of shape as you say it is, $500 is probably a good price on it. Go buy it. You won't regret it. Plus, in a few years, if you wanted to sell it, you could probably get your money back out of it.

AJ

 

[drivadesl]

Cub Cadets are great machines. I've got a 109, which should be the same 10HP Kohler in the 100. Mines a hydro drive, and just for the coolness factor I would like to have a gear drive also. Get the machine and enjoy. You may find yourself wanting to get into collecting all the attachments and toys that go with them. Post a photo when you get her home. Welcome to the club!

 

[RoninKS]

Well I bought it, and it does need some TLC (which didn't surprise me).
1. It needs at least one pair of front wheel bearings.
2. It needs the clutch adjusted.
3. I think it needs new brushs in the starter/generator.
4. The steering has about 1/2 full turn of play before the front wheels move.
.... but, overall I'm very happy with it.

 

[drivadesl]

Congrats Ron. None of those items are showstoppers to me. A good source of info on these machines can be found at www.onlycubcadets.com. Good luck.

 

[artfull dodger]

Another good source for parts, and has much more traffic/activity on the site is the ihregistry.com website. We even had a live chat room that gets going around 9pm most nights. There are several dealers on there that sell parts or even whole cubs. Cheers Mike

 

[2manyrocks]

Any clues why there are 3 different specific IH cub sites out there? Seems like there was one, then came IH Registry and now onlycubcadets?

 

[OhioGuy]

Ron,

Here is a link to the service manual.

IHRegistry Home


There is a simple procedure to take that play out of the steering.
Many of these earlier cubs used a starter/generator that wa a little problematic in really cold weather.

Good luck.
Curt

 

[LBrown59]

Many of these earlier cubs used a starter/generator that wa a little problematic in really cold weather.

I have a 66 and a 67 Bolens .
Both have starter/generators that aren't problematic in really cold weather.

 

[RoninKS]

Thanks fellas for all the replies,.... I managed to download the Operator's Manual, but for some reason I'm having trouble downloading the Parts Manual.

I tried bypassing the push-button starter, and the keyed-ignition switch, by going directly from a fully charged battery with a jumper cable to the hot-post on the starter/generator.
It seemed to be drawing lots of amps but the starter still "acts" like the battery is very low,... does this indicate that the brushs in the starter/generator need replaced??

Thanks,
Ron

 

[2manyrocks]

Starter-Generator

 

[RoninKS]

2manyrocks,.... thanks, and now that I have a general idea of how the starter/generator works, I'm still confused. LOL

In your opinion,.... would the "symptoms" I described in my other post, suggest that the brushes need replaced?

Thanks again,
Ron

 

[RoninKS]

Well, I took the starter/generator off my 100 and had our local Case/International dealer check it out. Dealer says they can't find anything wrong with the S/G, so I had them order a new voltage regulator.

Thanks everyone, for your replies.
Ron