highboy1975
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- Oct 22, 2009
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ok guys, ive been reading on here for awhile and decided to finally join. im in need of some advice. i spent the summer looking for garden tractors. i was looking at everything, almost bought an 1864 but that didnt work out. i ended up getting a good deal on a 3185 with a fresh motor and 54 inch deck. a little under 1800 and its in decent shape. the only thing thats disappointing is the price of implements. im tossing around adapting an older plow to the 3185 and setting it up for hydrualic lift and angle.
the dilemma im having is that i have a neighbor who has an 1862 that hes offered for trade. cosmetically its in vgc, has 900 some hours, and a 48 inch deck. i keep hearing that the older cubs are built better than the newer ones. i wanted to get some opinions on this and if the older tractor is better, why? the older tractor is looking pretty good to me because attachments are alot cheaper for the old wide frame model. i keep hearing that the frame is heavier, if so, what gage? and the rearend is heavier.
basically, im asking if this is a fair deal, and why with specifics.
thanks
john
the dilemma im having is that i have a neighbor who has an 1862 that hes offered for trade. cosmetically its in vgc, has 900 some hours, and a 48 inch deck. i keep hearing that the older cubs are built better than the newer ones. i wanted to get some opinions on this and if the older tractor is better, why? the older tractor is looking pretty good to me because attachments are alot cheaper for the old wide frame model. i keep hearing that the frame is heavier, if so, what gage? and the rearend is heavier.
basically, im asking if this is a fair deal, and why with specifics.
thanks
john