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Re: New here: buy Cub or Model A???
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Posted by LenRahilly on November 10, 2006 at 07:45:00 from (24.50.99.60):
In Reply to: Re: New here: buy Cub or Model A??? posted by Hugh MacKay on November 05, 2006 at 03:44:00:
Owned a Cub very briefly a couple of years ago; bought it to cut a large lawn. Didn't get a chance to use it for mowing before I moved, but formed an impression of it. Absolutely charming, easy to drive, wonderful visibility. Those who have used them (like the other people who have answered your question) show numerous disadvantages (PTO size and direction, 3-speed transmission, small amount of power). I have spent considerable time on both an A and a B (mechanically same, different wheel configurations). They have just about the same power as an F-12. I remember pulling a 7-foot double disk with the A without too much strain (this is the load normally pulled by an H or F-20). The A did OK with it in second gear (our F-12 did OK in second gear with this harrow, also). But --the A is not equivalent to an H in power--smaller engine, running at only 1400 compared to the 1650 of the H's larger engine. The A is a delight to drive (great view ahead, easy steering, well-placed controls, comfortable seat, quiet with a muffler attached), and the normal PTO size and direction make it easy to fit attachments to it. The power lift for the A was pneumatic, operated off exhaust gases diverted to a huge cylinder. I've heard this cylinder gets corroded in time. I think the Super-A hydraulic system can be put on the original A, but am not sure of this. Others who have experience with both tractors probably know this. The A is very agile, and would make a lovely light-chores tractor, mower, etc. Personally, I would simply look for a good Super-A. You'd have the same fun driving AND have the advantage of live hydraulics. Most of the original mechanical and hydraulic power lifts of the 30s and 40s operated off power taken BEHIND the clutch--clutch disengaged means no power lift. In tight quarters, you'd have to shift to neutral, engage the clutch, operate the lift, shift back into gear, and so on. Our F-12 lift worked that way, and so did the lift on the H and M. Maybe not a big deal, but there were times when I wished I could have raised the cultivators without having to go through the gear shifting routine.
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