Neither shaft is available from Cub Cadet. The earlier shaft was discontinued long ago and to repair your older model you ordered the new shaft and 3 discs instead of 2 and eliminated the ball. At least that is what I can ascertain.
Serial number 622951 and below used a different shaft which used the ball an one disc at the rear. After 622951 a revised shaft was used and the ball was eliminated and 2 discs were used. I have one of each 1250 model.
The first serial number for tractors built in April of 81 was 693143. Look at the number tag and see if it says International Harvester or Cub Cadet. MTD took over in May of 81. If your tag says International it’s likely one of the last built by them in 81. If it says Cub Cadet is was likely...
Hard to say. The windrow off the plow will take out cans also. They don’t necessary have to hit them. The city where I worked people were told not to put trash cans in the street. They would do it anyway. It was impossible for drivers not to knock those cans over. Drivers would keep a list of...
I have found the lubrication in sealed bearings lacking anymore. Especially sealed hubs on vehicles. I get 3 years out of replacement hubs. Even Timkens.
I’m sure I’ve seen this info somewhere but can’t find it. My 122 is too slow in 1st and too fast in second for mowing grass. Is there a gear set that slows down second gear? Maybe out of a 128?