154 lo boy info

[Ken Black]

besides the grill frame bein toast. shes a lil rough cough ... havent checked in person..
thought i ask for pros cons what to look for . worth even getting.. parts so on so on

below is the ad info from them selling...
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74 international cub cadet lo boy 154. Comes with functioning mower deck, fresh electrical tune up, fresh battery. New carburetor. Tires all hold air
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i really dont even need it hahhaa but dang it these things are addicting hahha thought maybe take next step up in size hahha

 

[Ken Black]

will ill take it as a hint. to run the other way lol ...

probley better i do... i need another project like a hole in head lol

 

[Jay Fetters]

I have a cub 185, and it is an amazing little tractor. Mine has creeper gear and the 3 point hitch. They are tuff machines but the common problems and complaints the lowboy guys have are this:
The shift forks aren't the best, and will break from time to time. They are easily replaced and readily available from Hamilton bobs, maybe even cub cadet specialties, who i prefer to deal with.
The guys without the creeper gear complain the machine doesn't go slow enough to more a good pass.
And finally, guys complain about the horse power, but I plow and disc 18 acres with mine and never have a problem with power. I think they get turned by the low hp rating, and don't realize what all you can do with 15-18 hp and proper gearing.
So to wrap this up, I absolutely love mine and couldn't imagine being without her, not to mention that four cylinder is one of the smoothest, quietest engines I've ever used in equipment.

 

[Ken Black]

I have a cub 185, and it is an amazing little tractor. Mine has creeper gear and the 3 point hitch. They are tuff machines but the common problems and complaints the lowboy guys have are this:
The shift forks aren't the best, and will break from time to time. They are easily replaced and readily available from Hamilton bobs, maybe even cub cadet specialties, who i prefer to deal with.
The guys without the creeper gear complain the machine doesn't go slow enough to more a good pass.
And finally, guys complain about the horse power, but I plow and disc 18 acres with mine and never have a problem with power. I think they get turned by the low hp rating, and don't realize what all you can do with 15-18 hp and proper gearing.
So to wrap this up, I absolutely love mine and couldn't imagine being without her, not to mention that four cylinder is one of the smoothest, quietest engines I've ever used in equipment.

probley go check it out tommorow.. see in person how ruff it is. i may not even bring it how if to ruff lol...
thank you tho for the info. ill check for creeper for sure.

 

[Ken Black]

will went checked it out.. lil more then i wanna deal with right now.. just a bit on the sloppy side.
such is life lol

 

[Dave Pasahow]

I’m a new member who is pursuing a Bucket List Project....I want a 154 or 185 to restore....neighbor had one with a mower deck when I was a kid....I’m reasonably competent and have access to more learned friends...located east of Austin Texas in the Hill Country...can travel a reasonable distance....any prospects please advise....thanks in advance...Dave

 

[wh cc guy]

I think a 184 would be a better choice.

 

[Dave Pasahow]

Any leads to a good prospect appreciated ....agree re 184...that’s what my neighbor who started this quest operated....tks

 

[Mike Mennone]

Any leads to a good prospect appreciated ....agree re 184...that’s what my neighbor who started this quest operated....tks

I have a 154 parts/project tractor near Navasota ,TX. Really don't want to see it go over scales, but have no need for it anymore or time to work on it.