Looking at an 1811

[jmaas]

HI I am looking for a bigger Cub to go with my Original. It needs to mow about an acre and go on plow days. I found an 1811 localy but I am not sure what specific things to check out when I go to check it out. Is the aluminum rear end anything to worry about? Thanks John
Here is a link to the ad http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/738532128.html

 

[kmcconaughey]

John, the only issue with the aluminum transmission that I can think of would be to make sure that all the mounting bolts are in place and tight. Also check for any signs that they were loose at some point. You'll have to look at the frame rails under the fenders for the bolts. My parents had a 2072 (from the same series as the 1811) and the transmission mounting bolts came loose, no damage was done but we caught it in time. Here's some info for you.

 

[mgonitzke]

I had an 1811. It was a really nice tractor. Just like Kraig said, make sure that the rearend mounting bolts are all there and tight. The aluminum trans housings will occasionally crack and break at the front mounting ears, but I think this problem is more common to the supers. If you want to plow with it, you'll need a Category 0 3 point, or you can install an iron rearend and use the Cub Cadet-style 3-point and sleeve hitch adapter.

From what I can see in the picture, that looks like a pretty nice one.

I would also ask to see it run and use it a bit before you buy...you want to make sure the governor works. Those like to go at about 1500ish hours. That's really the only issue that that engine has; it's a very solid, powerful, dependable engine.

 

[jmaas]

So the 1811 is a Nice tractor. My wife asked if that means it is polite to John Deeres, or sends out thank you notes after it has a party. Really though the info is very helpful. Check out the trans mount bolts and the governor. Is a cat 0 hitch hard to come by? John

 

[mgonitzke]

A guy by the name of Aaron Schmidt (hope I spelled that right) makes them, and he's a forum member. He sells them on his website (that I can't locate at the moment) and on ebay. You can also find used ones but you'll pay almost as much for a used one as a new one.

 

[kmcconaughey]

John, here's a link to the forum classifieds where Aaron posted his custom made CAT-0 hitch for sale, scroll all the way down, it's at the bottom.

Here's a link to his website Xtreme Motorworks

 

[agitch]

John,

Depending on how many hours are on the engine I would talk him down from 1200.00 unless they're really hard to find in your area. They're a great tractor!