It's outstanding that have a tractor that has been in your family as long as I have been alive.Bryan, WELCOME! The 125 is my favorite Cub Cadet, I have several of them, including the one my parents bought new back in 1969.
Headlights are easy to add. The blank panel above the grill can be unbolted and a headlight panel bolted back in place. You will need to find a used headlight panel or I believe that reproduction versions are available.It's outstanding that have a tractor that has been in your family as long as I have been alive.
I really wish my 125 had headlights, is this something I can modify or upgrade to?
Thank you.Headlights are easy to add. The blank panel above the grill can be unbolted and a headlight panel bolted back in place. You will need to find a used headlight panel or I believe that reproduction versions are available.
Yeah, I plan on going through the tractor and fixing things. I literally have to fight with the lift arm both up and down to get it to move. I also need to find whatever bracket goes under the seat, right now it's just a small piece of plywood bolted to the seat and the frame.I think I would trim those long ends to the U-Bolt holding the lift bracket onto the lift arm first thing. They look long enough to rip your pants or tear into your boots.
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Welcome BryanGood Morning, All,
I am new to the site as well as this tractor craze. I just picked up a running 1968 125 last week. It needs some work, mostly cosmetic. The oil spot under the tractor is from a different vehicle.
Bryan
I sent a PM.I have an original headlight panel with the rings for a 125 if you are interested. They have been sandblasted, primed, and painted with Case IH Irongard. I will take $100 for it plus actual shipping cost. All the panel needs is the decal.
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Marty, that’s a great deal!I have an original headlight panel with the rings for a 125 if you are interested. They have been sandblasted, primed, and painted with Case IH Irongard. I will take $100 for it plus actual shipping cost. All the panel needs is the decal.
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Thank you for the advice. Is there a way to tell if it's the factory engine painted black?Bryan,
Sent you a PM.
You mentioned it was hard to lift the dozer blade. Are you pressing down the button on top of the lift handle when you raise it? Also, does it have a spring assist? This will be visible from the rear. If not, one would be a huge help in raising the blade.
Click on the CCSpecialties icon at the top of the page, and look for the title spring assist. There you can see what one looks like.
A few things I noticed about your 125:
The 125 looks pretty good for it's age. Very little rust, so it must have been stored in some type of shelter. Some scotchbrite, or fine steel wool and soapy water would make it look real nice.
Not sure what is going on with that hood pointer, but it needs to be turned the other way and closer to the front of the hood. There should be a hole closer to the front like in the pic that Kraig posted.
It appears someone tried to cover up some surface rust on the rear rims with white paint. A good sandblasting and repaint would easily take care of that.
I am assuming the engine is a replacement, since it is all black (unless someone painted it). The factory engine would have been federal yellow. That's no issue though, it is a newer engine with fewer hours. I can see where the starter/generator has been painted over.
Take care of those rear fender reflectors! The original reflectors are expensive and hard to find.
Nice tractor!
One sure way is to look and see if the Kohler ID plate has been painted over, or has overspray. You could also scrape a little paint off the engine, and see if there is some yellow underneath. I would bet there is also some yellow on that starter/generator.
The engine serial number will tell what year the engine was made.
I am also curious about the holes for that hood pointer. Is there still a hole closer to the front of the hood?
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