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best garden tractor?

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greg kelley

09-16-2007 09:47:30




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I am new to the sport of tractor pulling and am wantin to build a pulling tractor fornext year what garden tractor is the best to start with?




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mike

09-17-2007 07:26:47




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
we did real well w/ cub cadet 128(s) yrs ago. we built several and did well w/ all of them. couple 104s did well in the light classes. when you start making some serious horsepower the axles will be the weak point. when you solve that problem(ford falcon differential and narrowed axles) then you will start breaking gears. we outgrew the sport before we solved that problem. my boys are ages 6 and 9 and we will start building tractors again this winter for first time in over 20 yrs.just remember too have FUN with it! and when some tractor routinely kicks your butt there is a pretty good chance he spent more money on it than you.

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JT

09-17-2007 06:56:27




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
Greg,
I do not know what you are looking for, but I have a 1000 cub cadet tractor that the previous owner started building a stock altered tractor, It has no engine, but has the aluminum wheels all the way around, skinny tires on front, and 26.00-12.00x12 puller tires on the back, rear fenders have been stretched to accomadate the bigger rear tires. I traded it for, so I really do not need it and would like to sell it. There has been nothingone to rear end, it needs differant gears to run the big tires, or you can take off the big tires and run it in stock class for now, it is basically a stock tractor with big tires. My email is open if you are interested in this for a base to start with. I also have a short block that he partially built, to run in stock altered class, it would need a differant cam, I also have a bored out carb for it also. It is around Springfield, IL. Jim

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jb9959

09-17-2007 05:10:18




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
I have a Cub Cadet 1050 that would make a good pulling tractor. The previous owner installled a CC 72 rear end and transmission. After I got the tractor in good running condition (New clutch, throw-out bearing, drive pins, etc.) I discovered the ground speed was too fast for mowing. I have been told that some CC 72 transmissions were faster than others.

I would sell the tractor without mower deck for a reasonable price. Maybe I can get my money back if I sell the tractor and mower deck separately.

JB9959.

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Bills1450

09-16-2007 20:00:11




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
Alot will disagree (but more will agree!) that your best bet is an older model Cub Cadet. They work well starting out in stock classes and parts are widely available to upgrade it as far as you want to go. Alot depends on your own mechanical ability and what class you want to pull. Altough it can fun building one yourself if you can't do work yourself you can buy one "ready to pull" cheaper than building yourself. First thing is get rules from clubs you plan on pulling with as this dictate what you can & can't do to tractor.

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tom1

09-16-2007 19:08:44




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
Get a John Deere 430 and you will beat everyone



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Bills1450

09-16-2007 19:52:43




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to tom1, 09-16-2007 19:08:44  
Every competitive JD I've ever seen was sheetmetal attached to a Cub frame :)



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William Pearson

09-16-2007 17:41:53




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
What class are you going to pull in?
In true stock form I am not sure if any brand is better then another ... although there some that don't pull well. I would stay away from the cheap sheet metal tractors , unless you get one for free. Building a high performance puller right off the start might get agravating as there is a lot to learn about this sport. Wheelie bars are a MUST HAVE on a garden tractor no if ands or buts about that subject! I enjoy pullin' my stock Wheel Horses and have fun win or lose.
Bill in Richmond, Va.

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scott in mi

09-16-2007 10:18:24




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
I pull with both gear drive CUBS and belt drive tractors. the main thing with a belt drive setup is to be sure that you use HEAVY tensioner springs on the drive belt, and a good kevlar belt. GOOD transmissions include the offerings from simplicity, wheel horse, or john deere.

On the CUB side, you WILL need to upgrade the clutch. There are offerings from Midwest Super Cub that do nicely..... or cut down a heavy spring from a combine and use an aluminum homemade disc for the clutch disc.

SAFETY is the greatest concern there is to pulling.... please be sure to build strong brackets, hitching points, and GOOD shields on clutches, belts, and pulleys.

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greg kelley

09-16-2007 10:49:43




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to scott in mi, 09-16-2007 10:18:24  
What years in the cubs do I need to look for?



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R Bedell

09-16-2007 11:50:24




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 10:49:43  
Prior to 1980....!!



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scott in mi

09-16-2007 10:18:08




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
I pull with both gear drive CUBS and belt drive tractors. the main thing with a belt drive setup is to be sure that you use HEAVY tensioner springs on the drive belt, and a good kevlar belt. GOOD transmissions include the offerings from simplicity, wheel horse, or john deere.

On the CUB side, you WILL need to upgrade the clutch. There are offerings from Midwest Super Cub that do nicely..... or cut down a heavy spring from a combine and use an aluminum homemade disc for the clutch disc.

SAFETY is the greatest concern there is to pulling.... please be sure to build strong brackets, hitching points, and GOOD shields on clutches, belts, and pulleys.

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oldrustycars

09-16-2007 10:00:20




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 Re: best garden tractor? in reply to greg kelley, 09-16-2007 09:47:30  
Gear drive Cub Cadets are the best. I'm told many pullers that appear to be Deere or others are Cub Cadets with Deere sheetmetal. Many pulling parts available for the CC. Also try here...http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/tips.htm



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