Titans of the Turf

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April 2004
Oscar H. Will III 
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Manufacturers such as Brinly-Hardy Co. and Planet Jr. made a host of gardening implements for the Cub Cadet, such as rotary tillers, moldboard plows, planters, cultivators, harrows, discs and spray rigs. Others, like Sweepster Inc., Lambert Inc., and Parker Co., made rotary brooms, floor sweepers and lawn sweepers used for everything from snow removal to parking lot sweeping, feed barn isle cleaning to yard leaf raking.

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For turf care, there were many aerators, pluggers, fertilizer spreaders, rollers and rakes produced. Cub Cadet-size front-end loaders were available from Danuser Machine Works Inc., Kwik-Way Manufacturing Co. and Johnson Manufacturing Co. There was even a golf ball retriever available from the Wittek Coif Range Supply Co., and a fiberglass fender and seat attachment that converted a Cub Cadet into a golf cart.

Owners worried about processing yard and garden debris could choose from several styles of front-mounted chipper-shredders, and Onan Co. even produced a front-mounted generator so the Cub Cadet could be used to remotely power electric tools. Naturally, several manufacturers produced Cub Cadet-size trailers and carts to help with the hauling chores.

The variety of available attachments ensured that the Cub Cadet garden tractors could live up to their reputation of providing 365 days of work each year.

Because of their widespread availability, mowers, blades, carts, tillers and moldboard plows help collectors today get as much seasonal work out of their vintage Cub Cadets as possible. Searching out the more unusual attachments adds even more depth to the vintage Cub Cadet hobby. [Back]

Further reading and research

  • Probably the single-most important research resource for International Harvester enthusiasts is the McCormick/International Harvester Collection archived by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

    More than 12 million items, spanning the years 1753-1985, are housed within, and all relate to Cyrus McCormick and the International Harvester Co. Fortunately, the collection is open to the public and includes thousands of historic photographs, advertising images and documents pertaining to IH Cub Cadet development, evolution and marketing.

    Visit the archives at 816 State St., Madison, WI 53706. The archives can also be reached on the Internet at www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ihc or by telephone at (608) 264-6460. If you plan a visit for a specific reason, it’s advisable to call or e-mail ahead so that the items you are most interested in can be gathered.
  • Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet: A book by Kenneth Updike that covers IH Cub Cadet history includes many wonderful photos. Published in 2002 by Motor Book International. Available at the Farm Collector store.
  • Cadet Connection: A 20-page newsletter devoted to IH and Machine Tool & Die Co. Cub Cadets. Published quarterly by Brian, Howard and Mark Sell. Contact them at P.O. Box 1827, Butler, PA 16003-1827; www.cadetconnection.com.
  • IHRegistry.com:  An extensive website devoted to all Cub Cadet models. Information including production data, serial number breaks, manufacturing dates, maintenance and rebuilding tips can be found along with a popular electronic discussion board. The site also offers a place for collectors to register their tractor’s serial numbers.
  • IHCubCadet.com: A website devoted to IH Cub Cadets. Serial number breaks and other production data can be found along with links to many vintage Cub Cadet parts suppliers. The site also offers a robust online discussion forum where enthusiasts can tap into the expertise of forum members. [Back]
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  • barton 5/28/2009 5:48:30 PM

    at some point, i've been told, that kohler discontinued the 12hp engine (as is in the model 127). the replacement is the 14hp kohler which meant that cub cadet had to develop a service bulletin of some kind for this change. it affects a lot of things in the narrow frame 127 including how the mower deck belt drive off of the front pto is aligned. is there any kind of guide or service note that cub cadet used for this situation?

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