ShawnAgne
501 Club
As long as it is red ANY tractor is pretty cool
Now if it is Green well then that is another story, but then tractors aren't green......
Farmall A vs Cub
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Now if it is Green well then that is another story, but then tractors aren't green......
cdahl383
Well-known member
We just went to a nice Christmas parade at a nearby town this weekend. We were leaving and as we left we had to cross over through the parade, so we waited for a break in everything. I looked and there was a tractor way down the street not moving. An older guy walking near us said I think that’s a Deere. The guy walking with him said how do you know? He said look, they’re having trouble with it. Haha!As long as it is red ANY tractor is pretty cool
Now if it is Green well then that is another story, but then tractors aren't green......
ShawnAgne
501 Club
I'm 47, my Grandpa who farmed with H's and M's and final tractor was a 340, taught me to say when I was like 2 or 3. Farmalls go VROOOM, John's Deers goo Put Put Boom or Junky John Deere.... Just proves he was right. In memory of my Grandpa who gave me my love for all things red, I've taught my kids that same!!
cdahl383
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Haha that's funny! My grandpa taught me a lot of cool stuff over the years as well. Sadly he's long gone now. We're pretty close in age, I'm 44. I just recently got into the tractor scene though. I grew up in the suburbs and moved out to the country about 7 years ago. No one in our family was in farming or knew anything about tractors, I've just sort of picked up stuff from folks on here, reading online, Cub Fests, etc. They're a lot of fun!
Carl, we are glad you did. It is always a pleasure to see you and your Dad at the Bash.
cdahl383
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My Dad and I always look forward to the Bash! Always a lot of fun!
I think I’ll bring my Cub to the next one. Could use some help replacing the steering box seal and gasket.
You know the help is always here.
Super A did not get an engine upgrade until the very end of '54 with the Super A-1 (A-One.) All regular Super As had the same displacement as the A.
Al
Fast Hitch is superior to three point in every way, except maybe availablity depending on where you live, on a Cub--140. A three point is an add-on. Fast hitch was made for the tractor.
The only issue I've ever really had is the Cub FH that I had for a while didn't pick the implement high enough to suit me. 9.5 tires would have helped.
Al
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Everybody's about addressed everything. I've had a Cub or two, currently have a '71 which I really enjoy except it's yellow/white. I would hold out for a Super A over an A. The "correct" pto, four speed transmission, and especially the two circuit Touch Control are huge advantages. The main thing about a Cub is it will creep along slowly if you need it for cultivating, and it's a little more maneuverable in tight spots. If I could only have one (model) it would be a Super A, 100, 130, or 140.
Al
cdahl383
Well-known member
The Super A having two circuit hydraulics is pretty cool. I really don't need anything else at the moment, but sometimes a good deal pops up at the right time.
There's a few A's near me that aren't going for too much. One has a belly mower. It would have to sit outside for a while until I could build a shelter. My garage, lean to, and shed are all full haha! Maybe in the spring I'll start looking around more.
Fast hitch equipment around here is non-exist , -- it was all junked over 50 years ago so you would never find any even if you wanted them.
My A has the 59 mower under it and it would mow about anything you could run over. The 140 with the 42 under it -- not so much. need the 59 put under the 140 but dont mow with any of them since I got the 2444 and C-80. It does a better job--- mows thicker stuff and rides much better in the waterways and on the steep roadsides. Cant run the 140 on my back slope roadsides. -- too top heavy. The 2444 cruises right across them with no problem. --- Its heaver and lower center of gravity.
SA is nice for what it was designed for and used as such. My undermount blade fits both the SA and 140 and that is a plus. 140 grades better than the cub since its heaver and twice the power. I use the cub just for light scratchin work,---140 for more serious diggin.
My A has the 59 mower under it and it would mow about anything you could run over. The 140 with the 42 under it -- not so much. need the 59 put under the 140 but dont mow with any of them since I got the 2444 and C-80. It does a better job--- mows thicker stuff and rides much better in the waterways and on the steep roadsides. Cant run the 140 on my back slope roadsides. -- too top heavy. The 2444 cruises right across them with no problem. --- Its heaver and lower center of gravity.
SA is nice for what it was designed for and used as such. My undermount blade fits both the SA and 140 and that is a plus. 140 grades better than the cub since its heaver and twice the power. I use the cub just for light scratchin work,---140 for more serious diggin.
I had and used my cub for 45 years and my son has it now. I have a SA now for 3 years. I used the cub and now the SA primarily to plow snow. My driveways have hills and we get some snow here in Maine. For my case the SA is a step up. I use weights and chains on both. The first year with the SA I did not have power angle for the plow. I added that after the first year and it is another step up.
Both the day that my son took the Cub
Both the day that my son took the Cub
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ShawnAgne
501 Club
My A60 blade dips down on the side of the cylinder. What did you do to remedy this as looks like yours is level.
Shawn
I did not do anything special to have the blade level. If the pivot holes in the plow/frame are wallowed out then I guess the added weight of the cylinder would cause the plow to droop toward that side. Mine is fairly tight on the SA while I had more wear on the cub (as I indicated I plowed with the Cub for 45 years).
