Cub Cadet 7195

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Knight9

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Hi everyone. Only recently came upon this discussion forum. It has been very educational for me...a relative rookie to the tractor world. I recently purchase a Cub Cadet 7195 (19 hp, 4wd, hydro). It has only 18 hours on it. I am considering purchasing a FEL for it, however after reading many posts and following many threads, I am wondering if the tractor has enough horsepower and weight (just over 2000 lbs) to warrant a FEL. What do you all think?? I have looked at Woods, Kelly, Allied etc and they all have FELs for my size tractor...but is it actually a useful tool? Thank you.
 
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Knight9,

Of all the goodies you can aquire for your tractor, the FEL is probably one of the most useful attachments you can have. My <font color=blue>NH 1320</font color=blue> weighs in about the same as yours and I wouldn't know what to do without my FEL. They are a lot more fun than a wheel barrow /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif!!----Cliff
 
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Hi Cliff,

What make is your FEL? (Factory or add on?) And lifting capacity? Are you using it for light stuff or going for the gusto and pushing it? And I hear you on the wheel barrow...I'm thinking that landscaping 3+ of my 10 acres with a wheelbarrow would pretty much do me in!

Kevin
 
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Welcome Knight9 to the board.
I'm sure your 19hp Cub has enough power to handle a FEL.
FEL a useful tool....you bet and I'm sure 99.9% will agree here,and you will be surprise what projects you can do.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
 
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Like caddison said, probably the most useful attachment you'll ever have on your tractor. You have to learn to use it carefully because you easily turn the tractor over with a front end loader; but that applies to bigger tractors as well.

Bird
 
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Kevin,

Mine is factory <font color=blue> NH 7308 </font color=blue> w/68" HD bucket. The bucket is a little big for the tractor at times but it works fine if you don't get carried away. I have moved some 2 1/2" washed rock with it and a lot of dirt and snow, man I wish it would snow some more /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif . The main thing is having enough ballast on the rear. I have had mine on three wheels a time or two /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif . That will bring you to attention. Once you get the hang of it and learn to work within the capabilities of the loader and tractor you can do a lot of work. They are great in tight spaces where the big boys can't operate. Also you may want to look at a loader w/quick attach buckets. This would be so handy if you want to add a blade or forks in place of the bucket. It is money well spent because it just make your tractor so much more versatile.---Cliff
 
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Welcome. Your little yellow & white beast has enough power to handle a front end loader. Many folks here have small Kubotas (B7100, B6200, etc.) and New Hollands (TC18) that easily handle FELs. These compacts are in the 16-18 hp range and do just fine. You just have to remember it's a small tractor with a small FEL and working with one is kind of like eating an elephant - one bite at a time.

I've been looking at both Great Bend and Woods FELs for my B7100 (16 hp, 4wd, hydro). Right in the $2,500 range. Specs are about the same and they both are quick attach loaders while the Kubota FEL is a semi-permanent mount.

Definitely worth serious consideration.

Bob Pence
 
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Thank you all for the feedback. Sounds like a FEL really would be a good addition to the tractor. The next issue for me will be research then. As I indicated I've looked briefly at a number of makes/models but not really in depth. One of the main issues for me will be mower interference. I have a 60" mid-mount mower that is a pain to put on/take off. I presume that a loader attachment could interfere with the mower attachment. If they all do, guess I'll have to trade in the mid-mount for a 3PH mower.

Thank you all for your feedback. Very helpful. I will post a picture of my Cub (there aren't any Cub pictures as far as I can see) as soon as I can. I'm also working on a "Cub version" of the graphic for my signature file. Hope you can all see it soon.

Kevin
 
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Hey knight! I have a 7265 and have posted several pictures here. Click on my name, choose view all my posts, and hunt from there. I have a cub loader and am very happy with it.
 
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Hi Steve,

I had actually seen a few of these after I posted my message....sent you a direct email regarding your FEL also. I gather from your notes there it is a Woods. How is it to put on/take off your Cub?

Kevin
 
 
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