IH Cub Lo-Boy?

Jaybr · Sep 18, 2008

I've been thinking about getting an old tractor to restore just for fun. I found a 1950's IH Cub Lo-Boy locally for $600. I haven't gone to look at it yet, but the guy said it ran great when he parked it 3 years ago. The only problem he said was the PTO shaft splines where worn. He also said he bought a belly mower for it but never mounted, that comes with it but not sure if it's new or a used one.

So is it worth the price if it's not completely rusted out? What's it take to replace the PTO shaft? Should I just keep looking?

flusher · Sep 19, 2008

Jaybr said:
I've been thinking about getting an old tractor to restore just for fun. I found a 1950's IH Cub Lo-Boy locally for $600. I haven't gone to look at it yet, but the guy said it ran great when he parked it 3 years ago. The only problem he said was the PTO shaft splines where worn. He also said he bought a belly mower for it but never mounted, that comes with it but not sure if it's new or a used one.

So is it worth the price if it's not completely rusted out? What's it take to replace the PTO shaft? Should I just keep looking?

Good price for a running Cub with mower.

You can get a replacement PTO shaft for under $100

International Harvester Case IH Farmall Cub PTO, pulley, guard, parts

Check the tires. If they're badly worn and cracked you'll pay a at least $300 for a pair of rears. See eBay for prices.

scott_vt · Sep 19, 2008

Good Mornin Jaybr,
You got some good advice from Flusher, the pto shaft can be replaced without too much trouble, and like he said take a good look at the tires ! They can get expensive for new rears ! I bought a 49 Super A a few years back to restore and I payed $700 for it and the rear tires were a little weather checked but had very good tread and I only had to replace the fronts. Its a great feeling to bring an old tractor back from the graveyard and bring it back to its original condition !

Jaybr · Sep 19, 2008

Thanks for the replies.

I also found an IH 424 that is supposedly in perfect working condition, guy said he used it with bush hog 2 weeks ago. Asking price is $1500 and I'm thinking this may be a better deal in the long run. I also have a bunch of implements sized for my CK35 that the 424 would have no problem with, where the cub is undersized.

I could just restore the cub and use it for mowing duties, although I just bought a 72" Rhino finish mower last week.

bontai_Joe · Sep 19, 2008

If you want to do a restoration just for fun, and end up with a tractor that looks good but will also have work duties, then I'd go for the 424. The Cub is priced right if it isn't a bucket of rust, but you said yourself it's undersized for your attachments. The 424 is a good tractor, will look great restored and can do a lot of work for you too.

Soundguy · Sep 21, 2008

I say get both.. the cub is cheap at 600$.. I paid 2400$ for my 1966 model.

the 424 at 1500$ is also cheap...one will be a good worker.. and the other will be a fun project..

soundguy

Farmwithjunk · Sep 21, 2008

$1500 for a decent 424 is a bargain, at least in this area it is. They generally sell for $2500+ here. I've seen 'em fetch as much as $4000. Years ago, I had a 404 (earlier version of 424) Very dependable tractor, good power, easy to live with. I'd jump at one for $1500 if it's in good shape.