Newbie needs purchasing advice on Cub Cadet 1862

[Dave01]

I agree with everyone above. You'll really like the 1862, very strong machine. I actually find my turning radius on my 1864 (almost the same tractor) to be very tight, and the power steering makes it effortless.

My only comment is that with 900 hours you need to have an idea of how well maintenance was performed on the tractor. If oil wasn't changed, engine wasn't kept clean of gunk, it may need rebuilding sooner. If the deck looks beaten up, spindles not greased, you may be looking at new spindles and some welding.

So, if the 1862 looks reasonably clean and well cared for I'd go for it. If it sat outside and wasn't maintained, keep looking but I really like the value of that series of tractor.

 

[CJ-8_Jim]

Well, lately I've been either a day late or a dollar short.

This time I was a daly late... Someone else got to it before me.
Thanks for all the help,
Jim

 

[riverrunnernky]

I realize this was an old thread,
however I appreciate the comments to this post.

I have recently purchased an 1862 Cubby and believe I have got a gem.

Now having found this forum, by googling this 1862 Cub for info. I collected enough info to make my choice to buy this series lawn and garden tractor, most of the info from this site.

Mine was well maintained and under 500 hours.

I do need an owners manual, other than ebay does anyone have a better idea where I can find one of these and a shop manual?

David
Ky

 

[scoutcub]

I realize this was an old thread,
however I appreciate the comments to this post.

I have recently purchased an 1862 Cubby and believe I have got a gem.

Now having found this forum, by googling this 1862 Cub for info. I collected enough info to make my choice to buy this series lawn and garden tractor, most of the info from this site.

Mine was well maintained and under 500 hours.

I do need an owners manual, other than ebay does anyone have a better idea where I can find one of these and a shop manual?

David
Ky

Go to the Cub Cadet website, look for "operator manuals", type in your model and serial #, and print!

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

I realize this was an old thread,
however I appreciate the comments to this post.

I have recently purchased an 1862 Cubby and believe I have got a gem.

Now having found this forum, by googling this 1862 Cub for info. I collected enough info to make my choice to buy this series lawn and garden tractor, most of the info from this site.

Mine was well maintained and under 500 hours.

I do need an owners manual, other than ebay does anyone have a better idea where I can find one of these and a shop manual?

David
Ky

Welcome David, Go to this MTD web site and just enter 1862 in the MODEL NUMBER and you will see the Owners Manual and several Service Manuals for download.

http://www.mtdproducts.com/webapp/w...lView?storeId=10500&catalogId=20500&langId=-1

Bob B.