General Cub 1572 Questions

[tegger]

I just bought a 1572 cub cadet from a friend of mine, and I was wondering what problems/things I should be looking out for. He complained that it was underpowered for the 60" deck, and he said the driveshaft (or the rag coupler type thing on it) broke too often. Of course his version of too often was every 3-4 years. Anyway, it was purchased in 1991, has just under 900 hours, and runs like a champ.

I wasn"t really looking for a mower this large, but I can"t pass up a deal. I guess I"ll have to park it next to my $300 forklift.

Anyway, I"m going to pop the deck off of it tomorrow to clean it and weld up a random hole or two before I give it a new coat of paint.

Also, anyone know a good size lug tire to put on the back of this? The original tires are 26*12-12 turfs, and I"m wanting to mount some of the carlisle lugs since my 4 acres are quite sandy (and it needs new tires anyway). As you know, the original tires are rather close to the fenders as it sits, and I"d prefer the new tires fit.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Well, lets just say, that the PO's description of being under powered is relative and his opinion.
In checking the Attachment Guide, a 60" was offered for the 1572.

The Flex Disc Couplers do wear out. Here again, this is all relative to how hard the drive system was used under. I know of people that have gone 10+ years on this discs.

You should have no problem installing the same size of Ag Tires on your cub.

The 1572 was made between 1987 - 1988. It is basically the same Cub as it's earlier 782D and 1512.

 

[tegger]

That is exactly what I thought. I about fell over laughing when he said that the flex couplers "always broke" every 3-4 years. I checked the serial, and it was made in 1988. All the original docs from the dealer show it being purchased in 1991. He thought they bought it about 10 years ago. Based on that, it could have been 5-6 years between flex coupler replacements. Even then, I'd rather replace the coupler than have to do more major repairs on a lesser tractor.

I'm guessing that his feelings that it had too little power come from the way he/they mowed with it. They only have 4 acres, and in their quest to mow that, they now have a 3000 series JD with a 72" finish mower, and they just ordered a new 2000 series JD with a 62" deck. Maybe I can get a deal on those in a couple years.

For what I paid ($500), I am already completely happy. It mows great, and all in all, it is in really good shape. About the only things I am seeing funky at the moment are some worn pins for the casters on the mower deck, discolored paint, old tires, and the cracked seat.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Getting good results out of the mower deck can be obtained.

(A) Ground speed - too fast and numerous things happen.
(B) Nice sharp blades make a big difference on outcome and tractor load.
(C) Deck spindles - again performance & tractor load
(D) Deck drive System - Mule drive pulleys have to be in good shape and proper alignement.
(E) The belt itself.

Any neglect or mis-adjustment can results in comments like you heard.

You cut a 15HP Cub Diesel for $500.00, that would be a STEAL. The PO ignorance is your reward.

 

[JT]

If he broke these couplers every 3-4 years, he must not know how to run a hydro tractor or he was abusive to the tractor. We have a 982 that still has the original couplers in it. We bought the tractor in 1987, used and it is on its 3rd engine, and have never put any drive parts in it, I would guess it has well over 5-6000 hours on it, my Dad claims over 10,000, and they are still in good shape, the poor old thing just sits now, no use, it is just too slow.

 

[tegger]

I was going to start a new topic with this, but it is a general question about this tractor so...

How exactly are you supposed to get the 60" mower deck under the tractor to mount it? I figured it was just a slide out thing, but I was having issues getting it out without having it stuck against a tire. I ended up jacking up the rear of the tractor to get it out. I may have just been missing something. I know you drive over some of the JD belly mowers, but I didn"t want to screw the deck up.

Any brilliant ideas to make this easier?

 

[tedsxb]

The deck takes lots of coersion to get in, but itll eventually go. Try turning the wheel to one direction all the way and raising the deck carriage up all the way.