oldblue1993 98 #1 Posted August 16, 2014 okay little background first, all summer me and my son have been hearing all summer long that cub cadets are just better. We would just smile and say we have a thing for our horses plain and simple. Well the county fair always hold tractor pulls, so we thought well lets give it a shot. Me and my son went out grabed the b-80 threw some weight on her and met the neighbors at the fair for my boys first pull, well at the weigh in turned out I was about 100lbs shy and my tires well regular old ags, nothing special. The cub was up first and me n my boy watched her go we looked at each other and said "crap were in WAY over our heads" Next up was the boy , so I told him just give her all shes got and we shall see. That darned thing chugged down the tract as if out for a sunday drive, listning to the loud speaker we hear it WE beat the cub by 3 feet and place 3rd in his class at 165FT. My boys first trophy! We can now spend the rest of summer with our horses, not hearing about our belt drive "its been really quiet" I know this probably should be in pullers, but thought everyone would get a kick out of it "weve all had the cub horse debate" Thing is equal power, both twelves just us with a 100 less pounds , a LOT less money into it "nothing" and she brougt him home a trophy. I told my boy dont say anything to them about it just say good job, put the trophy up and we will let it go, enough has been said. 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #2 Posted August 16, 2014 Yeah, look at his face...it's over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #3 Posted August 16, 2014 That is priceless, congratulations to both of you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #4 Posted August 16, 2014 IH Cub Cadets are great old tractors, I've got 3 of them. However, if I had to keep just one tractor, it would be the Wheelhorse EVERY time. Nice tractor and pulling too! Good luck, Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #5 Posted August 16, 2014 Now you've done it, he has that addicted to look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldblue1993 98 #6 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, he is so proud of himself and I know now he will look at the red barn just a little differant. It may have been only 3 feet but to us it was a mile. Edited August 16, 2014 by oldblue1993 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #7 Posted August 16, 2014 Tell your son a hearty congratulations from me. And you sir sound like one heck of a great father. Your teaching him right. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #8 Posted August 16, 2014 If I had had a father like you I never would have left home. What a great story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,017 #9 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Looks like we got 3 winners here. The Dad The Son and The Horse! Edited August 16, 2014 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #10 Posted August 16, 2014 Congrates to all of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldblue1993 98 #11 Posted August 16, 2014 Thank you, I will be letting my son read these as he is still pumped over it, but like I say no one could of seen this coming. The motor was one I found in the junkyard that we did nothing to but put gas in it and the old b-80 still had the origanal belt. I did not have the cash to set her up right for this so we took her as she sat. Personally I think she sorta knew what was up. I know its all just in fun but we were sort of taking it personaly, because of how bad the horses were talked about. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #12 Posted August 16, 2014 Lucky Boy! All smiles as it should be! You should be ashamed of yourself infecting the youngsters with Wheel Horse Addiction! My two sons have WHA too! Our 1st Horse (forget the model) was 'bout 40 years ago. We did own a few Cubs along the way, not bad. Not the big box thingys of today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #13 Posted August 16, 2014 Keeping it stock you should be fine. But if you plan on taking it the next level, you may want to think about, chaning the rear end to a cub rear end. Great story though. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #14 Posted August 16, 2014 Congratulations to you and your son! Reading your story brightened my day.I'm very impressed by the way you two handled the win. Teaching your son to win graciously speaks a lot about the character of you both.Again.congrats to you both for a great finish, and keep your well fed! :handgestures-thumbupright: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #15 Posted August 16, 2014 You could show up with this next pull. Not your typical "stock" garden variety tractor.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #16 Posted August 16, 2014 You could show up with this next pull. Not your typical "stock" garden variety tractor.... You sure your not his neighbor ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #17 Posted August 16, 2014 Great story and a very happy ending! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limited12 360 #18 Posted August 16, 2014 Tell your son congrats, nice job on his first pull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 810 #19 Posted August 16, 2014 great going sir, TRULY AWESOME!!!! mike in mass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,040 #20 Posted August 17, 2014 Being a "good winner" seems to be a lost art these days, thanks for building you son's character! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #21 Posted August 17, 2014 What they all said!!!!! I couldn't say it better. Super Fantastic. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #22 Posted August 17, 2014 Congrats and great story! Thanks for sharing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #23 Posted August 17, 2014 Great story, thanks for sharing! I love the Father and Son teamwork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkol1969 92 #24 Posted August 17, 2014 Being a "good winner" seems to be a lost art these days, thanks for building you son's character! very true my son wrestled in high school and was always taught to be respectful whether he won or lost (always made me very proud when his hand came out to help someone up after a win or smile when losing) now that he bought my buddies d180 i have to be the happy loser when he pulls up to my smaller gt14...... still proud 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
