It's interesting to note the difference in safety equipment between the mowers. If you fall off the Cub, it will run you over and keep going till it crashes. If you fart on the Simplicity, the engine will shut down.
The "old mower". 1965 Cub Cadet 100 fully optioned with creeper drive, grote light, fenders, headlights and hubcaps. 10hp Kolher single. Homemade sulky for giving the kids a ride.
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The "new mower". 2003 Simplicity Conquest, 50" mower deck triple bagged with turbovac. 18hp Briggs V twin. Optional hubcaps.
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