Maybe this is an easier way to go.... https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/greensburg-simplicity-allis-with-tiller/7452423023.html
On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, at 7:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > No I do not have the 3pt hitch either. Sounding like more trouble than > it's worth. > > > On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, at 7:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >> Ahh, okay, wide frame but as I said in another note it doesn't seem >> like it matters. >> >> Do you already have a 3pt hitch? You need one to mount the tiller on. >> Those can be spendy. >> >> The sites I found also recommended spring assist or a hydraulic lift >> (which was a factory option, or you could make your own) because of the >> weight of the tiller. I've pulled a plow (plough for Fred), a disc >> harrow, cultivator and back blade (not all at the same time) and they >> do require significant arm strength to lift, way more than a mower deck >> would. >> >> I guess I'm kind of on the look out for a creeper gear and tiller now, >> that thing is pretty cool. >> >> -Curt >> >> On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 07:05:11 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> It is an International Cub Cadet 128. >> >> https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/2/4/245-cub-cadet-128.html >> >> Mine has the 3-speed (and reverse) transmission, not the creeper. >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, at 5:41 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>> Sounds like my former 1962 Wheel Horse. Built like a brick doghouse, >>> however, not that great with anything other than a mower deck. I had a >>> snowblower for it, but it was only single stage, so it wasn’t terribly >>> effective. Pretty underpowered for the wet Midwestern snow. >>> >>> I think there was a tiller attachment for it, too, but like the >>> snowblower I can see it being very good. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On Mar 1, 2022, at 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I will check when I get home. It's an older tractor, certainly older than >>>> 1990s, weighs a ton, built like a tank. >>>> >>>> It's set up and I've only used it as a mower (belly mower deck). It has >>>> turf tires which also would not be great in a garden I guess. But I'll >>>> check the model and get back to you. >>>> >>>> Allan >>>> >>>>> On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, at 4:05 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >>>>> If it's belt drive it's not a narrow frame Cub Cadet, well unless it's >>>>> an Original, those used a weird system where a belt went from the >>>>> engine down to the driveshaft which went to the transmission. They're >>>>> super weird because the belt runs vertically, not like modern garden >>>>> tractors where the belt runs vertically from the engine to the >>>>> transmission. Most people consider the Original to be special and not >>>>> really a narrow frame tractor. >>>>> >>>>> That tiller attaches to the tractor's 3pt hitch which is a proprietary >>>>> thing, there is a C shaped bracket at the bottom of the transaxle, >>>>> about inline with the axles and a lifting rod that pivots on the same >>>>> bit the seat mounts to. They're uncommon and expensive. >>>>> >>>>> Power for the tiller actually comes off the front of the tractor, a >>>>> rear PTO is a very rare option. The belt goes down the front of the >>>>> engine (these are all horizontal shaft engines) to a pair of wheels >>>>> that turn it under the tractor (so horizontally) to the tiller at the >>>>> rear. I've never actually seen one in person but it must be a very long >>>>> belt. >>>>> >>>>> I *think* you might be able to use a narrow frame tiller on a wide >>>>> frame tractor but you won't be able to use it on a "modern" (say post >>>>> 1990) lawn tractor. Certainly not one with a vertical shaft engine, at >>>>> least not without major adaptation. >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 03:54:20 PM EST, Allan Streib >>>>> <astr...@fastmail.fm> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yeah I need to check, I can't recall the model and not at home now. But >>>>> I do know that everything is belt drive. 1st gear is pretty slow, but >>>>> it does not have a Hi/low-range splitter. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, at 3:45 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >>>>>> What tractor do you have? >>>>>> This would work best on a hydrostatic machine or a gear machine with a >>>>>> creeper gear. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've got a couple narrow frame Cubs, they're great. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Curt >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 02:28:55 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thoughts? Fair price? >>>>>> >>>>>> This includes the gearbox and I think it would work on my tractor (need >>>>>> to double check). >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/384696830760 >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com