I've been trying to recover from a tough weekend. The little woman am I woke up around five pm on Saturday and took off an a 720 mile event that ended about 28 hours later with my first Cub.
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My first Cub Cadet is home!
- Thread starter Ron Armbruster
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I could not figure out how to put in text after the pictures. Well? How did I do? I know that it's not a 129 
I am waiting on it to be delivered. I just couldn't see not buying this. Might have paid too much,but just look at it!! I haven't decided it's ultimate future. There are some nice pieces that someone might want that I don't "need" for my project. I am still wanting a workhorse. The nose isn't broken or defective, I could live with bent, cracked,non show worthy parts. My dad collected antique cars, Essex mostly, and I can appreciate the desire for restoration quality parts. I will post more pictures as I get time but, if anyone wants to see something special.
I am waiting on it to be delivered. I just couldn't see not buying this. Might have paid too much,but just look at it!! I haven't decided it's ultimate future. There are some nice pieces that someone might want that I don't "need" for my project. I am still wanting a workhorse. The nose isn't broken or defective, I could live with bent, cracked,non show worthy parts. My dad collected antique cars, Essex mostly, and I can appreciate the desire for restoration quality parts. I will post more pictures as I get time but, if anyone wants to see something special.
As long as your happy with it, that's all that matters! Should be a nice project for ya.I could not figure out how to put in text after the pictures. Well? How did I do? I know that it's not a 129
I think that the little bogger is a real kick in the pants!!! Gotta finish a kitchen sink/cabinet project otherwise the little woman starts to get vocal about her displeasure. I am sure that I will need her help to move it around.
Oops. I now see the mistake. Sorry still new to it all. Where was it moved to ? I can't seem to find it.
Ron, it's in the "IH Cub Cadet Tractor Forum" area.
Thanks for the answer. I will figure how to do this right.
My 129 is supposed to be delivered by a good friend this week if the rain lets up.
My 129 has arrived!! Wow!! I that maybe some time in it's life somebody thought they had a better idea. Check this boat anchor out!!
This couldn't be the result of love!! Would anyone use this frame? Could this frame be used to start a plow/ tiller project?
mfrade
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It'll add some time for repair(s) but it can be done. Welding a patch into the frame will be straight forward.
A new front PTO lever should be easy to acquire. If by chance you run across a better frame, jump on it,
otherwise just use what you've got.
A new front PTO lever should be easy to acquire. If by chance you run across a better frame, jump on it,
otherwise just use what you've got.
Thanks for the reply. I bought it sight unseen. The price was right for a parts tractor. When the sun came up I realized how rough it is. Well,I don't have to worry about cutting up a tractor that should be restored.
For the record, I am not hating on my 129. I actually see awesome things happening with this. Any body ever build a tow tractor? Gin poles?
mfrade
Well-known member
Someone once built a well drilling rig if I remember right...
Mike, that was Kendell Ide, more of a a well point driving rig, see photos below. Also, I believe it was Travis Schweizer that built a tow setup. I'll post the photos of the tow rig as soon as I dig them out.
Here's the tow setup:
Awesome wheel lift!!!! I thought about that. That is so awesome! But in all reality a yard arm or gin pole set up might be more versatile. Still love that! I am going to do that just because. Boy this is going to raise all kinds questions. Still love that wheel lift! How much does a tiller weigh? How much does a snow thrower weight? How much weight is really too much for the rear axle? Such as 6.00-12 duals loaded with beet juice and 100 lbs per side wheel weights? Loaded 23 12.50-12s? Duals? 
Kraig, you are THE man! No wonder you are the great one Keeper of the Photos. Any chance you have other assembly pictures of the tow set up? Did it pivot at the "T"? Still think that mini wheel lift is cooler than dry ice! How much weight is too much weight for the front axle? Foam filled tire should eliminate the weak tire factor............ I know it's got it's limits................... Suitcase front weights? Lead bars made from melted lead wheel weights then poured in to a small block Chevy valve cover used for a mold? Bolted to inner frame rails? Gonna lose sleep tonight
...... I know it's got it's limits................... Suitcase front weights? Lead bars made from melted lead wheel weights then poured in to a small block Chevy valve cover used for a mold? Bolted to inner frame rails? Gonna lose sleep tonight
How much weight is too much you ask, this is probably too much:
