Craig Kelley
Active member
Hello IH Cub Cadet Forum! I used a 1969/70 CC147 from 1978 to 2012 mainly to mow a 1+ acre church property. I retired it 10 years ago in favor of a new (non-IH) tractor. I actually got tired of fixing it and gave in to a brand new shiny red tractor. Anyhow, I've started a refurb/mod of the CC147 after I got tired of looking at the poor thing sitting on the side of my shed while driving by on my new red one. Here are a few pics of my 147 at the start of my project:
**DISCLAIMER** This project is not for the IH Cub Cadet purist. I will be replacing the 14hp engine with an 18hp DuraMax as well as modifying the steering, adding actual front 5x4.5 spindles, new 20" (R) / 18" (F) wheels, offroad tires, among other things. Stay tuned!
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**DISCLAIMER** This project is not for the IH Cub Cadet purist. I will be replacing the 14hp engine with an 18hp DuraMax as well as modifying the steering, adding actual front 5x4.5 spindles, new 20" (R) / 18" (F) wheels, offroad tires, among other things. Stay tuned!