1872 rear lift

[pwarfle]

Were the single point lifts ever offered on the Super Garden's? If not, will it bolt up? The only thing I think would have to be modified from the standard 782 lift is the lift arm would have to be lengthened.
If the lift was offered I assume a belt was/is available for a #1 Tiller.

 

[sblunier]

It can be done, but it isn't a straight bolt up. The SGT rear frame is notched where the upper casting would usually bolt up, clearanced for the cat 0 3pt.
1/2" bar stock can be bolted to the frame rails with a welded brace over the top. This can be fabricated to support the casting. Then all that is necessary is the lower bracket and a new longer lift rod.

I have done one for myself, and dad has put 2 on his machines based on mine.

 

[sblunier]

Tiller wasn't an option, due to the AL rear end on most SGT's........I guess it could be done with a LOOOOOOOOOOONG Belt.......

 

[sblunier]

I run a #2 tiller on my SGT, but it has a Cat 0 3pt and has been modified with the adapter package (fabricated) and an idler pulley in the middle of the belt run (based off of a mower subframe and center spindle from a 44/50 mower.

Tiller has extra extensions so it is now 50" wide too.......

 

[jdiederichs]

Hi Steve, Your hitch looks quite similar to what I made for my late 982. Great minds.....or whatever, right? I continued the two vertical bars down and created a new drawbar from it too. It is much more robust than the factory drawbar, which was rated for a 35# max. load.

Wish that I had pictures, but that 982 is long gone due to a divorce, darnit all!

 

[sblunier]

Jim,

Let's not talk great minds or we'll both be in trouble!!!!

Adding support to the lower hitch from the sides is an excellent idea, I'll bet it worked slick!!!

 

[sblunier]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGWo2ToC0tE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkZ-xzNlUD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vD0aw_5i3E

A couple quick links to tiller mods.....

 

[pwarfle]

Great info Steve. Really appreciate it. My neighbor is interested in purchasing a 1872 from me, but we are looking at lift options for him. I have a wide frame single point from a 782.

 

[pwarfle]

Would the "factory" tiller for a 1872 be a 3 pt / shaft drive, or have it's own power plant? Someone told me all Supers have a shaft out of top of rear - to add a rear PTO option. I think that type of tiller will be hard to find in Mi and be pricy.

 

[pwarfle]

Would the "factory" tiller for a 1872 be a 3 pt / shaft drive, or have it's own power plant? Someone told me all Supers have a shaft out of top of rear - to add a rear PTO option. I think that type of tiller will be hard to find in Mi and be pricy.

 

[sblunier]

Either the 48" Haban cat 0 2000rpm tiller, or the 42" Bush Hog cat 0 2000rpm version.

All supers have splined hydros with splined rear output stubs for adding the 2000 rpm pto option.