mower options...

[charleswise]

So I have a late 60's International Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor. It does not appear to have a PTO on the back. The mower attachment I have for it is too small for my 3 plus acres and I'm looking for a redneck solution. First, does anyone know if a PTO can be added to these units? And if not, any ideas for a pull behind mower on the three point hitch? I've been looking at the gang reel units but I don't know if there's any other options. Just wondering if anyone else had any ideas.

 

[digger]

So I have a late 60's International Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor. It does not appear to have a PTO on the back. The mower attachment I have for it is too small for my 3 plus acres and I'm looking for a redneck solution. First, does anyone know if a PTO can be added to these units? And if not, any ideas for a pull behind mower on the three point hitch? I've been looking at the gang reel units but I don't know if there's any other options. Just wondering if anyone else had any ideas.

A pic or at least the model you have would be the only way anyone can answer your question.

 

[charleswise]

pics

 

[kmcconaughey]

That's a 122, which is a garden tractor, not a lawn tractor. From around 1965/67. There were a few different mower decks available for it, a 38" a 42" and a 48". Originally they would have had the "pin on" variety. The 38" and 42" decks would have cast iron ends and all three have cast iron nose pieces. Here's what they look like. Note, the 38" and 42" look very similar.

The later quick attach style will also fit. Again, these were available in 38", 42" and 48" deck sizes. All three of these are the stamped deck with no cast iron ends but still with the cast nose piece. Here's what these look like:

And here's what the quick attach deck hanger or subframe looks like:

 

[charleswise]

Thanks for helping identify it. It has no plates anywhere. I do have the mower deck but I'm not wanting to use it as my unit has a plow and the plow has to come off in order to put the deck on. Also the deck is too small for the area I have to mow. I'm looking for an alternative. I'm trying to see if anyone has a recommendation for a pull behind mower that does not use a PTO as my unit does not have the power take off. I've looked at the gang reel but didn't know if there's any after market pull behind mowers that don't use a PTO

 

[PACub100]

 

[kmcconaughey]

You may want to look into a pull behind ATV type mower, aka "trail mower".

 

[tkhoffman]

So I have a late 60's International Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor. It does not appear to have a PTO on the back. The mower attachment I have for it is too small for my 3 plus acres and I'm looking for a redneck solution. First, does anyone know if a PTO can be added to these units? And if not, any ideas for a pull behind mower on the three point hitch? I've been looking at the gang reel units but I don't know if there's any other options. Just wondering if anyone else had any ideas.

They make self contained tow behind mower. They have their own engine... You just need a little more robust hitch. They are pricey. 3 acres with a 42" deck shouldn't be bad.

 

[tkhoffman]

Yipes. At $200 a mower that's an expensive rig. Fun to see though

 

[Ken Black]

grew up on a 50 inch deck on a gravley. did 3 acres with it for over 10 years.
diff between 42 to 50 isnt that big...
lil hint.. if u keep the lawn low........... you can go a lil faster ...
these were not made to mow 100 sq ft.. just saying
besides that use the time to get away from the cough never mind looking other way .. lol