126 with a loader

[Merk]

Originally Posted by Lanceskene

I doubt you would break a spindle if you stayed within the weight recommendations of the manufacturer... my Johnson is rated at 350 lbs

The spindle isn't the problem. Spindle bearings are the problem.

[Lanceskene]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

Lance, you're obviously not very familiar with the IH Cub Cadet garden tractor. Loaders are popular on Originals.

I could not agree more, how handy a loader could be.

Ive had an O... and pretty much one of every other type of Cub Cadet, somebody else can do whatever they like but I still wouldnt put a loader on an O, they are well known to have cracks in the frame where the transaxle bolts on.... just asking for trouble ... IMO

[Lanceskene]

Originally Posted by Merk

The spindle isn't the problem. Spindle bearings are the problem.

Sure its hard on 40+ year old bearings, put in new bearings and shim them properly they will outlast the operator.

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

Lance, you're obviously not very familiar with the IH Cub Cadet garden tractor. Loaders are popular on Originals.

I could not agree more, how handy a loader could be.

Hey Lance, here is a picture of a Danco on an Original. Notice how the loader frame is attached at the rear axle tubes and the front of the frame over the front axle. That would remove the load carried by the loader from the main frame. I think a loader on an O is cool but for a worker I would rather have a newer tractor that can have power steering and a beefed up front axle added. For most of what we use our loader for the O would do the job and I would not be afraid of it but The wife likes the Hydro and PS. They are like any thing else, use with common sense and do not overload and it will get the job done abuse it and it will break.

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To the OP, Hope we have not offended you by getting into a loader on a Cub Cadet discussion, Good luck with finding one or if so inclined get a set of plans and build it. After you have one you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. Good luck
Tom

[Randy Littrell]

Originally Posted by farmall fred

Hey Lance, here is a picture of a Danco on an Original. Notice how the loader frame is attached at the rear axle tubes and the front of the frame over the front axle. That would remove the load carried by the loader from the main frame. I think a loader on an O is cool but for a worker I would rather have a newer tractor that can have power steering and a beefed up front axle added. For most of what we use our loader for the O would do the job and I would not be afraid of it but The wife likes the Hydro and PS. They are like any thing else, use with common sense and do not overload and it will get the job done abuse it and it will break.

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To the OP, Hope we have not offended you by getting into a loader on a Cub Cadet discussion, Good luck with finding one or if so inclined get a set of plans and build it. After you have one you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. Good luck
Tom

The OCC on the pic belongs to a member here by the name of Keith LeJeune.

The Danco on OCC's only have lift pressure and no down pressure. The are a trip bucket only. Probably why the OCC's have survived as well as they did. They are OK, but a more modern loader will be much handier.




Randy

[Merk]

Originally Posted by Lanceskene

Sure its hard on 40+ year old bearings, put in new bearings and shim them properly they will outlast the operator.

I know several IH Cub Cadet owners with loaders.
They do one of 2 things-Upgrade the spindle or keep an extra set(s) of bearings handy.

Does Ford use the same bearing set up like Cub Cadet???

[Lanceskene]

Geeze... stepped on a few toes did I or what????

You want to put a fn loader on an Original.... go right ahead. Its a small tractor with known frame issues and its over 50 years old.... common fn sense should tell you that it isnt the best idea.

I buy/sell a few tractors.... 25-30 per year for 6 years now... Ive had at least 7 garden tractors with loaders... and before that I spent 25 years in metal fabrication.... and before that I worked in Farm Equipment dealerships.... if you dont like my opinion thats your choice... stop quoting me and I wont give it to ya...Simple.

Anyone need a load of crap.... seems I have extra...

[finsruskw]

Any idea what color the embossed DANCO logo on the cross brace between the lift arms should be?

[athomas]

Mines blue, but don't know if that's original or not as PO restored and painted it, got a big bucket though !I think that was the yard bucket for leaves ,grass,sticks etc. I know you don't want more than about a half bucket of stone in it !

[finsruskw]

Looks good!
Blue or black would look good either way.
I was thinking maybe the gray that Case/IH used on their current skid steers,
Mine has a much smaller bucket. Yours must be for snow etc.
Will probably make one for mine someday if I can't find one.