149 Hydraulic lift on 1250

[daved5150]

I know that both the 149 and 1250 are wide frames. I have a line on a 149 locally that is in good shape that has the hyd lift. If I do decide to buy it, can I swap the lift parts onto the 1250 if I decide to go that route?? (or just use the 149 as the snow machine and the 1250 for mower duty...)

I really don't want another machine as I currently have my 4Runner on jack stands in the garage with two sleds in there as well. But I'd rather buy another tractor than try to piece it together on Ebay which would probably cost as much as another machine.

I just want to make sure that if I go the swap route that the ported pump would fit on top of the hydro in the 1250 and that the rest of the parts should drop in as well. I'm new to the lift stuff, so bear with me as I learn from you guys. Thanks...

[cub123]

I think if it was me and the 149 is nice I would just keep the 149, or both.

[Yosemite Sam]

Most of the parts are the same but some are not.

Look up the exploded views of each machine and check out the differences.

[_DX3_]

149's are awesome with the hydraulic lift. I much prefer them for work duty and use the 1250 for mowing.

Got my old 149 out today and graded up a bunch of old hickory nut shells and stuff into a nice burn pile, then I graded the driveway and filled in a few holes in the drive before they got worse.

[Yosemite Sam]

I do agree 149's are really great machines.

[daved5150]

Number one, thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by cub123

I think if it was me and the 149 is nice I would just keep the 149, or both.

Yes I think you hit the nail on the head for sure. I do want one for mower duty and one for snow duty. It's a pain to pull that thrower on and off each year.

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

Most of the parts are the same but some are not.

Look up the exploded views of each machine and check out the differences.

Thanks Sam.

Originally Posted by _DX3_

149's are awesome with the hydraulic lift. I much prefer them for work duty and use the 1250 for mowing.

Got my old 149 out today and graded up a bunch of old hickory nut shells and stuff into a nice burn pile, then I graded the driveway and filled in a few holes in the drive before they got worse.

Thanks DX3. Why do you say the 149 is better for work duty??

Sounds kinda funny to a guy like me up north....grading the driveway and burning the pile in December, that is...but after the seven feet of snow, it got warm, melted and rained. But winter is back with a vengeance now.

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

I do agree 149's are really great machines.

Appreciate the input guys. I just love these old Cubs over anything new made today...Yes, I would love to get another machine for sure...just have to convince the wife first..

[Yosemite Sam]

Originally Posted by daved5150

Thanks DX3. Why do you say the 149 is better for work duty??

Not trying to step on DWayne's toes, but in my opinion there are not as many expensive, delicate parts to worry about breaking or wearing out, therefore I feel like I can make my Wide Frames work harder than my Quiet Line.

Originally Posted by daved5150

Yes, I would love to get another machine for sure...just have to convince the wife first..

Tis better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.