Just picked up this cub 122 with custom hydraulics and CAT O 3 point

[darkminion_17]

Looks like it needs some paint.
The previous owner should have used the oem narrow frame hydraulic lift pump but just my opinion which doesn't matter too much. I do not see any cat of swivel balls I'm listening.

[ironman]

Originally Posted by IHinIN

Very cool. It's not the most refined setup but it looks functional. Are the front lines copper with sweated fittings? I'd be a little leary of those holding much pressure but if they've lasted 20 yrs, I guess they're fine.

Adam, I enlarged the picture of the front fittings and I would say you are right that the elbows are sweated fittings. It looks like to me that the pump is a GM power steering unit (maybe I'm wrong). I am neither a plumber nor a hydraulics guy, but guessing that copper water lines can take at least 150 psi or more, what kind af pressure would we be looking at out of that pump. I just curious for future reference, thanks.

[7hpcubsTN]

It is a gm power steering pump. And not trying to sound like a dink but I don't care what anyone says.. for home made(custom) I say this setup is sweet and other then a few holes in the right fender no other cuts or mods that destroyed the tractor were made. If I restore this tractor I think all of this will be restored with it.

[farmall fred]

You have to give the PO credit for the mods he done to make the tractor useable for him without spending a bunch of money. If it has worked for the last 20 years all must be good. Fix and repair to suit your needs and wishes and use it for another 20 years. It is another of the tractors that we wish could talk to tell its story. I have seen many old farm tractors with owner mods that some people have criticized but they served a purpose for the owner. Thanks for posting.
Tom

[7hpcubsTN]

Yes sir tom! Thanks for the comment and your thinking same way I did. I think only thing I have thought of changing is deleting the front lines and just keeping it for the rear hitch.

[zippy1]

I too think it's a great find. The PO used what he needed to build, well, what he needed in a tractor. Nice to see some good old ingenuity.
Personally I'd leave it as is, and use it for what it was intended. I'm sure they put some time in building and making it work. Great score.

[Baccarat]

I'm with Todd. Someday you may want to use those front hydraulics. If their not bothering anything why take them off. Leave it as is and use it as you want/need.

[7hpcubsTN]

Only reason I wanted to remove the front is I could take off the mule drive and front bracket to make it look cleaner. It's a pet peeve of mine

[johncub7172]

Yupper! Nice tractor with a good hydraulic system. I'd leave those front lines on too.

[MikeMasheris]

Looks like a back 3 point from a Case garden tractor