Narrow frame quick attach dimensions
 

hi guys,

I'm trying to restore my mule drive or quick attach bracket and am in need of the dimensions for the bracket to go on the frame.

Thanks,

Stuart

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/e331042e.jpg

Progress
 

Hi y'all,

The mule is straightened out and a plate was welded to the back of it for more strength. I made two tensioners since it's going to be used for a 1A tiller. I installed it this morning. It's tight but should work fine.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/ce6160e7.jpg

I need to paint it.

I've also been working on putting the gearbox and three point on and made some progress with that also. This 125 had a hydro lift on it, but it was removed when I bought it (Sminkey has beautifully restored it too, I might add) so I used the rockshaft and handle from one of my 73's to put a lift on it then I put a three point on it and made an adapter to use a sleeve hitch since the tiller pin is stuck in the hitch. It works well. I just need to tidy some things up.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/c4120a96.jpg

I made the sleeve hitch from plans found here. It was slightly modified to fit my skill level but I think it will work. I need to paint it the proper color, though...http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/78f8764a.jpg

Forgive the pictures... They are a little blurry as they were taken with an iPhone with an otterbox on it...

Anyway, what do ya think?

Stuart

Stuart looking great! Your going to love tilling with it!

Great job on the 3 point and lift. You will love it.

Good looking 125!



Your hitch looks great! :ThumbsUp:

Just a clarification...
 

hey y'all,

I just wanted to clarify about the lift. Sminkey bought the lift off the tractor and restored it and posted pictures of it in another thread. He did a great job on it too. I bought the tractor and am making do with a manual lift. I'll find a hydro unit someday...

Stuart

Your not going to like lifting that tiller with the armstrong method. Look for a spring assist or another hydro lift. My 125 had the armstrong lift on it and there is no way in the world I would try and till lifting that tiller up without some sort of help. Tillers are 225 lbs range. I think the heavest attachment for our cubs.

Excellent job on the 3 pt! :beerchug:

Thanks for the compliments.... I know the tiller is heavy. I don't like moving it around off the tractor... I have a Brinly spring assist, but when mocking up the three point it wouldn't fit between the frame and hydro unit. I'll get some pictures later if I get the chance. I'd like to have an Ih spring assist. I'll get one when I have some funds.

Thanks,

Stuart

:biggrin2: The main thing is you have the tiller. A spring assist will be easy to get compared to that... Hoping to find a tiller for myself in about 6 months.

I hope you find a tiller soon. I found them but they were always to far away. I bought mine from Nashcub ( the 125, too) and it's taken me over a year to get this far with it. My wife and I have a goal of raising a garden and we're slowly working towards that. I have my dads bolens ride-a-Matic and tools, but it's in bad need of restoration. We have little kids and I work a lot so it makes things tough. We just keep working in that direction.

Stuart

i think the second heavest is the snow throwers.:biggrin2:

Progress...
 

Hi everyone,

I've made progress. After having to clean the carb to get the 125 to run, I've been able to get it together. All I need is belts for the tiller. I used a homemade box blade this morning to smooth the driveway. It worked pretty good. I'm going to have to find a spring assist though... I'll post some pictures soon.

Stuart

A picture...
 

howdy,

Here's a pic with the blade on.

Stuart

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/c24ec740.jpg

Both adapters look great! I like your box blade too. How about a few more pictures of it. And I agree, at least a spring assist if not hydraulic.

Looks awesome! Nice cub and blade! :beerchug: