Sleeve hitch differences between 1650 and 782?
 

Hello folks,
Does anyone know if the sleeve hitch for the wide-frame 1450/1650 will fit the 82 series, or what the differences in the parts might be?

Thanks.

the lift bar that runs for the hitch to the trator lift is not the same.

The lift bar for the 1650 has a curve, while the lift bar for the 782 is straight.

Re: Sleeve hitch differences between 1650 and 782?
 

Appreciate the info, thanks! I'm looking at a wide-frame hitch set for sale. Looks like for what just the bar costs ($45+), I may cut and weld it to fit my 782.

Also, the early quietlines had the bar going through the actual cast part to allow it to pivot. On the later quietlines and the 82 series, it used Frankenstein bolts. You could always add bushings to the 782 frame and use the bar if it's an early one.

Josh, I think this is like the one I'm looking at:

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0028100032

Thanks.

If you need frankenstein bolts, I make them
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=20875

The upper casting is the same for all WF. The difference lies in the rear of the Frame. Early frames had a collar spot welded to the frame and used a pivot rod. Later frames did not have those collars and simply had a hole in the frame for the so called Frankenstein Bolts. See image of frame with collars.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...1.jpg~original

OK, Roland I don't see the collar so I think I will need Jeff's frankenstein bolts!! Just in time for Halloween.

Bret

If you guys are talking about a Three Point Hitch... Please stop saying "sleeve hitch"

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4

I really hate that cub calls this a 3 point hitch. By all standards, it isn't a 3pt. The cat 0 is a 3 point hitch. I don't care what cub calls it, it will always be a sleeve hitch to me. I personally think it is confusing to call it a 3 point. Just my two cents.

What J-Mech said......

Instead of Frankenstein bolts, I made bolt in inserts for my 1450 out of grade 8 bolts. They are the same thickness inside the frame as the welded collar, just need a slightly longer rod to accommodate the bolt head outside the frame. I like the idea of having a solid rod in there rather than the stubs of the franken bolts.

Bill

Good idea!:beerchug:

Sweet, lookin' good

So if I was a dealer back in 1981 and a guy walked in and wanted a 782 with this hitch, would the shop had to custom make the franken bolts or some other setup to install the hitch?

Last price I saw on the Cub Cadet frankenstein bolts was $42 EACH ( I image they were less expensive in 1981 )

I can make the same style as Berwil make for his if you prefer that type. :beerchug:

That's a great idea!

Ditto. :beerchug: