Bagger for 44" deck
 

While out at my friend's cub graveyard I noticed he had a whole pile of new bagger parts, I guess he got several bagger setups when the dealer he was working for closed. The baggers are all cub but for unknown models and I was told I could dig through the pile and take any parts I think I might need for $20. I've been toying with the idea of adding a bagger to the 1211 but wasn't sure if it would work well with the 44" deck, not to worried about the $20 but don't want to waste my time if it's not going to work well. I'm just looking for some advice or opinions on this idea so I can decide if i want to proceed. Thanks

We need a tumble weed emoji, this thread is like a ghost town.

I don't see a bagger listed as an option for a 1211 but I do see a lawn sweeper listed. Might be a clue?

Baggers suck. Seriously. They only work well if your cutting 1 or 2 inches of grass in July when it's dry.. or on leaves. Otherwise they fill up quick, plug up the chute and are just a PITA.

My only experience with baggers..................

1641 w/46" deck. 1541 w44" deck.

For grass clippings, it worked really well and did a good job of leaving the yard clean looking. Leaves? If you have a small yard and few leaves to get up, a bagger can be a good thing. If you have a bigger yard with more leaves than a scattering, you'll spend more time hauling the leaves away and dumping them than you will picking them up. I had very little problem with the discharge plugging but I didn't try to bag any damp/wet stuff.

A bagger is no substitute for a vacuum/compactor. I still have two bagger systems to get rid of. I got lucky and sold the first two.

If its a 44a or 44c deck it will not work. You need a gt46 high vacuum deck. I, well, Nightow1 is working on getting mine set up on my 1450. Should have a few pix in a cpl days.

Baggers have their place, i personally like them. Especially when not attached to a push mower:biggrin2:

I agree..... In a junk pile.

Just to clarify, the 44" deck I mentioned above is not the same deck as a 44A or 44C. It is like a 46" GT deck and made for a bagger.

Thanks for the info guys, I guess I will continue to look for a Trac vac.

I have a 46GT and Triple Bagger on my 2182 and I have never had it clog up and works perfectly when cutting grass and picking up leaves etc. I personally love this set up. I've been using it for the last 1 1/2 years for mowing grass and fall cleanup and has never let me down. It really does work like a vacuum. Maybe it works better on SGT's with bigger engines? Don't know but I am all for the 46GT set up and I highly recommend it. Definitely not junk.

21 HP on a 46" deck would definitely make a difference. Waste of a SGT's ability.... like pulling a 20' disk with a 200hp tractor.

Not a waste of my SGT's ability. It performs exactly how I need it to perform. It works perfect with the 46GT deck and bagger setup and allows me to bag grass and leaves very efficiently and effectively. It sucks everything up. Never clogged yet. It can handle pretty thick leaves and mulches them up real good too. I also take care of several of my neighbors lawn and I am able to mow or pick up leaves in no time.

And you could do the same thing with a 1641..... and it would perform EXACTLY the same.

I'm confused, but OK.

Exactly....

Still don't get your sarcasm, but whatever. Anyway, thank you for your helpful input on baggers.

Ummm where are the pictures for those of us who would like to see the set up?

Here is an example.................

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cub-Cadet-18...sAAOSwayZXjVzW

Here you go.

It is a dream when your machine works as well or better than you desired for the job you wish to use it for. And you get extra seat time out of it... how could that possibly be bad? :beerchug:

Up here (Twin Cities, MN) as far as I've seen, almost every non-big box green tractor has the Powerflow attachment on the deck, regardless of tractor and deck size. I watch my neighbor struggle thru using his big box L-series green machine more often than not and he still bags religiously. We do have fairly thick and heavy grass, even when it's not damp. Adding to it, IIRC, every green tractor at the state fair this year had a Powerflow unit added if it had anything resembling a bagging attachment.

As far as the tractor goes, I only have room and the need for one tractor so it's ability to do a multitude of activities is paramount. Another thing that is a big deal is comfort. If the bigger tractor is more comfortable than a smaller tractor, why not use it? My 100 with added homemade backrest is as good as a well fitted La-z-boy chair for me.

Great photos Jibber. It's a beautiful machine and looks like a joy to use.

Thank you! :beerchug: Yes, it is VERY comfortable and fun to use. It has alot of power and runs great. I have a snowblower attachment for it as well that I am hoping to try out this winter if all goes well. Never had it mounted yet.