My new 169
 

I bought an old model 169 last week while looking for a lawn mower. I didn't know a lot about it but I thought it seemed like a good buy for 350. I have gave it a tune up...new spark plug, battery, points, air filter and oil. It seems to be running much better. Now I want to start finding some implements. I don't really know what I need or where to find it. Do I need a cat O or sleeve hitch? I really don't mean to sound dumb, but I don't know the difference. The tractor has a hydraulic lift in the rear but it only moves about an inch or so. Is this normal? Any help would be appreciated.

Todd

Welcome 169Cub !
Sounds like you got a great deal. I never see 169s for sale.If this is your first Cub Cadet you will be getting more, you won't be able to stop your self, just ask any of the other members. Show us a picture of that 169

How do you post pictures?

See if this works. http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/album.php?albumid=39

Wow a 169 for 350,Id imagine thats quite a good deal for one of the rarest cubs!!!
I Upload all my pictures to photobucket then paste the link when I post here.when the pisc are uploaded you can put your cursor on the picture and a drop down menu will come up with 4 options,I left click on the very bottom one,that highlights it in blue,then right click and "copy",then im able to paste here!!
You do have to have a photobucket account that is free,although they take donations.
Now there are other ways,incase yo dont want a photobucket account,but i dont use them and am not farmiliar how to,sooo ill let others explain thoes ways!!!

By the way welcome

Jason

under edit,the very bottom option is the IMG code,On photobucket!!

I think I have got a couple photos added to my album on here I think.

Thanks for the help Jason and let me know if ya'll can find'em.

You got it!!!
Nice tractor,i still cant belive the price!! Out here Ive actually been realy lucky,I got 2 for free a 70 and a 123,did a small job for one,an original,and paid through the nose for a nice 123,seven hundred dollars!! Im one of the examples Jcrews talks about,I have more projects than money!!And I wouldnt mind haveing 2 or 3 more!!!
Jason

What kind of pull behind equipment is out there for this tractor?

Wow,
Ill list a few,probably miss alot!!!
There is moldboard plow,disc,tiller,trailers,rakes,blades and cultivator.go on ebay and search brinly.
Here on the site there is a thread for implements and attachments.On the main screen there is a headding for introductions with two threads then beneath that there is a headding cub cadets the third one down is implements and attachments.check that out for a couple.Others will chime in though that have far greater knoledge than me!!!
Jason

Great looking tractor. I spend way too much time online looking at tractors for sale and where they are. NC doesn't have a lot for sale but the ones I've seen I've wanted. You can't beat the price you paid either. There are good people here who will be a big help you you. Congratulations.

I don't think anyone answered your hitch question. You need a sleeve hitch adapter for the tractor's 3-point if you don't already have one, and you'll use sleeve hitch implements. Here's a Cat 0 plow and a sleeve hitch plow so you can see the differences:

What a deal, a 169 in good shape with the hydro lift already installed! You stole that Cub!

Thanks Matt, you answered my question. One more thing, how much travel should the hydraulic lift in the rear have? Mine seems to move only an inch or so.

Do you have a top link pin in or just the cast piece? If it's just the cast piece it looks like it's not moving much, but if you put a top link pin in the end of the pin will move about 5" or more. Kind of like a tractor chubby... I know, sophmoric humor. I have to grow up, but I don't have to mature mentally ;)

It does have a metal pin of some sort in it. It sticks out maybe 3 inches from the cast piece with a hole through it. Would having the deck under the tractor have anything to do with it? The deck also doesn't seem to raise very much, maybe an inch to an inch and a half. Is this normal or do I have a problem with the hydraulic's?

How far off the ground is the bottom lip of the deck? There is a depth stop adjustment knob on the right side by your foot. Remove that and the cam completely and see how far of movement you have.

:Welcome2: 169Cub! You got an awesome deal on your 169! You have a rare one with only 4,005 made. Good luck, with your tractor! :beerchug: