#2 Tiller, 1211 vs 149
 

I recently installed a number 2 tiller on my 149. Tiller works great but speed control on the 149 is difficult. I also have a 1211. Will the lift from the 149, and belt fit the 1211? Would the 1211 be a better choice for the tiller?
Thanks in advance,

Gary

Any hydro is more difficult to control speed when tilling. I will take a manual trans IH Cub Cadet any day over a hydro Cub Cadet when it comes to tilling.

My Dad purchase a new IH Cub Cadet 1450 with a tiller back in 1977. Never could a steady speed when it comes to tilling. Putting a tiller on a 1211 ????
I think the center section of the read end that holds tiller drive is aluminum. It has a few more bolts holding everything together. A 1211 PTO takes a bigger/wider belt than the 1450 does.

Mr Merk, Thank you for the information it appears I was wrong in thinking that a manual transmission would be to fast for a tiller. I do have a 1200 however being an old man I doubt the manual lift would work for me. You certainly saved me a lot of time and energy trying to put it on the 1211. Thanks again Gary

I have a IH Cub Cadet 128 that I use on a tiller like yours. My 128 has a creeper unit in it to get the right speed. Creeper unit has a 4 to 1 speed reduction . My 128 has helper spring in it to help lift the tiller.

I have a 149 and a self powered (homemade conversion) #2 tiller and it is a total pain to regulate the speed. Now my swash control springs aren't really doing their job due too wear either, though. The tiller has a 14 HP motor and the tines are over speed by about fifteen percent. If I hit a tough patch, I almost get whip lash!!