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Rob_M 09-29-2014 12:26 AM

My 147 (pic heavy)
 
About 3 years ago I got the itch for a small end loader and started searching around the internet to see what my options were. Buying a new CUT tractor was out of the question. Even used ones cost too much and would be bigger than I need. Then I found the YouTube video of a 149 with a loader & backhoe and the itch turned into a “must have”. With a little more research I narrowed it down to using a 127 or 147.

Shortly thereafter this 147 came up for sale on craigslist. After making a 1-1/2 hour drive I was somewhat disappointed that the description didn’t match the reality. It had been sitting outside uncovered for around 15 years, long enough for two 3” trees to grow up between the frame and foot rest. Ugh! I was about to walk away when I decided to reach down and try to turn the engine over with the starter pulley. The engine was free and I could feel some compression. It came with a snow blower, a rototiller with both extensions and a mower deck. I figured if nothing else it would be a good parts tractor if I found something else in better shape.

After giving it the usual maintenance she fired right up and has been running great since. It has a fairly good oil leak but that will be taken care of when I get around to going through the engine.

All I have are before and photos. The paint on the loader, hood, dash and fender pan were done right but the rest is a quickie job.

Video coming soon.

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_1.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_2.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_3.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_4.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_5.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images...ivers_view.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_left_front.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_left_rear.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_left_side.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images...ft_spindle.JPG

Rob_M 09-29-2014 12:29 AM

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_pump_1.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_pump_2.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_pump_3.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images...ight_front.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_right_rear.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images...ht_spindle.JPG

http://www.cabinetplanner.com/images/147_rigth_side.JPG

snoel 09-29-2014 08:22 AM

Really Nice!

Nitro 09-29-2014 09:19 AM

No way that is the same tractor, that is phenomenal work. What made you lock on to a 127/147?

TheSaturnV 09-29-2014 09:43 AM

Thing of beauty. That is one tough looking Sub-CUT, well done. The custom spindles look strong, tell us more about the PTO.

:beerchug:

DoubleO7 09-29-2014 10:15 AM

Impressive all around good job.
Well worth the effort I bet.

Second on pto/pump details.

Rob_M 09-29-2014 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitro (Post 288843)
No way that is the same tractor, that is phenomenal work. What made you lock on to a 127/147?

I decided on using a narrow frame partly for the looks and partly for it having a frame that runs straight through without the bump out that the wide frames have. And the 127 or 147 because of the hydro and bigger motor, not knowing exactly how much power would be needed.

Rob_M 09-29-2014 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSaturnV (Post 288847)
Thing of beauty. That is one tough looking Sub-CUT, well done. The custom spindles look strong, tell us more about the PTO.

:beerchug:

The spindles are a bit overkill. They made with 3/8" steel and 3,500lb trailer spindles.

The pump is a Northern tool .388" unit, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9706_200329706. One thing I liked about it is that it can be used in either direction and with a pulley if needed.

Originally I was going to run it off the back of the motor but saw a post somewhere of someone running theirs off the back of the hydro. It's a close fit. I had to rotate the upper lift bracket and cut out a little for clearance.

Rdrnek 09-29-2014 01:02 PM

Very nice machine!

cadzag72 09-29-2014 01:26 PM

Did you build it off plans? It certainly looks great! I really like that pump idea, I may try that on one of my 125s for a hydraulic lift setup. I have one with the factory auxiliary pump, but I could transfer that to my 72... :bigthink:


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