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Originally Posted by quadracerx
Im about to purchase a 149 with a tiller attachment... No mowing deck 
I want to install a loader? Any bolt on loaders available at all?
Or do I have to build it myself?
Also, this may be a dumb question but I cant run a mowing deck, and the tiller attachment at the same time right?
Thanks,
Steve |
No you can't.
The mower drives off PTO/ mule drive, and it is different than the mule drive that the tiller gear box bolted on back uses.
Also the mower would prolly drag on the ground you are tilling.
You can download all the instruction/servive/operators manuals free here on OCC and answer a lot of questions you haven't thought of yet.
Now on the loaders, there are those who have them and like them.
I personally think it is asking a lot of a garden tractor with one attached, it is not a "SCUT".
It has 3/4" front spindles/bearings ( yes you can modify and go to 1" spindles/bearings)
Have a #300 pound friend sit on the hood while you steer, not something you want to do alot.
Yes you can add power steering, it is not easy or a bolt in ( I have done it)
but no front loader attachment.
Just some things to consider that you didn't ask.
Now as far as the "wow factor" sure it looks nice and is handy if you use it lightly.
If you want to mow with it, you do not want a loader hanging on the front end, best to have multiple machines.
Understand this is just my opinion, others will differ and I accept that with great respect.