[mazzbob]

Hello Everyone:

I am a new-be that just got me first Cub 1450 Serial #2050660U655951. I have no experience with this piece of equipment however I have done other restorations (off-frame) on different vehicles in the past.

There are a few modifications I would like to add as a double spool for angle snow plow & (not sure yet which is better for operation of a back blade) a sleeve hitch adapter or a 3 point hitch for back blade operation.

My current question is, I have a 38C Mower Deck Serial # 0320022U130286 (probably not the original deck for this unit but it works for me. A larger 44 deck would not fit through my yard gate.

I am wondering if it is advisable to install a speedup pulley on the deck to get more tip speed on the blades (I know this has been discussed before and I have researched and read many posts which is very confusing for the different options people have on that subject).

Currently, the deck has a center double pulley that measures OD of 6.25 inches on the top & lower pulley 7.50” . My question is comparing my Troy Bilt mower deck it appears that there is a tremendous reduction in blade speed on the 1450 comparing the two decks. Will changing the pulley on the 38C to the IH-126393 4.50” pulley improve significantly the blade seed that will match the Troy Bilt Mower Deck? Unfortunately, I am not the knowledgeable in pulley gearing, with these cub cadet tractors.

I am hoping that someone on the forum with more understanding of these units can advise the best route to take.

Thank you for any and all assistance,

Bob