Wow! That was FAST!

[jbollis]

Just a question.Besides the PTO, are there any advantages over this company's setup over the one from extreme ?


JOE

Put the plug back in it and tack or weld it in. If it's a clearence issue....grind it flush and tack from the interior side.....or install from the inside and weld and grind flush on the outside....just skin'n the cat....

Scott

Originally Posted by jbollis

Just a question.Besides the PTO, are there any advantages over this company's setup over the one from extreme ?


JOE

There is no comparison...I don't care what anyone says. I won't bother arguing the reasons.

Toyman's money is well spent.

Scott

[jbollis]

Originally Posted by murphycc

There is no comparison...I don't care what anyone says. I won't bother arguing the reasons.

Toyman's money is well spent.

Scott

I would not try to start an argument:biggrin2.gif: As you know I am gathering parts for a super build. I do not own either of these. But I do like to research a little on things so I know I am getting what I want, or the best product I can afford. So any thoughts would be nice.

Are cat 1 implements more common than cat 0 ?



JOE

[Matt G.]

Around my area, I've seen more Cat 0 implements than Cat 1. The Super rear hitch is Cat-0 just like the standard GT hitch.

[toyman]

Ground the plug flush and tacked it from the inside. Got the rear plate done, primered and first coat of paint on it and the rear pto. Pics are coming later.

I can't comment on the Extreme hitch. (or the Ruegg for that matter as it's still sitting on the bench!) I just knew that I needed one that would work with the rear pto. I found out about the Ruegg hitch, rear pto and tiller within a day of each other. (The hitch was being discussed on another CC forum, and the pto & tiller were on craiglist)

Originally Posted by jbollis

I would not try to start an argument:biggrin2.gif: As you know I am gathering parts for a super build. I do not own either of these. But I do like to research a little on things so I know I am getting what I want, or the best product I can afford. So any thoughts would be nice.

Are cat 1 implements more common than cat 0 ?



JOE

Few things I think better of the Super than the GT hitch if I were to put one on a non pto tractor-

One is the rear plate is extended out about 3.5". On the GT hitch there is a hole for the lift bar to exit the plate, I find this unacceptable and un necissary. The lift arms are mounted to the rear axle as they should be so pull is NOT transfered through the rear plate to the frame and then to the rear axle which in my opinion unnecissarily adds stress to the frame and plate. Also on the lift rods there is about an inch of float with gives you about 2"+ at the end of the lift arms. The GT hitch requires the use of the tractor rock shaft to allow float and therefor you cannot utilize the down pressure the Supers have.

For my own purposes I've thought of using two '82' lift cylinders between the rear plate and the tranny cover for lift thus eliminating the lift rod altogether and eliminating all the stress on the frame. Should be easy and cheap except for the dual spool.

Scott

There are 'limited' cat1 implements that can be used on cat0. For example the BEFCO 40" tiller can be ordered 540 cat1 or 2000 cat0. My 4' box is a limited cat1 or they called it the 'baby box'. My rake is a special limited 1/0 5' rake, boom is lowered for the lack of hight of the tractor. There is a 48" finish mower out there that can be converted to 2000 cat0....just a matter of cash.

Scott

[toyman]

Good info - thanks Scott.

Here's some pics of todays progress.

Plug ground flush


bolts welded in


I hesitantly show the welds (I'm a businessman not a welder!)


Another good purchase from about 10 years ago


Spring connection


Fitting



Broke down for primer



Color



450 blower "Cub Vined" from New York to Plow Day in PA. Not bad for $250?




The BEST part of the day was the excitement and enjoyment my 12 year old daughter (toygirl) had at plow day (in the rain no less!). She wants to go next year and plow with "her" 1862:biggrin2.gif: A productive and enjoyable day!

[aagitch]

You are really coming along. It's looking great.