Can a Sleeve hitch be converted to a Three-Point hitch?

[J-Mech]

Depending on condition, $700 for the 109 may be a good deal.

You say Cubs are a rarity where you live..... odd.... Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland..... all those states are the most "cub rich". Now, New York is a big state.... but there are several members here from New York and they usually find things for better prices than we see in my state, which is actually pretty saturated with Cubs.

There are older SCUT tractors that are not much bigger than a Cub Cadet and would definitely fit in a 50" opening. I'm not trying to talk you out of a CC.... but I want you to find what you need. Look at older (30-40 year old) Yanmar, Kubota, or even Ford small tractors. For what you want, an IH Lo-boy with 3pt would fit the bill better, and is under 50" wide. All these are out there and usually be had in the neighborhood of $3,000. Lo-boy's usually bring $1500-$2000. If you buy a cub and build a loader, or buy a loader for one, that's not much more than you're going to have in it.

Too bad your not closer. I have a 185 Lo-boy with 3pt I want to sell.

[crazicrow]

I find lots of options north of the city. There seem to be very few actually available here on long island and many of them seem overpriced compared to what I see elsewhere ($400-$500 for non running machine w/no deck, etc.). I actually really like the look/style of the lowboys. I have only seen one in person and it was definitely to big for this space. I assumed they were all roughly that size. I'm going to broaden my horizons though and look into them further. I do really appreciate all the info as it has been quite helpful. Without it I would have spent way to much on the 105 I believed was right only to find out I wasn't. lol
I found a 1650 about 2hrs away that has no spark for under $400 to look into (Awaiting reply from the seller). I'm thinking it might be something to start with and I could make a dolly type trailer for a couple bucks to move things around on for now and take more time to find exactly what i'm looking for long term wise. Not that its an option, but where are you located?

[crazicrow]

I just looked up the lo boys on tractordata and they are too big to fit without accounting for a loader. Perhaps not the most cost effective, but I think the garden tractor is the way to go. loader would be nice, but the more I see and learn I'm certain there are a variety of things I could do to make things work. There is a ford lgt I found and really liked (I'm all about the ford trucks), but everything about them leans toward having to buy 3 others for parts. and the little sears tractors are pretty cool, but i see all kinds of issues with finding parts as well. I think the cub is far and away the best way to go. Just wish I had learned of them years ago.

[ol'George]

Don't neglect to consider the green ones, although they usually command a hefty price.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by crazicrow

I just looked up the lo boys on tractordata and they are too big to fit without accounting for a loader.

I thought you said it had to fit in a 50" wide opening? I'm pretty sure mine isn't that wide, but I'd have to double check..... There are narrow and wide tires available for them. Mine has the tall narrow tires.

[crazicrow]

Tractordata shows them at 52" wide and nearly 8' long without anything attached though i am more inclined to go with the guy speaking to me that actually has one. lol. I think at this point i'm about convinced to go with the smaller machine and do the custom build thing. The trailer is in the way a bit now, but this is the space I have to fit through with items like china cabinets, dressers, etc.

[crazicrow]

sorry the photos went sideways (I'm good with nuts/bolts/hands not technology, lol)

[J-Mech]

Yeah.... I assumed you meant like a gate. Not a sidewalk/alleyway. Even if a LB is 48", it would be pretty precarious driving down that. Your pretty limited.

[darkminion_17]

How did the stuff get back there when they brought them to you?
Just asking.
Get some dollies and move the furniture that way, you can buy or make a bunch of them for less than a cub cadet.

[crazicrow]

I have a shed in the back I keep all the bulky furniture, etc. that generally sits for awhile before it sells. As of now I carry everything or when necessary improvise with hand truck/cart combination (There is about 50' of lawn between the end of the pavement and the shed). The body just isn't agreeing with the practice anymore and I've reached a decision to make a solution somehow instead of just going with the belief that the only option is a compact that simply wont fit regardless of expense. The solution is definitely here in the garden tractor, just have to apply some ingenuity to make it all work. I love a challenge anyway. Whatever it ends up I will gladly show it as the input from y'all has helped narrow things down and create better ideas to grow from.