Where can I buy ISO mounts for 1650?

1650noob · #1 02-25-2013, 09:51 AM

I was wondering where I can buy new ISO mounts and hardware for a cub 1650?

Thanks!

Cubcrazy · #2 02-25-2013, 11:11 AM

I would recommend new mounts from your cub cadet dealer.
There has been lengthy discussion on this and though they are pricey you will be happy in the end with them. My 0.02!

ol'George · #3 02-25-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubcrazy

I would recommend new mounts from your cub cadet dealer.
There has been lengthy discussion on this and though they are pricey you will be happy in the end with them. My 0.02!

I have to second that, even thought I'm quite the thrifty person.
If you go aftermarket rubber, you might not like added vibration that they present.

ACecil · #4 02-25-2013, 01:11 PM

I agree with the others. Get them from Cub Cadet, and you'll be happy with the results.

IH Cub Cadet · #5 02-25-2013, 01:55 PM

One thing you can do to save yourself some $$'s is check to see if your top ISO mounts are un-damaged. If so, you can re-use them on the bottom and in doing so - not have to buy a set of 8.

Also, be sure to do the cradle mod too.

Good luck,
Bill

Methos · #6 02-25-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by leeave96

One thing you can do to save yourself some $$'s is check to see if your top ISO mounts are un-damaged. If so, you can re-use them on the bottom and in doing so - not have to buy a set of 8.

Also, be sure to do the cradle mod too.

Good luck,
Bill

The tops are not designed to be placed on the bottom. I would replace tops and bottoms and in the next 10-20 years not have to worry about them again.

sawdustdad · #7 02-25-2013, 03:58 PM

I bought a set for my 1650 from ccspecialties. Cost $80 for the four mounts but I'm told it will be worth it.

IH Cub Cadet · #8 02-25-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Methos

The tops are not designed to be placed on the bottom. I would replace tops and bottoms and in the next 10-20 years not have to worry about them again.

Are you sure about this? I've been advised they are identical and the ones I took off my 1650 were identical. Also, the tractor came with a spare (used) set of isolators and that set are identical too.

The reason you can reuse the top ones is that the bottom isolators are the ones that get crushed badly. Many times the top ones are unhurt and can be reused.

Also, don't forget the two snubbers at the front of the engine mounts. Mine were crushed as bad as the 4 bottom isolators.

Just asking.

Thanks!
Bill

bkw3614 · #9 02-25-2013, 07:33 PM

Bill,

I am just going to guess here, but I am going to guess that the ISO mounts to which you refer are not the Cub Cadet OEM mount that is currently being produced. The current OEM ISO mount has no interchangeable parts. The bottom mount and top mount are completely different and cannot be inverted.

I am told that the current OEM mount kit is a vast improvement over previous models. My guess is that you are referring to either non-OEM stock or very old OEM stock.

Perhaps someone has a copy of the assembly instructions for the current OEM ISO mount kit that could be posted here.

Brian Wittman

sawdustdad · #10 02-26-2013, 07:23 AM

I agree, the current CC/IH OEM mounts are not interchangeable, the two parts (top and bottom) are completely different and would not interchange properly. I suppose you could do it, but it would be a kludge and maybe worse.