Converting 1250 to hydraulic lift
 

I have (2) 1250's. One of them has hydraulic lift (non-running) and the other tractor (running) does not. I plan to change the running 1250 over to hydraulic lift.

Question is: Do I switch whole rear ends or can I just unbolt the ported portion of the hydraulic lift equipped rear end and bolt it up to my other 1250?

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Would it not be easier to just swap engines???

I was thinking the same thing, but there is no mention of condition issues.

It's probably easier to switch the whole thing as opposed to changing pumps.

it can be done. I converted my 1250 to hydro lift and was not that big of a deal. Change pump, remove lift arm and install the small lever to operate a plow, add the upper valve plus the hydro handle-don't forget the bushing for that, hoses, cylinder, frame mount for the cylinder and maybe thats it. Probably easier to switch the motor if the rest of the tractor is good!!

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I would just swap the engines!:beerchug:

Far easier............

Buy a 1450? Easy way out and you have another toy...

Switching engines is easier but if the donor is in bad shape. I would change just the pump. But pulling both rears to do the work is easier to do out of the tractors. Remember to change the cork gasket!

I swapped the hydro when I did mine but I didn't have a donor tractor, just the parts.