I've done the tiller to mower deck swap a few times and an hour is about what it took me. Especially if you are working alone. $950 for a 1450 with a tiller might be a good price, especially if the engine cradle and exhaust box have new ISO rubber and aftermarket bracing. I agree that it is way too much money if you only need a tiller which in my area can be found for about $350.
Having dedicated tractors for each implement is the way to go if you have the room to store them. That is my plan: my two 82's for me and wife to mow the lawn (we do that together), and the 149's/1450's for the tiller, landscaping rake-front blade, front bucket-backhoe (someday), and one 'bare' for use with the trailer to haul firewood out of the back woods.
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