All, FYI: Before they changed their name to just MTD, they were Modern Tool & Die. Modern Tool & Die had been supplying the automotive industry with cast aluminum parts for decades. So casting aluminum parts for their wholly owned CCC subsidiary likely wasn't a real big problem for them. Furthermore, at the time, MTD was already casting aluminum differential housings for their own brand and 3d party branded tractor style lawn mowers (ask my wallet how I know that).
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Myron B
East Texas
Most of of the fleet:
Cub Cadets: 2 Orig,70,71,122,123,104,124,126,86,128, 109,800,1200,1250,1450,1650,IH 682,782D,IH 982. Cadets: 76,SO76,80,81,IH 182. RER: 60,75. Elec 95. Trailers: #2, #3, #4, 1200-A,1200-B,1200-C, 2000. IH 1210 P/U, an IH Scout II and an IH Scout 800 to tow 'em with.
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