Custom Scoop for 1450

[Redshirt]

Hi Everyone, I recently bought a 1450 with a few attachments. One that i'm eager to try to get working is this bucket custom job. The previous owner got it from the previous owner but never used it. It seems incomplete but id like to complete the lifting rod and hydraulic hoses for the tilt. Happy to hear peoples insights on how to best go about it. the Qds on the front should be universal 1/4" so hoping that's not a challenge. the lifting rod might be a custom request from a machine shop I guess as the throw is longer than the snow plow attachments. Should I do a bent rod or threaded rod with ball joints? What do you all think? will the lift be overstressed since its just meant for a plow blade?

[ol'George]

That looks pretty heavily built,it might be difficult to steer once its
loaded with cement or wet clay
Just make a chain up to lift it and when you get the right length either fab up a bent rod like your snow/dozer blade yourself,or look up "parts by Jeff" at the top of the page here.
Jeff makes nice stuff for a reasonable price.

[ironman]

Originally Posted by Redshirt

the Qds on the front should be universal 1/4" so hoping that's not a challenge.

Assuming you are referring to the hydraulic connectors....
Don't assume they are universal because IF, stressing IF, they are the original connectors that came on the tractor they are not universal.
Cub used a certain brand and model and the male fittings are hard to find.
Peruse this thread....
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=62088

[Ambush]

Pretty hard to tell from the pics how wide and heavy the scoop is. If you'll be using it with your "float" engaged on the lift (so no down pressure) then a sturdy rod would be fine. It has three holes on the scoop arm for more or less lift capacity and range, If you want to use down pressure, you'll need a good solid bar or tube.

Could be a pretty handy attachment for some landscaping jobs.

[finsruskw]

If it's "digging in," with or without down pressure, you will soon find yourself at a standstill and spinning.
If it is angled to dig in, it will dig in "right now" and pull the front of the tractor down with it.
If it is not "digging in" all you will be doing is pushing that contraption around the place.
If it is full of '"stuff" and you can pick it up you will have a hell of a time steering it, especially in soft ground.
I wouldn't expect a lot of usefulness from that attachment.
It looks to be waaay heavy.
Good luck!
Awaiting "film at eleven"

[Redshirt]

Originally Posted by ironman

Assuming you are referring to the hydraulic connectors....
Don't assume they are universal because IF, stressing IF, they are the original connectors that came on the tractor they are not universal.
Cub used a certain brand and model and the male fittings are hard to find.
Peruse this thread....
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=62088

Thanks man, this is going to save me a lot of heartache in buying parts blind. The pictures from your post do seem to have a different looking female design than mine though. I'll have to look mine over for some brand or markings.

[Sergeant]

That almost looks Like an Old Johnny Bucket Sr Base on the front edge and the way the dump cylinder is on the Bucket

[Redshirt]

Alright, I have the hydraulic hoses and EATON quick disconnect adapter that matches the couplings currently installed. My next series of questions is what should i do to prime/ prep to connect. Does the hydraulic system on these mostly burp itself or do I need to get creative to prime it completely? Should I also get enough hydro to do a filter/fluid change after hooking it up and cycling it a few times? what type and brand of fluid do you all recommend? links to any other threads with best practices would be appreciated.

[Ambush]

Cylinder will purge after several cycles. I would make sure the cylinder has no old fluid in it as well as the hoses. You might want to flush it by sticking the hose into clean fluid and sucking oil into it by extending and retracting the rod. You DON’T want to introduce dirt into your tractors system.

Are those teeth welded or bolted on? Unless you have a specific use for them, I’d take them off.