In need of a advise on cubs and my 1711

[rlatz]

I had some time today to look over my 1711 today and make a list of things that need attention. 1st thing, it needs is to have the tins pulled and a good power washing. I started at the front end, the tie rod ends are in good shape and not sloppy. I did notice a lot of play on the center pin of the axle. Are there bushings in there that can be replaced or do they just get egged out over time? Also on the front wheels the caster /camber look like they are tipped out on top quite a bit, is that normal ? It doesn't look as much in the picture as it does just looking at it. My last question for now is about putting a 3 point hitch on it. Am I correct in thinking I would need to look for the cat 0 type hitch? I looked at the parts blow up it appears I need almost everything. What would I be looking at roughly $ wise ? Before I got this tractor I was going to put a sleeve hitch adapter on one of my other ones, but as this one has hyd. lift I think it makes more sense to put one on here. Any input you guys have would be a great help.
Thanks Rory

[maddog784]

The front tires look alright to me, but as you said the picture didn't do it justice, it may be the picture. A technical manual may or may not elaborate on what the specs are. As far as the rear hitch goes, it looks like you have the beginnings of a cat 0 hitch, as you have the lower arm supports. However, it is possible to put a sleeve hitch style 3-pt on this tractor. From what I've seen, the sleeve hitch style would be a cheaper alternative as far as the install goes - anywhere from 125 to 200, depending on the seller. The sleeve hitch also tends to have cheaper implements. Nice looking 1711!

Best of luck,

Nate

[ajgross]

You should be able to fix the play in the front axle by tightening up the bolt. They were designed to do that.

AJ

[Matt G.]

That's not a Cat-0 hitch...it could be made into one with a bunch of work though. What it is is the correct mounting hardware for a 364 2-stage snowblower. You don't see that too often.

[SumBum]

As AJ said, if you tighten up the bolt labeled #1 in the diagram it will secure the axle. In the picture you posted it looks like the right wheel hub has some slop in it and might need new bearings. That might just be the way it's turned though.

Jay

[rlatz]

Thanks for the info. I'll tighten up the bolt when I get out to the garage. As far as the hitch goes I'm good with a sleeve hitch adapter. So I would remove the black section that closes off the frame and the mounting brackets for the snow blower (Thanks MattG for identifying what I had)Then get the 3 point parts for a wide frame tractor?

[inspectorudy]

I have an 1811 which is a later model of your tractor and have done exactly what you are wanting to do to your Cub. You will have to buy the hydraulic lever arm that goes from the deck lift arm to the rear lift mechanism at the rear which you will also have to buy. You will also need two "Frankenstein" bolts to hold the cast lift arm mechanism. You should be able to buy all of this for about $250+- but get the guys on this site to tell which pieces that you need for your tractor. There are a lot that will not work for you and you can waste your money if you don't get the right parts. Rich at Patton's will be glad to help you with both the part numbers and or sell you those parts. He was great to me when I added power steering to my 1811. Basically you are looking at two major components. 1. the lift bar and cast member for the hydraulic lift and 2. a sleeve hitch and the bracket that attaches it to the rear of your tractor. On my 1811 I have the newer model bolt pattern that the older CC do not have. I do not know what your 1711 has but it is critical to get the right one. The long bar that you will need to go from the hyd actuator to the rear is also critical to get the right one as there are many different types, shapes and lengths. All of these things ride on the two Frankenstein bolts that I just saw on ebay for $30. If your tractor has an aluminum rear end I would recommend the bracket that ExtemeMotorWorks sells that uses the rear bolts but also includes two bolts from the axle sides to strengthen the attachment point and Aaron also has one that has two ears instead of one where the hitch pins to the bracket. Both of these are improvements over the originals.Below are two pictures of the cast lift member and the two Frankenstein bolts. The hyd lift arm is in the third picture and can be seen as the small yellow square item at the bottom of the vertical arm. You can see on the bolt above that picture a bushing that you must have when you put it all together. I have also included a picture of a sleeve hitch and the lower bracket that it attaches to. If you buy one make sure it includes all of the pieces that you see in the photo.

[rlatz]

Thanks Inspectorudy for the help. the pictures cleared up alot . Now I know what I'm looking for.
Rory