New member from Indiana cub 149 questions

[Ellebrecht]

Hi all.

New member from Indiana. I did introduce myself in the appropriate forum I hope. As I am looking for a 149 with 50" deck I dont know everything possible with them. I know you can put a 3 point hitch on the rear. But is there a rear pto? What about a front pto? Can I add hydraulics to the front and rear? I've seen 1 with a loader and bucket for digging. Is that a complete custom job or is it a kit that can be purchased?

Thanks for any insight
Michael

[R Bedell]

First, welcome to OCC..........

If you want a item, place an Ad in the Want Ad section describing what you are looking for and give the necessary information.

But is there a rear pto?

There was an optional rear PTO. It revolves opposite for normal applications and thus worthless without a "reverser".

What about a front pto?

All 1x8/9 series tractors had a front PTO.

Can I add hydraulics to the front and rear?

Although it did not come from the factory with auxiliary outlet(s) for the front/back, with some modifications it could be done.

I've seen 1 with a loader and bucket for digging. Is that a complete custom job or is it a kit that can be purchased?

Front end loaders could be installed. They were made by third party vendors.

[Merk]

But is there a rear pto?

There is a rear pto for a manual transmission IH Cub Cadet. You can use a tiller drive as a rear pto. My Dad has a rear mounted mower that gets it's power from tiller drive.

Can I add hydraulics to the front and rear? I've seen 1 with a loader and bucket for digging. Is that a complete custom job or is it a kit that can be purchased?

A loader has its own hydraulic system. The hydraulic system on a IH Cub Cadet doesn't have enough volume or pressure to make a loader preform very well.

IH Cub Cadet made a system that has 2 remotes. There is a front mount blade that has hydraulic tilt and lift. Depending on your fab skills you can add a front and rear remotes.