Hydraulic Unit on a 123

Cub Cadet 123 · #1 08-23-2009, 11:31 PM

Just got a complete hydraulic unit and manual. The manual said that I need to cut off the lift handle assembly.....Yikes!!! I hate to cut into original parts. Is this absolutely necessary or is there some other way of getting this hydraulic unit hooked up by slipping the handle assembly off. Of course, I could just buy a second lift handle assembly and cut into it and swap it out.....any other ideas? Also, why does the manual recommend that I drill three holes on the opposite side of my frame, even though no bolts or ancillary parts get attached on the driver's LHS to install this unit. Hydro 67.....can you offer any advice or pictures of your set-up? Thanks!!!

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Merk · #2 08-24-2009, 07:04 AM

The handle has to be cut off. You can buy a second lift that needs work done to. Any narrow frame lift handle from a 70 to a 147 will work.

My manual says (page 5) you need to drill three 13/32 inch holes on the right side of frame and two 9/32 inch holes (sitting on seat) on the top left side part of the frame (clutch shield bolts to frame). Page 7 has a picture where to drill.

I did not drill the 2 extra holes to hold clutch shield to frame on my 100 .

67hydro · #3 08-24-2009, 05:58 PM

Ill post all kinds of pictures for you!!!!
There is nothing on the "left" Side of the tractor,sitting in the seat!!,Now Ill be home tonight about 9:30 so between 9:30 and 4:30 am pacific time Ill get the pictures on here for you,Ill also read through my manual.....been a while!!

Im like you If there has to be any cutting,changing from factory,Im headed to ebay to buy another to do the chopping on and storing the original part.

67hydro · #4 08-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Here is some pictures....I love pictures!!! I took 29 got about 12 good ones here is 11!!I believe none will have what you need,lol,Ill post these,let me know exactly what you want,I have a chain hoist I can stand the beauty on her head if needeed!!
Jason

I almost put fan shroud!!!lol.....Pully and belt shield,"clutch shield" although no clutch!! Drive shaft shield?!?!??...LEFT HAND SIDE...not yelling!!!!!!!

There is another shot i wann give you of the part that lifts the mower Ill see if I got a good one

I snuck out in the good clothes!!
Jason

67hydro · #5 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM

The arm there hooks in with a pin to the little sleeve on top of the "connector" on top of the rod coming out of the ram....ya that made sence!!!
Jason

67hydro · #6 08-24-2009, 06:43 PM

Oh ya on the shroud ,cover,gaurd thingy you will have to cut it in half so you can hook up the belt to drive the hydraulic unit!!

Jason

RedHawCadet · #7 07-06-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Merk

The handle has to be cut off. You can buy a second lift that needs work done to. Any narrow frame lift handle from a 70 to a 147 will work.

I am putting a hydraulic lift on my 73. I rebuilt the lift handle a couple years ago and didn't want to cut it up. So I bought a lift handle / rockshaft off a 100 and the angle that the bottom arms that actually lift the deck are totally different.I didn't have full range of motion due to the arms hitting the frame. Also recently, taking the pump off a 122 tried to use the same handle on it but it was also different and wouldn't work.

Is it just me? thanks

Merk · #8 07-06-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHawCadet

I am putting a hydraulic lift on my 73. I rebuilt the lift handle a couple years ago and didn't want to cut it up. So I bought a lift handle / rockshaft off a 100 and the angle that the bottom arms that actually lift the deck are totally different.I didn't have full range of motion due to the arms hitting the frame. Also recently, taking the pump off a 122 tried to use the same handle on it but it was also different and wouldn't work.

Is it just me? thanks

Do you still have the lift ratchet and lift ratchet spacer assembly in the tractor?

I remove my lift ratchet and lift ratchet spacer assembly from my 100.

RedHawCadet · #9 07-06-2016, 08:02 PM

I will have to try that just trying to get a little info before I go cutting up stuff. Thanks for the info.

Cub Cadet 123 · #10 07-06-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHawCadet

I will have to try that just trying to get a little info before I go cutting up stuff. Thanks for the info.

If your rockshaft came with the hydraulic lift and has the correct bracket on it, then you should not have to do any cutting on your cub, other than your clutch shield, in order to get it hooked up and working. BTW: The manual says to cut your clutch shield in half, but I would recommend that you notch it out instead so it doesn't rattle and just looks better.

Cool to see my old thread revived and helping someone else out. To update the info in my old thread, I did contact one of our sponsors who sold me an electric lift rockshaft instead of a hydraulic lift one. I had to modify by spacing it 3/4" further out and it worked just fine.

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