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[Creepercub102]

Hey all, I just bought my first riding mower - a mid 60's rebuilt 102 with creeper, #2 tiller, 42" deck and after a couple laps around the house I definitely got the bug now. I'd really like to know the exact year so I'm looking for some info on where to find the serial number for the tractor and also what 42" deck I have so I can find parts (tentioner pully/belts/blades) since there is no label..all I can tell you is it is typical cream deck with yellow shields, has solid closed in metal guides on the sides and no roller in the front center. Feel free to throw out any important info on the tractor or equipment I should know since I know very little except brief research online. I'm looking for some AG tires and sleeve hitch so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great too.

Thanks,

David

[R Bedell]

Welcome to OCC.....

I'm looking for some info on where to find the serial number

Click on this link.... Serial Numbers

There four generations of 42" mower decks. The best and simplest way to determine what you have, is a PICTURE of the deck.

Parts can be looked by here.... CCParts Lookup Site. Select Cub Cadet as the brand then the model of your tractor. A pop up will come up and look through the list to see your model and "select it".

Click on this link for sources for tires........ Tires

You can also place a "Want Ad" in our Classified Section and/or check out the Sponsors that are listed at the top of the page. I am sure members will have most of the items you are looking for.

[Rmowl]

Contact member Jeff in PA about a hitch. I ordered one along with lift pins and it is just great, way beefier than the brinly hitch. My newest addition is a 102, and I love it. You'll love the creeper for plowing, night and day difference over a gear drive tractor without one

[ACecil]

Welcome to OCC.

[Diz Jr.]

Creepercub102


Congratulations on the New 102

[Creepercub102]

Thanks for the welcomes! I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this lil tractor! It's a riot to ride and is going to be the workhorse to farm (plow, till, cultivate) all I can out of about half an acre. I took some pics to better explain the things tilling in my brain. You'll have to excuse the mud, we had a good romp around before dinner to proof roll things a bit.

Here are my questions I need resolved before I can get to the business end of this Cub:

1)Is there a sleeve hitch adapter that will fit over and around the PTO/ tiller belt/pulley exchange (or whatever it is called on back of the rear end) so I dont have to remove it every time I want to swap to the sleeve hitch and Brinly plow?

2) Does this look like the correct mower deck for the year '66 and what model is it? all I know is it is 42" from outside blades tip to tip. (This deck has not been mounted to the tractor far as I know but seems all is there.)

3) The tension pulley is seized but when I search for tension pulley I dont get satisfactory results. Does this pulley have a specific name like deck pulley or idler pulley?

4) I'm thinking of running a Deestone AG rear tire set up with tri-rib fronts for style and function since I'm sitting on some moist clay out here. If anyone has experience with Deestone or a similar set up Im interested in input.

Thanks!

[olds45512]

Welcome to occ. I run deestones on my cub and really like them, they have great traction even on wet grass.

[Creepercub102]

Thank you Tim. I figured at two for the same price as one Tru Power it would be a good way to see if that style worked for me. I will give them a shot.

[Rmowl]

The mower deck looks the same as what came on mine and I got mine from the original owner so I know it's the stock one.
You will have to take the gearbox off to use the hitch setup. I found it easier to just have a designated tiller tractor that way I'm not taking it on and off.
Nice looking machine and tiller!

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by Creepercub102

Thanks for the welcomes! I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this lil tractor! It's a riot to ride and is going to be the workhorse to farm (plow, till, cultivate) all I can out of about half an acre. I took some pics to better explain the things tilling in my brain. You'll have to excuse the mud, we had a good romp around before dinner to proof roll things a bit.

Here are my questions I need resolved before I can get to the business end of this Cub:

1)Is there a sleeve hitch adapter that will fit over and around the PTO/ tiller belt/pulley exchange (or whatever it is called on back of the rear end) so I dont have to remove it every time I want to swap to the sleeve hitch and Brinly plow?
2) Does this look like the correct mower deck for the year '66 and what model is it? all I know is it is 42" from outside blades tip to tip. (This deck has not been mounted to the tractor far as I know but seems all is there.)

3) The tension pulley is seized but when I search for tension pulley I dont get satisfactory results. Does this pulley have a specific name like deck pulley or idler pulley?

4) I'm thinking of running a Deestone AG rear tire set up with tri-rib fronts for style and function since I'm sitting on some moist clay out here. If anyone has experience with Deestone or a similar set up Im interested in input.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Rmowl

The mower deck looks the same as what came on mine and I got mine from the original owner so I know it's the stock one.
You will have to take the gearbox off to use the hitch setup. I found it easier to just have a designated tiller tractor that way I'm not taking it on and off.
Nice looking machine and tiller!

I make an extended sleeve hitch adapter so you don't have to remove it. I also offer an extended lift pin too.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=20875

Welcome

Jeff