1811 Advice and Pics

Yeah you did good.


Scott

[ajgross]

I didn't notice the problem with your hitch until Adrian pointed it out. You basically have three options. Buy a aftermarket Cat 0 3pt, buy a new lower bracket that has "ears" that get bolted to the axle tubes, or I know a guy who make a really nice setup that bolts to the rear of the frame. The first 2 options you can get at http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/. The last option, I would have to track down his e-mail for you. Last I knew, he was charging $150 for a setup.
If you really want to get out and plow, you really need some wheel weights and ag tires, or at least chains on your turfs.

Now for your tiller. If you go the Cat 0 route, then the self powered tiller is going to be your only option. If you stick with the sleeve hitch option that you aleady have, you can use just about any tiller with some modification. mainly you have to change the pulley on the gearbox that bolts to the rear end. It would need a 5/8" pulley.

AJ

[Danger]

I think I see what you mean. I'll have to take a closer look and get a few more pics for you guys.

Looking at the parts on that site you linked is a little overwhelming. I'm not sure I'm ready to drop 400+ for that category 0 hitch on there, but the attachments they have on there and I'm sure elsewhere would make it worth it for sure.

With regards to the tiller, I didn't realize that the PTO driven ones would work without much modification. Otherwise I probably would have picked up one of the many I've seen for sale over the past week. Of course I'm sure it wouldn't be wise to mount something like that with the way the rear end is currently.

I have a lot to learn


Shawn

[dyt4000]

Based on the price of new garden tractors that aren't built as solidly, you stole it...

[JayBrd]

Originally Posted by dyt4000

Based on the price of new garden tractors that aren't built as solidly, you stole it...

Totally agree, you scored good for that price..

[Danger]

So I decided to take a few pics of the tractor but more on the component side and innards.

The brakes don't actually function as they should as in stopping the wheels. The pedal does take the hydro back to neutral though. Not sure it's worth fixing those at the present since I don't have any slopes on my property.





More pics of the rear end and current hitch.




Most of the top of the deck area


Steering at the wheels.




Mule drive I believe it's called.


Wiring behind dash. Kind of dark unfortunately.


Now we get to a couple areas I'm sure you guys will see and will throw up red flags. I didn't see a couple of these while taking the pics, but now that I look at the pics I'm a tad concerned.








These are what was holding on the center cover plate.


And in case anyone feels up for translating this.

[TEET]

Great pics Shawn.

Looks like the steering column got whacked by the drive shaft at some point in its life....do you notice any issues with the steering?

The rest of it looks pretty typical for a mid 80's CCC. Keep an eye out for leaks around the hydro pump and tranny, nothing to really worry about, but it can get frustrating searching for seepage...ask me how I know...I just replaced all the seals on my 1211's hydro pump and transmission.

Congrats again!:biggrin2.gif:

Jeff (teet)

[Danger]

It doesn't turn hard or anything, but it doesn't seem like it has the turning radius I'd think it should. Could just be the way the drive though.

The joys of jumping into the deep end with lead shoes on!

[aagitch]

There's a Cat 0 tiller with an 8hp briggs mounted to it that is available but you currently don't have the correct hitch for it.

[Danger]

Originally Posted by aagitch

There's a Cat 0 tiller with an 8hp briggs mounted to it that is available but you currently don't have the correct hitch for it.

Available where?