In the garden today with the 123/tiller

[nra1ifer]

Originally Posted by ab147

I onlly use the tiller in the spring to prep the soil. bury it until the back flap is even with the ground, and let it push you through the garden. When I'm done I can stand where I tilled, and not see my boots. awsome tool.

That's how I do it, too (back flap). It's amazing how it works the soil. If you mis-step, you end up with dirt over the top of your boots! This 123 and it's tiller are one of my favorites!

Here's another bonus.... I found out this afternoon that if I arrange things right, I can get the 123 stored in the shed WITH the tiller attached. Now I don't have to wrestle with it each time I want to use it. Makes it nice when I'm finished for the day, good and tired...... don't have to take the tiller off to store it!

[Mooner]

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

Not a bad idea (sump pump). I'll keep my eyes open for one. You know what I'd REALLY like???? A windmill!!!

Windmill....great idea! I always keep a spare sump pump around just in case....you never know when that switch is gonna puke itself.

[mikepc]

Nice looking garden. I'd love to see that kind of weather around here. Your 123 looks awesome with that tiller on the back of it. The 122 and 123 are my favorites.

[mharrison]

That's an awesome setup. I've been looking for a tiller for my 100. Only thing holding me back is the price I see them going for. You're lucky, here in Oh we been getting TONS of rain and supposed to get even more Tstorms for the next couple of week according to the news.

[cub cadet people II]

Nice 123 and Tiller!

[AMCJavelin74]

Right now I use an old 4hp Toro (one with a cast iron gearbox) front tine unit, it walks all around the yard (It 'walks' around the yard and sort of reminds me of a mechanical zombie) but for what it is, it does a pretty good job. I just want either a plow+disc+cultivator or a tiller for my CC. Luckily I'm not any older than I am (25) as it feels like it's going to rip my arms off.

[cubcadette]

Im new to this forum and to Cub Cadets. Although, I've been a fan all my life.

I just bought my first cub, a 122. Very excited.

I don't know all there is to know just yet, but was wondering if all that is required for such a tiller is a sleeve hitch? Im assuming that tiller is belt driven with the same belt that normally would drive a deck?

Thanks!

Good lookin 123 by the way.

[Sugarmaker]

That sure looks like fun with the cub and tiller combo.
Question for the CUB experts? I have a tiller, some pictures here, is it worth saving? Sorry the picture are not real good it was raining. It rolls over but has been setting out for a long time. It is rusty but looks to be complete. Tines have some wear too. If you think it could be saved then on to the next questions.
Where could I find the lower gear box for running one of these. And approx how much would that cost?
I was thinking I might take the upper lift pivot and bottom bracket off the 127 and put them on the 102?? Would that work? Do I still need more or different hardware to mount one of these? The 102 has a std shift and creeper. I thought that might work good for the tiller?
I do currently have a wheel horse walk behind tiller that I use for the garden. Might be nice to ride and cultivate. Could be a excuse for a bigger garden too.
I do have a mold board plow in about the same condition.
Regards,
Chris

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Sugarmaker

That sure looks like fun with the cub and tiller combo.
Question for the CUB experts? I have a tiller, some pictures here, is it worth saving? Sorry the picture are not real good it was raining. It rolls over but has been setting out for a long time. It is rusty but looks to be complete. Tines have some wear too. If you think it could be saved then on to the next questions.
Where could I find the lower gear box for running one of these. And approx how much would that cost?
I was thinking I might take the upper lift pivot and bottom bracket off the 127 and put them on the 102?? Would that work? Do I still need more or different hardware to mount one of these? The 102 has a std shift and creeper. I thought that might work good for the tiller?
I do currently have a wheel horse walk behind tiller that I use for the garden. Might be nice to ride and cultivate. Could be a excuse for a bigger garden too.
I do have a mold board plow in about the same condition.
Regards,
Chris

Chris if the tines move freely I would use it. My first tiller had no paint on it at all and it worked like a dream! Do 7 garden beds with my tiller and I would never use any other tiller unless it was a pto tiller. It's so nice to sit and run the tiller. Check out this awesome write up Wild Bill made!

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=440

For the gear box contact our site sponsers or make a posting in the wanted section of the site. If those fall thru they are on eBay fairly often.

[Sugarmaker]

Duke,
Thanks, I may drag this closer to the garage and take a better look at it. I will not be ready for garden work this spring but might be a good project during the summer.
Regards,
Chris