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Old 04-03-2017, 05:25 PM
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I own a Gannon Earthcavator that was originally manufactured to mount to a Simplicity garden tractor. The mount looks a lot like a Cub Cadet mount, but is narrower and maybe shorter. (Picture on left below.)

I’ve removed the original mount and plan to replace it with the appropriate mount for a Cub Cadet. (Middle and right side picture below.)

I could guess at the spacing and length, but since I’m doing it, I’d like to do it to as close as possible to what it should be. Is there anyone out there that owns an Earthcavator for a Cub Cadet willing to share the dimensions with me? I need to know the inside spacing for the arms on the mount and the distance from the Earthcavator frame to the center of the mounting holes. The Simplicity mount used ¼ X 1 ½” material for the two arms but I could see they were already bending. I plan to use 3/8 X 1 ½ inch stock for the replacement. Any help would be appreciated.
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A member named "cubcadet" recently picked up one of these and reworked the hitch. I would provide the link to the thread but not sure how to do that yet. So do a search for "gannon" and should find the thread.
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Here is a search for Gannon
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...earchid=942564
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Yes I just redid mine, let me know if you need pics.
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I WANT ONE !!!!!!!!!! Those things are so kool.
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Thanks for the input. Cubcadet, I read your thread. You did a great job. Did you have the actual measurements or just made it fit? I thought about that as well, but Merk was kind enough to offer to get the measurements for me. I'm looking forward to getting this thing going. I'll post some pictures when I get it mounted. Again, thanks.
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Thanks for the input. Cubcadet, I read your thread. You did a great job. Did you have the actual measurements or just made it fit? I thought about that as well, but Merk was kind enough to offer to get the measurements for me. I'm looking forward to getting this thing going. I'll post some pictures when I get it mounted. Again, thanks.
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Old 04-07-2017, 10:09 AM
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I got the mounting converted and mounted the Gannon late yesterday. Thanks to Merk for the dimensions I needed. It's collectors like that who are willing to share information that makes this such a great hobby.
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