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Quietline issues?
Been looking for a new tractor for my father and was entertaining the quietline series.
I have read the magnetic clutch is a superior design versus the older styles? From being a member here, I know the motor mounts are a common problem area...not afraid to tackle that. Are there any other items I should be concerned with? He does really want a 1200. Thanks guys! |
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Overall, very solid units. The 16hp engine is known for vibration, but is a good, torquey unit. The iso-mounts are the biggest issue.
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The muffler box tends to vibrate itself to pieces. The muffler itself lacks a lot of support. Kirk Engines has a fix for that. Bad mounts could lead to other problems such as worn oil pans or stripped oil pan threads. That being said I have 2. The 1200 is a little different animal being a gear drive. The clutch disc has a flexible center that takes a beating. Some have gone to solid motor mounts and a clutch setup from a 128. Eliminates 2 problems. No more wearing mounts and no more cracking flexible clutch discs.
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Doug Dad's 122 w/42" cast deck, spring assist, lights,weights, rear lift 1250 w/hydraulic lift, lights,weights, spring assist. 50C deck converted to an A with front wheels 44C deck converted to an A with front wheels. QA-36A 42" blade |
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Are the clutches really that bad in the 1200s? I figure if I was to do the solid mount conversion I should have no issues?
Are you able to comment on the 2 different ptos? |
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I’ve really had no issues with either as long as they’re in good shape and adjusted properly. The electric are more expensive should it need replaced.
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Doug Dad's 122 w/42" cast deck, spring assist, lights,weights, rear lift 1250 w/hydraulic lift, lights,weights, spring assist. 50C deck converted to an A with front wheels 44C deck converted to an A with front wheels. QA-36A 42" blade |
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Because the Quietlines rubber ISO engine mount system creates engine movement, the flex in the 3-pin drivers center section allows the driveshaft to maintain a straight line. Problems occur with the 3-pin driver, not of it's own fault, but when the ISO mounts get so badly worn, the excessive engine movement causes the flex center of the 3-pin driver to crack. If you go to solid mounts, and your existing 3-pin driver is not cracked you should be ok. |
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I have two 1200's. On the new to me 1200, I went with solid mounts and a solid 3 pin driver. I'm a fan of the electric pto. I've never felt under powered with a 12hp btw.
Quietlines are sexy!
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'76 1200 Dad bought '75 1200 "Twinsie" per my daughter |
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Thanks all for the responses. Since my initial post we actually purchased a decent 128 for a fair price. We pick it up tomorrow
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I own a 1450 and when I got it it needed new ISO mounts, new oil pan, flex discs, all the usual stuff. I did not want to buy the expensive ISO mounts, so I swapped everything over to a 129/149 frame, and mounted the engine solid. I think I had to shorten the driveshaft a little. I don't have the side panels, so that wasn't an issue. I think it was a justifiable modification. It shakes a little at idle, but smooths out at WOT mowing speed.
The electric PTO is the bomb. But I wouldn't want to buy a new one.
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