Cub Cadet 1250 with mid mount aerator custom?

[CRE1992]

I just picked up this non running cub cadet 1250, its very rough, and I most likely going to use it parts. But check out the aerator on it, was this an available attachment or something the previous owner built? Its all heavy duty and had to be made by a machine shop. Let me know what you think =D

[Sugarmaker]

I have never seen one of those aeators but to me I would say it was custom built by the looks of the thick steel plates and the welds. The plates look machined vs stamped. The welds look untouched. Just my opinion. Very nice attachment. I would think it would work well too.
Regards,
Chris

[robpa]

Im not sure that is an aerator? Why would some one mid mount a device like an aerator? looks kinda heavy duty/ I cant wrap my thought s around the thing really.
But what I always wonder when I see the condition of some equuipment; how the heck does it become so neglected and beat? Is that a sign of how their dogs are cared for too?

[jbrewer]

Nice!

Sure, in between the wheels is a great place for the aerator... plenty of down force to push the tines in, no need for weights, etc.... it's a hard place to put it since fabrication is needed (ie, there's not already a sleeve hitch available) but it's the ideal spot. The previous owner did a VERY nice job of fabricating that.

John

[ACecil]

Nice find! I've never seen an aerator mid mounted like that before.

[mmzullo]

I know where that came from! Or should I say I knew who owned that.

[CRE1992]

Originally Posted by mmzullo

I know where that came from! Or should I say I knew who owned that.

Mmzullo I pmed you about this tractor, I would like to know more about it. I think this would look awesome on another restored quietline tractor. I'm pretty sure its one of a kind.

[jbrewer]

Looks quite restorable. Hope it doesn't get parted!

[CRE1992]

Originally Posted by jbrewer

Looks quite restorable. Hope it doesn't get parted!

Unfortunately it is going to get parted, the rear fenders are shot, the battery tray/box is completely rotted, the floorboards are rotted, the engine doesn't run, I don't know about the hydro or the rear end. And I am only 19 and in college, so I don't have the funds to do a restoration. But the aerator attachment and foot protectors are going to be saved. Another person on this forum is getting the engine, hydro and rear end unless somebody wants to buy the whole thing. I might also be interested in trades. (and no Methos if you read this I am not advertising! lol). I need some of the parts for my cub 1000, though I think this one of a kind cub would look awesome restored.

[jbollis]

Just make sure when you remove it that you keep all the pieces together for it. I am sure that someone at sometime would be able to put it another tractor. If you were to put it in the for sale section I bet someone might even be interested in buying it.