Sleeve Hitch for LTX 1050?

Johntodd · Mar 26, 2012

Hi! I'm new here...love this forum. There seems o be a wealth of information!

I tried the search function but couldn't find exactly the answer to my question. My apologies if I missed something.

Sorry for the newb question but here it is:

I have a brand new Cub Cadet LTX1050. It is fab! But I need to put a sleeve hitch on the back of it. I have access to all kinds of carts, aerators, dethachers, tow-behind this-and-thats, all I want for free, EXCEPT I must have a sleeve hitch on the back of it. Danged if I can find one. I am totally new to this type of machinery; I think I just don't know it when I see it.

Can anyone throw me some links to manual sleeve hitches for the LTX 1050?

Many thanks!
-Johntodd

Johntodd · Mar 29, 2012

Anyone? Is there any hope at all?

Carl_NH · Mar 29, 2012

John,

This is what you are looking for i think - not cheap...

Cub Cadet Sleeve Hitch

Johntodd · Mar 30, 2012

Whew! You're right, it ain't cheap. I'm fine with manual lift...is there one out there?

Thanks, Carl.

liammulloy · Apr 7, 2012

Johntodd said:
Whew! You're right, it ain't cheap. I'm fine with manual lift...is there one out there?

Thanks, Carl.

This is a sleeve hitch with a manual lift for a craftsman tractor, with a little tinkering you might be able to make it fit.

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Johntodd · Apr 7, 2012

Thanks! I'm going to look into that one.

rcbe · Apr 7, 2012

not to diss the previous helpful post on manual sleeve hitch info, bear in mind your machine has 20 inch rear tires; the hitch is for 23 inch tires. Also, if you are going to pull anything heavier than a dethatcher, your LTX1050 is a lawn tractor not rated for ground-engaging eqpt....

Johntodd · Apr 8, 2012

This I know. But my Uncle used to be a dealer for various companies until the 90's. He sold most of his inventory but still has a back yard full of rusty stuff I can use; provided I have a sleeve hitch. It is free for me, so for the cost of a sleeve hitch I get every attachment I could possibly hitch up, including ground engaging stuff that I won't use on the 1050.

Johntodd · Apr 20, 2012

UPDATE:

Thanks to everyone for the help!

The Craftsman sleeve hitch fits the LTX 1050 like a dream with no mods needed.

Now that I can tow all these carts and other lightweight stuff, I'm learning the lesson:

Traction is more important than raw horsepower!

Thanks again!
-John