I found a groundhod loader for $950 off an atv with a lift height of 60". It looks like all I need to get is the bottom of the feet for the cub version and the stabilizers to the front of the mower to the loader. The best part is it comes with its own hydro system and controls which is 12v and stays mounted to the loader. I will be posting photo's after everything is installed in the next two or three weeks.
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Here is the loader that I am getting.
Note I am buying the atv loader version and just simply putting the Cub Cadet feet and front stabilizers on it. You can get this at Concord equipment. This way I don't have to tie into my Cubs Hydros. It was going to cost me about $600 to get two more hydro circuits on my fender and that is just the part cost. Plus this 12v is stronger then our Cubs Hydros anyways.
This is a heck of a deal because they run about $2,400 new for this model as it is the 60" lift height version.
The best part is I can take this off my cub and put it on my friends four wheeler anytime.
Attached is the loader that I am getting. As you can see it is all self contained and everything stays with the loader when it is off the mower.
Here is there website.
Grounhog Loader System
Note I am buying the atv loader version and just simply putting the Cub Cadet feet and front stabilizers on it. You can get this at Concord equipment. This way I don't have to tie into my Cubs Hydros. It was going to cost me about $600 to get two more hydro circuits on my fender and that is just the part cost. Plus this 12v is stronger then our Cubs Hydros anyways.
This is a heck of a deal because they run about $2,400 new for this model as it is the 60" lift height version.
The best part is I can take this off my cub and put it on my friends four wheeler anytime.
Attached is the loader that I am getting. As you can see it is all self contained and everything stays with the loader when it is off the mower.
Here is there website.
Grounhog Loader System
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Well we got it mounted and man this is a nice addition to have. We had to fabricate the front mounts to the loader out of 1/2" x 1" steel. The O ring seals on the the pump reservoir are leaking a little and I will have to install some new ones. It is just to darn cold to do it now. Other then that this thing works great. I lifted 400 lbs with it no problem. I will post some photo's once it warms up and I can get this thing cleaned off a little. The only thing that I don't like is the loader pump is mounted about 3" away from my hood, so I cannot open my hood all the ways. Luckily the Cub 3000 has removable side panels, so I can get to most everything under the hood. The other option is to remove the loader which is not too bad either.
Here are some links with my 3 point and loader. I also have it for sale on ebay right now. I found a good deal on a Sub Compact and need to sell mine to get it. Just after I got my loader on! If it does not sell I am pretty happy with is anyways, so it is no big deal.
It was -13 F when I made these videos, and the loader sill worked great.
CUB CADET 3184 MOWER W/ FRONT END LOADER 3 POINT HITCH - eBay (item 130357869862 end time Jan-16-10 14:16:49 PST)
Youtube video links
3 point
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 Fork Lift
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 3 point with Iron man Manufacturing blade
Loader
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 with groundhog loader part 1
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 Groundhog Loader video part 2
It was -13 F when I made these videos, and the loader sill worked great.
CUB CADET 3184 MOWER W/ FRONT END LOADER 3 POINT HITCH - eBay (item 130357869862 end time Jan-16-10 14:16:49 PST)
Youtube video links
3 point
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 Fork Lift
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 3 point with Iron man Manufacturing blade
Loader
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 with groundhog loader part 1
YouTube - Cub Cadet 3184 Groundhog Loader video part 2
