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Kevin (FL)

11-21-2005 05:32:38




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We're in the final stages of drawing up and then building a couple of landscape rakes for our Cubs to help out with hurricane cleanup. My question relates to the weight lifting capacity of the touch control system and more importantly--how much weight can be lifted without front weights? We'll be building two different design 5' rakes as light as possible--one will use old RR spikes for the tines and the other will have the standard (1"x 5/16") spring steel tines. We plan to have a pivot point slightly aft of the drawbar to allow for lifting when the rake is not in use and for adjustments while dragging. I expect we'll need to get front weights but they're a little harder to come by than the rear weights--(we have plenty of rear weights).

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Jim Becker

11-21-2005 20:01:13




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Kevin (FL), 11-21-2005 05:32:38  
The hydraulic system can lift about 600# at the rear rockshaft. Should be more than enough for your purposes. I doubt that front weights will be required for what you have described, but they would help steering.



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RAW in IA

11-21-2005 16:41:29




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Kevin (FL), 11-21-2005 05:32:38  
I have a cub andI don't think it will lift enough to need front weights. The 300# figure sounds about right if the hydraulics are good.



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Dellbertt

11-21-2005 09:15:35




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Kevin (FL), 11-21-2005 05:32:38  
P.S.- I was in Biloxi and survived "Camille".
G"Luck



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Kevin (FL)

11-21-2005 13:03:32




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Dellbertt, 11-21-2005 09:15:35  
Delbertt--Camille was a mean one too--we were in Bay St. Louis, two blocks off the beach. But Katrina was a Camille x's 5. Our property in BSL is 28' above sea level and Camille got the sea water about a block away. Katrina washed two feet of water through the property and it was the first house from the beach that didn't actually get water in the main floor (built up on brick columns)...good to hear from you and thanks for the reply.

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Dellbertt

11-21-2005 09:03:24




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Kevin (FL), 11-21-2005 05:32:38  
There are many factors that can very the lift-strength of any hydro system. Size of pump, lines, cylinders, reg, valves, frame, if you are pushing or pulling..... ...

If you are just building a rake then all you are lifting is the rake....not debris.

I would make sure you make your push-frame against the rear housing.

Get some specs from you friendly IH dealer. (IF there is such a thing)

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Jack in OH

11-21-2005 12:23:01




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Dellbertt, 11-21-2005 09:03:24  
If I recall correctly, the factory spec is 300lbs. I put 2 rear wheel weights(150lbs. each) on the rear lift of my cub during the winter for traction while plowing snowand it lifts them OK.

Jack



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Kevin (FL)

11-21-2005 13:07:34




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Jack in OH, 11-21-2005 12:23:01  
Thanks Jack--I'll make sure I keep it as light as possible. My design goal was 200#'s and some of the structure will be bolted (fixed) to the drawbar, therefore won't actually be lifted. Basically, I'll need to lift a 5' section of channel iron, a few brackets and the tines themselves.

Thanks again to all for replying.



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Jack in OH

11-22-2005 04:38:40




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 Re: CUB lift capacity in reply to Kevin (FL), 11-21-2005 13:07:34  
FYI, my dad built a scraper blade for his cub that pivoted on the drawbar and was lifted by the rear lift arm. Sounds similar to what you are doing. In the 2 years we used it to plow snow, we broke 2 rear axles, short side both times, and a final drive housing one of those times. So you might watch how much load you put on the rear of that cub. I have a front mounted blade on my cub and have plowed snow without a problem.

Good luck

Jack

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