bowtiebutler956 649 #1 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) As some of you already know, I put the tiller on the C-160 recently, and had to build a front weight setup for it, as it was very light in the front with the tiller up. I also ordered a lift assist spring from Glenn Pettit, as these tillers are quite heavy, and it gets old lifting it up at the end of every row. I made the brackets for it out of 1"x 1/4" steel strap. For the bracket on the tractor, I just welded an extra piece onto the already existing bracket. The tiller bracket was quite easy as well. I just heated it with a torch to make the bends, welded the two pieces together, and drilled the necessary holes. I must say, Glenn's spring makes it much easier to lift, and its a very high quality piece! Anyone needing one, should check his store out here in the vendors section. Thanks Glenn. Matt Edited January 24, 2014 by bowtiebutler956 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,738 #2 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I had a lift assist spring set-up just like this using the "trip spring" from a dozer blade. Unscrew the cast iron ends of the spring, apply hot wrench to 'uncurl' a 3/4 circle loop at each end, then let it air cool so it doesn't get brittle and break. Use the eye bolt to adjust tension on the spring. Edited January 24, 2014 by daveoman1966 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,031 #3 Posted January 25, 2014 I just put one of Glen's springs on the ST326 snow blower that's mounted to my 857. Made a BIG difference! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,158 #4 Posted January 25, 2014 Matt, just wanted to add that I think that tiller looks really nice on your c-160. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #5 Posted January 25, 2014 I had a lift assist spring set-up just like this using the "trip spring" from a dozer blade. Unscrew the cast iron ends of the spring, apply hot wrench to 'uncurl' a 3/4 circle loop at each end, then let it air cool so it doesn't get brittle and break. Use the eye bolt to adjust tension on the spring. Very good idea! I just put one of Glen's springs on the ST326 snow blower that's mounted to my 857. Made a BIG difference! It really does make a big difference. Glenn, I thank you, and so does my left arm! Matt, just wanted to add that I think that tiller looks really nice on your c-160. Its great to hear from you Terry! How are you doing up there in cold country? I keep thinking that one of these winters your going to come down here, and help me mow grass. Matt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
