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Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Ian D » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:45 pm

Hi All
Can anyone tell me - when Cub 11 hole "U" shaped draw-bars were new - were all the holes the same size or was the centre hole larger?
I am looking for a good example draw-bar but some I have found seem to have larger centre holes?
I appreciate the centre hole will probably wear more due to towing but some seem to be genuinely larger in diameter?
Just wondered what the originals were so I know what to look for
Restoration standards are high so I am after a really good one
If anyone has a good example with brackets please let me know and we can perhaps deal!
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby ScottyD'sdad » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:52 pm

All the holes were 5/8 inch diameter. Center hole may have been bored out to 3/4 inch, to fit a trailer hitch ball.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Scrivet » Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:57 pm

There maybe an alternative to a replacement drawbar. I've seen examples of inserting a carbon rod with the diameter of the hole you want (I think it's carbon) into the enlarged hole and filling the gap around the rod with weld. The weld doesn't stick to the carbon and the rod will fall out when done. Then you just grind the top and bottom flat with the drawbar and you have a new 5/8" hole.

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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby artc » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:01 pm

1/2 inch copper pipe will work the same. watched a welder (as in underwater certified) do it. a little clean-up with a grinder, and you are good to go
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Jim Becker » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:20 pm

Measure one of the other holes before you start repair. I think you will find it is 11/16.

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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Eugene » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:13 pm

If this is going to be a work tractor, I would leave the bolt holes alone. I have a trailer hitch ball mounted in one hole.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Lt.Mike » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:51 pm

I realize that your question pertains to a finer point for a concours quality restoration but I just wanted to throw out there that trailer hitch balls can be found with a 5/8" shank that will fit the standard drawbar without needing to enlarge the hole. It's thinner and not as strong but it's not like the tractor will be towing at highway speeds or towing class 3 weight. I used one with a 2" ball until I picked up a universal bumper mount reciever hitch which bolted right up to the drawbar without modification. I can slide a receiver mount carrier into it as a carry-all and still use it to tow my boats, camper, etc...
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby eiebe » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:41 am

Lt.Mike wrote:I realize that your question pertains to a finer point for a concours quality restoration but I just wanted to throw out there that trailer hitch balls can be found with a 5/8" shank that will fit the standard drawbar without needing to enlarge the hole. It's thinner and not as strong but it's not like the tractor will be towing at highway speeds or towing class 3 weight. I used one with a 2" ball until I picked up a universal bumper mount reciever hitch which bolted right up to the drawbar without modification. I can slide a receiver mount carrier into it as a carry-all and still use it to tow my boats, camper, etc...
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Do you have a picture of that I would love to find something like that

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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Urbish » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:44 am

I think the one from Harbor Freight will fit.

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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby ScottyD'sdad » Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:11 am

The one from Harbor Freight fits. It's made to attach to a step bumper on a pick up truck, but bolts up fine, to a cub drawbar.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby BIGHOSS » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:08 pm

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Looks like Harbor Freight stole my design. :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Slim140 » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:46 pm

If you get the whole hitch it will cover the middle hole :)
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Ian D » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:55 pm

Excellent response everyone
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby eiebe » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:05 pm

My 52 is fairly unmolested just paint and required repairs. The center hole on mine is larger.

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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes

Postby Jim Becker » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:36 pm

eiebe wrote:My 52 is fairly unmolested just paint and required repairs. The center hole on mine is larger.

Then not completely unmolested.


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