Gt14 tiller retro fit?

[JUSS10 250]

So I keep an eye on CL and had seen this tiller for a while now, well today they threw a price of $40 on it so I force out and picked it up. Now I don't have a GT14, at least not anymore, however I have a 1054 that I am working on a 3 point for so mounting I figure won't be to bad. Now next is powering it. I thought about building a belt setup to run from the engine PTO like many of them work. However after looking t the till someone had started welding a bracket on top, I think to mount a motor. I'm starting to lean towards that route as I have a few spare small motors around. Anyone ever retro fit something like that? How big of a motor would I need if I do that? Also, I don't plan on hacking it up but are these tillers "hard to find" since they are for only one model of tractor?

Here are some pics

[JUSS10 250]

so i started tearing into it. after a lot of heat and banging, i was able to get the pulley off (it may have not survived...) i got the side plate off and set it up behind the tractor. I'm pretty happy with it at its current state. i plan to use a 5hp techy and mount it on the back just behind the gear box. i plan to build a hand clutch similar to what was originally on this model. i need to now figure out some dimensions for the 3 point hitch. i have the axle bracket started. i really just need to figure out the lower link lengths and then see what i can do about the top link mount. my sheet metal is in such great shape i really dont want to cut into the rear seat storage area for the top link. will do some searching on the site and look at other custom hitch set ups

lower link bracket start (not a ton done yet, but a good bit started)

[JUSS10 250]

this is what i am thinking for mounting an engine on the tiller itself

[KC9KAS 4,744]

JUSS10...there are a couple of threads on here dealing with 3 point hitch builds with dimentions.

Just do a search and look/see what is there.

I have a 3 pt on a GT-14 (in the horse barn) and can send you info if needed,

Also do a google on catagory "0" 3 pt hitch. There are parts for building your own, as well as the ball swivels at Central Tractor, TSC, Rural King and other "tractor supply" box stores.

I was going to build my own (3 pt hitch), but fortunately found one for sale and bought it.

[JUSS10 250]

i found a great thread on the site about the lower links complete with dimensions for the GT-14 so i ordered but a few 5/8" spherical bearings today and plan to pick up some 2 ft sections of 3/8 x 1 1/2 steel bar at the local steel shop. drill and bore out the holes to press fit the bearings in. top links can be purchased at the local farm store for $20. i think the biggest part i don't know right now is the lower link bracket that bolts to the axle. i need to know the spacing on center of the two links at the axle as well as how low they hang, or just a picture with some dimensions to get me in the right area.

My top link is going to be a bit tricky with the tool box there but i figure if i can get the lower links and bracket built i can hook everything up and play around with the top link mounting point.

[JUSS10 250]

A little update on this. Got the tiller running last night. after some new lower seals and a bit of fab work, this is where I'm at. I just need to add a chain guard, kill switch, and throttle control (you know, the important safety stuff that always comes last haha)

I'm a little concerned about the speed. It looked like it almost had a 1 to 1 ratio on the tractor originally or maybe a 2 to 1. with the current setup i am probably around a 3 to 1 (engine to tiller) plan to test it out thoroughly later this week.

[Foozerush 40]

Looking good... Great fab work...