Great video. Studied this video several times and based on the what was needed to be done for installation, purchased the craftsman bagger for my CC30H mower. One problem I ran into while installing the mounting plate was the 4 original frame bolts were 5/16 self tapping type bolts. The holes left by these bolts were too tight to allow the standard 5/16 bolts supplied with the bagger to pass through the frame and support bracket and match up with the mounting plate. I jacked up the rear of the mower, removed the rear wheels (pretty easily done) and drilled out the frame and support bracket with a 5/16 drill bit. Assembly went pretty quickly after that. You'll be there all day trying to thread the supplied bolts through the holes and probably bugger the threads in the process. Rest of the install was a breeze. Use a floor jack with the saddle removed to support the front counter weight while installing. Makes it much easier. Also, use a rachet with either a 2" extension or deep socket on the mounting nut of the counter weight .
Thank your for taking the time to share your experience and videos. They have helped me make the decision to buy the Cub Cadet 30 CC H with the rear bagger attachment this past spring. Great little mower (I was a bit surprised by how small the collection bags are, though)! I also purchased the TeraKing Leaf Bag on Amazon a few weeks ago for leaf cleanup for our 1/4 to 1/3 acre property (MASSIVE leaves!) and the Cub Cadet CC 30 H mower and the TeraKing Leaf Bag have changed my life - literally! I'll mow the rear lawn one evening during the week and the front the next evening. Due to being on standard time since last weekend, I do the leaves either late Saturday morning or early afternoon. I now have so much more quality time instead of doing laborious mowing and leaf cleanup and then having to recover from exhaustion. Thanks for helping me out with your videos!
I have the same exact lawnmower as you, and bought the same bagger and the chute would not fit on the deck of the lawnmower. It was about an inch too short. When I got one bolt in, the other side wouldn't line up because it wasn't long enough. I don't get it. :(
It looks like it would be really easy to take off and put bag on for periodic use, right? The plate in the rear and counterweight could stay on, and then just take the bags out. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove? Am I missing anything?
Patsy Bridges i bought the bagger at Sears and the counter weighs and brackets were included even though they werent mentioned in the description. I bet that is still the case now
How did you get the front counterweight up in place? Holding it there while trying to shove the 2 bolts through seems like a 2 person chore. I've not had much luck at this point, I'm doing this by myself.
@@diyhobbyist8440 2024....I just improvised. After experimenting, I found a drill box and a half inch thick by 3 inch wide piece wood under it worked [Wood piece is usually used as a tomato stake lol]. It set up the weight to be 1/2 inch below the bolt holes on the mower, so I was able to lift each side, slip the long bolts through [with the big washers under the head of course], and then screw on the locking bolts on the other side [front]. Using the 13mm ratchet wrench and a crescent wrench then I tight up everything several times each side until it felt secure. Bumps on the lawn and vibrations from the engine etc, might loosen those up, so check them once in a while and if needed tighten them up again. Of course, I am not a lawn mowing jock like some of these guys with their big tanks [possibly those size lawn mowers have a missile thrower on them!], I just used creativity and common sense acquired over 68 years...
Just installed mine about 2 hours ago. No problems. Did you tighten the rear wing nut first (located nearest the kill switch)? Say, have tried to change the oil on this? Almost returned it ;)
J W so I actually had an error with the chute forming a complete seal near the wingnuts. I just curved the plastic up so it could go over and the wingnuts could completely make a seal. I almost returned mine as well. 😊
It rides smoothly and cuts evenly with the counterweight. I haven't used it without the counterweight. I wondered the thing when i was putting it on, almost didn't put it on.
For mine it completed the mower. It was worth it. The counter weight stays on and even the bagger stays on. I just swap out the chute for the side discharge when needed. Only negative is fall leaves. It clogs easy. That's when I swap. I munch up first, then collect later. All season actually. 3years now.
I need to know how far the bag unit sits off the back due to fitting into trailer before I order, can anyone provide an exact measurement from rear wheel to back of bagger unit in mm or cm?
I need to know the exact same thing due to limited space. What's the overall length of the mower once the bagger and counterweight are installed. Great video btw. Very helpful.
@@diyhobbyist8440 ya, that's why I asked before I posted questions about the mower. I get the same response from most everyone who gets that mower. They use it for about one season and then get rid of it.
I used it for 3 years, March thru October. Never had any trouble with it. Never had to sharpen the blades. Still looks and runs as good as new. My mother in law has it now.
A number of years ago I had a JD rear engine riding mower like this. Sold it after 3 seasons, and now that I’ve put my fences in and have trees, I wish I had it back every time I mow with my 46 inch mower. Understand what it is, it’s limitations and they’re a great mower. Not designed to mow 2+ acres every week in an hour. Not going do it. Nimble rider for less than an acre with trees? Perfect.
Great video. Studied this video several times and based on the what was needed to be done for installation, purchased the craftsman bagger for my CC30H mower.
One problem I ran into while installing the mounting plate was the 4 original frame bolts were 5/16 self tapping type bolts. The holes left by these bolts were too tight to allow the standard 5/16 bolts supplied with the bagger to pass through the frame and support bracket and match up with the mounting plate. I jacked up the rear of the mower, removed the rear wheels (pretty easily done) and drilled out the frame and support bracket with a 5/16 drill bit. Assembly went pretty quickly after that. You'll be there all day trying to thread the supplied bolts through the holes and probably bugger the threads in the process.
Rest of the install was a breeze. Use a floor jack with the saddle removed to support the front counter weight while installing. Makes it much easier. Also, use a rachet with either a 2" extension or deep socket on the mounting nut of the counter weight .
Thank your for taking the time to share your experience and videos. They have helped me make the decision to buy the Cub Cadet 30 CC H with the rear bagger attachment this past spring. Great little mower (I was a bit surprised by how small the collection bags are, though)! I also purchased the TeraKing Leaf Bag on Amazon a few weeks ago for leaf cleanup for our 1/4 to 1/3 acre property (MASSIVE leaves!) and the Cub Cadet CC 30 H mower and the TeraKing Leaf Bag have changed my life - literally! I'll mow the rear lawn one evening during the week and the front the next evening. Due to being on standard time since last weekend, I do the leaves either late Saturday morning or early afternoon. I now have so much more quality time instead of doing laborious mowing and leaf cleanup and then having to recover from exhaustion. Thanks for helping me out with your videos!
Thanks for this, was wondering what it attached to at the back
thanks for this tutorial I think ill try this out!
Thank you for this video!
awesome video. 100% accurate. God bless
I have the same exact lawnmower as you, and bought the same bagger and the chute would not fit on the deck of the lawnmower. It was about an inch too short. When I got one bolt in, the other side wouldn't line up because it wasn't long enough. I don't get it. :(
Great video of attaching bagger Need help with attaching craftsman 40 inch dethatcher onto Craftsman 29000 30" mower
It looks like it would be really easy to take off and put bag on for periodic use, right? The plate in the rear and counterweight could stay on, and then just take the bags out. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove? Am I missing anything?
Yes, its that easy
How easy is it to just remove the chute and use side discharge when mowing?
Very easy. There are 2 large wing nuts to remove first. The shoot comes right off....and is replaced by the original factory discharge guard
Is your mower hydrostatic or shift , I would like to find a hydro .
MrGtopper
Sorry it took so long for me to see this notification. It is hydrostatic. I bought it at Home Depot
What are the parts or order numbers for the bagger and the brackets/counter weight. ace and Sears only show the bagger itself for sale. Patsy
Patsy Bridges i bought the bagger at Sears and the counter weighs and brackets were included even though they werent mentioned in the description. I bet that is still the case now
How did you get the front counterweight up in place? Holding it there while trying to shove the 2 bolts through seems like a 2 person chore. I've not had much luck at this point, I'm doing this by myself.
i remember that being difficult. i used a landscaping stone and a bag of grass seed to support it. a foam wedge or sandbag would help too
Floor jack with saddle removed
@@diyhobbyist8440 2024....I just improvised. After experimenting, I found a drill box and a half inch thick by 3 inch wide piece wood under it worked [Wood piece is usually used as a tomato stake lol]. It set up the weight to be 1/2 inch below the bolt holes on the mower, so I was able to lift each side, slip the long bolts through [with the big washers under the head of course], and then screw on the locking bolts on the other side [front]. Using the 13mm ratchet wrench and a crescent wrench then I tight up everything several times each side until it felt secure. Bumps on the lawn and vibrations from the engine etc, might loosen those up, so check them once in a while and if needed tighten them up again. Of course, I am not a lawn mowing jock like some of these guys with their big tanks [possibly those size lawn mowers have a missile thrower on them!], I just used creativity and common sense acquired over 68 years...
Hey, I bought this same bagger with the same mower. Problem is, it doesn’t go deep in enough to push the chute kill switch all the way in. Any ideas?
Just installed mine about 2 hours ago. No problems. Did you tighten the rear wing nut first (located nearest the kill switch)? Say, have tried to change the oil on this? Almost returned it ;)
J W so I actually had an error with the chute forming a complete seal near the wingnuts. I just curved the plastic up so it could go over and the wingnuts could completely make a seal. I almost returned mine as well. 😊
Do you really need the counter weight?
It rides smoothly and cuts evenly with the counterweight. I haven't used it without the counterweight. I wondered the thing when i was putting it on, almost didn't put it on.
Seems as if it would be easier to just leave the counter weight in place year round.
I definitely agree now
What happen with the follow up vid? Been 2 years
For mine it completed the mower. It was worth it. The counter weight stays on and even the bagger stays on. I just swap out the chute for the side discharge when needed. Only negative is fall leaves. It clogs easy. That's when I swap. I munch up first, then collect later. All season actually. 3years now.
I need to know how far the bag unit sits off the back due to fitting into trailer before I order, can anyone provide an exact measurement from rear wheel to back of bagger unit in mm or cm?
I need to know the exact same thing due to limited space. What's the overall length of the mower once the bagger and counterweight are installed. Great video btw. Very helpful.
Anthony....its 49 cm from the back edge of the rear tire to the hook that sticks out from the back of the bagger. Sorry it took so long to reply.
David....the length is 82 inches or 208 cm from the front of the counterweight to the back edge of the bagger.
@@diyhobbyist8440 thanks mate
So that makes it about 20" deeper with the bags and counterweight on.
do you still have that cub cadet mower?
No, i moved to a 6 acre property and use a zero turn craftsman mower
@@diyhobbyist8440 ya, that's why I asked before I posted questions about the mower. I get the same response from most everyone who gets that mower. They use it for about one season and then get rid of it.
I used it for 3 years, March thru October. Never had any trouble with it. Never had to sharpen the blades. Still looks and runs as good as new. My mother in law has it now.
A number of years ago I had a JD rear engine riding mower like this. Sold it after 3 seasons, and now that I’ve put my fences in and have trees, I wish I had it back every time I mow with my 46 inch mower. Understand what it is, it’s limitations and they’re a great mower. Not designed to mow 2+ acres every week in an hour. Not going do it. Nimble rider for less than an acre with trees? Perfect.
Why do you not show how to mount the counter weight and the mounting bracket??? The other stuff is the easy part.
I totally agree. This bagger is kind of a engineering cluster f.
Holy smokes.. its 50$ cheaper...