ricksrj58 273 #1 Posted May 24, 2023 A 1257 was offered to me and i believe it is a one year only tractor . Is this model desirable to have in your collection ? I have limited amount of room right now untill we sell our house or stay and build a big garage. Thanks for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,068 #2 Posted May 24, 2023 I have the same tractor but a 6 speed 1267. What's nice about them it's the first year for a long frame big block limited slip trans model. I upgraded mine with front and mid tach o matics to run the more common attachments and added a newer version of a K321 but reused the starter gen set up. 5 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,190 #3 Posted May 25, 2023 6 hours ago, ricksrj58 said: i believe it is a one year only tractor Most early models were a one year only tractor given the numbering system they used, no problem they are all collectable. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,255 #4 Posted May 25, 2023 The 1257 is definitely my favorite. It’s the long hood, 12hp Kohler motor. It is a one year only as they were built in 1967. There are many pics and info on here of them. Here’s a pic of mine, has come a long way throughout the years. Gotta keep ‘‘em going. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,835 #5 Posted May 25, 2023 Should I get it? What a silly question! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #6 Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Rick this was the top of the line back in the day. I have had three and have one know. Great tractor. If you have never owned a start/gen tractor you will love the start up.I truly enjoy mine. Enjoy the ride. This the current one I have. Edited May 25, 2023 by Retired Wrencher 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #7 Posted May 26, 2023 Well i added a 1257 to the herd. It came with a solid deck and a snow plow, motor spins over but has no spark. The PO painted the hood primer red so i will have strip down entire tractor and repaint it at some point. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #8 Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, ricksrj58 said: Well i added a 1257 to the herd. My favorites 1257, 67 1057, 67! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #9 Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: My favorites 1257, 67 1057, 67! I have a1067 and love it, runs great and very strong trans. What's the difference between the1057 and 1067? I bought it from original owners daughter. It has been worked hard but still a lot left in it. Don't use any oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #10 Posted May 26, 2023 My first love is a 1067... before n after resto. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #11 Posted May 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Darb1964 said: What's the difference between the1057 and 1067? The 1057 has a 3 speed transmission, 1067 has a six speed transmission. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
