John2189 454 #1 Posted October 15, 2023 I was just wondering, the older tractors with the engine right between your legs, doesn’t it get too hot to drive it? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,062 #2 Posted October 15, 2023 I certainly would not want a hot Onan between my legs. I wondered that myself and have nicknamed them the ball burners. 1 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,323 #3 Posted October 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, cleat said: have nicknamed them the ball burners NUT ROASTERS! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #4 Posted October 15, 2023 Like sitting on an HD Road King at a long traffic light in July with temps in the 90's on a sunny day. @953 nut 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,156 #5 Posted October 15, 2023 not so much the engine but that hot exhaust pipe by your right leg. Even with the shield it get very hot. You hit a bump and you're branding your leg. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,323 #6 Posted October 15, 2023 36 minutes ago, JCM said: Like sitting on an HD Road King at a long traffic light in July with temps in the 90's on a sunny day. @953 nut Not quite, the Road King has a comfortable padded seat. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #7 Posted October 15, 2023 6 hours ago, John2189 said: I was just wondering, the older tractors with the engine right between your legs, doesn’t it get too hot to drive it? reese the rj mustve been terrible to drive the 5hp that was put in him the exhaust was pointed to your leg. which may have helped you not get so cold in that spot while plowing. ill have a 212 in him soon hopefully ill tell ya if it gets toasty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,670 #9 Posted October 20, 2023 My first experence with a Wheel Horse was a 59 RJ. I was so happy to be riding and not pushing I never noticed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites