Need help identfying tractor

[wwwlaw 3]

The serial number tag is blank.The guy i bought from said it was a RJ-1958.Also I think the hooded has been cut around the steering column.Any help would be appreciated.

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[Buzz 502]

Can't tell much from those pictures, but with the cast front axle it's not an RJ-58, it's either a 1960 or 61. It look's like there's a hole in the hood for the choke or throttle cable so I'll guess it's a 401.

Why oh why must they butcher those hoods.. :notworthy:

[wallfish 17,105]

I'd have to agree with Buzz on what can be seen from these pictures. 61 chopped hood???? and it looks like a 3pc tranny but hard to tell. 1961 401

Chopping the hood is one way to get around the task of getting that wheel off.

[rickv1957 72]

Seems like the early models seen the hood hacking for some reason, Rick

[VinsRJ 723]

The wheels can be a real problem as well as fitting anything more than a 4hp motor under that hood.

[captjake 1]

1960 suburban 400, based from the footrests and engine.

Where you located?

[linen beige 14]

1960 suburban 400, based from the footrests and engine.

Where you located?

I'll agree with the foot rests, but that isn't the original engine. The hood looks like it had a rectangular opening, which would also mean 1960, that has been opened up to clear the steering shaft.

BTW, Where is the serial number tag?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,145]

I finally got to see the clutch/brake pedal in a picture of this on another site.

The pedal is cast iron - which (along with the other details) would make it a 1961 401.

That's my final answer. :notworthy:

[wwwlaw 3]

B)

Sorry for the delay in replying just got back from florida (flywheeler show).I needed some help in learning how to reply,my son in law trying to walk me threw this internet thing.I am locacted in Piscataway , NJ (exit 10 ).

Thanks for all the help and happy Valentines day to all !

PS got the tractor flu at the flywheeler show last feb 09. since then collected 50 + tractors.

[wallfish 17,105]

50+ tractors

Can you tell us what you have? Are you going to restore them or do you like the beauty of an old tractor?

[rickv1957 72]

Sounds like you have the bug! Rick

[wwwlaw 3]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47621858@N08/4357492983/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47621858@N08/4357492975/

here are some piks of the better looking ones im working on.

I plan on restoring them .

I am taking some of these tractors and maybe others to the 2010 WHCC Show on June 25-26 in Arendtsville, PA.

Hope to put faces with the names I am meeting here.

(some day Ill learn how to use this computer)

[wwwlaw 3]

Yippee !! I figured out how to post pictures.

[Don1977 604]

B)

What hiding under the "420 John Deere Hood?"

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

50 tractors since Feb 09, YUP he got the bug. Nice bunch of tractors in the pics B)

[wwwlaw 3]

whats under hood of 420..6 1/2 horse gray hound from Harbor

Freight. The tractor was junk. Imade minature 420 John Deere out of it.

The hood and belt guard are aluminum I tried to make it as light as possible because I hang it on a rack on the back of my 5th wheeleer to take to Florida for shows.