kloe0699 12 #1 Posted May 3, 2010 I went to look at a Raider 12 today. The tractor is in good shape and runs really good considering it hasn't been used much lately. The 36" deck is off of the machine and is in real good shape! It is a rear discharge deck though and I have never seen one. How are these decks? Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #2 Posted May 3, 2010 The 36" rear discharge decks are fine though not as common on a Raider 12 as a 42 or 48" decks, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #3 Posted May 5, 2010 Good call Rick!! I wound up buying it. I got the tractor home late tonight and ran the numbers on the deck. It came up as a 1994 42". I went out and measured it. 42 inches. The deal just became a better deal:) Pics are coming.. Thanks Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #4 Posted May 5, 2010 Hello.... kloe0699 we all like pictures..... it's kind of one of the unwritten rules. Any new purchases have to have pictures posted....... Good job on the new addition. You'll like that Raider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #5 Posted May 5, 2010 Here are some pics as promised. http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2269/mypictures337.jpg http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6469/mypictures338.jpg http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3846/mypictures339.jpg http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/8280/mypictures340.jpg I posted pictures on here once before and they came up when you opened the post. How did I do that? Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #6 Posted May 5, 2010 Good look'n worker you have there. Very nice find indeed. As you can tell, Im partial to the Raider's :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #7 Posted May 5, 2010 Here are some pics as promised. I posted pictures on here once before and they came up when you opened the post. How did I do that?  Kevin Like this? You need to embed the image URL within IMG tags. Easily done using the IMG button above this area where I'm typing. You also need to choose a smaller size image. When you do that, I'll remove the ones above. As in the words of our former governor (Blago) "These are f'ing huge!" Thanks for the pictures! Edit: Never mind about the size. They were huge in the preview but RS resizes them in the actual post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #8 Posted May 9, 2010 :D Hank. Struggled with that for a long time before I posted it the way it was! Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #9 Posted May 9, 2010 Hank. Struggled with that for a long time before I posted it the way it was! Kevin. Glad to help. I also meant to say "nice tractor." And even nicer deck! I think that is a newer deck because it looks very similar to the one on my '97 314-H. That's the one with the reinforcing bar around the edges to keep it from bending in like you see on the period decks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #10 Posted May 9, 2010 Nice clean worker. Looks like someone got tired of misplacing the ignition key? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #11 Posted May 9, 2010 You got the front hitch which is nice as it was optional on these pre-C unit. You also have the newer mower deck hitch and a relatively new mower to boot. Are you sure about the year? I *thought* 1969 would have the wood grain hood stickers but I might be wrong. Nice horse in any case... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #12 Posted May 9, 2010 Tractor looks great!,correct decals,the Chargers had the woodgrain decals, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #13 Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks guys! I wasn't looking to buy another one yet but my neighbor spotted it on craigs list for $350 and knows I love them. Got it for $300:) It isn't charging currently but I dug through the site and found some good info Working on it! The condition of the deck is what made the deal for me. Not knowing much about these tractors yet, I knew the mule drive and deck would fit my 73 Raider 10 that has no deck/mule drive but runs perfect This one is running almost as good before tlc! The chain on the ignition key from what I hear (bought it from the son-in-law of the previous owner) was for one of those black 1" black binder clip things to hang from... It needs new throttle/choke cables, over time when mowing the throttle cable sneeks down- so he would clamp that binder clip on the cable to keep it running. Lovin this tractor so far Tractor 6241. Serial-512760 Deck 78350. Serial-4901197 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #14 Posted May 11, 2010 Take care of that seat, It's worth almost what you paid for the tractor if real nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #15 Posted May 12, 2010 Good info Kelly. Just found one on ebay for $250.. OUCH! I use armor all often, is there anything better put on a 41 year old seat to protect it? Thanks, Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
