fireman 1,022 #1 Posted July 5, 2011 Was cruising CL this morning and saw an ad for this tractor. Came with plow, 47" deck, yard sweeper, extra NOS belts, extra NOS blades, owners manuals and hydraulic fluid. The guy got it from the original owner. Everything was garage kept. This thing runs like new. Only issue is the starter needs new brushes. Have to tap it once in a while. Don't know where the little streaks of blue paint came from on either side of the tower but I'll get rid of that. For what I paid for it the guy basically gave it away The Johnson loader that I picked up will fit right on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364 #2 Posted July 5, 2011 Ok .... as a group here on RS we need to have an intervention with Fireman. He is obviously sick as he is buying all these green ones. Just kidding Jeff. Nice pick up on that machine. Your loader will go on there nicely. My only request is that you get it on soon as I have a lot of gravel coming in the next 1-2 weeks that needs to be loaded in the driveway then unloaded down in back. Having 2 machines would be great !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,529 #3 Posted July 5, 2011 Nice find. On the blue streaks, this is cause by the battery. The acid will turn the green paint blue. Noticed the rust on the foot rests - this is also from the battery - the blue streaks lead to rust. Patio blade and deck is also a nice find as is the 31T sweeper. Hydraulic lift is a nice option. Again nice find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #4 Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks for the info on the blue paint T-MO. I was surprised that this had the Patio (white) deck and plow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #5 Posted May 14, 2012 Well it's been almost a year and with a few projects on my plate this is where it's at. The loader was completely dis-assembled, media blasted, epoxy primed and painted. All new hydraulic fittings and hoses. I just finished completely rebuilding the hydraulic cylinders which included honing the bore, polishing the rods and new seals and paint. The tractor will just get a cosmetic make over when the loader has a complete dry fit later this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364 #6 Posted May 14, 2012 Would look better if it was red Just kidding, it looks good Jeff ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #7 Posted May 14, 2012 Yes it looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,563 #8 Posted May 14, 2012 Looks great Jeff. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,165 #9 Posted May 14, 2012 That looks real good Jeff. I gotta say, when you do something you do it 100% the right way, no short cuts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #10 Posted May 14, 2012 That looks real good Jeff. I gotta say, when you do something you do it 100% the right way, no short cuts! That's my biggest problem! I only like doing things 100%. That of course takes tons of time and makes these projects last forever. I guess it's just my OCD kicking into high gear. We'll see what happens with the tractor itself. I'm hoping I can just be happy with a quick sanding of the fender pan and hood and then a quick coat of paint but you never know :eusa-whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
