jeremi3210 717 #1 Posted January 29, 2012 I have a chance to pick up a 1955 rj35 pond tractor, it is in ok shape one hub is broken, it has a deck and a cultavator. the k91 kohler runs geat, my question is what is a worth? from what i can tell only thing missing is the belt guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #2 Posted January 29, 2012 Well it's hard question to answer, but in the $500 to $1000 range with out seeing pics that would help, and it should have a K90 on it not a K91. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4xfourfun 30 #3 Posted January 29, 2012 I went to look at a '55 RJ35 last week. It sold fo sell for $600 an hour before I got there. Tractor and deck were in decent shape and it had a replacement motor. Did you verify it was a '55? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #4 Posted January 30, 2012 The year of it iam not sure. The rims are black and the hood is smooth. are there any way to tell the year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted January 30, 2012 Early 55's have the gas tank stand. Like this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #6 Posted January 30, 2012 No it does not have a gas tank stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #7 Posted January 30, 2012 How about the steering wheel? Is it like this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #8 Posted January 30, 2012 Yes it looks like that one. I think its made of cast iron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted January 30, 2012 It is either a later 55 or 56. Value of either should be about the same. Do you happen to have any pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #10 Posted January 30, 2012 Here is a picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #11 Posted January 31, 2012 Do you have a pic of the back and front? It looks to be a late 55 or early 56 to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #12 Posted January 31, 2012 I bought it tonight for $300. I will post more pictures soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #13 Posted January 31, 2012 Very good buy. I look forward to more pics. Congrats !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj35hunter 283 #14 Posted January 31, 2012 Steve, I'm with you.....I think it's a late 55. It has the larger hole in the hood for brass push button kill switch, larger 7" rear drive pulley, cast iron steering wheel, does not have extra brace welded to the variable speed pulley brace, & does not have the gas tank stand. Here is a pic to compare to for identity reasons. All of the details I can see match my late 55. Good luck with her & great find!!! Clay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #15 Posted February 6, 2012 Here are my rj35 pics, thanks for all the help on identifing the year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #16 Posted February 6, 2012 Say hello to the future owner. Anyone know where i can get a hub and a prawl? How about a reverse disk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj35hunter 283 #17 Posted February 6, 2012 Nice find for the $! Good luck with it!! Clay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #18 Posted February 6, 2012 You will have to hunt for the hub, they come up for sale from time to time. Reverse discs and paws can be found, contact Joe Papke for those parts. Looks like a nice startng point! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #19 Posted February 6, 2012 Bill Jenkins (member here) reproduces hubs for these. He has a listing now on ebay for a set. You will need to take the hub off and take pics of the pawl set up so we can help with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
