differences between a 1959 and 1960

[fourwheels0 191]

what are the differences between a 59 and 60 or how can i tell a 59 from a 60.

did the 59 have the arched/notched lift?.

what decks had 4 guide wheels

what years had the straight front axle.

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Maybe check out the   pict gallery to compare 'em.  

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/19-1955-to-1964/

[Lars 526]

59 is a Rj and straight axel.. 60 is a suburban 400 or 550 and cast front axel..

i think it was deck for suburbans that had 4 wheels on them..

did the 59 have the arched/notched lift?.  Nope.. suburbans did..

Edited January 11, 2014 by Knusern

[fourwheels0 191]

i checked the pics in the gallery here and the one i'm looking at doesn't match up.

it has a solid front hood,arched lift,drop front axle.

also has an electric and pull start kohler.

i'm thinking it's a 60 and not 59 like the owner thinks.

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Humm...cut and paste the pict link here. 

[Jake Kuhn 1,573]

any pictures of the tractor you are trying to identify?

[fourwheels0 191]

i can't get the pic to copy so here's the link.

 

http://richmond.craigslist.org/grd/4280508321.html

[953 nut 56,767]

   1960 Suburban 550. Looks good, hope you get it.   

[Jake Kuhn 1,573]

That is a 61 551, the only mid engine to ever have a 2 piece trans and battery box. Looks complete other than the belt guard, looks to be in nice shape too! I would say the price is probably at the very top of what its worth, but it does look nice!

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Very cool tractor, Tecumseh powered too...

good luck.      

[fourwheels0 191]

so jake  it's a 61 551 or a 60 550?.

i'm waiting to hear from the guy. hope it's not gone already.

that is a kohler and not a techy right?.

Edited January 11, 2014 by fourwheels0

[Lars 526]

it is like Jake said.. 61  suburban 551

[TT-(Moderator) 1,145]

Guaranteed to be a 1961 551.

 

The engine is a 5.5hp Tecumseh - Lauson.

[fourwheels0 191]

ok great. thanks guys.

[WheelHorse79 271]

I also live in Chesterfield.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your purchase.  I can go take a closer look at it for you and take more pictures, if you would like.

[fourwheels0 191]

wheelhorse79 thanks i've e-mailed him twice but have not yet heard back from him.

hopefully he hasn't sold it yet.

[thirdjoker 11]

any updates on this? Did you get it ?

[Coadster32 793]

I also live in Chesterfield.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your purchase.  I can go take a closer look at it for you and take more pictures, if you would like.

 

Be careful...

 

Looks all there and complete..even the casted foot rests.

[fourwheels0 191]

well i never heard back from the seller.

i even posted to him on Craigslist about it.

i'm sorry but if you list it and sell it REMOVE the ad OR at least let people know it's sold.

[fourwheels0 191]

well i heard from the seller. i'm picking it up on Sunday unless his schedule changes.

he's an over the road trucker and his laptop died that's why it took so long for him to respond to me.

i'll have pics and details of it when i get it home.

i just hope i can get that tech to run lol.

[Coadster32 793]

 

[fourwheels0 191]

one question. can i put a newer plow set up on this?.

i have a plow set up from my 160 will it work?.

if not can anyone show me pics of plow setups for a 61 551.

thanks.

Edited January 15, 2014 by fourwheels0

[neil 2,410]

congrats on your new purchase , looks a real nice suburban

looking forward to some pics .

[fourwheels0 191]

well i got her home today.

other than 1 broke strap for the tank and missing the cap it looks all there and in good shape.

 

[WheelHorse79 271]

Looks like a good buy!  Congratulations!  You are in Ruckersville, are you Paul's friend Mike?

Edited January 19, 2014 by WheelHorse79