47JDG 65 #1 Posted January 14, 2014 I picked this up a couple of weeks before Christmas but have not had a chance to post it until now. (Christmas came early for me) It's a 1982 SK-486 in excellent shape. 8 speed, 16 horse Kohler. There is even still some original paint here and there on the under side of the mowing deck. Since this picture was taken I have replaced the missing roller on the deck and put a new correct shifter knob on the transmission shifter (also removed the silly boat sticker). It lived in northern michigan at a cottage its entire life and seen very little use. I am extremely happy with it! It's a true gem. I am really looking forward to cutting grass with it for many years to come. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #2 Posted January 14, 2014 Nice score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #3 Posted January 14, 2014 Very nice score Dan! That one was very tempting for me! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #4 Posted January 14, 2014 I thought about you when I was going to look at this one Jake. lol It had been listed for several days by the time I found it. I was really surprised it was still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #5 Posted January 14, 2014 Very nice indeed. That is one good looking horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #6 Posted January 14, 2014 SWEET LOOKING !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #7 Posted January 14, 2014 Nice score indeed. I bought mine new and still have it. I see itstill has the cheap plastic hub deck wheels. My favorite Wheel Horse to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #8 Posted January 14, 2014 I seen pictures and read about yours BOWTIE when I was researching this model. You have taken excellent care of that horse! Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #9 Posted January 14, 2014 Really nice looking tractor. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #10 Posted January 14, 2014 very nice,does it have 22 inch tires?looks like the same that came on my 308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #11 Posted January 14, 2014 Nice find. Looks to be in great cond! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #12 Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Yes, it does have 22 inch rear tires. Thanks for all the nice comments! Edited January 14, 2014 by 47JDG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #13 Posted January 14, 2014 Good for you everyone else was snoozin'... nice score there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #14 Posted January 14, 2014 Thats reallyreally nice! Curious though as to what defines it as a SK? It looks every bit to be a C series to me. Does it have the 1inch rear axles or 1&1/8inch? Pardon my lack of knowledge here. I know about Blackhoods and 300 400 and 500 series but not as up to speed on the C's or in this case the SK's as I would like to be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #15 Posted January 14, 2014 What a fantastic find! Thats not a model you see very often, and that one is in fantastic condition. Score! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #16 Posted January 14, 2014 SK's and SB's are tractors built from too many left over parts from the c series not sure what the S stands for but the K means kohler and the B means briggs Brian 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #18 Posted January 14, 2014 Very very nice. Thanks for posting. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #19 Posted January 14, 2014 SK's and SB's are tractors built from too many left over parts from the c series not sure what the S stands for but the K means kohler and the B means briggs Brian It never ceases to amaze me of the knowledge that people have here , i learned something today Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #20 Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Yes, it has the 1 inch rear axles. "SK" stands for Special Kohler. I believe the "4" designates the model number of that particular transmission, I am assuming 4 pinion. The "8" stands for eight speed, and the "6" stands for sixteen as in horse power. I might be wrong, but that's what I came up with from a little research and put together. They also made a "SB" that was essentially just a C series made over from left over parts but it had a Briggs engine, and I believe was a 12 horse with a different model number configuration designating it so. From what I have read, this particular model was a one year run only in 1982. Thanks for the comments guys! Edited January 14, 2014 by 47JDG 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #21 Posted January 14, 2014 Nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callen 64 #22 Posted January 14, 2014 I believe the 48 is the standard deck width, 6 for 16 hp. The SB421- 42" deck and 11hp. Very nice tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #23 Posted January 14, 2014 Real nice original condition tractor! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #24 Posted January 15, 2014 I believe the 48 is the standard deck width, 6 for 16 hp. The SB421- 42" deck and 11hp. Very nice tractor. That makes good sense. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #25 Posted January 16, 2014 I BELIEVE ALL SK486 HAD 42" DECKS WITH THE RED PLASTIC HUB DECK WHEELS. I KNOW OF THREE WITH THE ORIGINAL DECKS AND WITH THE PLASTIC WHEELS, THE NICE THING IS THE TANK IS UNDER THE SEAT WITH THE EARLY B/C MODEL HOODS AND THE BATTERY IS LIKE THE 300-400-500 MODELS LOCATION. THE ENGINE ONLY ONLY HOLDS 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL. MINE COST 2100.00 NEW OUT THE DOOR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
