47JDG 65 #26 Posted January 16, 2014 Well, mine definitely has a 48 inch deck, not a 42. I have all of the original paper work for it as well as service records. I wouldn't be surprised at all though if WH put some 42 inch decks on some just to use up what was there at the time and get them out the door. Of course a dealer could have always changed something also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #27 Posted January 16, 2014 ID tag on the deck reads 05-48MS02 and its exactly 48 inches from wheel to wheel on the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #28 Posted January 16, 2014 If i'm not mistaken the cut width goes by the blade length. Measure one of the blades from tip to tip diagonally. Maybe someone else can chime in on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #29 Posted January 16, 2014 According to partstree.com that model number puts it at a 1982 48 inch deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #30 Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I like the looks of that tractor. Like somebody said not too many of them around. I would hold on to that one. Dont put it in the water, game warden will write you a ticket. Some rod holders would look nice Edited January 16, 2014 by Fishroe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #31 Posted January 16, 2014 ID tag on the deck reads 05-48MS02 and its exactly 48 inches from wheel to wheel on the deck. You're right about the deck being 48". The easy way to tell is the placement of the height adjuster. Sitting on the tractor, if the adjuster is on your left side the deck is a 48". If it is on your right side the deck is a 42". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #32 Posted January 16, 2014 ID tag on the deck reads 05-48MS02 and its exactly 48 inches from wheel to wheel on the deck. You're right about the deck being 48". The easy way to tell is the placement of the height adjuster. Sitting on the tractor, if the adjuster is on your left side the deck is a 48". If it is on your right side the deck is a 42". Thanks, it certainly looked like a 48 inch to me. I went out and double checked it after reading the previous posts. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #33 Posted January 17, 2014 Do you have the price paid for the tractor when new? I don't known of any other tractor models sk/sb with the plactic wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #34 Posted January 17, 2014 Lots of great information guys...thanks for sharing here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #35 Posted January 17, 2014 I keep going to the garage to see if it has shown up here yet and is mating with my SK486. Yours looks so much nicer I think the offspring would look good. Marvin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #36 Posted January 17, 2014 Very nice tractor Dan, looks even nicer in person! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #37 Posted January 17, 2014 I was always partial to the looks of the c160 and didn't even know this tractor existed but ooooh this is a fine fine looking horse. I think I have a new fav or at least tied with the raider 14 - love that pinstripe down the hood! Great looking machine! More pix!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #38 Posted January 17, 2014 would be nice to see some more pics of this little beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #39 Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys (and thank you especially Harold, it was fun meeting you and discussing wheel horses!). There is truly a good group of people here who enjoy this fun hobby. I will try to get some more pictures of it soon, and from the other sides as well. It was bought on June 18th 1983 for $2046.96 Ironically it was bought from Giant's Enterprises here in Ionia where I live, which is no longer in business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #40 Posted January 18, 2014 Quick picture I snapped from the drivers seat earlier today. The glare was too strong for any other pics to turn out worth a darn. It's not a very good quality picture from my cell phone. The tractor is a little dusty also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #41 Posted January 18, 2014 Quick picture I snapped from the drivers seat earlier today. The glare was too strong for any other pics to turn out worth a darn. It's not a very good quality picture from my cell phone. The tractor is a little dusty also. Ya its dusty but you can still see the shine through the dust! Really is a sharp machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #42 Posted January 18, 2014 It really does look a lot better in person. When the weather gets warmer and I can give it a nice bath and polish, I will take some real good pictures with a quality camera to post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #43 Posted January 21, 2014 The glare isn't nearly as bad on these pictures. I took these right before I changed the gear shifter knob back to original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #44 Posted January 21, 2014 HELLO JD, HERE IS MY SK I BOUGHT NEW. I PUT A NEW NOS SEAT ON IT THIS WINTER. I STILL HAVE THE PLASTIC DECK WHEELS. THEY ARE GREAT TRACTORS 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #45 Posted January 21, 2014 JD and BOWTIE, those are two mighty fine looking tractors you have there! JD, I really don't see how I could bring myself to using that tractor of yours to do any work with. Seriously that would be my ride to the mailbox tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #46 Posted January 21, 2014 What a pair of awesome :wh:'s !!!!! Bowtie, is that the original paint? Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #47 Posted January 22, 2014 YES IT IS THE ORIGINAL PAINT. THE TRACTOR HAS 1300 HRS ON IT NOW. I USE IT ABOUT 20-25 HOURS A YEAR NOW JUST TO CLEAN UP LEAVES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
