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Geno    1,929

Geno
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Just brought this back from Jersey. It has the wrong motor, my dealer friend said it was supposed to have a 4hp Kohler that he has but has to find it.  Got the tractor, slot hitch, snow plow with hookup, rear plow + deck.  I'm trying to find out if it's a 58 or 59 from the experts here.     :)

 

 

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Jake Kuhn    1,555

Jake Kuhn
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I'd say 59 going by the solid pan seat. The lift lever/selector is not original but is common thing to see added, that is the setup the suburbans used. Looks like a very nice find. :handgestures-thumbup:

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Lane Ranger    10,974

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The transmission will have  a some letters and numbers on it that indicates when it was produced.  

 

 

There is a code for it.   It only indicates when the transmission was produced.  

 

It should be to the right of the transmission shifter  (as if sitting on the tractor -right).

 

 

The code goes like this:    J/12/8

 

Letter is the Month of Production

 

J = October

 

12 = Day

 

 

8 = is Year

 

 

I have an early  1958  with no letter or numbers  embossed on the transmission housing.

 

I have one with a 1959 transmission.

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Geno    1,929

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It says G17-9   July 17, 1959.  I have an extra transmission that I bought with some other things including an RJ frame, deck, and misc other parts.  You just ID'd that one for me too, it's a L17-9.  Thank you.   :)

 

What is that tractor in your avatar?

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Lane Ranger    10,974

Lane Ranger
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My 1967 Wheel Horse L-157 Lawn Ranger.  It has a Tecumseh H-60 motor.   I have a mower deck, snowplow, and a snowblower for this one.   I have has the snowblower on for three years as I use it every winter now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Geno    1,929

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We just bought a 68 Lawn Ranger a few days ago.  Got it running today and did a little mowing with it.  My little phillie said she had to have a round hood.  Are there any pics of yours around the board?  Would love to see more of it.  :)

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Geno    1,929

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Is there anything else I should look for?  It has Goodyear tires on it, does anyone know if they were the original brand on this tractor? 

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VinsRJ    721

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The lift level may be original... some RJ59's are known to have 60 Suburban lift systems installed...

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