Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #1 Posted March 12, 2015 I added a new horse to the herd tonight! I have always wanted a 953 and now I finally have one! I paid $250, but it does need some TLC. Needs a seat first of all, and some lights, but it does runs very well with no smoke. Also it pops out of 3rd gear so the tranny needs some attention. The hydraulics seem to work well though. Oh yeah, and i also drug home what was left of a 1045 lol. It was a great day! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #2 Posted March 12, 2015 Awesome find , would love a 953 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,556 #3 Posted March 12, 2015 Looks like a very nice find, and in very nice original shape! I would say you did very well at that price! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #4 Posted March 12, 2015 Congrats... awesome score. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #5 Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks guys, I am very happy to have added this to the collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted March 12, 2015 Good haul. Hope you get it all fixed the way you want it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,236 #7 Posted March 13, 2015 As you can guess by my screen name, I am nuts about 953s, and you just found a great one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 735 #8 Posted March 13, 2015 One of my favorites. Mine I modified a bit with a 8 speed trans and a 8 pinion differential. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #9 Posted March 18, 2015 Where's a good place to get the knurled thumb screws for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,236 #10 Posted March 18, 2015 I got mine from McMaster-Carr, there may be someone listed on our classified section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #11 Posted March 18, 2015 OK I'll check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #12 Posted March 19, 2015 Gene S right here on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #13 Posted March 19, 2015 Fine looking 953! ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #14 Posted March 19, 2015 Fine looking 953! Thanks! Put the new seat on it tonight and that made it look much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #15 Posted March 19, 2015 super nice 953 good find, those front tires on that 1045 are worth getting the tractor hard tires to find I'm sure you would not have any trouble selling those if you wanted too.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #16 Posted March 19, 2015 super nice 953 good find, those front tires on that 1045 are worth getting the tractor hard tires to find I'm sure you would not have any trouble selling those if you wanted too.. Already sold the 1045 lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #17 Posted March 23, 2015 Couple questions guys. 1. Anyone know the size of the drive belt and the belt to the hydraulic pump? The drive belt slips pretty good and the other belt is very rough looking. 2. Anyone here work on the hydraulics? I know nothing about it and the lift cylinder is leaking pretty bad. It works good it just leaks fluid out of the bottom and when i shut the tractor off the deck automatically falls down. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
