Amcwheel85 2,059 #1 Posted April 29, 2017 Well just had this delivered today but idk what I'm gonna do with it yet.. may get it running and sell it or keep it for the kids.. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #2 Posted April 29, 2017 Unhook the governor, get it going as fast as you can and crank the wheel! Let me know what happens! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #3 Posted April 29, 2017 Next would be a picture of me in a hospital bed lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,481 #4 Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Amcwheel85 said: Next would be a picture of me in a hospital bed lol Not if you flip the seat around 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326 #5 Posted April 29, 2017 Well that is the first Ride King I have ever seen . Did the dog get tired of push the Ford? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #6 Posted April 29, 2017 That dog his my sons best friend. He goes nowhere without it.. and which ford are you talking about... the LT75 or my son ford? Lol Drained the nasty tank... next was fuel bowl 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #7 Posted April 29, 2017 That's a keeper ! You could call that one a Znut-Roaster.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #8 Posted April 29, 2017 Got it rolling over and then... locked up! Took a break from it for now!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #9 Posted May 8, 2017 Can't believe this but these are still being made by Swisher. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #10 Posted May 8, 2017 Thought you might have been pulling out leg Jeff...guess not! Even a mothers day edition! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #11 Posted May 8, 2017 I think they were just re-released for 2017, stopped in the 90's. I cant find any new information or videos on the new version. Looks fun to drive! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #12 Posted May 8, 2017 I have found them and for the size they are very expensive. Seen them over $3000! Those 2 posted tho don't look front wheel drive like mine... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #13 Posted May 8, 2017 Yes , still FWD with a BS 10.5hp V-twin priced at $4000 at Home Depot ! I have to admit that they're cute especially the pink one but just think how many Horses you could buy or any real GT for that matter ! @Amcwheel85 you can't beat the original ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #14 Posted May 8, 2017 See that one is alil different from the other 2 posted. Those others don't have the chain drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #15 Posted May 8, 2017 I was wondering how the transmission & drive on those worked out on them. You'll have to throw up some more pics once you get into it wheel. How does the power get routed up to the top? Yes they are quite pricey but I suppose if ya got it spend it.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted May 8, 2017 7 hours ago, ACman said: Yes , still FWD with a BS 10.5hp V-twin priced at $4000 at Home Depot ! I have to admit that they're cute especially the pink one but just think how many Horses you could buy or any real GT for that matter ! @Amcwheel85 you can't beat the original ! OMG! That's $4000! Oh how I love my Wheel Horses! (Even my Sears Suburbans!) I just notice the FWD! $4000 and One Wheel Drive? OMG! I've got to see the drive train! How'd dey do dat off a vertical? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #17 Posted May 9, 2017 Here's a link https://www.swisherinc.com/twr10532bs-swisherr-ride-king-10-5-hp-32-briggs-stratton-zero-turn-riding-mower.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #18 Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, DennisThornton said: I've got to see the drive train! How'd dey do dat off a vertical? From what I could tell via the parts list, it looks like there is a belt drive under the engine to a jackshaft that goes up to the top of the front right in front of where the person sits. Then at the top of the front there is another belt drive that turns a shaft through the center of the chain driven steering mechanism. Then that shaft turns a gearbox which turns that chain drive for the wheel... At least I think that's how it works. Didn't look at it long enough to work out the variable speed part. I assume variable pulleys up top. Sure makes me appreciate the wheel horses, however, that would be seriously maneuverable. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #19 Posted May 9, 2017 8 hours ago, bmsgaffer said: At least I think that's how it works. Go git one Brandon and let us know ...lots of pics when you get it home 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #20 Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, WHX11 said: Go git one Brandon and let us know ...lots of pics when you get it home Ill get right on the "GoFundMe" page, you'll be my first donation, right??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #22 Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, bmsgaffer said: Ill get right on the "GoFundMe" page, you'll be my first donation, right??? You think Jim would give up some of his. Horse money! @Amcwheel85 not trying to steel your thread . These little machines are quite amazing in design and our inquiring minds would love to have more the drive system . I want to see yours up running and mowing . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #23 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) If it doesn't sell within the next week or so I may have it running and mowing! Will post more pics of it tonight guys! Edited May 9, 2017 by Amcwheel85 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #24 Posted May 9, 2017 Swisher AZ Series, similar to the Ride King. AZ_ZTR.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
