Why buy an older tractor? (wheel horse in particular)

[Red144runner 657]

Cause this one was backed into and not that hard I might add. Not bashing brands. 

[classiccat 548]

maybe that's the compact model 

[953 nut 55,189]

Why buy an older tractor?

[ericj 1,578]

the sheriff from smoky and the bandit's tractor  

 

 

 

 

eric j

Edited February 19, 2018 by ericj

[Sarge 3,463]

I had a stamped frame Huskee do the same thing - we had a custom race shop so it got a sub frame installed - that one will never bend again, lol...it was from using the blade a but, uh, aggressively. None of the newer stamped sheet metal crap can keep up - son in law's 1067 came out of the scrap pile, aside from the obvious scratches it survived being tossed on there by the grappling hook - we had it running that afternoon and it still runs today just fine. Same with his new-looking 48" deck he found at the same place the next week , but they had crushed the C series it was mounted under with the magnet a little too far to save it - looked better than that Husqvarna in the picture though....lol.

 

Sarge

[Red144runner 657]

I did 2 scrap loads on Friday. I always snoop for stuff. No horses yet but, I did find a nice older Stanley USA crow bar and folded corner Jackson wheelbarrow. Those went into the truck.

Ive heard of the newer tractors mowing uneven due to the operato getting off the tractor on the same side too many times and bending the unibody

[Tankman 3,518]

See too many at big box stores looking at stamped frame lawn riding things. Tractors? Not!

Better deals at the scrap yard. Would rather repair a hurt Horse. The Horse will work, be your Stallion forever.

 

I offered to haul, for free, a 1641 2-cyl Briggs Work Horse. Was in a barn for 10 years, not being used. No Charge. Had a new 48" deck. Got that too.  

Of course, needed TLC but not much. I even had the TSC seat in my barn!

 

 

[Chris G 3,296]

I'd say cause you can't get tin and fiberglass to age as nicely as a old horse does. 

[Jerry77 1,218]

A lawnmower and a garden tractor are not related in any way, shape or form...depends on your needs . a good lawnmower should last 6-7 years before you throw it away.. a wheel horse garden tractor should last 60 plus years with some maintenance. Oh, and it also mows grass..

[Red144runner 657]

I think that husky is a "GT", it does have the 12" wheels and a heftly price tag I'm sure

[The Gman 476]

 and and 

Where else can you get near 24/7 help from experts for free. Some even take stuff apart to show you.

Hmmmmm. Can we get amen to that. 

[953 nut 55,189]

[oliver2-44 9,733]

@953 nut show do you always find the right picture to go with the story 

[953 nut 55,189]

11 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

@953 nut show do you always find the right picture to go with the story 

I have a few stashed away that seem to come up regularly.     

[Retired Wrencher 5,450]

When my brother up north ask me what to get because his new Crapsmens fell apart less than a month he got his money back. What ever you do not get one from a big box store. Buy from a Dealer. He is very proud of his purchase. But I looked at it can not believe how cheap they make these things today. Just about every thing plastic. Sorry I like my CAST IRON FRAME AND TRANNY AND ENGINE.      That is all serviceable.

[Zeek 2,286]

On 2/19/2018 at 1:23 PM, 953 nut said:

 

[ohiofarmer 3,265]

On 2/18/2018 at 8:40 PM, Red144runner said:

Cause this one was backed into and not that hard I might add. Not bashing brands. 

 That will buff right out

 

[ebinmaine 67,423]

1 hour ago, ohiofarmer said:

 That will buff right out

 

HAHAHAHAHA  !!!!!

[Red144runner 657]

10 hours ago, ohiofarmer said:

 That will buff right out

 

Chain it between 2 horses 

[Digger 66 3,478]

On 2/19/2018 at 10:33 AM, Jerry77 said:

A lawnmower and a garden tractor are not related in any way, shape or form.. < I completely agree 

My Z/T has a stamped frame , but I have never called it a "tractor" .

 

Edited February 24, 2018 by Digger 66

[DennisThornton 4,769]

On Sun Feb 18 2018 at 8:40 PM, Red144runner said:

Cause this one was backed into and not that hard I might add. Not bashing brands. 

5 lug nut 12" wheels always get my attention and for the right price I always have room for another one.  Didn't sat I'd pay much or drive all that far, but still...