mhlmeader 689 #1 Posted June 4, 2019 Hi folks, picked this up yesterday. It runs pretty good. Previous owner said he had bought it from someone that painted it all up to display at a dealership. I dunno, sounds legit. I will spare you the gory heartbreaking details of how when unloading it I managed to dent and scratch some paint off the front of the grill, cream paint chips were already there, I did a number on the red, which is currently being concealed by color matching chip repair tape. Anyway, back to the tractor, I can't find a serial number tags, precise owner said he thinks it's a 74, he gave me a bunch of manuals that were passed on to him, only had a 75, and 76. Any clues? Also, the tranny fluid is very low...one sticker says use transmission fluid, and another says use motor oil. I leaked a little out, definetly looks like motor oil. Goes with that? The manuals I have state to use motor oil. Any help would be appreciated, and just wanted to share, thanks. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #2 Posted June 4, 2019 Lol. Found the serial tag, took a picture of it.....stooooopppiiidddd!!!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 721 #3 Posted June 4, 2019 Nice looking machine you got there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #4 Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Whnewone said: Nice looking machine you got there Thankyou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #5 Posted June 4, 2019 Interesting color combo. Looks pretty good actually. Looks like you got a nice seat on that, dont often see those with the arm rests (at least I havent seen many) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #6 Posted June 4, 2019 Model 1 0481 Serial 107021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #7 Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Looks like an extremely nice tractor! As far as the transmission oil goes, use whatever is in it. Trans fluid will be red, oil will be brown/black. It uses 10-30 if motor oil, and a 51410 Wix oil filter. Probably not a bad idea to change it if you don't think its been changed in a while. Get us a better picture of the serial tag and we can tell you what year it is. Edited June 4, 2019 by ZXT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #8 Posted June 4, 2019 1-0481 shows to be a 75. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #9 Posted June 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, ZXT said: 1-0481 shows to be a 75. Thankyou!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,147 #10 Posted June 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, mhlmeader said: Lol. Found the serial tag, took a picture of it.....stooooopppiiidddd!!!! So did I! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,482 #11 Posted June 4, 2019 I’m digging that color scheme, especially the dashboard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #12 Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, mhlmeader said: Thankyou!!! You're welcome! I like how the cream contrasts the red. I might not've done it on the grille, but I like it regardless. And that seat.. I need one! What are your plans for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #13 Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, ZXT said: What are your plans for it? Putt around the yard and go...oooohhhhhh...aahhhhhh!!;) 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #14 Posted June 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, mhlmeader said: Putt around the yard and go...oooohhhhhh...aahhhhhh!!;) Have a mower deck or anything for it? I'd have to use it for something... but I'd be sure to clean it good after each use! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #15 Posted June 4, 2019 Just now, ZXT said: Have a mower deck or anything for it? I'd have to use it for something... but I'd be sure to clean it good after each use! No, no attachments....I was thinking about keeping my eye out for a deck though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #16 Posted June 4, 2019 What's the blue tractor in the background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #17 Posted June 4, 2019 7 hours ago, ZXT said: What's the blue tractor in the background? Here's a link to a thread about that tractor, haven't messed with it in awhile though.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,294 #18 Posted June 4, 2019 Quite a nice looking machine there! You'll see pretty quickly from looking at my threads that Trina and I have kind of a thing for alternative colored tractors. All the engines we painted are Navajo white. Looks like the dash is similar to what I did on my cinnamon horse. As stated above I would have left the grill the color of the rest of the tractor but all the other off white looks really cool. I'm with @ZXT on the, use it and clean it. We don't have any tractor here that we don't use, at least for towing things around the yard. You'd be quite well happy if you were to get that 16 hooked up to most kinds of implements. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #19 Posted June 4, 2019 Very nice! As above l do like the color contrast! I might try that on my next build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites