PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1 Posted September 3, 2019 I never set out to have all these 15” rear rim tractors but it ended up working out that way. Thought it would be fun to line them up and snap a few pics... COOL! 6 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #3 Posted September 3, 2019 How many will be rolling dirt at Jim’s plow day? Will we outnumber the little wheels? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #4 Posted September 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, pullstart said: How many will be rolling dirt at Jim’s plow day? Will we outnumber the little wheels? WE?? are you guys planning a trip? Sounds like a great idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #5 Posted September 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, prondzy said: WE?? are you guys planning a trip? Sounds like a great idea! Sounds like the girls and I will be joining the party... Mrs. P has other plans. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #6 Posted September 3, 2019 Zach is pulling really hard to plow with Blackbeard at Jim’s. I would have to get a set of AG’s or something with a little more tread before then. The 1054 could also be a good candidate...however, Clyde is already set up for plowing (weights, AG’s, plow, etc). We will see... Looking forward to seeing you guys and turning some earth with you. Always look forward to climbing in the furrows with my buddies from Minnnn-A-sotaa- ya hey! its coming quick! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #7 Posted September 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Zach is pulling really hard to plow with Blackbeard at Jim’s. I would have to get a set of AG’s or something with a little more tread before then. The 1054 could also be a good candidate...however, Clyde is already set up for plowing (weights, AG’s, plow, etc). We will see... Looking forward to seeing you guys and turning some earth with you. Always look forward to climbing in the furrows with my buddies from Minnnn-A-sotaa- ya hey! its coming quick! Seems I’ve seen pictures of a smaller lighter tractor somewhere working a garden with street tires somewhere... I just can’t pinpoint where. But I found this cool picture of an 875 once! 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #8 Posted September 3, 2019 What can I say to that one? There was a generation where you just made do with what you had. You got me there Kevin. If you keep digging you will also see that all the plowing dad did in those years was on turfs with chains...I do have some chains laying around. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #9 Posted September 3, 2019 Sure hope @Coulter Caleb can make it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #10 Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Shynon said: Sure hope @Coulter Caleb can make it Ya Caleb, no staying out partying the night before this year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #11 Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: That is one sweet line up Josh!! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #12 Posted September 4, 2019 I’ve sold many tractors and only a few made my personal “sellers regret list”, my 1054 is on that list. Nice line up of Big Whees! 7 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #13 Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: What can I say to that one? There was a generation where you just made do with what you had. You got me there Kevin. If you keep digging you will also see that all the plowing dad did in those years was on turfs with chains...I do have some chains laying around. 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #14 Posted September 4, 2019 I ABSOLUTELY love that picture! First of all—my dad wore those hats every fall and winter while I was a kid. I don’t think he even owns one anymore but that brings back memories. Next—that old Bolens Sod bottom Plow. They had taken a Bolens walk behind in on a trade at the dealership where dad worked. I think they either have that to him or he got it really cheap (think $5). He then cut off the large frame and welded on his own tongue style hitch. The only negative with his design is that it doesn’t allow for any duck point adjustment. He did a pretty good job welding it up though because the plow works really well once you have a furrow cut to about 4” deep. Next—I love the ingenuity behind using what he had to make it work. The chains for the tires when he couldn’t afford AG’s, the weight plates that used to be machinery parts, whatever it took to get the job done on a budget! Lastly—I love that old wheel horse. That is when it was still powered by the K181 and yet that hydro drive 8hp is plowing that HARD ground food plot like nobody’s business. I still get chills when I drive that tractor to this day. Those horses were built in a time “when pride still mattered”! Thanks for digging that one up Kevin! Good memories there... 4 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,459 #15 Posted September 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Sparky said: I’ve sold many tractors and only a few made my personal “sellers regret list”, my 1054 is on that list. Nice line up of Big Whees! I am with you on that Mike. Ones we never will find again. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #16 Posted September 4, 2019 mine aren’t going anywhere....... hopefully. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #17 Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 19richie66 said: mine aren’t going anywhere....... hopefully. Adding ??? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,820 #18 Posted September 4, 2019 Jeepers cats Sparkeye you let that one go? Whatddayanuts!?!? I asked you in the other thread Jack what ya think you gonna do with them...I know you ain't exactly got an empty barn now! 17 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: I would have to get a set of AG’s or something with a little more tread before then. Speaking of sticking them in the dirt I picked up a real nice pair of big wheel ags at a show flea market this summer (guy dang near give them to me) so will have a pair to throw on for plowing should the need arise at plow daze. Will peel a set of turfs off a parts 953 rims and put them on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #19 Posted September 4, 2019 The 1054A is likely to have a residence with me for awhile, even if I need to let something else go. It is so original and mostly complete that I just don’t see myself parting with it at this time. Since Dad already has a nice 953, I’ll get the one I picked up running (sounds like the wiring is problematic) do a systems check on it and put it up for sale, along with two blades, and three mower decks. I remember now that you picked up those AG’s. If you get them mounted up before your plow day, I could bring the 1054 along and we could play with it in the dirt too... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,820 #20 Posted September 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: If you get them mounted up before your plow day I will ..... get the rims cleaned up and painted. They are an ungly yellow now. Something that's gotta eventually get done anyway. Richard @953 nut I would guess the correct color would be the almond/antique/cream off white? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #21 Posted September 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Since Dad already has a nice 953, I’ll get the one I picked up running (sounds like the wiring is problematic) do a systems check on it and put it up for sale, along with two blades, and three mower decks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #22 Posted September 4, 2019 MY 1054 WITH 15 INCH WHEELS HAS A DIESEL MOTOR THAT I INSTALLED. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #23 Posted September 4, 2019 Where’s the pics? I know I have heard tell of this beast...let’s see it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #24 Posted September 4, 2019 2 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Since Dad already has a nice 953, I’ll get the one I picked up running (sounds like the wiring is problematic) do a systems check on it and put it up for sale, along with two blades, and three mower decks. I might know an interested party for that sale. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #25 Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Achto said: I might know an interested party for that sale. I’m too far away or I would be jumping on it. 6 hours ago, Super-C 4 me said: Adding ??? Shhhh 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
