“The Big Wheels”

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

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!

[953 nut 55,812]

                                                                              

[Pullstart 63,096]

How many will be rolling dirt at Jim’s plow day?  Will we outnumber the little wheels?

[prondzy 3,882]

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!

[Pullstart 63,096]

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.  

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

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!

[Pullstart 63,096]

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!  

 

 

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

 

 

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.

[Shynon 7,461]

Sure hope @Coulter Caleb can make it

[Achto 27,789]

1 hour ago, Shynon said:

Sure hope @Coulter Caleb can make it

 

Ya Caleb, no staying out partying the night before this year.

[Achto 27,789]

3 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said:

 

 

That is one sweet line up Josh!!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,405]

  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!

 

[Pullstart 63,096]

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.

 

 

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

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...

[Retired Wrencher 5,512]

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.

[19richie66 17,522]

mine aren’t going anywhere....... hopefully. 

[Super-C 4 me 612]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

mine aren’t going anywhere....... hopefully. 

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[WHX?? 49,171]

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.

 

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

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...

[WHX?? 49,171]

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?

[Pullstart 63,096]

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.  

 

 

    

 

 

[SALTYWRIGHT 859]

MY 1054 WITH 15 INCH WHEELS HAS A DIESEL MOTOR THAT  I  INSTALLED. 

[PeacemakerJack 10,739]

Where’s the pics? I know I have heard tell of this beast...let’s see it!

[Achto 27,789]

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.

[19richie66 17,522]

 

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:

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