1983 - GT1848 Workhorse

[kdeatrick 145]

Well, I did another Work Horse over. This one I will use weekly at my Rental property. This started out as repairing the shifting linkage and brakes. While waiting on parts, I degreased it and thought, I might as well touch up the frame paint on the frame. Then I took the sheet metal off and bead blasted it. It now has base coat clear coat paint. All tires are used and in good shape for now. I chose not to fill in the rust pitting with body filler since it is going to be used and didn't want to get more time and money into it. So it has character, looks decent and will continue to work.

 

[charging10 233]

good work , beautiful tractor !

[SylvanLakeWH 25,426]

Nice!

[rjg854 11,312]

very very nice 

[Achto 27,452]

5 hours ago, kdeatrick said:

looks decent

 I think it looks awesome!!

[Racinbob 11,014]

I agree. Way better than just decent. Great job! 

[Shynon 7,459]

Wow that thing looks nice, great job. 

[classiccat 548]

sweet job!  

 

I like those baffles...like a super recycler.   I bet that thing cuts like a dream.

 

[AMC RULES 37,118]

Some really nice  work there.  

[c-series don 8,647]

Looks like we may have three to display next year! 

[Ed Kennell 37,915]

Another  super job Ken.  You are the Work Horse Man.    

[8ntruck 6,958]

What is the model number on the RD deck?  I bought a RD deck this summer that came off of a Work Horse.  It had been repainted somewhere along the line, and the model number/serial number sticker did not survive.  Near as I can figure, mine is a 1983 or 1984 deck.

 

Thanks.

[bds1984 1,428]

Nice looking rig you have!

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

One word .,.... SWEET!!!!!

[dells68 7,498]

Very nice tractor!!!  I love the look of the workhorses.  The one I redid for Emory is the only one I’ve seen around here and boy, was it rode hard and put away wet!!!!!  Job well done sir!

[kdeatrick 145]

Thanks for the compliments, I am looking for 1 part if anyone can help. I need the PTO brake, it can even be worn, I'll replace the material. 

I still think I may need to tear down the engine as she's loud and burning some oil. The paint is good but it's still has the pitting under the paint, I sort of wish I'd spent the time on filler, but that wasn't the mission. This is to be w working tractor for my rental property for the next 20 years. 

I tried the deck and it work great for mulching the leaves and grass. I had it working before, just tore it down to paint the deck. Also added new blades and checked all the bearings. I also coated it with a fresh coat of easy slide, which I now use on all my 4 of my working decks. 

Edited September 30, 2019 by kdeatrick

[kdeatrick 145]

On 9/28/2019 at 10:10 AM, c-series don said:

Looks like we may have three to display next year! 

Yes, I just may have to make two trips up next year. I missed seeing yours this year.

[kdeatrick 145]

On 9/28/2019 at 6:15 PM, 8ntruck said:

What is the model number on the RD deck?  I bought a RD deck this summer that came off of a Work Horse.  It had been repainted somewhere along the line, and the model number/serial number sticker did not survive.  Near as I can figure, mine is a 1983 or 1984 deck.

 

Thanks.

0542MR02, but this is not the deck for it. The 1982 & 1983 GT-1142 and GT-1642 came with the 42" side discharge deck, the GT-1848 came with the 48" side discharge.

The 1984 GT-1100 & GT-1600 I have all came with the 42" Rear discharge like you see here. The GT-1800 still had the 48" side discharge deck to my knowledge. In 1984 though I believe the deck was optional.

I should also mention, I cut the original underside steel that was left, in order to install the later model deck recycler. 

 

Edited September 30, 2019 by kdeatrick

[Stepney 2,325]

Looks great!
I love mine. Been a great little tractor despite all it's previous owner abuse. 

 

[D_Mac 8,572]

On 9/28/2019 at 1:51 AM, kdeatrick said:

Well, I did another Work Horse over. This one I will use weekly at my Rental property.

 

Its great that you use them. Whats that people say ? " they should be ridden not hidden" 

If you are bringing 3 to the show want to bring 3 1/2 ? Mine dosnt take up much room.

[robbie 0]

I was wondering if you can tell me what color gray your used on your workhorse I cant seem to find a paint code anywhere and your tractor looks awesome my email is v8304jeep@aim.com

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,018]

5 hours ago, robbie said:

I was wondering if you can tell me what color gray your used on your workhorse I cant seem to find a paint code anywhere and your tractor looks awesome my email is v8304jeep@aim.com

Found this in an exported tractor manual. Click on the fuzzy picture

Garry

[c-series don 8,647]

I used the 1982 Lincoln light pewter which is correct for my 1984 GT 1800