Where’s all the lawn rangers here?

[slim67 2,735]

I saw this nicely done Lawn Ranger on marketplace and wondered why it seems I don’t see them that often here. Definitely in a class by themselves. Post em if you have em.

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[Maxwell-8 4,275]

And what is the story about Lawn Ranger? cause I don't think we received them here in Belgium.

[pfrederi 17,739]

I think they were made to compete in the lawn tractor category at a lower price point than the full sized horses.  Here is mine.  54 years old and still used year around.  She is my favorite Horse and my chore tractor.  (When you get older you find that getting on an off her is a lot easier that her big brothers) Father bought her new in May 67 ..  I added electric start because I am lazier than Father...

 

 

 

 

[slim67 2,735]

29 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

And what is the story about Lawn Ranger? cause I don't think we received them here in Belgium.

In a nutshell , a lowered round hood aimed a suburban homeowners for grass cutting. Cecil Ponds idea for Wheel Horses own grass cutter.

[slim67 2,735]

Still a capable little tractor by the pictures. I had one a long time ago and will again when the deal comes along. Your tractor and I are the same age. 

[stevasaurus 22,739]

BTW Slim, that is a real nice Ranger you have there.  

[Pullstart 62,876]

@pfrederi I like the cutter bar reinforcements on that loader!  Not to get off topic… so nice Lawn Ranger too!

 

@Snoopy11 Don has quite a unique machine too.

 

were the transmissions given the same input pulley and gear ratios as the other round hoods, or were they sped up a little to have the same ground speed with smaller rear tires?

[Snoopy11 5,714]

4 hours ago, slim67 said:

I saw this nicely done Lawn Ranger on marketplace and wondered why it seems I don’t see them that often here. Definitely in a class by themselves. Post em if you have em.

Hey, Slim, wonder what size are those rear tires?

 

Don

[slim67 2,735]

2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

Hey, Slim, wonder what size are those rear tires?

 

Don

Don’t know, guessing 10 x20-8s?

[Handy Don 12,226]

6 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

were the transmissions given the same input pulley and gear ratios as the other round hoods, or were they sped up a little to have the same ground speed with smaller rear tires?

No speedup. Max is 5mph vs the 6mph of the "taller" cousins using the same drive line (pulleys, belt, clutch, and belt cover). Difference is the rear tire size.

Edited October 30, 2021 by Handy Don

[pfrederi 17,739]

4 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

@pfrederi I like the cutter bar reinforcements on that loader!  Not to get off topic… so nice

 

Lawn Ranger too!were the transmissions given the same input pulley and gear ratios as the other round hoods, or were they sped up a little to have the same ground speed with smaller rear tires?

  Uses same input pulley as 856 etc.  Engine pulley is same size also.

[slim67 2,735]

14 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

BTW Slim, that is a real nice Ranger you have there.  

It’s not mine but one I saw this morning. I don’t see them that often or haven’t in awhile.

[Handy Don 12,226]

Here's mine resting after a hard 30 minutes work regrading a friend's driveway. 

 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

18 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

@Snoopy11 Don has quite a unique machine too.

You called? (BTW guys, 'specially @Pullstart... yes, I copied your chain wrapped around the seat idea, except, I used a tow strap...) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

No speedup. Max is 5mph vs the 6mph of the "taller" cousins using the same drive line (pulleys, belt, clutch, and belt cover). Difference is the rear tire size.

 

Meh... not for me... 30+ in third...

 

Although... I rarely use that kind of speed. 

 

Don

[Snoopy11 5,714]

BTW, if anyone wants to hear HellHorse... click on the link in my signature that says "Crazy Horse"

 

Or use this link... whatever you wish...  ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPGpC24JqZWNkB2nkpA_nQ

 

Don

[Snoopy11 5,714]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

Max is 5mph vs the 6mph of the "taller" cousins

At that speed... my John Deere zero turn would outrun my WheelHorse... 

 

Now, that simply can't be right! A horse simply must be faster than a deer... 

 

Don

Edited October 30, 2021 by Snoopy11

[squonk 41,113]

[Stormin 9,981]

Your looking better than the last time I saw you, Mike.

[squonk 41,113]

6 minutes ago, Stormin said:

Your looking better than the last time I saw you, Mike.

    

[Pullstart 62,876]

3 hours ago, Snoopy11 said:

copied your chain wrapped around the seat idea, except, I used a tow strap...) 

Actually, that was @SylvanLakeWH’s creation, I just have it now.  

 

Build thread here

[dclarke 4,032]

They make great tractors for the littles. The red one belongs to my grandsons and I’m working on one for my granddaughters now. 

[rjg854 11,361]

2 minutes ago, dclarke said:

I tell tell by the look on his face, that tractor means nothing to him  

[cschannuth 3,816]

Here’s another of Denny’s creations I talked him out of. It’s super comfortable and capable and kids of all ages love it. My boys are 6’5” and 240 and like it the best of any of my tractors. 

[D_Mac 8,618]

I had one that I just sold recently. I am 6'5" 275 and I found that with the deck on wasn't very easy to get on and off of it. When on it, not very comfortable. Mine had the tecumseh engine that did start easy, both pull start and electric start. Run great but just wasn't a keeper for me. Que up some Circus music when viewing the last photo.

[Handy Don 12,226]

19 minutes ago, D_Mac said:

I had one that I just sold recently. I am 6'5" 275 and I found that with the deck on wasn't very easy to get on and off of it. When on it, not very comfortable. Mine had the tecumseh engine that did start easy, both pull start and electric start. Run great but just wasn't a keeper for me. Que up some Circus music when viewing the last photo

I know it's gone, but how was the quality as a mower? The gear-drive decks aren't that appealing to me, but I could be convinced.