TonyToro 1,049 #1 Posted May 22, 2022 This is my newest pulling tractor. It’s a full custom build with mostly Cub cadet. It has a 3 cylinder Yanmar turbo Diesel engine. I pulled it for the first time yesterday and wow what a crazy machine. I’ve got some learning to do with this one. I’m wondering if anyone can identify the hood? I’ve been asked by lots of guys and I just don’t have an answer. I bought it from the second owner and he wasn’t able to give me any information. I’m not sure if the original builder is still around. I’m thinking maybe Bolens? Gilson? I searched and came close but nothing definite. It’s been fun searching though. I’ve found lots of tractors I never knew about. Any help is appreciated. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2 Posted May 22, 2022 That is an odd duck. What is the driveline/tranny? Weight bar on the front I take it? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #3 Posted May 22, 2022 By the looks of it a cool machine. Few more pictures might help the search and also mo' pictures mo' betta' 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #4 Posted May 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, WHX?? said: That is an odd duck. What is the driveline/tranny? Weight bar on the front I take it? It sure is. Lots of head scratching with this one. the tranny is cubcadet. Custom drive shaft and Chevy clutch. Yes a small weight bar on the front but that’s getting changed this week. And a new straight from axle. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #5 Posted May 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: By the looks of it a cool machine. Few more pictures might help the search and also mo' pictures mo' betta' I’m just trying to figure out the hood. The rear fender is Cub cadet. That part I know. 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #6 Posted May 22, 2022 Don’t know what hood or anything but got a cool name for it!!! Lol. The pulling Smurf!!! 🤷🏻♀️😁😝 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #7 Posted May 22, 2022 Don’t take this the wrong way, but that front end kind of resembles my cat’s litter box. It isn’t made of plastic, is it? 😀 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #8 Posted May 22, 2022 I narrowed it down. A couple hours and I found it. Bolens H11XL 1058 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #9 Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, EB-80/8inPA said: Don’t take this the wrong way, but that front end kind of resembles my cat’s litter box. It isn’t made of plastic, is it? 😀 Lol I can see it. nope it’s all steel!! It would melt quick with the turbo. Lol Edited May 22, 2022 by TonyToro 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #11 Posted May 22, 2022 9 hours ago, TonyToro said: Bolens 5 hours ago, TonyToro said: I narrowed it down. A couple hours and I found it. Bolens H11XL 1058 Interesting mo-sheen for sure! I'd agree it's a Bolens. There are other models that use that hood too. I'm no Bolens expert. Just stuff I found on the interwebs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #12 Posted May 22, 2022 29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Interesting mo-sheen for sure! I'd agree it's a Bolens. There are other models that use that hood too. I'm no Bolens expert. Just stuff I found on the interwebs. It’s a crazy machine. For sure. Tons of power!! If you wouldn’t mind sending me the other models that share the hood I’d appreciate it. I found side panels but still looking for another hood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #13 Posted May 22, 2022 Found this: "Bolens QT-16 1666 made mid to late '70's." On another site. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
