FSJ
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Wondering if anyone would know the manufacturer and model number of this tractor I just bought at auction. It has a 16hp horizontal shaft cast iron Briggs and stratton in it. Any help would be appreciated.
Need help identifying tractor!!!
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Dave M7040
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It look like a Canadian MTD except for the horizontal shaft engine. Open the hood and take some pictures.
The pto engaging lever on the right side of the dash, the seat adjustment by using various slots for the springs to fit into.
I would think the rear axle is cast iron.
The ID label was under the rear seat.
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The pto engaging lever on the right side of the dash, the seat adjustment by using various slots for the springs to fit into.
I would think the rear axle is cast iron.
The ID label was under the rear seat.
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Boy this looks older than my experience and I am 70.
I suggest you join this forum which just deals with Garden tractors and the like.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/
Someone there may recognize it and be more help.
I can see there are two drive belts side by side coming from the engine. Probably one to propel it and the other for the mower.
Good luck and it you do find out plse post back here so we will all learn.
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I suggest you join this forum which just deals with Garden tractors and the like.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/
Someone there may recognize it and be more help.
I can see there are two drive belts side by side coming from the engine. Probably one to propel it and the other for the mower.
Good luck and it you do find out plse post back here so we will all learn.
Dave M7040
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I am guessing it is a Bolens or a Sears Craftsman (rebadged Bolens). Will keep on researching......now I want to know, too.
Oldtractorfixer
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The good news is that it is very generic. Briggs parts are everywhere as are pulleys. Your local lawn mower shop should have just about anything you need for it. It would be nice to know what it is though.
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You might want to post the engine ID numbers (model, family group, etc...) which can then be used to narrow down the year of manufacture.
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It looks a lot like the Roper built Sears 70-74 year model machines. Roper built and would re badge for lots of folks back in the day
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I have a 1972 Sears 15HP, built by Roper, that my dad bought new in 1972.
It has mowed many hundreds of acres, and is still going strong (45th year).
NOTHING about this mower looks ANYTHING like my 1972 Briggs 15HP Sears/Roper!
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FSJ, I am still leaning towards it being a Bolens made tractor. You might want to checkout TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors. They have a database on lawn tractors, too.
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The drive and idler set up in Identical to my 1970 14 HP Sears along with engine setup guessing that is something the same. And we don't have to yell unless we are going back to school days.
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What I see being different after looking at the flickr link image is the seat attachment and adjustment + the Flickr tractor has a hydromatic transmission whereas the original poster's tractor had a manual transmission. I agree it looks the same on many levels it may just be a newer year.
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Got to be a serial plate on it somewhere. Maybe under the seat or on the frame. Just my guess. Boy to try and match it up by pictures going to take some time. There were soooo many manufacturers in the 60's and 70's. Good luck to ya.
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These guys at this site are great with these garden tractors - tons of experience and how to.
http://www.tractorforum.com
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For me simple and cheap...effective.
I put about 100hrs a year+- on my tractor, I buy fuel late in the season to try and get winter blend...I
use howes lubricator year round, I buy green where they sell a lot of it.
This winter weeks of 8 to 10 below F at night warming up to 10 or 12 during the day, no fuel problems.
Dad has used howes for 25 years in his storage tank..never a gelling problem...15 miles from me.
I put about 100hrs a year+- on my tractor, I buy fuel late in the season to try and get winter blend...I
use howes lubricator year round, I buy green where they sell a lot of it.
This winter weeks of 8 to 10 below F at night warming up to 10 or 12 during the day, no fuel problems.
Dad has used howes for 25 years in his storage tank..never a gelling problem...15 miles from me.
