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1014211
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 Posted - 07/10/2010 : 11:42:02
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Well, last night I made the 3.5 hour drive to Biggie Rat's to pick up a 7016 6 speed with a 48 inch deck. He gave me the full tour and was very hospitable. Fun talking to someone with so much more knowledge than me on these tractors. Just tried to soak up as much as possible. I cannot believe how much faster the 7016 took care of my lawn vs. my 4211 with a 36 inch deck! Plus it was so much more comfortable. So now I have FDT's and 1 RBT. Enough for now, just have to keep these running!
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 07/10/2010 : 12:40:00
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| looks great. A gear driven RBT for that matter.... welcome aboard |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2010 : 22:23:34
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Looks just like my hydro, I think mines a 1977, does that sound right
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2010 : 23:25:04
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Originally posted by ATF
Looks just like my hydro, I think mines a 1977, does that sound right
y'all's look like they are the same series. What is your Mfg#. ? |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
Edited by - skunkhome on 07/12/2010 20:10:08 |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 00:15:21
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B112
USA
5230 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 18:35:14
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Those are good looking tough machines, I liked these when I had one. I traded my buddy my AC716 with a 16hp Kohler for a B112 which I parted for a good 12hp engine and drivetrain to make other tractors run. So that was my short term introduction to that class machine.
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 19:41:21
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| 1690203. Same series, my number is just different due to the 6 speed... |
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larry8200
USA
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Posted - 07/12/2010 : 19:57:27
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| A real workhorse, now you need a tiller, weights, chains, blower.... |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 19:57:35
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| I am really enjoying the ride while mowing. I used my 4211 to mow with to save the wear and tear on the older ones, and the big tires on the 7016 smooth out the ride so much compared to the 4211, even though I am also mowing faster. It really is comfortable to mow with. Now I know why these things cost as much as they did, designed and built well, and still a better machine than stuff sold new today. Well, it is missing one important feature on most new "tractors", but I can live without the cupholder........ :) |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 20:00:17
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| Larry, I have a tiller for my 2110, and the stones in my driveway won't allow a snowblower. But using the grader blade for snow works well! Will those attachments work on the 7016? It seems the lift is different.... |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 20:17:45
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Gee I thought I had already replied... both those tractors look like they were produced in 1977. For a cup holder try Academy sports....They have all kinds of boat cup holders that will attach to your fender pan with suction cups.  |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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larry8200
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Posted - 07/12/2010 : 20:49:32
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Larry, I have a tiller for my 2110, and the stones in my driveway won't allow a snowblower. But using the grader blade for snow works well! Will those attachments work on the 7016? It seems the lift is different....
I don't think they will, but I'm only knowledgeble on the 3400 to 7000 series sovereigns. I will tell you this: I have a 42" snowthrower on my 3416H and a 200' gravel drive. I try to get a little snow packed down at the beginning of winter but it doesn't always work that way. So watch where that chutes pointed! Some things that have gone through it without damage include: numerous rocks up to the size of my fist, a tire chain that came off backing up, a field mouse (didn't damage the mouse either!), had an ice dam last winter with 4+ inces of slushy water behind it and that went through, too. I've broken 1 window in my house, and 1 in my shop, and some of my neighbors look at that high speed auger like it's some sort of terrorist device... But that just adds to the fun.  |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 21:03:41
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Originally posted by 1014211
Larry, I have a tiller for my 2110, and the stones in my driveway won't allow a snowblower. But using the grader blade for snow works well! Will those attachments work on the 7016? It seems the lift is different....
Send a PM to Biggie Rat. He can tell you without a doubt if the snow blower will convert to use on the later machine. He may read this and respond. As for the tiller, post a photo and we should be able to determine what it will fit. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2010 : 21:48:08
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| Oh Phil, Phil, Phil, You went and actually posted the dreaded cup holder picture, ha ha. EVERY mower site I go to, the cup holder rates right up there with engine size as a important mower feature |
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cwm1276
USA
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 06:10:18
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| I think the pulley on the snow blower changed when the RBT came out or around that time. Otherwise you would just need the correct hitch. |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2010 : 07:24:58
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| BTW Phil, Where did you buy the seat in the picture? thanks |
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Joined the Large Frame RBT Club!
