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Wiggy
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 Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:39:24
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Not pretty but gets the job done. $350.00 for it and both attachments. All is working. 16 H.P. Hope I did O.K. From my research it is a 69' 3112H with an early 70's 16HP Briggs. Even though they are painted I cant believe it still has the moons.
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Wiggy
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2013 : 11:41:05
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| I cut an acre with it this week. I need a chute cover though. Almost took my toes off! |
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2013 : 17:26:11
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Neat tractor. I can not figure out why people paint the wheels black. The off white looks so much better. appears like a good solid machine otherwise. Price doesn't seem out of line to either. |
East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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Wiggy
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2013 : 11:55:15
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| Thanks. I agree about the wheels. I will be taking the moons off and repainting the wheels soon. |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2013 : 18:22:05
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For heavens sakes don't loose your toes. Our early tractors had no chutes. But theydid have stone guards that beefed up the opening and kept fingers and toes out of the blade. I'd get some heavy 3/16 by 1 1/2" strap and make a stone guard then use an old mud flap to make a flexible chute.
Btw: that certainly looks like a 12 hp. |
  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 05/09/2013 18:27:59 |
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Wiggy
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2013 : 19:39:16
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| Thanks. I'll research the engine more and make sure of the size. Cut half the yard today and my old deck belt started to go. Off to the parts house for my first part! |
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Richard
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2013 : 08:32:15
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| Just wanted to comment on the price. When you think of what is available used in that price range your buy is amazing. When you think what you can buy at five times that price new your buy is even more amazing. I have a business relationship with Lowes, but every time I see someone out front deciding on a mower I think "No, go find a good old used machine." Ah well, this helps keep prices down for the rest of us. |
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B112
USA
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Posted - 05/11/2013 : 22:13:42
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| The painting the moons black is a good idea if they are all rusty. Great find. |
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Wiggy
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2013 : 16:06:02
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| Thanks y'all. I can't wait to start fixing it up! Seems touchy starting it. Hot or cold. If I don't do it just right it will flood on me. Sticky float? |
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J B
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Posted - 06/18/2013 : 19:37:54
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| never,ever,ever,ever,ever dismount with the blades engaged!! |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2013 : 12:32:46
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| Very nice! That's a steal in my book. I'd pay double that for a nice early hydro/hydro with an attachment or two. You did real well...they are my favorite machine. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 06/19/2013 : 21:12:04
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Originally posted by J B
never,ever,ever,ever,ever dismount with the blades engaged!!
Agreed, that is so obvious. |
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 06/19/2013 21:13:10 |
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New toy.
