biggie_rat Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 I didn’t realize that I had so many special purpose tractors of my own until a customer asked which one(s) were mine the other day. A couple were in another building so I got them all together for a picture today. Closest to camera - Old Brown - AMF/Dynamark/Craftsman, great for the uneven roadside of the front yard, 12hp Briggs, 3 spd. I have 2 spares like it, if it ever bites the dust. I have had Old Brown (named that, due to all of the surface rust on it), for at least 25 years. It doesn't gouge the ditch line like a Simplicity deck does. Mom’s backyard mower - 613 Deutz Allis, 2 cyl. Briggs, 5 spd. (She had a hydro just like it but didn't like a hydro). Nancy Boy - 7012 Simplicity, nearly finished, 12hp Kohler (for now), hydro, P.S. A toy. MINE - 1997 Sovereign, bought it new, the main tractor for mowing, 18hp Kohler Command, hydro, hydro lift, P.S. Ditch mower with sickle bar - 716 Allis, 16hp Kohler, 6 spd. Bigg Boy - 916 - New 20hp Kohler Command, hydro, hydro lift, P.S. A toy. Workhorse - Wrecker - 16hp Briggs, Hydro, hydro lift. I use it for any towing, hauling, fence post pulling, anything. None are for sale. All are used as a special purpose used at the Rat’s nest, except for the 2 toy tractors and they are just ..... toys. From the other way. B.R.
Fronkie Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 I really like the looks of your 7012. Hopefully I can get my 7014S to look like that by next summer....nice collection B.R.
biggie_rat Posted August 11, 2007 Author Posted August 11, 2007 I left out a 712S I have that I use just for the yard vac. I didn't intend to keep it, but it is Mr. Dependable when you go to start it, but since it is a shuttle I never was able to sell it, so it's been used for yard vacuuming for the last three years. It just is such a good starter and has such a nice body on it, I hate to part it out. Shuttles get a bad rap. If they are adjusted correctly and have the right size belts on them, they work really good. Of course, I prefer a hydro. Thanks for all of the good comments. I will do some pics of the 7012, Nancy Boy, when I get it done. Which isn't that far off. Just a lot of detail work to do. B.R.
dcw06 Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 Nice looking line of tractors and toys. Just wish I had the time to increase my collection!!
RedbarnRick Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 We're eventually going to have to open a TCAA tractor colletors addiction anonymous. HI I"M________ AND I HAVE A PROBLEM!!!
Fronkie Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 I never knew that people didn't like the shuttle drive (I am new at all this). I guess I'd have to drive a hydro to really appreciate the difference. All the Simplicities my family had were shuttles and they worked great. I suppose everyone can send me their shuttle drive tractors then, since most don't like them :D
DMedal Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 quote:Originally posted by RedbarnRick We're eventually going to have to open a TCAA tractor colletors addiction anonymous. HI I"M________ AND I HAVE A PROBLEM!!! No one said this is a problem, did they? (ok my daughter thinks an intervention may be needed) It keeps us out of the bars and also from restoring more pricey stuff like cars.
9934059 Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 I had the pleasure of seeing all of these "beauties" in person this afternoon. The "Bigg Boy" will be the crowd favorite, I believe!!!
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