simplejim Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 i posted a few weeks ago about a 4212 hydro that i had just hauled in.it was filthy with tree sap,hadnt ran in a few years and the release valve was was froze up and the tractor couldnt be pushed.well it sat in a corner of the shop awhile while i decided what i was going to do with it.not long after i got it i brought in a 12 craftsman rider with a good engine but but the rest was pretty rough.i finally got a little free time and thought i would try the advise i got here.i took the non running engine off the 4212 and installed the 12hp out of the craftsman and as soon as i started it the release valve freed up.i gave the mower a good cleaning and was suprised at how good the the paint and mower looked.i greased and tightened up the steering.it ran and drove great but something was missing so i went to the shelve and got an old pair of hubs off a very old david bradley or wheel horse i cant remember and to my suprise they fit so off came the short wide 8 inch rear wheels on went the the the hubs and a set of 6-12 mud/turf rear wheels and tires.now it looks like it should and runs great.{gotta have that tall bolted on rear wheel look,it just looks so much better}:Dthe tires do clear the deck and it runs and drives great and looks better sitting beside my ole 700 now.my only question is the the rear end strong enough to hold up to the 6-12s? mostly mowing maybe alittle snowplow or light towing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghwrenchit Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Pictures man... we love pictures!! :p:p:p Not sure about the hydro, but my guess is that if you maintain the fluids you will be hard pressed to break anything... this stuff is build rock solid. I used my previous Bolens H16 with an Eaton hydro to tow around a 2100lb camper in my back lot, did'nt even break a sweat. Been doing it for 7 years, and now the Simp is going to take over...:D Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatfarmer Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Gotta be a member to post pics....:O The hydro should hold up just fine. How's the clearance at the seat deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejim Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 actually it has miles of clearence at the seat deck.with the mower deck lifted all the way up.and the mower deck itself set on the next to highest setting it just clears the tire on the right side { the deck extends back farther on that side }.as the deck ajustment is lowered it gets farther from the tires.with deck all the way up and deck on highest setting it dont quite clear the deck but thats fine its plenty high one notch down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchamized Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 simplejim, I have a 4211, exactly same tractor, except mine had a 11hp. (I am upgrading it to 18hp as soon as I get the parts for my 18hp engine) That hydro is pretty strong. It'll do a little bit more than most light duty tractors with a gear transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Eaton, Dana, and Spicer are the most common Hydro stats. "Integrated hydrostatic trans axles rated to 260 ft. lbs continuous output torque and gear reduction ratios up to 30.6:1." all these fall into this category I don't foresee problems with your engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejim Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 thanks for the input guys i thought it would be fine too but wanted some other opinions.i usually stick to heavyduty garden tractors but this one is in good condition and i recently had been craving a hydro.with its small size i figure i will work well in tight areas and still be heavyduty enough to get the job done.Erick i think its your posts i have been following with much interest about the 18hp converson.i took my son to buy a dirtbike awhile back and the man has a good 20hp briggs on whats left of a box store mower [the engine has been transplanted on it.]he told me $50 for the mower.you have me thinking hard about swapping to a 20hp briggs:D.i mean as long as im customizing i might as well do it up right.then maybe some 8.50 or 10.50x23 ags on back.....and i dont like the front tires that are on it.......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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