My first post looking at a 1920H

[Axelson]

I have been looking at getting a riding mower both at new and used ones diffrent brands john deere and others. I have a friend who swears by his old Allis simplicity (dont know the model) so I started looking for one. The other day I went to look at two (at a used tractor dealer repair shop) Agco Allis 1920s. I have abot 2 acres to mow and a long rock drive way that I will want to be able to plow. One had 600 hours and a 48inch deck, the other had 1000 hours and a 60 inch deck. I looked the decks over and under they were not rusted out, the spindles were solid. The mechanic said the 48inch deck would cut better/nicer and the lower hours seems good. He started both and they sounded fine. He cautioned me that a snow/dozer blade would be real hard to find, but if it comes down to it I could make something up I am sure, copy the blade on my friends. I was just wanting to get some opinions from those real familiar. Thanks for any info

[Burntime]

There is a snowthrower in the want adds:D

[wilm169]

WELCOME ANDREW; If i was to make the decission, I would look and see what engine they both have the cammand is the better of the two. Then I would see if he would move the 60" deck to that tractor for 2 acers. Then start dealing.

[PeppyDan]

I have 4 of the Sunstar's which is the Simplicity version of the 1920. They are great tractors and I agree the 48" deck would give a better cut but if your acres are reasonably flat the 60" also gives a veeeery nice cut. The command engine is better than the magnum engine but again there is nothing horrible about the magnum either if it was properly serviced. The blades are more difficult to find but I have adapted a different simplicity blade to fit and it wasn't very difficult to modify. The front axle is usually the biggest wear factor of the tractor so check the front end out before you buy. The attachment are more difficult to get for these machines but everything on them is built for heavy use! Dan

[captainweezy]

I am just down route 48 from you. I think a member also has a Simplicity sunstar for sale with a loader attached to it in Michigan. You may want to check that out. You can always ask us here a good price range. I am sure someone will give you more advice. Good luck and welcome.

[jmhusby]

This is just my opinion, there is 400 hours more wear and tear on the one unit and thats quite an amount of difference. Don't know prices so it a little harder to give advise on the best deal. Have an Agco myself and the only thing I miss versus the Sunstar is the differential lock. He could be ok with flat land and just add wheel weights in the Winter. If he couldn't find a blade I would go with a blower and put the wheels on it like a couple guys on one of the boards did. Keeps them out of the stones:D:D. Oh, and one thing I personally don't like about the 60" deck is that it weighs a ton. I bought mine with a 60" and sold it. Had to use our Allis to jerk it out from in underneath the tractor. Can't lift and pull like I used to be able to.

[Axelson]

Thanks for the replies Ill call and find out which engines they each have and go from there. My yard has quite a few trees/fruit trees and grape vines so I was leaning toward the 48 inch deck. 48 seems small but the 60 seems big. Which ever I choose Ill need to get at it, I mowed around the house today with a push mower and by the time I got aroung it I bet the grass had almost grown back. Thanks again

[MikeES]

The 48" deck is just slightly larger than the tractor. The 60" will work better around tress with more tractor clearance.

[comet66]

If your plantings are close together the 48" deck is more maneuverable, but the 60" is wider than the tractor and can mow closer to obstacles. Sunstar/Ultima tractors are pretty tough units I love mine.