Early vs late B-10

[AC710]

I have a chance to pick up an Allis B-10. From the pix it is an early model - Label on the hood with no "Bee", and a lower seat back. Can anyone tell me if there are significant differences besides 9 vs. 10 HP engines? Especially improvements in the later models that may mean early parts are harder to get or weak points that were improved. Thanks.:D Also, $600 with mower and snow plow blade - "runs good". Does that sound reasonable?

[bowhunt4life]

I have post 1964 B-10's and a friend has an early B-10. Visibly I see no major differences and wouldn't stop me from buying early or late. As for 9hp versus 10hp I have a 64 landlord 9hp and the B-10's with 10hp and I don't notice a difference whether I am tilling, mowing or pushing sand or gravel. As for price everywhere will be different. Around here prices are hit and miss. I picked up a my B's for the following prices; 1965 Big Ten with Snow Blower $350 1966 B-10 with mower Deck, Tiller, Rear Stinger Weight, Hi Lo Unit, Snow Blade $595 1967 B-10 with super nice 36" snow thrower, Hi Lo Unit $395 All units are in working condition. So with that said if the price is reasonable to you than go for it.

[Chris727]

The 9hp engine is a great engine, but the 10 is a little bit better. The 9 (model 23D) has plain aluminum crank bearings (this has been a problem area on many), the 10 has ball bearings. The 9hp also has a 3 leg armature that is NLA, other than that there is little difference and I don't think there is much power difference either, if its running good now I wouldn't be afraid of it.

[rm]

$600 sounds more than fair to me if there are no major issues there a great lil tractor

[peterinbrooklyn]

I bought a 66 B10 with a freshly rebuilt 16hp briggs, hydro lift and HI/LO, Headlights, wheel weights front/rear, in real nice shape for $750....food for thought