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[UCD 8]

Strunk C-2 Antique Lawn Garden Tractor Serial # 13143:o) [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-02a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-03a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-04a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-01a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-05a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-06a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ihcubcadet.com/Strunk/tractor-07a.jpg[/img]

[arjr111 0]

I bought this oldie, to restore. It actually runs. I drove it around the yard over the summer. I don't have the equipment to do the job right. Really should be sandblasted... [img]http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/uploaded/arjr111/I-11.jpg[/img]

[Kent 425]

Maynard, That kind of reminds me of an older version of a Swisher, except that one looks like it's rear wheel drive. I had an old Swisher 5HP about 15 years ago in Utah. It was front wheel drive, built like a tank and an absolute blast to drive. Very primitive though, the one I had didn't have ANY WAY of adjusting cutting height. Their 3-wheelers are still made, though they're better known for their trailing mowers. The 3-wheelers are great for flat lots, but I wouldn't try to use them on a slope at all... [img]http://www.swisherinc.com/images/bigmow.jpg[/img] http://www.swisherinc.com/

[johnmonkey 4]

I won't say they are ugly, but they are shy about showing their beauty. They just are not as classy looking as my AC 710, simp 700, or my MW gardenmark. John H (you can tell I don't kmnow much about beauty cause I got a 1948 Studebaker Truck)

[Kent 425]

I know what you mean, John. That Strunk tractor even has running boards....:o) Would make a really neat "show" tractor, though....

[arjr111 0]

My eleven year old would love that little swisher mower. I had no idea anyone still made the three wheelers. Probably, made for the suburbs. Wonder if they actually sell many and what they go for..

[Kent 425]

The Swishers are about $1500, which isn't that bad when you consider what a new Murray or MTD goes for. They're heavy, tough suckers -- the deck is made out of 1/8" plate steel. With the front wheel drive, the steering wheel turns completely round and round, so they're actually more maneuverable than a ZTR. They're rear-discharge, so you can trim right up next to a tree on either side. Once you get the hang of it, you can easily mow around a 6" tree with no problems, for example... I had about a dozen fruit trees in the lawn, and my son acted like they were pylons on a test track or something.... He had a ball with it!

[arjr111 0]

They must be pretty good, or very rare, don't recall ever seeing one on the used market!

[UCD 8]

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[MPH 10]

Kent, I'm surprized to here you addmit to ever owning a RB tractor...MPH

[PGL 132]

Those running boards in the picture look like skis - are you sure this isn't an early snowmobile?