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Thought I'd post another one of my more recent projects. This was given to me by a close friend (Gary) two days before he passed away from Cancer. He was one of the kindest, most giving individuals I have ever known, so this was a very special project for me, and made for a great memorial of him. I don't know if you guys have these on the other side of the pond, but they are a very well built machine. They are a true hydraulic drive, not a hydrostatic. They have a much higher pressure, and volume than a traditional hydrostat, which made them perfect for loaders, and such. Its pump is bolted directly to the back of the engine, and it has a hydraulic motor on the rear end, as well as hydraulic raise, and lower cylinder. Case built these tractors, almost unchanged from the 60's, and they're still being built today under the Ingersoll name. These are the only garden tractor that I know of, at least over here that remained basically unchanged from the 60's all the way to present. Here is a link to the current Ingersol site. http://www.eastmanind.com/INGERSOLL/tabid/186/Default.aspx This particular Case is an 84 model, also know to the Case collectors as the Black Frame model. This was the year Case sold their garden tractor division to Ingersoll, and although they still wore the Case name, they were owned by Ingersoll. These are a somewhat collectible year, as it was the only year they came with the black frame, as well as different decals, and a white seat. Although I no longer have a white seat on mine, as it was in bad shape, as can be seen by the pictures. This GT is equipped with a Kohler K-301 12hp engine, and a 44" rear discharge mower deck. Here are a few pics. Thanks Matt

Getting There! And then from 1952, 12 months after it was first sold to a farm no more than 30 miles from where it is now!!

Before and after..

Hi All here are a few pictures of my Elf that I bought about 18 months ago. Since then I have been searching for all the original attachments, hope you enjoy them.

yes i had a great day, i wish you could see this in the flesh karl it is the best engineered project i have ever seen built in a garden shed, (usa translation)- i had an awesome day its a pitty you cant sit your butt on it karl its the damdest best custom build ive seen coming out of a back yard shop

here's one of my all time favourite tractors - A Roadless Super Dexta. It's what has inspired me since being a teenager to own/make a 4x4 tractor. The front axles were military design, and the mods were made by a UK company Roadless traction.

Another hobby of mine is collecting these cool little O&R gas powered tools and engines. Most were manufactured here in the USA but there are plenty of others that were made in the UK and other countries. Here's a Bridges Mini-Mota Drill that I had shipped in from the UK. You move the chuck to different spots on the gearbox to change the rpm. Not sure why anything would need to be drilled at 6300 rpm, but it's there if you want to.

Just thought I'd attempt to post a picture of half my Suburban riding tractors, by DB from 59-65. I have a fairly large collection of these, and they are my main power in the garden and around the yard. I have 11 of the 22 different models built during the early period, and most of the attachments.

Yep folks, MOM has the world exclusive... Here's the video you have been waiting for... I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed watching Nigel and Rob enjoy themselves

Hello all. I thought I'd share a few pics of my childhood Garden Tractor, that now belongs to my son Danny. Some of you that have spent time at the RS may have seen the thread where I restored this tractor for my son Danny, a couple years ago. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32609-standard-tractor/?hl=%20bantam Its a 52 Standard 3000. In 53 they took the name Bantam, but it was still the same tractor. My dad gave this to me over 30 years ago, and it was my pride and joy as a child. I managed to hang on to it all these years, and had the privileged to restore it, and pass it on to my youngest son. These are very small tractors, and although I don't have any attachments for it, you could get them with all the standard stuff. Mower deck, snow plow, dump cart, etc.. It still has its original Briggs 9FB engine with 3hp. You could get these tractors in 4 different sizes. The Bantam Jr.(2hp), 3000 (3hp), 5000 (5hp), and the 8000(8hp). I've included a couple of pictures of it from my childhood. I'm the obnoxious looking boy in the pics, and the girls are my sisters, and their friends. In on pic, my dad is on the seat, and in the other pic, my mom is on the seat. I've also included a couple pics of what it looked like before I restored it, and after. Thanks Matt

That is an amazing machine you have there, and the PTO driven trailer is awesome! I know of one guy by the name of Will, who has one here in the U.S., but he went thru a bunch of work to get it here. The Germans shure do know how to properly equip a garden tractor! Very Nice!!! Matt

Yes, a credit to you for all the right reasons. I did know someone here in the UK with similar, but not with a black chassis (frame?) I don't think .... grey possibly? But yes, Very very nice work there!

If anyone else wants to join the Elf Owner club be my guest , or even some Gutbrod owners as they are basically the same other than the branding. I am biased of course but they are a brilliant bit of kit, they are little tractors rather than a ride on mower. They have 4 forward gears, 2 reverse gears all driven with a proper car type clutch, they also have diff lock, rear PTO both ground and engine speed and a front PTO, oh and handbrake which I always forget to release

2 very good reasons for hanging on to the Case, one for the memory, and 2, you'll never find another one in the condition you've brought it up to. Very nice surgically reconditioned Kohler Matt

now its even more awesome, you are very good with bits of steel sir, proper job Koen

Great tractor matt, and one to treasure....

Wow Matt , Gary`s Case tractor looks a real treat , i bet you would struggle to ever let that one go eh . Your Buddy Gary would have been delighted how it turned out . I think i may have seen one or two of those here in the UK but there wouldnt be many kicking around . The US has a far greater selection of Garden tractors than the UK . I think the reason why Garden tractors are more popular in US than UK is that your homesteads are far bigger & you have more of them than we do & besides Britain was really quite poor after the second world war so people couldnt afford these tractors not until the early 60`s when Britain started to import more Garden tractors

What a lovely restoration and a great story, a fitting tribute to your friend, well done that man

Thats great Ian, don't think I have ever seen Nigel smile that much or that often !! Can't say I blame him though, that looked a right laugh...

That's funny! But it's a "Totally Awesome day Dude!"

Look's Very tidy and well cared for John. What sort of age are we talking here, as I can't see a Chain Brake and is the Chain Oil feed manual or Auto pumped?. Only ask, as I hope to bring a '71-ish Poulan Model 25 back to life and that is devoid of a Brake or Auto pump. Thanks

For 1 horse power, that machine makes quick work!

awesome mods to that old mower Koen

Really nice job.

all the roadless tractors are awesome, the fordsons, farmalls etc etc. Koen

nice little tractor, i saw the build on rs, but seeing it again makes me smile. top job Koen

Ah yeah but well worth the effort in hunting for the stuff , thats half the fun

Not Quite in the correct order, but I think you'll sort it.

Welcome to MOM, great to have you aboard.. And yes your Dexta does belong here, it's a great looking machine

Still Enjoying remembering this

Thanks Steve, and I too am enjoying seeing tractors here that I've never seen before. Thanks Andy. Yes, i'm glad I put the headlights back on it as well. Its a real joy to watch Danny on his tractor, and see him enjoying it as much as I did over 30yrs ago. He takes great care of it. He checks his oil religiously, and washes it all the time. His tractor is always cleaner than mine are. I've been enjoying looking at the stuff from your side of the pond as well, and I'll spread the word. Thanks Jim, and its good to see you here!

Second that - thanks for showing us your collection which is impressive John. Andy

So beautifully done!

Thanks Richard. Every time I look at those old pics, it reminds me what a rotten, obnoxious kid I was! You can see me sneeking up behind my sister in the second pic, and just look at the rotten look on my face in both pics! There's got to be a wiseguy in every group! Matt

yes plenty of room needed in this hobby. I have just recently bought this a 40 ft fridge box van. fully insulated and dry as snuff. also have another one which is 30 ft but its full

Now that is very, very, very, very nice. I think i need one.

I built this little steam engine from copper pipe, brass rod and a caster wheel. It runs from compressed air.Fun little project The attachment pic wasn't that clear so here's a photobucket pic