OldBuzzard

Really uncommon version of a Montgomery Wards 8hp ride on mower with the hydrostatic transmission option, I got this for 50US. It came with two decks, one side discharge and one rear discharge, all the lights and cigarette light work, I don't smoke, but wonder if I can plug a DVD player into it

Hi Stormin
Here are one or two pics dozer blade made to fit original frame[attachment

Here are some photos of my Gutbrod implements the ploughs are for my Gutbrods and the potato lifter is for an anzani iron horse

It uses the same shaft as the tillers.
 
As for mounting, it looks like it uses the three threaded holes circled in this pic:

Hi All
Here are a couple of pics of my new project, Can you spot the difference,if it ploughs as good as it looks I will be very happy
Cannot wait for Sunday Fun day       

Hi All
Found one pic in my folders of what the plough should look  like ,if you do not have this, where it shows the tip on the ground and the heel on the ground with a hollow in-between you will not get what they call suck and the plough will not stay in the ground
If the ploughshare is worn and you try to lower the point to get the plough into the ground it will not work This is called dancing on its toes you will never keep your ploughing straight

Another tip for the memory bank
Thanks
George G

Hi all 
Thanks for comments,will be taking photos next weekend at charity match this will be of benefit to all, meanwhile
look in your area there will be tractor ploughing matches, go along and ask questions take photos and build your knowledge,in some areas they hold horticultural matches Find out where.
When you set up your Feering poles they must be in line ( photos next weekend}when you set them up then stand at one end look along the line you should only see the one nearest you,you have got it right
If you get it wrong do not worry the aim is to get better and have fun

 
Hope this keeps you happy  I will be taking plenty of pics next week to show settings required to improve your plough and ploughing
Thanks 
George G  
Horticultural-Rules-July-2012.doc

After buying the Cub Cadet local to me yesterday, I thought I would drive to Oxford & buy this also
 
A Bolens 1050 c/w deck & rotorvator. All in need of some tlc.
 
 
 
 

The title says it all... Yes we got in trouble for ploughing the front lawn

Mate of mine has had this in his garden for 15 years. He wanted to sell it & thought it was worth a fortune in its current condition.
 
We finaly done a sensible deal we were both happy with & I picked it up today. Its got some wheel weights. It did have a snow plough & deck but they are long gone
 
Needs to go through my loving hands in my workshop.The steering is stuck solid!  When that maybe I dont know?

Actually, they are that rare here in the States as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolens-18082-Rear-PTO-Kit-2000-RPM-Fits-Large-Frames-/331464616789?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X1N8qDmKPSEf2RevC8ZjF9yK7c0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
This is the only rear PTO the will also work whilst the 3-pt hitch is installed.
 
If I decide to put it on the HT20D or HDT1000 I will still have to find the proper propshaft.
 
I can put it on one of my 1886s as it uses the same propshaft as the tiller, which I already have.

Great score!
 
Must be great to have a choice of which large frame to put it on
 
If you want to put it on the HT20D or HDT1000 I would have thought that it would not be too difficult to get the correct length shaft made, assuming you have the ends.
 
It is hard to see how it fits on the tractor from the auction pictures. It would be great if you can post some pictures once you have it on the tractor.
 
Iain

Lucky.
 
Bet we will never have anything like that in the UK
 
Years ago I knew of an HT20 which had a cab. It was hung up in the shed for years & when the tractor was taken away it ended up in the skip. I know, I saw it in there.
 
If only I had known all these years later I would own an HT20 it would have fitted.
 
That would have been super rare in the UK

OB, A great find and as Chris said rare as hen's teeth in the UK. Well done!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolens-18082-Rear-PTO-Kit-2000-RPM-Fits-Large-Frames-/331464616789?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X1N8qDmKPSEf2RevC8ZjF9yK7c0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
This is the only rear PTO the will also work whilst the 3-pt hitch is installed.
 
If I decide to put it on the HT20D or HDT1000 I will still have to find the proper propshaft.
 
I can put it on one of my 1886s as it uses the same propshaft as the tiller, which I already have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolens-18082-Rear-PTO-Kit-2000-RPM-Fits-Large-Frames-/331464616789?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X1N8qDmKPSEf2RevC8ZjF9yK7c0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
This is the only rear PTO the will also work whilst the 3-pt hitch is installed.
 
If I decide to put it on the HT20D or HDT1000 I will still have to find the proper propshaft.
 
I can put it on one of my 1886s as it uses the same propshaft as the tiller, which I already have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolens-18082-Rear-PTO-Kit-2000-RPM-Fits-Large-Frames-/331464616789?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X1N8qDmKPSEf2RevC8ZjF9yK7c0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
This is the only rear PTO the will also work whilst the 3-pt hitch is installed.
 
If I decide to put it on the HT20D or HDT1000 I will still have to find the proper propshaft.
 
I can put it on one of my 1886s as it uses the same propshaft as the tiller, which I already have.

Hi all
Starting to put together some hints for all interested in ploughing for fun Here is what we should aim for
The Gutbrod and others rear wheels can been adjusted to suit but others you have to put a  slimmer tyre on the back or use spacers  but  it is important before we go any further that this can be achieved

The plough must be parallel with the ground the tip of the  ploughshare and the heel of the plough must be on the ground with a hollow in-between to create what is called suck I will take a pic of this to give you an idea
Hope you can follow me so far
Thanks 
George S

For you guys with a Bolens tube frame that would be interested, here are plans/dimensions for fabricating your own sleeve hitch.
 
Given the cost of shipping from the US, it would probably be very cost effective to make your own, or have it made for you.
 
 
 
 
Bolens Sleeve Hitch Dimensions.pdf

For you guys with a Bolens tube frame that would be interested, here are plans/dimensions for fabricating your own sleeve hitch.
 
Given the cost of shipping from the US, it would probably be very cost effective to make your own, or have it made for you.
 
 
 
 
Bolens Sleeve Hitch Dimensions.pdf

I got to order some belts for the Bolens so I will add a couple oil seals with the order.
I saw some photos of some 'rat look' Bolens with tillers working the soil and I like the look of them. I want to keep the patina of the tiller and the oil will preserve the metal work as well as accentuating the remaining paintwork. I will apply this technique to the 1254. The 800 will be my Show Queen as it were but another 600/800/1000 shaped Bolens will look cool in its original state.

Andrew,
 
Looks great.
 
The oil seal on the shaft often fails on these tiller's, which results in all the oil emptying on the floor when they are left hitch down. When I store mine for a while I put a block under the hitch to keep it level. Hopefully this is was has happened to yours and it has not been run without oil.
 
Iain

Last weekend I collected my Rotovator/ Tiller for my Bolens. I pressure washed the grime off it that afternoon and the following day spent a couple of hours brushing off the rust as well as degreasing it. I read George's (aka The Fife Plooman) recommendation of Owatrol and decided to try it out myself. I had a few hours spare this afternoon and it was relatively warm and sunny so I decided to give the tiller its first coat. I am happy with the results so far. I plan to do another coat over the weekend, weather and temperatures permitting. I also drained the gearbox but nowt came out! Topped it up with non synthetic gearbox oil.
Here it is when I collected it.
After being pressure washed.

Sanded down and degreased. Surface prepared for application of Owatrol. Last two photos show first coat of Owatrol.

Today's update...
Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from!
Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable.

Tested it.... It works!

Plus I now have switch on and off able lights