the showman 4,074 #1 Posted November 19, 2014 Grabbed a bargain off the bay on Sunday and popped up today to collect. Never seen one of these in the flesh before and was quite surprized how small it was, when I bought it I was going to break it up to build a project but now ive seen it i'am not so sure. I was worried about telling Pam I had bought another tractor, but she really likes it and wants me to get it running. Cant find a build plate anywhere but iam guessing its late 60s or 70s. The engine is a Kohler 6.25 hp 29363D k141T so might be able to date it from that, Its been stood outside for a few years so needs a good soaking with WD40. Just waiting for the camera to charge up then I can load some pickys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #2 Posted November 19, 2014 When I done some googling a while back that night you won the auction, I recall seeing them made in 1968 Bargin great find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted November 19, 2014 Just Googled it to get a picture... it looks a beast Mr Showman !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted November 19, 2014 good find, hurry up with the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #5 Posted November 19, 2014 Here's some photos, its still in the van at the moment as the wheels don't go round, I think its the drive chain, i'll have a play tomorrow in the daylight 5 Stormin, Ian, Lauber1 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted November 19, 2014 did you get the gang mowers with it chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #7 Posted November 19, 2014 Looks a nice machine Chris what's your intentions with it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted November 19, 2014 No I didn't Nigel, the owner binned them a while ago, have you got any, buddy, mate Don't know yet James, open to suggestions, good one's that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #9 Posted November 19, 2014 no sorry chris but i will keep my ear to the ground Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #10 Posted November 19, 2014 This would be a good base for a forklift project, to make something like a mini Moffett Mounty 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #11 Posted November 19, 2014 Base for a mini front end loader or a micro back hoe (with Toro/wheelhorse decals of course) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted November 19, 2014 Scaled down Scammell Iron Horse replica. Remember them Chris in railway goods yards? Little artic with three wheeled tractor unit. Another thought. Fit a bench seat across the front like a rickshaw trike thingy. Be great for taking people along the prom and making a bob or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted November 19, 2014 I like the second idea Norm, sort of back to front Tuc-Tuc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #14 Posted November 19, 2014 With that exhaust pointing where it does your passengers will have the benefit of warm air heating :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted November 19, 2014 V twin with twin stacks will sort that. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #16 Posted November 20, 2014 friend of mine over here has one, but I think its smaller than that one. He has all the reels also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted November 20, 2014 That's cool with the hood, I take it that its fibre glass 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #18 Posted November 20, 2014 fork lift chris, it just so happens i might know of one going cheap like the one i used on the bolens 2 Ian and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #19 Posted November 20, 2014 That's a nice find Chris, I'm with Nigel on this one.. Build a forklift out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #20 Posted November 21, 2014 That's cool with the hood, I take it that its fibre glass yes its fiberglass. I'll have to ask him what model it is some time. It runs great, starts with a rope, that you wind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted November 22, 2014 Heres another photo of it now its out of the van 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted November 24, 2014 Had a bit of spare time today, so had a look at the engine, I think this has stood outside for a long time with the plug missing so the first job was to remove the cylinder head, and no surprize it was full of water, the piston is near the top of the bore, but is seized solid, ive manage to turn the inlet valve and filled it up with red diesel to soak for a day or two, checked out the numbers and this one was built in 1981 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #23 Posted November 24, 2014 Ouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #24 Posted November 24, 2014 Thats not good Chris! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted November 24, 2014 That's a mess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
