madmatt01 107 #1 Posted May 23, 2016 Hi guys. I'm going to look at a horwool triplex 84 tomorrow evening, will be my first mini tractor and I'm looking to put some tractor tyres on it and tart up the paint for the shows. What I want to know is are they very good? I can't seem to find out much information for them . How old they are? Are there many about? Any info great fully appreciated Cheers matt 3 mowerdar, Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted May 23, 2016 Don't know anything about them Matt, has it got the mowers with it and what engine is it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #4 Posted May 23, 2016 Just now, the showman said: Don't know anything about them Matt, has it got the mowers with it and what engine is it ? Hasn't got the mowers... but to be honest there not off interest to me. Want it to look like a tractor Engine was I think it's a 14hp kohler ?!engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted May 23, 2016 Kohler I think, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted May 23, 2016 Kohler is a good engine, you can download a manual from the net 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #7 Posted May 23, 2016 That's good. Iv seen a photo off one with bigger wheels, mudguards and thought it looked the part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonianRedneck 86 #8 Posted May 23, 2016 kohler engined triple mowers made in the 80s i think, well made and high geared, used for cutting semi rough and aprons on golf courses, simular to a national triple but more tractory in appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted May 23, 2016 Sounds like a plan, we like lots of photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #10 Posted May 23, 2016 Il make sure there lots off photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted May 23, 2016 It looks an interesting machine. Go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #12 Posted May 23, 2016 Nickerson turfmaster is what they where known after... changed hands somewhere along the line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted May 23, 2016 Chain drive and drum brakes on the rear. I like it. 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #14 Posted May 23, 2016 They are very wide that's the only problem with them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonianRedneck 86 #15 Posted May 23, 2016 Just now, nigel said: They are very wide that's the only problem with them be impossible to plough with due to that, and the gearing, be alright as a tug though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted May 23, 2016 With chain drive the gearing will be pretty simple to change. As to width, a plough could be offset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonianRedneck 86 #17 Posted May 23, 2016 Just now, Stormin said: With chain drive the gearing will be pretty simple to change. As to width, a plough could be offset. like a hedging plough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #18 Posted May 24, 2016 Think the only thing it will get used for is a little trailer to ferry the family around at shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted May 24, 2016 Digger James got a Horwood 84 a while back. Don't know if he's done anything with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #20 Posted May 24, 2016 We used to look after a couple in the 80s and they were old and horrible even then, but, in fairness most of the issues were with the cutter units and the drives to them . https://www.dropbox.com/s/4jppf2t1mhdxk33/Horwool0001.pdf?dl=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #21 Posted May 24, 2016 i look forward to all that fun! i know this needs a break master cylinder, but im hoping to fit something newer for that. also is there a way to date these tractors? engine numbers e.t.c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #22 Posted May 24, 2016 Unless you come across a Horwool label somewhere on the chassis, your best bet for dating may be with the Kohler - always assuming that it's the original that is. A Kohler expert may be able to tell you how to unpick the serial number but I have a feeling that a lot of them had the "uncoded" date of manufacture on the id plate. The copy brochure that I posted pre-dates 1978 which was when I acquired it at the liquidation sale of Godfreys of Brenchley near Tonbridge, Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #23 Posted May 24, 2016 if you get the engine model and serial it can easily be dated by that - assuming it is the original engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #24 Posted May 24, 2016 10 hours ago, Stormin said: Digger James got a Horwood 84 a while back. Don't know if he's done anything with it. No still got it on the list Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #25 Posted May 24, 2016 Can anyone date this?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
