What is the most Jalop lawn tractor?

"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux) 01/21/2014 at 11:56 • Filed to: None

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The '95 Wheel Horse is dead, and I am going to have to replace it before much more snow flies. Anyone have any preferences? This thing was a trooper for years but the kohler threw a rod, and on top of the other issues it had, it is a goner. Enjoy some photography of the damn thing while you contemplate. I could get another Wheel Horse, maybe an old Ford, or something else. Has to have a 46" cut deck, and a snow blower attachment, possibly a tiller.

AeroEagle333 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 11:59

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My dad used to have six of these things in the back yard. ... He eventually realized he was out of his mind and got rid of all but the nicest of them.

willkinton247 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:00

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505Turbeaux > willkinton247 01/21/2014 at 12:01

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will it blow snow?

505Turbeaux > AeroEagle333 01/21/2014 at 12:01

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they are pretty expensive to buy, there is a following for sure. Damn six of em!

CalzoneGolem > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:02

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I didn't look at whom had posted this but I knew by the third picture.

505Turbeaux > CalzoneGolem 01/21/2014 at 12:03

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haha only in Maine

willkinton247 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:04

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Oh yeah.

AeroEagle333 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:05

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All of his were from the 70s and 80s, and all were bought dirt cheap or given to him. He's the type that'll rape and pillage multiple cars/trucks/tractors and make once really nice one.

vdub_nut: scooter snob > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:05

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505Turbeaux > AeroEagle333 01/21/2014 at 12:06

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my kind of guy

NinetyQ > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:11

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How about a 1960 Wheel Horse? My grandpa has a couple from around this time period.

willkinton247 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:11

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Also, these things are fast , and they turn on a dime.

505Turbeaux > NinetyQ 01/21/2014 at 12:13

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those things are great. I would just need to install a cupholder to hold my beer

505Turbeaux > willkinton247 01/21/2014 at 12:13

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2 things the old wheel horse did not do!

willkinton247 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:15

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The commercial ones are used to mow football fields. They even made a jet powered one that hit 96 MPH.

505Turbeaux > willkinton247 01/21/2014 at 12:16

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jesus I want that one. All I need to hit is 88 with my flux capacitor strapped to the back

Agrajag > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:25

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These old Wheel Horse's are awesome. For new, Husqvarna's LS line has a locking rear differential. There has got to be some Jalop points for that alone. http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/ga…

505Turbeaux > Agrajag 01/21/2014 at 12:33

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that is awesome. Points given

VballHerk > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:41

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Anything old. Stay in the 70's through 80's.
They just don't make the new ones well enough. You might even be better off getting your current set up fixed since you have the blower already. Kohler's are easily had, and switching out the whole engine is pretty easy.

Here is my current summer mower: 81 Wheel Horse B-115, it's the blackhood. The other two (72 WH Raider 8 and Cub 76) are projects.
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And this is my current winter set up: Late 70's Allis Chalmers 712H. It needs a seat, and will be restored this summer.

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But ya, go old. They weigh a lot more, and I guarantee it will outlast anything bought at lowes/home depot.

Wacko > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:47

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I say the John Deere R70 rear engined, rear wheel drive and very light and nimble(for a mower) I had one, until the 8hp engine died on me, not mine in the pic.

Your boy, BJR > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:53

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I have a '60s Massey-Ferguson sitting in the garage in need of……….something. Idk. It doesn't run.

505Turbeaux > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2014 at 12:55

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anywhere close to Maine?

Your boy, BJR > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:56

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New Jersey…..so, not close but it's not like i'm in Wyoming.

505Turbeaux > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2014 at 12:58

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very true. If it were a Porsche diesel I would be there in 2 seconds though!

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 12:58

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wh…

505Turbeaux > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/21/2014 at 12:59

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wow, just wow. WANT

Your boy, BJR > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 13:07

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not it but very close

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 13:07

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Or this guy , if you want the full Jalop. Think of the fun $2500 could buy you....

505Turbeaux > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2014 at 13:08

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oh those little ones are great. Hmmm I think the Sears riders from that time were rebranded M-F. If so I have a blower for one already

505Turbeaux > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/21/2014 at 13:09

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yeah I know of a few 8N's tucked away. I have a couple of acres, that might be a little too big of a beast for it. I would just drive it to work though

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/21/2014 at 13:11

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Actually... I stand corrected. This is the most Jalop tractor possible.

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Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 13:14

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Wouldn't have to worry about speeding tickets. That would be a benny.

505Turbeaux > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/21/2014 at 13:15

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lol just the drunk driving charges I would get. I dont ride a tractor without a fine american lager as my co pilot

mancub920 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 13:17

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Cub Cadet gets my vote. Not shown: hitch with 5 gal bucket weight (full of quick-set cement).

505Turbeaux > mancub920 01/21/2014 at 13:45

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nice! Those old cubs are great!

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 14:07

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Go big or go home. This would be able to move all the snow you'll ever see.

And mow your lawn in about 30 seconds. You may need to rethink your landscaping though.

505Turbeaux > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 01/21/2014 at 14:13

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I could go full on deep and screw with the Unimog blower too!

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 14:33

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While the dual chutes are impressive, that appears to be a single stage blower. Must have a two stage blower for maximum loft so that you can properly deposit all your snow on the neighbors roof.

505Turbeaux > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 01/21/2014 at 14:35

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lol you ever seen how far those things throw (even for a single stage)? like 30 feet out

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 14:41

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This is the only acceptable single stage snow blower.

Jonee > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 14:48

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I think the old GE Elec-Trac's are pretty Jalop despite the non-fossil-fuel burning engine.

Jonee > Jonee 01/21/2014 at 14:49

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Elec-Trak, with a "k" but Kinja doesn't want me to edit.

505Turbeaux > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 01/21/2014 at 14:49

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jay-sus I want that thing. Never fit in the garage though

505Turbeaux > Jonee 01/21/2014 at 15:00

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whoa this is cool!

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 15:08

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As cool as the train is I'd rather have the Claas. Way more portable and versatile.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 15:45

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John Deere. Had once since 92 and then bought one in 2005 and both still go good

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2014 at 19:46

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Porsche:

Volkswagens4Life > 505Turbeaux 01/28/2014 at 16:27

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MTD Yard Bug. Rear-engined, only came in Lotus Racing colors, somewhat driftable, good in snow, reliable, easy to work on, good for rear-wheel-drive snow drifting, and FUN.