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5 Editor’s Notes By Brandon Pfeiffer 7 From the M.E. By Kate Goelzhauser 8 Reader Mail

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CASE BY CASE 12 The Case 180/Rancher Reunion By Dennis Fairchild

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DEERE CROSSING 14 John Deere Collectibles By Fred Sohm ENGINE SCIENCE 18 Tractor Science: The Hydrostatic Transmission By Norman Ng

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WALK BEHIND 34 Ransomes Auto-Certes Mark 1 By Bryan Monaco SIMPLICITY 40 “B”ee-Hive Part 4, Lawn & Garden Bzzzzness By Josh Thornton

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Brandon Pfeiffer EDITOR’S NOTES

I

hope you are having a great summer and are looking forward to fall. We have had a blast this summer. We have had the opportunity to spend time with so many lawn and garden tractor enthusiasts at the shows we visited. It is always great to visit with old friends and meet new ones that all have the same passion as we do.

During our travels, we have had the opportunity to see things that we have never seen. One of my favorite experiences was taking a tour through the Struck factory in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. This company is going strong after 50 years in business and has a very rich history in the lawn and garden and earth-moving industries. I put together an article on Struck Corporation that will be published in an upcoming issue of L&GT Magazine.

Another memorable experience was visiting the HarleyDavidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with my buddy and Gravely garden tractor collector John Thien. I am not a motorcycle enthusiast, but I love to learn about the history of iconic companies that have managed to survive through good and tumultuous times and still maintain a worldwide presence after 114 years in business. I would highly recommend visiting this museum.

I would also like to introduce you to our new COO (Chief Operating Officer) for L&GT Magazine. It is my wife of 24 years, Charlotte. She has been a strong supporter of all my endeavors throughout our marriage and is now part of the team. For the remainder of this editorial, I will have Charlotte introduce herself to you.

Sincerely,

Brandon Pfeiffer Brandon Pfeiffer Editor

Brandon and his family: Melissa, Brandon, Andrew, Charlotte, and Delaney

LETTER FROM THE COO Hello subscribers. Many of you know me already, if you have been with us for more than five years, so maybe an introduction isn’t necessary for you. Since I rarely work the shows with Brandon and Kate—they are the travelers—Brandon thought we should include a photo of me, that way you know I really do exist! It is my voice you get when you call our business line, 812-985-0828. Hopefully I am answering your call, but you might, at times, get my voicemail. Because it is usually just me answering the phone, I may not always be available to pick up your call. Please leave me a message, and I will be happy to call you back as soon as I can. I enjoy talking with each one of you, spending a few minutes to get to know you and making sure we have the most up-to-date information about you in our database.

Since we took back management of L&GT from Ertel Publishing in February, I have stepped back into my roll to take care of the fulfillment side of this business. We also added to my duties accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ad sales. If you have been inconvenienced in these past few months due to various problems we have run into, I sure apologize. With each issue, I hope to improve our customer service and to foresee and divert problems before they arise and affect you, our subscribers.

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Kate Goelzhauser FROM THE M.E. 812.455.5870 | kate@lagtmag.com 8977 Framewood Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630

Having fun with friends at the Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine Extravaganza!

Robyn Cocke, Vicki Aylor, Kate Goelzhauser, Vickie Gray, and Frank Bechler in the front.

Dear Readers,

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would like to express a big THANK YOU to all who attended the Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine Extravaganza in June. We did a little bit of rearranging to open up the display field and also moved the magazine and additional garden tractors into an open-sided barn that overlooked the garden tractor field.

The layout allowed much more room for exhibits, so the response was excellent! Our count for tractors on exhibit amounted to over 700.

Guests from Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and other states made the trek out. The weather was good, the crowds were awesome, and we can’t wait to do it again next year. The feature will be oddball and orphan tractors.

Another big thanks to all who contributed cash and items to the benefit auction. Together we raised $3,000 for the Mayo Development for Oral Cancer Research in memory of Julie Smart. Deb Funk had the auction set up in a much easier format this year, and with the help of Holly Bunner they ran a very fun and successful auction. I am grateful for the good people of this hobby.

Pay extra close attention to the article on the 2018 event 50 Years of Hydro, which will be held in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. It will be another big event for the John Deere garden tractors and equipment.

When we had the 1963 model 110 event, so many readers claimed that they knew nothing of the event. We are blasting it in every issue so everyone is aware of the celebration! Read more about it on page 30.

Also, this issue introduces two new writers: Fred Sohm, who will

contribute John Deere articles, and Matt Castagno, who will contribute Wheel Horse articles. We are excited to have both of these well-known collectors on our team of writers.

I recently posted an announcement on our Facebook page inviting organizers of lawn and garden tractor shows and antique tractor shows with a dedicated garden-tractor area to send in a short write-up about their show, along with photos and show information, to me. I hope to make the January issue a “show issue” since we no longer offer the show directory. We will try to fit in as many as we can. Email your letter and photos to me at the above address.

Brandon and I recently started to unload the semi trailer full of Panzer and Cooper Klipper parts. The two of us, along with his son Andrew and the help of a John Deere front loader, managed to get out all of the used parts and tractors. The next step is to have the trailer moved to the warehouse in Newburgh, Indiana, and unload the NOS inventory. There are many days where we battle the heat and humidity and, most of all, physical exhaustion. The warehouse is looking great though!

It is the end of July as I write this. Mike, Autumn, and I are planning a short getaway to visit my friend in Avon Lake, Ohio. We look forward to some time on Lake Erie, visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, driving out to Niagara Falls, and stopping by the Indiana Dunes on the way home. My son Jesse has opted to stay home and work. He will be leaving in a month to continue his college career at Indiana University. Mike and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and are now one step closer to being empty nesters.

We have mixed emotions about that phase in our lives. I am reminded of that song by Kenny Chesney, “Don’t Blink.”

Don’t blink Just like that you’re six years old and you take a nap and you wake up and you’re twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don’t blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your “better half” Of fifty years is there in bed And you’re praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think So don’t blink Enjoy this issue, friends!

Kate Goelzhauser Managing Edito

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Reader MAIL

Dear L&GT Magazine: This is my 1956 Economy Power King. It all started with a small ad in Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine. The tractor was located near Richmond, Virginia. All I had to go by was the description and a couple pictures, but I knew I had to have it. I found a gentleman by the name of John Buzz Avis who offered to haul it at a very reasonable rate. It took a few weeks of waiting, but finally the day arrived when John called and said he was on his way.

Once I got it home, I realized it needed way more work than I had originally anticipated. By a stroke of luck, I happened onto a good running 10hp Briggs that bolted right up. I installed a new throwout bearing, rebuilt the final drives, relined the brake bands and welded one broken brake pedal, and flushed and filled the transmission. Then I built a battery tray, and installed the electrics for the electric start. I swapped the rear tires off my S23 Speedex, since they were too wide for the rims, and actually had to use a Sawzall to get the tires off the PK rims, due to being glued on with what has to be the world’s best rubber cement! Once I got it running, I decided to replace the thrust bearings on the steering spindles, and get matching front tires.Turns out the wheel seals I ordered were wrong, and I couldn’t find the correct ones. Desperate to put this together, I took the retainer for the old felt seal out, got some thick felt, cut it to fit, reassembled the retainer, soaked the felt in oil, and then assembled the front wheel. Working well so far! I absolutely love this little tractor, and am very glad to have it. To think, it all started with a small ad in Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine.

Greg Neymeyer

Dear L&GT Magazine: Thank you for publishing our articles about Gravely’s 100th anniversary celebration at West Virginia State Farm Museum in the March/April issue.

We have received many compliments. Our 1989 PROFESSIONAL 16 [with a Kohler Magnum] and 28” snow blower got a workout after Snowstorm Stella. We attached photos. We enjoy every issue of L&GT. Al Hofer’s “Oddballs & Misfits” always gives us a chuckle or two. We are also enjoying “Another Peek Into the ‘B’ee-Hive!”

Sincerely, Bev & Phil Smith

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To submit an article to Reader Mail, email your letter and photos to kate@lagtmag.com or mail to her address listed on page 7.

Dear L&GT Magazine: Attached are a couple of pictures of a unique owner-modified tractor that I purchased from a fellow garden tractor collector in Wisconsin. It is a 1949 Economy tractor that has had the rear tires filled with concrete. The tires were either allowed to rot off or cut off and then metal banding and chains were added for traction. It also had additional concrete rounds added to each wheel.

I purchased it non-running, but after some minor work on the mag and carb cleaning, the Wisconsin AEH is now running very well. I have started to take it to tractor shows where it always gets a few comments. My name is Chuck Barnett and I also collect other Economy and Power King tractors. My wife Mary and I live near West Point, Indiana, and have two married children with four grandkids.

Thank you, Chuck Barnett

Dear L&GT Magazine: I am including a family picture of a few of my more uncommon machines that I have gathered up. I’d love to see these guys in the Reader Mail section someday. The birth of my first grandchild pushed me into this very interesting hobby (2nd one due any day now!). I really love these machines, especially the oddballs. Pictured above are: Montgomery Wards 15, Moto Mower, Roof Ranger, Springfield 36, and a

Bolens Ride a Matic. The people I have met while collecting these are as unique as the machines themselves. I’ve made several great friendships over tractor discussions as well.Thank you for the hard work your staff puts into the magazine. I look forward to it arriving, and read it cover to cover when it does.

Take care, Kevin BainHancock, Maryland

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Dear L&GT Magazine: This past Memorial Day weekend I finally had the opportunity to pull all my Montgomery Ward tractors out for a group photo. I started with my first Montgomery Ward garden tractor eight years ago. My goal is to get all the Montgomery Ward Garden Mark Squires from the 1960s.

There are only a couple models that I am still missing: Squire 6, Squire 8, Garden Mark 10hp, and I would love a Garden Mark Estate Tractor. These Montgomery Ward tractors were made by Springfield, Simplicity, and Gilson. I enjoy taking these tractors to a few shows a year: Western Illinois Threshers in Hamilton, Illinois, and Midwest Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. My two kids, Taylor and Hudson, love to drive them around! In the pic; front row left to right: Squire 9 with grader blade (Simplicity), Garden Mark 8hp (pull start) (Gilson), Garden Mark 8hp (electric start) (Gilson), Squire 7 1/4 (Springfield), Garden Mark Squire (Simplicity), Garden Mark 7hp (Gilson); Second Row: Original Copper Colored Trailer, Squire 10 (Springfield), Squire 10 (Simplicity), Squire 10 (Gilson), Squire 10 with original copper-colored snow blower (Gilson), Squire 12 (Gilson), push mower on the end is a brand new 1966 push mower—it never has had gas in it and never has had the handle assembled on it. I have the original owner’s manual, original sealed quart of oil, and the bolts and wings nut are still sealed in a bag.

The tractor in the back is a 1941 Wards Twin Row and the trailer is a 1950 Montgomery Ward “Trailerette.”

Eddie Ward

Dear L&GT Magazine: This is my daughter, Lauren Kipp, with her 1960 Wheel Horse Suburban. She has owned this tractor since she was three years old. She is nine years old now. She loves to take it to shows and tell people about it.

Dave Kipp

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CASE BY CASE

The Case 180/Rancher Reunion

By Dennis Fairchild

at the 2017 L&GT Magazine Extravaganza ABOVE: A rare lineup of the Case and Colt tractors on Saturday afternoon’s show NEXT PAGE TOP: Tractor owners from left to right: Justin Gyger, Dennis Fairchild, Steve Guider, Clay Brown, and Terry Minuth

M

y thoughts take me back to June 11, 2016. It was the 7th annual L&GT Magazine Extravaganza in Evansville, Indiana, and several of us Case guys were sitting around visiting.

During one of the intermissions between stories, Terry Minuth suggested we try to get a bunch of Case 180s together for the 2017 Extravaganza.

Everyone agreed that that was a superb idea. And when it was suggested we add Colt Ranchers to the mix, well, we were speaking of things legends are made of.

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As the time passed, we spoke to Kate Goelzhauser about the workings of such a gathering. Kate was very enthused with the idea and thought a photo shoot and possible magazine article would be in order. So, I made up a little picture collage for the Case 180/Rancher Reunion and posted it online. We really didn’t know what to expect for numbers since the Southern Indiana/ Kentucky area is not exactly overpopulated with Case and Colt tractors, but we were very pleased with the turnout. We had a

CASE BY CASE

total of six Case 180s and six Colt Ranchers.

I think those numbers are rather impressive considering only about 20 Ranchers and 35 or so 180s are known to exist.

Many thanks go out to those who attended with their tractors. Steve Guider came from Ohio with the following: 1963 Colt Rancher 10, 1964 Colt Rancher 10, 1965 Colt Rancher 10, 1965 Colt Rancher 12, and 1965 Case 180.

Terry Minuth came from Kentucky with the following: 1964 Colt Rancher 10, 1965 Colt

Rancher 12, and 1965 Case 180. Clay Brown came from Ohio with his 1965 Case 180. Justin Gyger came from Indiana with his 1965 Case 180. Rollin Rountree came from Kentucky with his 1965 Case 180. And Dennis Fairchild came from Illinois with his 1965 Case 180. We truly appreciate each one of these guys and their efforts.

The 8th annual Extravaganza provided a great time for all of those in the Colt/Case camp. And would you believe it? We are now kicking around some ideas for next year!

MIDDLE: Tractor owners from left to right: Terry Minuth, Clay Brown, Rollin Rountree, and Steve Guider BOTTOM: Part of the collection was lined up on Friday afternoon at the Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine Extravaganza at the Classic Iron Show in Evansville, Indiana.

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DEERE CROSSING

John Deere COLLECTIBLES

By Fred Sohm | Sohm30@gmail.com

ABOVE LEFT: Clocks from defunct dealerships are highly collectible.

ABOVE RIGHT: A tie clip of the model 140 that was available for dealers to order from Deere ABOVE LOWER: A two-legged deer key ring MIDDLE: Collectors enjoy finding treasures from dealerships that were once in their hometowns.

W

hat has always caught my eye in the John Deere lawn and garden equipment hobby are not necessarily the tractors, but also the vintage “collectibles.”

We have been collecting John Deere lawn and garden equipment for almost 20 years. Right from the beginning, these older Deere and Company and dealer promotional items have intrigued me. Also topping that list is John Deere new old stock (NOS) parts, many of which are long gone from dealer shelves.

Let’s not forget the multitudes of advertising literature that Deere has

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produced, all of which have been free of charge to prospective buyers of equipment.

Also referred to as “paper,” many of these vintage pieces go for huge dollars to the more seasoned collectors. In a future issue, we will talk about the paper-collecting hobby, as there is a whole lot more to cover there.

As most of you know, Deere and Company began its venture into the lawn and garden equipment business as more of a sideline to their huge agricultural and industrial construction

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lines way back in 1963. Their first lawn and garden tractor was the infamous 110 tractor. Equipped with a 7hp Kohler engine and a 3-speed forward transmission, Deere also offered a few attachments, such as mower decks, snow blowers, and tillers, just to name a few. Today their lawn and garden line is probably their most profitable in the whole company overall, offering endless sizes and types of mowers and tractors. They undoubtedly know how to get the word out.

So here we are in 2017. There are a slew of vintage lawn and garden collectibles sought after by collectors, such as pencils, pens, key chains, matchbooks, fly swatters, clocks, signs, tape measures, coffee cups, glasses, ash trays…the list is endless. Many times I see the John Deere lawn and garden items go much higher at auction than their

comparable AG equipment items. A common place to find such things is a conventional auction, toy show, eBay, Facebook auctions, or even at a local antique shop. I found my favorite collectible at a long closed-down dealership in western Illinois. It is a lawn and garden equipment lighted sign. I found out later that it was offered to dealers in the mid 1960s to hang in their showroom. Another great addition to a collector’s hobby is the highly coveted metal Colonial style sign that was also offered to dealers. Some of these hung inside the store while many were displayed on the exterior of the building. There are several versions of this sign starting out with the “John Deere lawn and garden tractor” singular version with the four-legged deer logo, which quickly changed to “John Deere lawn and garden tractors,” plural, in

TOP: The John Deere collectible toy made by Ertl for the 50th Anniversary of the model 110 BOTTOM: A vintage John Deere 140 toy with the dumpcart

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TOP: Lawn and garden equipment on items such as this thermometer are hard to find and highly collectible.

BOTTOM: An NOS John Deere belt with the sales and parts tag still attached

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1966 with the addition of the models 112 and 60. Later on, the logo was transformed into the two-legged deer and eventually became a plastic version that is extremely rare today.

All of these signs are highly regarded. Also, let’s not forget that wall clocks bring pretty good money today, as well.

There are many other things to talk about here, such as paper posters, which I’d like to talk about more at a later date. Some of those are worth upwards of $800 to $1,000.

Another lawn and garden collectible worth mentioning here is John Deere NOS parts.

It is true that John Deere still offers a pretty wide array of these needed restoration items, such as headlight parts, knobs, decals, belts, engine parts, gaskets, seals, etc., but as a whole most parts that were available in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s are long since discontinued. Some buy NOS parts for restorations, but many buy them for collectible purposes.

Another item especially sought after are these “still new” parts in their original bags and boxes. I cannot imagine how much a unique NOS parts item from a 1963 110 tractor, such as its fiberglass hood and fenders, would bring, but I have witnessed an original NOS key switch bring hundreds of dollars when in original packaging.

Often amazing and impressive to many are those still new or near new, what we refer to as “mint condition” parts, like Custom Color part items for Patio series tractors. Colored hoods and seats that are still like new will bring several hundred or even thousands of dollars.

Recently what many refer to as the most difficult color on custom color hoods, April Yellow, brought over $1,700 on eBay. An NOS April Yellow seat fetched just short of $3,000 in its original plastic bag. Both are an incredibly difficult pair of items to find. Or how about the NOS Sunset Orange seat that brought near $1,500? Some also have a weakness for old NOS parts that are still available from John Deere but are present in older original packaging, such as an old ignition coil, spark plug, or light switch. These items go for good prices at times. Of special interest to many are NOS Deere AG parts. Lawn and garden collectors go after AG- and construction-related items such as as oil cans and barrels. These are just really cool things to display in a man cave or shop.

Still another lawn and garden collectible are hand and power tools. Deere’s line of tools were of incredible quality back in the day, and there are nearly countless items to go after in this category: wrenches, screwdrivers,

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and bottle jacks just to name a few.

Displays for these items also go for really good money.

Of particular interest to some is collecting NOS John Deere items to go in a mockup version of a dealership back in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

Also noteworthy are collectible John Deere toys, many of which were produced by the Ertl Company of Dyersville, Iowa. These toys were produced just about as soon as the 110 tractor was introduced in 1963. The 140 model came along soon after in green and yellow, as well as the Patio colors.

All along John Deere dealers offered many implements in various packaging, some of which are very rare and valuable today. Some believe that the lawn and garden toys produced today will be the most valuable in years to come.

All in all, I believe that there are probably as many collectors of these lawn and garden items as there are collectors of the tractors themselves. Deere and Company, along with their dealer network, have created something to be proud of and respected for a long time to come. If you’re thinking about joining in on this very interesting facet of the hobby, I encourage you to get involved. It’s fun and will leave your family something to cherish for years to come. Till next time, I thank you all for taking the time to read on. Hope you enjoyed it! God Bless.

TOP LEFT: An old John Deere warranty TOP MIDDLE: A cigarette ashtray from an Iowa dealership TOP RIGHT: This photo of a woman on a John Deere 140 H3 is a prized piece.

MIDDLE RIGHT: More John Deere NOS items, in original packaging. Many times the style of the deer on the package will reveal what era the product was produced in.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A wall display of vintage John Deere garden tools

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ENGINE SCIENCE

TRACTOR SCIENCE:

THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION

By Norman Ng | info@isavetractors.com

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he transmission allows an engine’s power to be multiplied and manipulated to drive your tractor forward and backward. It’s an amazing device that makes your tractor a tractor. This article is focused on a specific type of transmission: the hydrostatic transmission. We are going to use the Sundstrand Series 15 Type U as an example.

This transmission was used on the Cub Cadet line of garden tractors, as well as many other tractors and vehicles.

The hydrostatic transmission allows a tractor to convert mechanical energy into hydraulic power and then back to mechanical energy.

This allows us to infinitely change the variation of forward and reverse speed, and makes our transmission unit smaller without sacrificing power. Let’s take a look at the science behind what makes a hydrostatic transmission work.

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The Principles Behind Hydraulic Power: To understand how a hydrostatic transmission works we need to first understand the basic characteristics of liquids: • Liquids cannot be compressed.

• Liquids have no shape.

• Liquids transmit pressure in all directions andhave equal force to all perpendicular surfaces.

The hydrostatic transmission moves oil in a closed circuit to rotate a motor in both directions. Because liquids have no shape, we can manipulate and route it easily. Because they cannot be compressed, and transmit equal force to all perpendicular surfaces, we can use it to multiply input force and transform it into a greater output force.

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The speed of your transmission’s output is dependent on the rate of volume the oil is flowing.

This is measured in gallons per minute (GPM).

The direction of your transmission’s output is dependent on which direction the oil is being pumped.

The power of your transmission’s output is dependent on the oil’s pressure.

So the faster the oil is pumped from one side of the transmission to the other, the faster your tractor moves, and the higher the pressure, the stronger it turns.

The Advantages of a Hydrostatic Transmission: • Ease of use. There are no levers to shift and no clutches to depress. Just move one control lever and that’s it.

• Infinitely variable. You can have any variation of forward speed between 0 and full.

• Compact size. Because there is no dependence on gearsets to multiply torque or change directions, the transmission is much smaller.

• A hydrostatic transmission applies torque smoothly and efficiently.

The Key Components to a Hydrostatic Transmission: Transmission Case • The case holds all of the components in place and has passageways to move oil from the pump to the motor and back again in a closed circuit.

Charge Pump • The charge pump provides initial case oil pressure and fills the case and circuits with oil. The charge pump also provides oil flow for auxiliary hydraulic ports.

TOP: Hydrostatic diagram for the Sundstrand 15U LOWER LEFT: Closed circuit oil ports LOWER RIGHT: Fixed angle motor plate

Input Shaft • The input shaft takes power from the engine and rotates the charge pump and the axial piston pump in the transmission.

Axial Piston Pump • This pump is the heart of your hydrostatic transmission. It is rotated by the input shaft and contains the pistons that pump oil to the hydraulic motor on the other end of the transmission.

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Oil Passageways • The passageways are hollow sections in the case that connect the piston pump to the piston motor.

TOP: The plugs for closed circuit oil passageways BOTTOM LEFT: SAM-5188 BOTTOM RIGHT: The relief valve

Pressure Relief Valves • The pressure relief valves offer an alternative path for oil to flow when the oil pressure reaches a predetermined amount. The pressure relief valve contains a spring that holds a poppet in place to prevent oil from flowing through it. When the oil pressure is able to overcome the spring pressure, the valve opens up, allowing oil to pass through it. The Sundstrand transmission has a charge relief valve, and in some cases has an implement relief valve built into it.

Axial Piston Motor • This motor is what drives the output shaft as a result of oil flowing through it.

Swash Plate • The swash plate changes the displacement of the piston pump. It does this by changing angle in relation to the pistons. This allows the pistons in the pump to pump more oil, less oil, and change direction. The greater the angle of the swash plate, the longer the

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pistons’ stroke, which pumps a higher volume of oil to the motor. The higher the volume, the faster the motor goes. When the swash plate is perfectly parallel to the pistons, there is no pumping action. The entire cylinder block just rotates with the input shaft. With no pumping action, the transmission is in neutral. When the swash plate is tilted in the other direction, the pistons rotate backwards, pumping oil in reverse and causing the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.

Check Valves • Check valves keep oil in the closed circuit loop between the pump and motor. They can be disengaged either automatically or manually to allow oil pressure to escape so the tractor can be pushed.

Now that we know how a hydrostatic transmission uses the properties of oil to create power, and what each major component of the transmission does, let’s follow the path of oil and examine how it all works together. (See illustration.)

The oil begins in the reservoir, which is the rear differential case on the Cub Cadet garden tractor. As the engine runs, it rotates the driveshaft. The driveshaft is connected to the input shaft which turns both the charge pump and the

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TOP: Transmission case with oil passageways MIDDLE INSET: Swash plate

axial piston pump. The charge pump draws oil up through the oil filter and into the transmission case. Oil flows into the case and into the closed circuit oil passageways.

As the operator moves the transmission control lever, the swash plate changes angle and causes the pistons to move in and out of the piston cylinder as it rotates. The reciprocating motion of the pistons causes oil to circulate through the oil passageways and into the axial piston motor. Because the motor is set against a fixed angle, the pistons cause the motor to rotate

as it pushes oil back to the pump. The motor is connected to the output shaft that turns a large bull gear in the differential, and power is transferred to the rear wheels.

I hope this article helps you understand the inner workings of your Cub Cadet’s hydrostatic transmission. With this knowledge and understanding, we can continue to keep our beloved tractors in excellent working condition for another generation of small tractor enthusiasts.

Thank you for saving the tractors.

ODDBALLS AND MISFITS

CraftHomeBrew

By Al Hofer | panzerguys@webtv.net ABOVE: The “home brew” as seen at Brooklyn Agricultural Days.

Notice the concretefilled rear wheels.

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s previously mentioned, my stockpile of usable Oddballs and Misfits material was beginning to dry up with the Work Bird hitting the bottom of the well. With weather being an issue for the Zagray show, it looked like Brooklyn Agricultural Days was going to be the first show on our agenda this year. I’ve never had much luck finding O&M subjects at this show but it’s still a nice event regardless, so it’s always well worth the trip. Besides, the wife was getting fed up seeing this old goat snoozing on the couch every weekend, so I figured I’d better get motivated if I didn’t want to endure the dreaded

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“silent treatment!” (Besides, I could always take a snooze in my lawn chair recliner once I got there anyway, wink, wink.) Let’s face it folks, a stomach full of blueberry muffins and/or apple fritters plus the required copious amounts of coffee in the morning needs time to settle before exerting oneself.

While helping the wife set things up (rather like armchair supervising), I catch something out of the corner of my eye and tell her, “Something doesn’t look right over there. I’ll be back in a minute,” to which I hear the usual “That figures” as I walk away. As I get closer to my subject, I mutter to myself, “Well, I’ll be

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TOP LEFT: Clutch and chain drive TOP RIGHT: A foot pedal modification for shorter legs. Also, notice the piston connecting rod being used as a pivot point for the plow attachment.

Very tricky!

BOTTOM LEFT: A view of the hydraulic cylinder used to raise the plow BOTTOM RIGHT: The front view of the home brew shows a shortened axle.

dipped. No way.” Yep, there it was, my favorite kind of oddball and misfit—the home brew, aka homemade, aka home-built, aka whatever you want to call it, garden tractor! After thoroughly checking this gem out, I scoot back to our site (hoping the wife is done setting up by now) to grab my camera before this thing gets sold or

loaded onto a trailer and disappears forever.

After shooting more photos than I need, I look around for the person in charge of this tractor, but come up empty. Fortunately, they had thought to leave a display sign with some information. It says that the original builder of this 1950s vintage machine is unknown, Volume 11 Issue 5 | L&GT 23

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TOP: The right-side view of the tractor BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: The steering box and transmission Another look at the pump and throttle control “Yankee Engine-uity!”

A rear view of the home brew tractor

but the tractor is now owned by 13-year-old P. J. DeFrance of Hope Valley, Rhode Island.

Power for this tractor is said to be supplied by a World War II military surplus 8hp engine hooked up via chain drive to a 3-speed gear reducer with mechanical clutch, which in turn is hooked up to a 3-speed automotive transmission to power the Model A Ford rear end.

Traction is supplied by military-style Jeep tires mounted to Model A spoke wheels filled with concrete for added traction. With this kind of traction and gear reduction, I would think this

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rig could pull a 50-car freight train up a 4-percent grade and not even grunt! The front axle looks to be made from a farm tractor with a section cut out of the middle, narrowed, and then welded back together. I’m impressed with the amount of quality craftsmanship in this creation. It’s obvious there was a good amount of thought put into the tractor to bring it all together.

Lifting power for the plow blade is supplied by a hand-operated, double-action hydraulic pump, which means the pump will lift with

SIMPLICITY ODDBALLS AND MISFITS each push-pull of the hand lever. This, in turn, is connected to a hydraulic cylinder on the front end of the tractor to lift the plow blade. A small hand-operated pressure release valve lowers the blade. Pivot points for the rear of the plow blade-mounting bracket are provided by two piston connecting rods mounted to the frame. Yes folks—Yankee Engine-uity at its finest! I can only speak for myself but I would think the novelty of plowing a 200-foot driveway with this arrangement would wear off in short order, although I

am quite confident that the tractor would get the job done in the end. You guys with your power hydraulics don’t know how easy you’ve got it!

I had the luck of being able to see this little tractor roam the Brooklyn Fairgrounds and it seemed to run quite well. I was going to ask if I could take it for a spin, but the wife was concerned I might hurt myself and break something. “Oh puh-leeze!” Don’t laugh folks—it only encourages her.

LEFT TO RIGHT: 3-speed gear reduction unit A view from the driver’s seat Steering and tranny arrangement Steering linkage BOTTOM: The Model A Ford rear end

HORSE BARN

The 17th Annual Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show

By Matt Castagno | grnlark@cox.net ABOVE: Brennan Botelho cruising around on his trickedout Suburban

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h…my…gosh!” That’s all he said. He stood there in disbelief as he peered out at the show field and the endless sea of red. This was Brandon’s first time at the annual Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. Many of us guys are used to sizable, local, Wheel Horse meet-andgreet gatherings, but this would dwarf anything he had ever seen before.

June 2017 marked the 17th annual show and gathering dedicated to the display and operation of all Wheel Horse lawn and garden tractors. For those of you who have never had the opportunity to attend, this show is a “must see” on your future bucket list. Having attended now for several years, I still stand back in disbelief, looking around and taking it all in. As far as you can see, there are red tractors everywhere.

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Our usual trek started out from Connecticut at 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. This year my brother Vin (better known as VinsRJ on YouTube) and I decided to stuff our tractors, parts, and gear into an Enterprise rental, a cargo van. What a stellar idea! Rather ironic that one of us is short with dark hair and the other tall and skinny with slightly lighter hair. Factor that with a white van full of junk—the only thing missing were the Antique Archaeology decals on the side of the van. Ha! Off to Pennsylvania we went!

Thursday afternoon and evening are always a good time at the show. As collectors and vendors arrive, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with friends, have a few laughs, and, of course, get a sneak peek of everyone’s “new build.” It seems like the preparation for this show always starts the year prior. There are always new custom builds, hot rods,

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TOP: A gathering of Wheel Horse tractors on the main drag at the show grounds MIDDLE LEFT: Quite an impressive collection of Seniors in various stages of patina MIDDLE RIGHT: And they’re off! The start to the Friday night circle track race. Rain won’t stop these guys.

factory restores, and fantastic patina barn finds (probably my favorite!). This year was no exception.

Friday afternoon’s tractor parade, hosted

by Wild Bill Pearson is always a huge hit.

Folks line up with their tractors and have an opportunity to introduce themselves and say a few words about their prized possession(s).

And let’s not forget the Friday night tractor race on the infield track. Since when has

BOTTOM: Endless creativity in this scratch-built, custom Wheel Horse motorcycle created

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HORSE BARN pouring rain ever stopped a Horse?

Due to the large turnout every year, you can pretty much find anything Wheel Horse related that ever existed. You will see WalkAways, lever-steer Seniors, hooded Seniors, RJs of every year, any round hood, square hoods, black hoods, four-wheeled carts, tub carts, every attachment known to man, and everything else in between. Are they all for sale? Well, not really, but everything has a price I suppose. It depends how deep your pockets are.

The other aspect of this show that I thoroughly enjoy is the ongoing roadside assistance. At any point in time, you can find new friends troubleshooting carb issues under a sweltering hot party tent, replacing a head gasket in the pouring rain, wet sanding and buffing a 701 under a dust-free pine

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tree (sarcastic on the dust-free), or helping Clay Brooks play Tetris to fit 17 RJs into his Honda Element. Never a dull moment, that’s for sure.

At this year’s show, I took an all-important pause on Friday afternoon. I looked around, reflecting on the fact that Wheel Horse started as a small family business. Today, 70+ years after the first “Pond” branded machines were created, hundreds, if not thousands, of collectors share the same passion for these machines that I’m sure Cecil and Elmer did back then. For those of us who had an opportunity to meet Cecil several years ago, his attendance at this show was a true honor.

Today, this show is evidence that his legacy will continue to live on for many, many years to come. Rest in peace, Mr. Pond. We look forward to honoring you again in 2018!

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TOP: Cecil Pond tribute Lawn Ranger, built

by Mike Martino MIDDLE LEFT: This highly customized, but subtle, 857 was created by VinsRJ and is nicknamed “Lil Mule.”

MIDDLE RIGHT: As far as the eye could see, there were rows and rows of beautifully restored and original tractors.

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A Celebration of John Deere Tractors and Equipment July 27, 28, 29, 2018

If you missed it the first time in 2013, don’t miss it this time, John Deere collectors.

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Memorabilia items were set in cases and on display for all to see.

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he 50th celebration of the 1963 model 110 was in 2013. The event brought collectors from as far away as New Mexico, Texas, and Canada. Although the 1963 110 was the star of the show, collectors brought John Deere lawn and garden tractors from every era—restored, modified, original, running, and not running. The event will be remembered as one of the best John Deere lawn and garden shows in history.

Since then, we’ve been asked countless times when there will be another event. Think of this as your “save the date” invitation. In other words, get your hotel booked now and start on that restoration you’ve been putting off. Don’t come without your trailer loaded. We would like to see 1,000 John Deere machines at this event.

50 YEARS OF HYDRO IN BEAVER DAM What can you expect at this event? Expect to have fun! Expect to see one, possibly both, of the Horicon factories—we will even transport you there and back. Expect to see Deere employees and retirees. Expect to make new friends and hear old stories. Expect displays.

There will be a swap-meet area, vendors, and parades. Camping on the grounds will also be available, although not in the exhibitor area.

This event is exclusive to John Deere products. In addition to the lawn and garden tractors, we also opened the invitation to all John Deere products made in Horicon, which includes attachments and snowmobiles. Other

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displays for tools, walk-behind machines, and memorabilia are also welcome. There is no charge to exhibit. No pets allowed on the property. You may drive your machinery, golf carts, and handicap carts at the event.

What does it cost to host an event of this capacity? Spectators at a tractor event sometimes don’t realize the cost and labor involved in hosting a show. These costs include fairground rental, security, medical staff, the hiring of organizations to manage the trash and keep the bathrooms clean, insurance, cost of buses to carry spectators to and from the factory tours, marketing, print cost for banners and rack cards, and incidentals that always pop up. Our funds are limited, but to make this event happen and reach the biggest collectors, we are reaching out to you all for assistance. If you would like to help sponsor, please make a donation at: https:// www.gofundme.com/50YearsOfHydro. Net proceeds from this event will be donated to United Way. A LITTLE HISTORY LESSON As the consumer demanded more power for heavy-duty work, hydraulic power was introduced to the John Deere garden tractor lineup in 1968 with the model 140. The machine, called the “square fender” or “flat fender” in the collector world, was stouter than the smaller “round fender” that was introduced in 1963. The 1968 140 serial

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A Horicon retiree and his family visit the event.

numbers started with 1,001 and ended with 10,000. The machines were equipped with a 12hp engine that first year, then amped up a little more to14hp in the years to follow. The 140 continued production through 1974.

Attachments proved to be heftier with the addition of hydraulics and more horsepower.

The square-fender machines were attractive, yet quite rugged. Heavy-duty items such as the vacuum and dethatcher units, 3-point hitch mounted disk harrows, rotary brooms, lift booms, forklifts, Earthcavators and mini scrapers, aerators and rollers, rear blades, earth drills, loaders, the drawbar and A-frame attachments, and flail mowers were all available to the consumer who was ready to put the mighty machine to the test. Wheel weights,

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headlights, and the PTO unit were optional items that were demanded by most.

A FINAL NOTE The committee is still in the early stages of planning this event. Updates will be made in Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine and on our Facebook page. We expect a large gathering of exhibitors, spectators, and parts dealers.

Please contact Kate Goelzhauser if you have any suggestions or ideas for the event.

Additionally, we will start a series about the John Deere model 140 in upcoming issues.

If you have a photo that you would like to submit for these articles, please forward them to Kate as well. Let’s have a pre-show for the model 140 in print version!

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WALK BEHIND

Ransomes Auto-Certes Mark

By Bryan Monaco | falstaff4ever@msn.com

RIGHT: Bryan Monaco with his restored Ransomes LEFT: The serial tag, still intact, shows that the machine was made in England .

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n December of 2011, Zac Winstead and I discovered a bunch of 16mm films in the closed Hahn factory in Evansville, Indiana. Several of these films were marked property of Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies; Ipswich, England. Zac had the films converted to DVD and my obsession with wanting to own a Ransomes mower began. These films showed all kinds of mowers made by the renowned British agriculture equipment maker. I knew I wanted one as soon as I watched the first film, but finding one was not going to be easy.

These films were sitting in the Hahn office building, on Garvin Street in Evansville, because

in the 1960s and ‘70s Hahn was the distributor for Ransomes products in the United States. In turn, Ransomes sold Hahn items in the United Kingdom. The Hahn GT-700 garden tractor and LTD-500 rear-engine rider were both sold in the UK under the Ransomes-Hahn brand (more information in L&GT May/June 2015 and 2016).

Ransomes also sold a Hahn greens riding mower in the U.K. as well. Most of the Ransomes products sold in the USA through Hahn dealers were large mowers for golf courses. The Hahn/ Ransomes relationship was so close that Kent Hahn, son and nephew of the Hahn founders, went to work for Ransomes in Ipswich in 1972.

ABOVE: Here is a photo of what the Ransomes looked like when Bryan found it in Illinois. Although the unit has the wheels attached, they were removed when in operation.

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TOP LEFT: The restored Ransomes proved to be a challenge when Bryan started to tear it down, but he was quite pleased with the end result.

TOP RIGHT: Here is the actual carburetor. Notice the unusual slide throttle.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Ransomes is power washed and inspected.

Kent began as a welding and machinist apprentice and then worked on the flail mower assembly line. Kent Hahn went on to a career with Hahn, and then later to Toro to design turf equipment. He now builds greens sprayers under the Hahn name.

I have traveled to the United Kingdom five times and have spent a great deal of time in the country towns of North Yorkshire. There is no shortage of vintage equipment collectors in that part of England and their engine shows are bigger than anything I have seen the U.S. Finding a vintage Ransomes mower in the United Kingdom is not a challenge, but because of their weight, getting one to the USA is not cheap or easy. I figured the best

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place to look for a Hahn was in the USA or Canada. After a year of looking, I found only one Ransomes walk-behind mower for sale in Kitchener, Ontario, but it had been repowered, so I did not want that one. In November of 2016, I spotted a Ransomes Auto-Certes on eBay that was in Payson, Illinois, which is just south of Quincy. I bought the mower and made arrangements to pick it up in December, when I would be in the area.

I knew the mower was rough, but when I picked it up and washed the dirt off I realized it was really rough. The spark plug had been out of the engine for who knows how long, but the engine still turned and had good compression. There was no spark and the gas tank had more holes in it than Swiss cheese. When I got the mower back

Finding a vintage Ransomes mower in the United Kingdom is not a challenge, but because of their weight, getting one to the USA is not cheap or easy.

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to Michigan, I started tearing into it and began to look for parts to get it running. The engine is a Norton-Villiers F12 four-stroke, which was built in 1965, in Wolverhampton, England.

The F12 is commonly referred to by the slang name “sloper,” due to the angle of the cylinder.

The F12 is 7.32 cubic inches and creates about 2.75hp. It is ungoverned and has what we would consider a very unusual carburetor: the AMAL 379. The AMAL Company built carburetors and controls for industrial and motorcycle engines at

their plant in Birmingham, England.

I knew the carb needed rebuilt and tried to take it apart to see how bad the damage was. The carb has a sliding variable venturi, like a motorcycle carb, and it was frozen in place. When I finally got it apart, I discovered so much corrosion that there was no way the carburetor was repairable. I added that to my growing list of needed parts and turned my attention to the ignition system. The breaker points were worn out and the coil was non-functional, so I began

ABOVE: A blown-up diagram of the AMAL carburetor

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LEFT: The clutch with its two brake shoes RIGHT: Here is a photo of the chain-drive system on the machine.

the search for those parts. Fortunately, I found the carb and ignition parts in the same place: www.villiersparts.co.uk. They stock parts for all kinds of Villiers industrial and motorcycle engines.

The gentleman I talked to also had a used F12 fuel tank, so I was able to buy that from him. I ordered a remanufactured carburetor and throttle cable, along with some ignition parts, and waited a couple of weeks for them to arrive from their trip across the Atlantic Ocean.

When my parts arrived, I found the coil for the electronic ignition conversion kit did not function properly. I could not get enough electricity to operate a spark plug. I spoke with the man I ordered the parts from and he sent me all the parts to replace the traditional ignition at no

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additional charge. After waiting for more parts, I got the engine running and it ran beautifully.

The mower operated flawlessly. It was now time to begin restoring the rest of it. I removed the engine and took the mower apart and cleaned it with a pressure washer. I sanded it down as best as possible, but there were still some rough surfaces due to corrosion. After painting, I reassembled the mower and applied a fresh decal, which came from a collector in Australia.

This particular mower is a Ransomes Auto-Certes Mark 1, which were built between 1965 and 1971. The Auto-Certes is designed for mowing golf and bowling greens as well as tennis courts and cricket pitches. It is similar to the Ransomes Marquis, which was designed for cutting manicured lawns. An

Fortunately, I found the carb and ignition parts in the same place: www. villiersparts.co.uk.

They stock parts for all kinds of Villiers industrial and motorcycle engines.

Auto-Certes, like mine, once cut the grass at Wimbledon and at the finest golf courses in Scotland. The wheels are only for transport and are to be removed when the mower is cutting.

Without the wheels, a two-piece drum drives the mower, so wheel ruts aren’t left in the grass.

The blade is engaged with a lever but the selfpropulsion feature can be used with or without the blade engaged. With the clutched engaged, the engine can run at idle without moving the mower, but as soon as the rpm increases above idle the mower begins to move. The clutch looks like a couple of automotive brake shoes and the rest is chain driven.

Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Limited began in 1789 when Robert Ransome began building plows in Ipswich, England. In 1832, they developed their first lawnmower and in 1902 built their first gasoline-powered mower. Ransomes built all kinds of agricultural equipment, from walk-behind plows to combines and threshing machines. Ransomes also built steam-powered traction engines and trucks, later moving into

the electric truck and forklift business. The 1970s and ‘80s saw a massive decline in the British manufacturing sector and Ransomes was not immune. In 1980, their electric vehicle division was sold to Hawkins Mechanical and in 1989 the company sold the agricultural implement division to Electrolux.

The US firm Textron purchased the company in 1998 and made it a part of Jacobsen.

Today Textron still sells premium turf mowers under the Ransomes name. The massive facility in Ipswich is no longer turning out equipment, but the heritage of Ransomes still lives on in the town. In fact, thirsty visitors can enjoy a cool drink at The Robert Ransome, a pub located in part of the old factory.

Bryan Monaco lives in Taylor, Michigan, and collects lawn and garden equipment built by Hahn. He is an automotive technology and small engine repair teacher at a suburban Detroit high school. He can be reached at falstaff4ever@msn. com.

The massive facility in Ipswich is no longer turning out equipment, but the heritage of Ransomes still lives on in the town. In fact, thirsty visitors can enjoy a cool drink at The Robert Ransome, a pub located in part of the old factory.

WALK BEHIND

LEFT: A portrait of Robert Ransome, circa 1810 (1753–1830) RIGHT: The Robert Ransome Pub in Ipswich, England.

It is housed in part of the old factory.

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any of us garden tractor collectors witnessed, heard stories from, or were ourselves, farmers in the 1960s and earlier. These workingmen were accustomed to long days afield and little time for leisure, especially during the seasonal requirements of a successful planting and harvest. It goes without saying that the intense commitment and labor for the folks seeking a high yield from the land has almost always been underappreciated. With the advancements in equipment and chemical technologies in the 1950s and 1960s, however, farm output began outpacing farm inputs dramatically, causing some folks to leave the farm, while some who remained were enabled to do a bit more around the home. With Americans so deeply rooted

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in agriculture, and a population with more leisure time and disposable income, it only made sense that the agricultural equipment giants offer a lawn and garden product that mimicked the appearance and function of their large-scale farm machines. The marketing goals were to appeal to those folks accustomed to seeing tractors tending the soil from dawn till dusk, and to this very day, it is still working.

Allis-Chalmers (A-C) was sure to capitalize on this new mentality, and put in place a strong marketing campaign that helped relate their garden tractors to the farm tractors which continued to increase in size, power, and capability each year. Farm equipment production remained the company’s strong suit at this time, but in 1968, A-C was fending off buyout offers and

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an impending takeover by White Consolidated.

There were struggles in many divisions of A-C, and, any place profit could be found, investment was made. As a result, a bold change appeared in the ’68 Allis lawn and garden lineup; it would be the facelift needed to reenergize the highly successful B series line of tractors, and required a complete redesign of the tractor by Simplicity Manufacturing, who Allis-Chalmers now owned. Exhibiting the true ingenuity of the American farmer Allis was looking to appeal to, they made certain to keep all implement configurations the same and to allow the use of new and old attachments by current and former models, while modeling their machines after the farm equipment they were most known for.

The first large-frame garden tractor models

introduced in what would become known as the “flat hood” style would be the B-110 and B-112 models. The B-110 would retain the same engine and drivetrain as the “round hood” B-10 and B12 models that preceded it—the major difference would come in the body design. Basically everything above the frame would be entirely restyled.

The seat pan would become one large stamped piece with broad front frame support that latched the pan in place. The new pan would have flat fenders and a double hinge to allow easier access to the transmission and drive. The seat would be slightly restructured to fit the new seat pan, and provide a comfortable operator station. The ‘64–‘67 sloped dash style would yield to a tall, squared-off type, capped by a conical, spoked steering wheel and smaller center cap with a

2: Mike Biery’s restored B-112

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5.1:1 steering ratio, giving aid in aiming the machines. The new gas tank and battery support structure were integrated into this dash structure, for a design that added strength. Up-front, the hood and the grille were modeled to give similar angles to the D series agricultural tractors, and a three-dimensional cast ‘A-C’ badge would crest this new facade. One of the most prominent design features of the new machine was a flared hood console. The new console addressed earlier concerns of requiring hood removal to access the battery, and an exposed fuel cap. It was hinged to give easy access to the fuel filler cap and the battery tray, while keeping them concealed and dry.

This console was also designed with the appearance of the A-C farm tractors it would be offered alongside at Allis-Chalmers dealerships in mind.

However, in true Allis-Chalmers lawn and garden fashion, these tractors would remain yellow,

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more similar to the industrial tractors offered by the company.

At the expense of the softly contoured features of the round-hood model garden tractors, the new B-110 would take on a more masculine and powerful appearance not seen before in the garden tractor market. Each of these design features would make a strong departure from the rounded fender and hood styling of models built before them, and more closely mimic the AllisChalmers agricultural tractors that were so very popular at the time. Like their larger cousins, they sought to lead the market in power, performance, and ease of use.

Though this tractor would look almost entirely different than earlier models, its greatest asset was that it would still utilize all of the same implements and options. Attachment mounting would remain unchanged. All prior options would also work with this tractor,

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8 requiring only a few minor mounting bracket differences. All parts and most mechanical components would also be shared with prior models, making service easy and keeping costs in build and replacement efficient.

The B-112 model tractor would look and sound very much the same as the B-110. However, it would utilize the 12hp Synchro Balanced Briggs & Stratton engine and have a wider tire option up-front. The biggest change, aside from physical appearance, for the lineup this year, would be presented on the B-112 tractor through the introduction of a variable speed drive. While the operator would still have the choice between first, second, third, and reverse gears, now a variable speed lever on the right-hand side of the console would give a broad range of speed adjustment within each gear selection. This would require additional hardware in linkages

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9 and a new synchronized pulley setup on the rock solid Simplicity-built transaxle. Because this tractor was equipped with a different driveline, it is also known as a “long wheelbase” large-frame Allis tractor. This added length also made way for another advancement, a new 48-inch, 3-blade mower deck. This deck design would prove so durable and mow so well, that Simplicity would use it for decades, in various drive configurations, ending its usage only recently with the current legacy XL compact tractor.

A properly working variable speed tractor is a gardener’s best friend. The range selector gives seven power ranges within each gear, with a low speed of 0.8 mph in 1st gear and a high speed of 6.6 mph in 3rd gear. However, time would take its toll on the design and they are now known for becoming dysfunctional. Forty some years down the road, the mechanical components of the

6: Brad Rardin’s B-110 with a tiller and front counterweight 7: Another view of Adam’s B-112 8: A B-112 hydrostatic with E-Z Rake and a Parker trailerette 9: A photo from an A-C brochure of a B-112

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drive can become quite sloppy. Wear in the linkages can cause the variable selection to become muted. The pulley system may also take on wear if not properly maintained, and drive belts are unique and have become rather pricey. As hoped by Allis-Chalmers, the B-112 tractor was extremely popular and remains prevalent in the vintage market today. The driveline may require some tinkering, but they provide an excellent opportunity for a collector to purchase one at a reasonable cost.

At some point during the 1968 model year, changes and increasing pressure to conform to Outdoor Power Equipment industry safety standards caused change in both new Allis models. In order to comply and provide a safer product, the

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12 push-button start on the B-110 and B-112 tractors was replaced by a key start with starter solenoid.

This allowed for a new neutral safety switch to be added to each style transmission. However, it did require a change to the dash design, allowing the key to be recessed into the front of the panel to avoid being broken off by an operator’s leg.

This change, and the loss of the starter button on the top of the dash, easily identifies “early” and “late” B-110 and B-112 tractors. The late model tractors also lost the dual-hinge for the seat pan, which now required a slightly modified drawbar assembly to allow for a single hinge. Because these changes happened relatively early on in production and would remain for the next Allis models, it is generally thought that there were

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fewer “early” push-button start, flat-hood tractors produced. Generally, a little sale price premium is placed due to this theory, however, as no production records exist to confirm it, neither type is particularly challenging to find.

Also during the ’68 model year, a third, more premium model flat-hood machine was unveiled.

The HB-112 became the first hydrostatic AllisChalmers garden tractor, and remains one of the most popular models to collectors. Because it was released later than the B-110 and B-112, it is only found in a key-start configuration. There have long been rumors that a few early, push-button start HB-112s exist, however none have been confirmed. Because the model and serial number are affixed to the dash, the component with the

structural change to accommodate the key start, it would be very difficult to mimic a push-button start HB-112 with an intact serial number tag.

Such a tag would also require a very, very low serial number, something hard to find for any B series tractor.

The HB-112, like its variable speed brother, would also be a “long frame” machine. However, its keystone would be the new and exciting hydrostatic transaxle, built by Simplicity and driven by a belt-powered Vickers T66 hydro pump. This new feature offered even more user speed control, and would prove to be a much more reliable setup. It came at a cost though…the base cost would be $251 more than the B-112’s $999.

The hydrostatic tractor delivered reliable and

13: An HB-112 in the sandbox with a Gannon Earthcavator FD-42 14: A model 112 tiller 15: An HB-112 with E-Z Rake power dethatcher

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16 18 17 16: Time-tested Simplicity 3-speed transaxle design on the B-110 17: The variable speed design for the B-112 tractor 18: A Vickers T66 hydro on a Simplicity hydrostatic transmission 19: A 100 series with the later style dash, which shows recessed ignition and no push-button start 20: The 100 series hinged hood console opening, showing access and the user information chart

19 consistent power transmission by way of wider 10.5-inch Goodyear Terra tires, and did so with a speed range of 0 to 7.2mph, making it both the slowest and the fastest mowing machine in the Allis stable. The Achilles heel of the HB-112, if one can be found, shows up as a leaky pintle shaft in the pump housing. The issue was remedied by the addition of a bronze bushing at the leak point, and is often regarded as an acceptable expense for the repair of an otherwise bullet-proof and difficult-to-find tractor. A common misconception with this “hydro” model is an ability for power beyond its designated usage, for use operating a lift, loader, or other hydraulic tools. It is generally accepted that the Vickers pump and OEM reservoir simply do not supply enough flow and heat reduction to give acceptable performance for those uses. It has proven to be the perfect mate for a transaxle and moves an

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20 Allis with ease and plentiful power.

All three of these models came at the right time for Allis-Chalmers, boasted significant improvements in performance and ease of use, and retained the successful features of previous models. They continued to use the time-tested Simplicity-built implements and were compatible with numerous Allied attachments. In only six years, Allis-Chalmers Outdoor Power Division was blossoming and becoming well known, and now enjoying its second major redesign. The giant among farmers was now spreading the Allis name throughout suburbia. A flat-hood tractor is a must for any serious Allis aficionado, and a nice addition to the fleet of any vintage lawn and garden collector. They are enjoyable to use and the broad offering of accessories and implements make the hunt fun, long after bringing home your first 100 series tractor!

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Panzer Pandemonium Update

L&GT Magazine Announces the First in a Series of Miniature Garden Tractors to be Manufactured

By Brandon Pfeiffer NOTE: Photos shown as an example of the detail work by Top shelf.

An actual example of the Panzer T758ES will be published in a future issue.

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awn & Garden Tractor Magazine reached an agreement with Top Shelf Replicas of Ridge Farm, Illinois, to build the first 1/16thscale miniature lawn and garden tractor, available to subscribers only. The first garden tractor to be manufactured will be a Panzer model T75. There will only be 500 pieces built and they will be sold on a firstcome basis. They will be priced at $89.50 plus $15.00 shipping and handling. Each subscriber will be allowed to purchase one of these miniature garden tractors, however, a waiting list for more units will be available for the buyer to increase their order, should there be some of the 500 pieces unspoken for.

Plans are to build a different miniature garden tractor every two years. The subscribers that purchase from this current build will have first right of refusal on the next series to come out.

The detail on this miniature Panzer will be

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unbelievable. Top Shelf Replicas has built a reputation on building some of the finest and most detailed toy tractors in the industry. It will be made of resin and will come in a colorful, professionally printed and manufactured box. The miniature Massey-Ferguson model 1150 tractor and box shown in the pictures were produced by Top Shelf Replicas and provide an example of the attention to detail that the buyers of our miniature Panzer can expect.

This product is not intended for use as a child’s toy. It is recommended for people 14 years and up. To purchase one of these miniature Panzer tractors, go to www.lagtmag. com/lgtminiatures or call 1-812-455-5870. You may also send payment to LAGT Magazine, P.O. Box605, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for additional purchase, please contact us at the number listed above. U.S. only.Please reference your subscription number when ordering.

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There have been John Deere tractors and International tractors built to date, as well as Oliver tractors.

In the summer of 2014, T&D Customs attended the Albert City Threshermen and Collectors Show in Albert City, Iowa,

and learned that their 2015 show would be featuring Oliver FWA tractors. At that point, we decided we wanted to build a 2255 Oliver FWA to take to the show. Local friends of ours owned a full-sized 2255, so we were able to take pictures and study it to begin forming plans for this project.

After considering different options for a building platform, we decided to go with a model 425 John Deere that had rear hydraulics, power steering, and a V-twin motor.

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Both Oliver tractors that T&D built

the smaller scale.

Our goal when building our tractors is to make them fit the scale of the lawn tractor base we use, along with the more important part of keeping them as close as possible in details to its full-sized counterpart. The hardest part of producing all of our tractors to scale is finding tires and a seat in the appropriate

size. The seat needs to fit the scale, but still be big enough to fit an adult.

This project was made slightly easier due to the fact that we had just completed a miniature Oliver 1655 three-point quick hitch with working snap couplers, additional extensive metal work, and custom-built air cleaner, muffler system, and planetary gears.

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The shields on the 2255 contain a larger amount of angles, therefore making them “interesting” to construct. We also added gas-tank fenders, which were a challenge to bend to fit properly, as well. In order to help us with fabrication of this type, we made use of cardboard and tape to visualize what shape and size would best fit

Todd and Dale at Garden Tractor Daze talking about the Oliver

We do our metal fabrication by hand, cutting with a 4½-inch grinder with a cut-off wheel.

As you can see, the Oliver is a head-turner.

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The fenders are made like the farm-style version which were used as gas tanks.

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before we began working with the actual metal.

We do our metal fabrication by hand, cutting with a 4½-inch grinder with a cut-off wheel. We bend it on a homemade brake that we were able to build using plans we found on the Internet. Sometimes we are able to repurpose miscellaneous items such as a metal pie plate to make a needed part. One of the key components we’ve found to building a tractor is to step back after each piece is added and make any needed adjustments so that the entire tractor fits together visually.

The Oliver projects also called for us to paint some of the parts to mimic the look of being cast, without actually doing so. A full-sized 2255 would have the front weights, grille, and frame cast; whereas we could continue to build using steel bar stock.

Our first outing with the 2255 was to the 2015 Albert City Threshermen and Collectors Show. We then traveled to Rantoul, Illinois, for the Half Century of Progress Show before we moved onto our next project. When we found out that Olivers would be featured at the 2017 Garden Tractor Daze in Portage, Wisconsin, we decided to bring it back out for another show.

It is always great to be able to gather with others at various shows to share what we have been creating along with catch up with what everyone else has been doing. Our goal at T&D is to have fun doing what we enjoy.

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From Fence Row to Tractor Show, Eric Delauter, complete tractor restoration, specializing in garden tractors. 443900-5232 in Westminster, Maryland.

Restored John Deere 214, panels are powder coated, engine-trans-steering rebuilt, new decals, new battery belts and fasteners. Call Russ in OH, 419-547-8723.

B/S ZZ, 5-HP bored out 10,000th chain drive, 3 speed with reverse. New tires, painted, IH red $2500.00 - OBO. Have cultivator. call Jerry Watertown, NY 315-771-5469.

Restored Case 222 with Blade and mower deck. $1500; White GT 1855,with mower, snow plow, sprayer, disk, cultivator, and plow. $2,000 (will separate). Call 812-240-2610 or 812-249-8851.

Copar Panzer T102, restored and in excellent condition. Ready for tractor shows and summer parades. Asking $2,000. Call Dale in TN, 865-254-7446.

Bantam, restored and in excellent condition. Ready to ride! Asking $2,000.

Call Dale in TN, 865-254-7446.

Supplying parts for General Electric Elec-Trak, New Idea and Wheel Horse Elec-Trak tractors. Clean Power Supply, 717-859-4234.

Old Jacobsen and Yazoo parts. Call me with your part numbers. Don in WI, 715-754-5191.

I am selling all my collection of 34 Wheel Horse tractors, 27 garden tractors and 34 implements. Please look on my web site http:/rbwheelhorsestables.yolasite.com Phone 519-786-5298 Roy from Ontario, or email roystew@ xcelco.on.ca.

BarneveldImp.com is your Case & Ingersoll garden tractor headquarters and the largest new and used in-stock parts dealer in the USA. Call Bill or Charlie at 608-924-1662.

Ford Jacobsen battery cover and all new hardware and wood panels. Model year 66 to 71 model years. 75 dollars plus shipping. Contact Josh in PA, 717-367-0756.

Stitchin’ Chick customized designs, embroidery and monogram. Shirts, hats, bags and more with your favorite tractor brands, and some garden tractor brands! Call 501-317-9449.

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WANTED NEW PRICE~ 1995 (CASE) Ingersoll 6018 loader tractor, serial 14184804, has 25 original hours, includes nine manuals, in very good original condition, includes canopy, 2 spare tires, wheel weights, extension for the loader. Asking $6,340. Located in MA, call before 8 p.m. EST, 781-608-2477.

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Any Colt garden tractors, attachments, brochures, signs, lights, paperwork, owner’s manuals, etc. Can you or someone you know help me find any of these items? Will pay cash/finder’s fee for information on locating a Colt 7 garden tractor. Contact Bret 608-2977400 or 608-697-3690. Please leave a message if no answer.

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Straight From the Horse’s MouthThe Wheel Horse Story, Hard Cover, 265 Pages plus DVD, 203376-4258, www.wheelhorsestory. com.

Ford battery covers for 72-77 LGT. Made out of fiberglass. Will fasten directly to factory holes on the hood. $90 plus shipping. Ford reproduction grills for Ford LGT 72-77. These are made out of fiberglass. $225 plus shipping. Contact Josh in PA at 717-367-0756.

For sale or trade: D-200 Wheel Horse garden tractor, has front and rear PTO and 3-point, runs well, $1,250. 1981 Craftsman FF18 garden tractor with mower deck and front snow blade, and three-point, needs engine, call for details; 1974 16hp MTD tractor, $250. Several Wheel Horse, Simplicity, Gilson garden tractors, call for details; David Bradley walk behind breaking plow, $100; A rare Devere Locke 4-wheel garden tractor with 10hp Kohler engine, has snow blade and sleeve hitch adapter.

Call Woody in IN at 317-831-3284 or 317-696-7447.

Looking for information on this tractor. Please call Wayne at 540-337-7033.

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Page and/or Red E riding tractor serial numbers for the Page/Red E registry. Rob, 262-370-6898, oldiron1@yahoo.com.

Allis-Chalmers A-10 or Danuser CD-1 post hole digger. Contact Gene at gwise06@yahoo.com or 573 680-9786.

Manuals, marketing advertisements or brochures, and/or equipment made for Magna-Trac 7 1/4 and 9 hp garden tractor made by Magna American Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Contact Gene at gwise06@yahoo.com or 573-680-9786.

Sleeve hitch to fit 1964 thru 1970 MM, Ford and Jacobsen Garden Tractors and sleeve hitch to fit 1972-75 tube frame Oliver, Ford, and Jacobsen. Phone 217652-5382 (IL).

Deutz-Allis 920 Diesel garden tractor.

Will pay top dollar. Will pay finder’s fee to anyone whose help results in a purchase. Call James. 618 670 8899.

I am looking for a 1963 John Deere 110, serial number 3060. Please call Roger Angstadt, Cell Phone 484-638-8360.

Power Queen tractor made and marketed by Power King and National branded (Economy built) tractor sold through the National Farm Equipment catalog company out of Syracuse, NY. Any condition and location considered.

Rob, 262-370-6898, oldiron1@yahoo. com.

Roths Country Boy Lawn Tractors.

Call Dick in MI at 989-513-3301.

Hood and grille for 1957 Bolens Ride-AMatic. Call Dave in MI, 810-869-4387.

1964 Wheel Horse model 654 Hood/ Grille Assembly, must be able to ship.

Please call me at 631-379-7353 or text or email pictures. Eldin Joseph. I’m located in Sayville, New York.

Panzer tractors and attachments. Copar Panzers, Pennsylvania Panzers, and related parts such as front mount mowers, sickle mowers, V-snow plows, tillers, seeders, loaders, Brinly attachments, power sprayers, wagons, bucksaws, brush cutters, original cabs, canopies, wheel weights, weight boxes, sweepers, umbrellas, thermo foggers, lawn equipment magazines, literature, advertisements, binders, pictures. Serious collector! Email Panzerboy707@yahoo. com or call 410-812-3134.

September 2, 3, 4 Pontiac, IL Central States Thresherman’s Reunion will feature ROOF Equipment and hope to get a large turnout of Roof 60s and Roof Palominos. Contact Dave for more information, 815-579-0026. For more information on Roof Machines, check out the Facebook page Roof Mowers Talk Palomino 60 and More.

September 16, 17, 18 Atkinson, IL Vintage Farm Equipment Show at Bridge Park.

Along with promoting the young collectors, we are helping to raise money and awareness for the several AG museums in our area. There will be a large group of lawn & garden on display. For more information contact Dave Carton at 309-441-5915. www.vintagefarmequipmentshow.com.

September 8, 9 Hopkinsville, Kentucky Hopkinsville Antique Tractor & Small Engine Show. Friday & Saturday, Cherokee Park Show Grounds - Shawnee Drive, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. For more information contact Howard Jones at 270-348-5883 or email at christyjo20@hotmail.com.

September 23 Churchville, Virginia 24th. Annual Churchville Fall Festival.

Sponsored by Western Augusta Steam & Gas. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 8 a.m. Churchville Elementary School, Rt 250. Featuring John Deere, all makes are welcome. Tractors, garden tractors, vintage cars, engines plus other things from the past. Face painting, working farm demonstration, barrel train, black smith, pedal pull, and much more. Flea market space available for $5.00. Call 540-337-7033 for information.

September 8, 9, 10 Gentry, Arkansas Tired Iron of the Ozarks 26th Annual Show, featuring John Deere, free admission, flea market, lots of demonstrations. www.tiredironoftheozarks.org.

September 9, 2017 Sterling, IL Farm & Family Day at 1801 Ave G, Sterling IL. Parkway Retirement Center. Free admission, lots of activities for everyone. For more information call 815-626-1121. Email: parkwaycenteract@att.net.

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October 13, 14, 15, 2018 Boonville, Indiana Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club Fall Show.

Lots of field demonstrations, farm tractors, garden tractors, hit & miss engines, steam engines, flea market, food vendors, and more! Contact Richard for more information, 812-897-1453.

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