OK... Let's See Your Mower!

[Eganwp]

Here's mine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi1sckK0Jrk

 

[navyreg1970]

this is my recently purchased 1969 Dennis Brothers Paragon sit on mower with a 250cc Villiers 4 stroke petrol engine - the most fun I have ever had!

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

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this is my recently purchased 1969 Dennis Brothers Paragon sit on mower with a 250cc Villiers 4 stroke petrol engine - the most fun I have ever had!

WOW! That is cool! :thumbsup:

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Here's mine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi1sckK0Jrk

Nice!! :thumbsup:

 

[ScagRider03]

This is my baby 48 inch walk the scag will be posted Tom when I get a pic of her in front of some lines

 

[MBTRAC]

I run a few ride on's/garden tractors for our own domestic 3acre+ lawn/garden & others on the farms, all originally purchased in good low houred condition secondhand - Deutscher's (Aussie built rugged simple mowers belt driven direct gear drive transaxles with dual rear wheels/low centre of gravity making them very stable on steep lawn/hillsides), JD's (mainly because they're reliable, good value S/H, easy to maintain & there's a good dealer network), Kubota's (again reliable with good support) & Iseki's (arguably marginally better than Kubota's, but far less dealer support) - including:-

1.Deutscher R360 c.11hp Honda 36"deck c.25+yrs old & well in excess of 1000hrs (Engine change out & tranny rebuilt)
2.Deutscher R360 12.5hp B&S 36" deck c..25+yrs old & well in excess of 1600hrs ( New rings in engine & tranny rebuilt)
3.JD LT155 15hp Kohler 38" deck c.10+yrs old (now running rear Carlise Turf Master tyres for added traction) over 1100hrs without componet change out/rebuilds/failures
4. Not pictured- JD LT155 15hp Kohler 38" deck c.10+yrs old (running rear Carlise SL Super Lug tyres, specifically set up for max. stability/traction for mowing on damp clay soil around a undulating pond bank, approaching 800hrs without componet change out/rebuilds/failures
5. JD415 16hp Yanmar Diesel 54"deck & Catcher c.250hrs & around 8yrs old
6. Kubota 7100 HST 4wd 16hp Diesel whilst shown with the backhoe fitted, is usually run with 60" mid mounted deck & rear TPL 36" slasher (i.e. bushhog) c.800hrs & maybe 20yrs old ?
7. Iseki TX2160 Manual 3x2 G/box 16hp Diesel runs a 48" rear TPL mounted finishing mower or 36" slasher c.450hrs & maybe 15yrs old

As for maintenance, like our farm gear I tend to probably "over-maintain" in most people' s view, as I'd rather invest my time in keeping what I have in good order than have "downtime" or search for replacements.....
I wash/wax this gear only max. once/year, using a garden blower to initial clear debris off after use & then completely clean with compressed air after every use (I avoid using water for cleaning because IMO it causes rust ), & also do the following regular basic maintenance (a few extra $'s in oil & lubes + a little extra time seem cheap insurance compared to rebuilds/replacements):-
1. Every 50hrs max. change engine oil filter & replace oil with premium synthetic product
2. Every 10hrs max. clean air filters ( if applicable reoil), replace every 100hrs
3. Every 10hrs max lubricate spindles with high temperature bearing grease(rubbish in my humble opinion any spindles are sealed ( in so called "sealed" units zerks are retrofitted) or supposedly lubricated for life by the factory ) /lubricate steering/axles/linkages with graphite moly farm grease
4. Every 100hrs flush transmissions & replace oil with premium synthetic product (including those hydro tranny's supposedly is sealed for life, the way I see it : oil breaks down, & hydrostatics hate heat & degraded oil so it's cheap insurance & relatively easy to do on so called sealed unit)/adjust drive belt & clutch
5. Every 6 months drop the decks & paint with 2 coats of penetrol & then 2 coats of industrial gloss black paint to prevent rust/adjust deck belt

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Holy crap. Is that a Jensen I see in that last pic?

 

[MBTRAC]

Holy crap. Is that a Jensen I see in that last pic?

Sure is, had Jensen's for years - this old Interceptor is still amongst one of my favourite "toys", starting the much modified 440ci 6pack Magnum never fails to put a smile on my face....might be a bit heavy on gas, but still leaves the modern "buzzboxes" in its wake.....with a touch of the loud pedal, the bonnet rises in harmony & the twin 3" tuned stainless exhaust makes sounds akin to God clearing his throat .......never a bad day in an Interceptor or any other tractor....
:thumbsup:
Here's a better shot of the little Iseki (& one of my other heavier duty tractors: Mercedes & slasher) & a slightly better photo of this Interceptor.......I tend to like & hang on to older stuff, especially cars, trucks, tractors, mowers & machinery - Enjoy

 

[Stevie-Ray]

I am impressed! I remember the Jensen Interceptors from way back in the early 70s that had the Chrysler 383s in them. 4000 lb cars that would still handily do 140 mph. Very cool toy, mate!

 

[turfsurfbob]

Lived in Australia in the 60's. National car was a Holden. We owned a Ford Falcon with a souped up 6 banger. A yank b...b Aussies would call it, at the time. Loved Sydney or more properly North Bridge. I am a new member with pics to come. After reading the post from Australia could not help but respond.
Own a 46" loyal murray, 42" dixon cone drive ztr, 1949 ford 8n tractor,"the best". Have bought a 1999 Scag turf tiger not running for $300.00. We shall see.