Archive through January 08, 2010

Author Message   John W. Smith Member Username: Vette_185 IN Registered: 5-2006 Post Number: 103 Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 10:41 am:        Love my new machine! I worked great!   jim beall Member Username: Pace_car in. Registered: 12-2007 Post Number: 58 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 7:37 pm:        Got some seat time tonight with the 5 inches we got today. Just wish my driveways were longer! Called the neighbors to see if they needed blowed out, but they already were plowed. Bummer! At least I got to blow some snow. Jim   Drew Gardner Member Username: Dg330 AL Registered: 5-2009 Post Number: 315 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 4:39 pm:        Thanks for the compliments guys. I really like those tires Yeah Jeff, its snowed about an inch here, the roads are getting bad, We spread salt, a little today, they left a crew at work, to work overnight till 3 in the morning, then my crew goes in at 3 till who knows when.   jeff riechman Member Username: Jtriechman GA Registered: 4-2009 Post Number: 102 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 4:16 pm:        Hey Drew looks like its ready are you getting any snow yet. it has started here Jeff   Will Snider Member Username: Suzuki88 wi Registered: 8-2008 Post Number: 103 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 10:01 am:        Tractor time here as well, 8-12 during the rest of the day today....get to have some fun with the 140/49 blower combo tonight! I have never used a 140 with a blower, only a 210/37a and a 420/47 dual stage, so I am excited to see how it will do! I'm sure it will do great... I had the chance to use the 420/44 loader combo last go around with the snow, and found that it took longer than plowing or blowing with the cycle times of the loader. Has anyone else experienced this? Enjoy the snow all!   stephen shiery Member Username: Sashiery MO Registered: 12-2006 Post Number: 1104 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 7:55 am:        It's tractor time here. Six inches of new snow to push around. Too bad it's only ten degrees out there.   kenny jernigan Member Username: Kwj427 tn Registered: 1-2007 Post Number: 378 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 7:23 am:        nice looking 332 drew   Robert Webster Member Username: Rrwebster SC Registered: 11-2008 Post Number: 81 Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 7:17 am:        As promised the pictures from my honda re-power are out there... here is the link honda 24HP re-power Robert   Brandon D'Avis Member Username: Deere_317 WA Registered: 1-2007 Post Number: 582 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 10:35 pm:        Looks good Drew!   Chuck Van Dusen Member Username: Chuckv OR Registered: 1-2007 Post Number: 2850 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 10:04 pm:        Jerry, And she is dressed appropriately for the cold weather too... Chuck   JDF Member Username: Swampfox Registered: 11-2008 Post Number: 801 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 10:01 pm:        Your tires look nice Drew. I think I will replace my single rib fronts with what you have there. Don, your snow team includes the Girl? Way to go!   Drew Gardner Member Username: Dg330 AL Registered: 5-2009 Post Number: 312 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 9:36 pm:        Got my new 26x12x12 Tru Powers, and 18x8.50x8 V61's Mounted Today   Adam Vaught Member Username: Adam_214 MO Registered: 10-2009 Post Number: 15 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 8:21 pm:        Adam, First off, cool name! Thanks for your thoughts on the 140 implement costs. I currently own a 214 that i've rebuilt completely over the last 11 years, including the engine. This is my worker along with my 8N Ford. I still love the classic looks of the 140 but the extra costs of the implements I hadn't considered. Adam   Robert Webster Member Username: Rrwebster SC Registered: 11-2008 Post Number: 78 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:10 pm:        Honda 24Hp REPOWER. Got it yesterday afternoon... All I can say is it sounds AWESOME !!!!!! Haven't had it out of the shed yet... just finished. Have a bunch of picture will start a thread in the restoration.repair forum. Robert   Don Wright Member Username: Dw330 in Registered: 12-2003 Post Number: 116 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 6:35 pm:        Suppose to be getting some snow tonight here in north central Indiana here is snow team 2010   AJ Cannon Member Username: Ajcan Ga Registered: 1-2004 Post Number: 1851 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 6:11 pm:        Bill What are you doing in Georgia? That 430 needs some help!!! If your not up to it let me know. AJ   Bill Gazis Member Username: Pepfoot TX Registered: 6-2007 Post Number: 73 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 5:36 pm:        Found this neglected baby abandoned behind a training area compound on Ft. Benning, GA. Poor baby...wonder if they'll just give it to me?!   tim casey Member Username: Timc61552 wy Registered: 12-2009 Post Number: 2 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 5:08 pm:        there is a company in oklahoma burrell's eq.they have some lawn tractor stuff on their website.misc 3 point stuff and some pulleys.they are at www.burrells.net look under other sales nos parts.i'm not familiar with them i was looking for used grain drill parts.   mike cadrette Member Username: Deere_john_430 ny Registered: 1-2010 Post Number: 3 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 4:22 pm:        Thanks Scott, that helps out alot. My JD dealer couldn't tell me the bracketing needed to install. He stated that I might have to get the hardware fabricated on my own.   Tony Member Username: Mn317 MN Registered: 7-2007 Post Number: 230 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 3:24 pm:        Thanks Gary Behm, I'll be keeping an eye out for it! (The calendar) People like you are what makes this forum so great.   Roger Henning Member Username: Woodpecker41 WI Registered: 3-2002 Post Number: 3819 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 2:51 pm:        Raymond P. go down this page a ways and you will see a picture of Mike Duwe's 332 with the turbo peeking out through the open hood. You might try contacting him as the 332 uses basically the same motor as the 430. Roger   Raymond Peel Member Username: Ray_peel IL Registered: 11-2009 Post Number: 7 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 11:35 am:        Is anyone out there Turbo Charging a 430, looking for some information. raymondpeel@att.net   Scott Whitford Member Username: Scott_w IA Registered: 3-2008 Post Number: 16 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 11:21 am:        Mike C, I believe to put a 47 blower that was on a 400 on a 430 you would need BM16360 front implement bracket and BM16359 PTO extension. Scott   Gary Behm Member Username: Back_blade Wi Registered: 2-2004 Post Number: 2319 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 9:45 am:        John & Rod, I pretty much have the calendar pages made and will try to get those to go into the first page in the gallery.I think I have that figured out,but don't count on it.It will be like other years where you can save them to your computer for printing,so you will only get the pages,the binding will have to be what you chose. John the one in my album is not the cover pic,it is a single one page full year with all 12 months on it. I have a few errands to run first,then will try to get started loading these today.Their will be 19 pages total,6 of the full year,the 12 months and the cover pic.   JRL Member Username: Jlang IA Registered: 1-2002 Post Number: 4728 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:51 am:        Rod, Gary Behm was the person working on the calendar. He has the cover shown in the WFM gallery 2010   Rod Woodward Member Username: Rod Ks Registered: 11-2005 Post Number: 8 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:36 am:        Where can I find the new 2010 calendar? I know that some one was working on it in the fall. Rod   Mike Duwe Member Username: Mikeduwe Wi Registered: 10-2006 Post Number: 3721 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:09 am:        No way of measuring the power, but from what I recall blowing snow last winter, it would give my 28 EFI powered 420 a run for its money.   Adam Green Member Username: Greener98 IA Registered: 1-2006 Post Number: 50 Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 1:17 am:        Adam- The other thing to consider is the cost of attachments. You can get a 214 set up with all you want for a lot less money than a 140. I own both and the 140 is my favorite. But with that said my 200 series tractors end up doing all the work around here. A would say buy them both!   Adam Vaught Member Username: Adam_214 MO Registered: 10-2009 Post Number: 14 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 9:33 pm:        Thanks for your thoughts Dan, and Bika. I have always loved the look of the 140 over the 214, and you both are confirming the usefulness of the Hydraulics. I hope to pick up a nice 140 soon. Or maybe a 318...or 332...or 420...or 112H...or 110...Adam   mike cadrette Member Username: Deere_john_430 ny Registered: 1-2010 Post Number: 2 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 9:18 pm:        Thanks guys, I really have my heart set on making this work, what a perfect combination. We just got 46" of snow this past weekend and about 18" more between Monday and today. My 790 with loader can't get rid of it, it's just piling up. I can't seem to find a blower that came off of a 430, this is the closest I have gotten. I'm going to contact my JD dealer tomorrow and confirm. Thanks again, Mike C.   Drew Gardner Member Username: Dg330 AL Registered: 5-2009 Post Number: 310 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 9:10 pm:        Hey Jame While everyone else is posting 332 pics, I thought I might as well, Mine is a 1992 model with 1100 hours on it. Give 1000.00 for it. Come with 2 decks a 47, and a new style 48. It was pretty well taken care of, It just mowed lawns all its life. It has a few minor things wrong, A hole in one of the front hydraulic lines, and it needs a glow plug module, The P.O. had the glow plugs wired to a momentary toggle switch, it works great, I need to fix it though. Its getting some new shoes tomorrow, 26x12x12 Tru Powers, and 18x8.50x8 V61's. Anyway, Like everyone else said, as long as you keep your screens clean, and do the proper maintenance on it, It will last a life time. My 330 (bought new by my dad in 86)has been a wonderful machine. Its in need of some TLC cosmetic wise, but other than that its a STRONG tractor. Here it is the day after I got it. I actually was sick that night, (a stomach bug). I unloaded it and went in the house. Here it is at our Alabama Plow Day 2009, My good friend Justin was bitten buy the JD bug that day. He know owns a x495, 212, 420, and 317. The 330, turning my garden.   Nick Holmes Member Username: Corvettedion IA Registered: 5-2007 Post Number: 303 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 8:49 pm:        Roger & Mike, I believe the 47 two stage blower was made for the 420/430, not the 400. adapters straps were sold to mount it on a 400 or a person could widen the lower pins, but it should fit right on the 420 or 430. That is assuming you have the pto and frame extension needed for the 430. nick   Roger Henning Member Username: Woodpecker41 WI Registered: 3-2002 Post Number: 3817 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 8:21 pm:        Mike C. No. Roger   mike cadrette Member Username: Deere_john_430 ny Registered: 1-2010 Post Number: 1 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 7:36 pm:        Hi, Will a snow Blower off a JD400 fit on a JD430. It is a 2 stage 47" blower. Model number on the blower is a 47 snowblow-400. Thanks, Mike C.   John J, Berens Member Username: John_b Indiana Registered: 9-2009 Post Number: 51 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 7:17 pm:        Mike very nice job on the 332!! I would like to own one someday myself   Mike Vautrain Member Username: Soultrain Ma Registered: 11-2007 Post Number: 36 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 3:29 pm:        Nice turbo on the 332 How much extra power does it make?   Mike Duwe Member Username: Mikeduwe Wi Registered: 10-2006 Post Number: 3715 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 12:32 pm:        I gave $1500 for this 332 tractor, 50" deck and both service manuals. No hour meter, but I would guess around 1000 hours. A lot of time and ambition and it now looks like this:   David Stanley Member Username: Dbstanley IA Registered: 4-2008 Post Number: 28 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 12:07 pm:        Jame, I bought a 332 last year from a dealer in Indiana for $1,100.00. Cosmetically, it needed some attention, (i.e. new seat, new paint, crack in the hood) but it was complete with 674 hours. I changed all the fluids. replaced the fuel lines inside the fuel tank, and a new fuel pump. I also installed a two speed and diff lock differential from a 420. Other than the fuel pump, I have not had any issues. The JD battery needed jumped every time when I first got it and I was going to replace it. But after a few uses it came to life and hasn't needed a jump in over a year. I use it weekly for mowing or pushing snow. Love the tractor still needs paint. Like Chuck says make sure to keep the radiator clean and the air flowing. I would definitely change the fuel lines in the fuel tank since the tractor is +/- twenty years old. My fuel lines were brittle and broken and it would still draw fuel when the tank was full. I think I lost a fuel pump due to this. It either ran dry too long or sucked up a piece of hose. The early model pump is over $150.00 and the late model pump is around $60.00. If you need a pump and you have a early model tractor. You can modify the late model pump to fit the early model tractor and save some green. Hope this helps, I think you will enjoy the tractor. Dave   David W. Dobert Member Username: Dwdobert NY Registered: 9-2003 Post Number: 446 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 11:55 am:        Jame, Last year I bought an '88 332 with almost 2200 hours on it. It is not pretty and it has a handful of what I consider easy fixes (sloppy steering, hydro is out of adjustment are the major things). I picked it up from a JD dealer on consignment for about $1300. It came with AG tires and a pretty worn out 50" deck. The PO had a small lawn mowing business and always brought it back to the dealer for service. There is a very little blow-by when I wind it up but other than that, with a little luck, it will last longer than I do! Good luck! DWD   Bika Member Username: Jbsdeere OH Registered: 6-2009 Post Number: 67 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 11:48 am:        Adam, The 214 has every bit as much power as a 140 (similar k321 engine) and maybe more pulling grunt due to no lost power from a hydro trans. the 214 is also a bit heavier, not by much though. However, The H3 hydraulics on the 140s are very useful and allow for a much wider range of attachments. "Better" depends on what you want to use the tractor for.   Robert England Member Username: Sparky69162 Nebraska Registered: 2-2008 Post Number: 13 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 11:31 am:        I am looking for the cast covers on a 140 axel the part # is (M44095) it goes on last then the hub. It was discontinued in 2005 any help would be appreciated Thank You, Robert England thebrat1967@msn.com   Chuck Van Dusen Member Username: Chuckv OR Registered: 1-2007 Post Number: 2843 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 10:17 am:        Jame, The 332 is a highly desirable tractor in this size and configuration as it shares the same basic features of the chassis of the 318, so it has dual hydraulic spools, power steering, individual rear brakes, etc. The chassis is as easy to work on as any 318. It does not need a reserve fuel valve as it has a fuel level indicator (and a water in fuel sensor...) for its Diesel fuel supply. The 332 has a water cooled 3 cylinder Yanmar diesel engine, so it is much more complex to rebuild, but the engine life is also very much longer in most cases. Like all small engines, what maintenance it received up til now is key to what condition and remaining life it will have. Overheating can be an issue, so look for signs of proper care of the belly screen and pre-screen just in front of the airflow through the radiator, and of course check the level and condition of the coolant in the radiator. Air flows from the pedestal area through the radiator and then across the engine and out the front grill and side cover screens. My experience is that the water cooled engine cools best with the side covers in place, but opinions vary on this subject among members here... 332 tractors command a premium over similar condition and age 318 tractors. The 322 version (gas engine) is somewhere in between the two. I have two of the 322 tractors but have never owned a 332 diesel... Hope this is of some help. Chuck   Dan Marchelle Member Username: Dmarchelle NJ Registered: 5-2004 Post Number: 223 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:22 am:        Adam, I would pick the 140 over the 214 just because the 140 has a hydro transmission. I just find them easier to use around the yard. I'm sure the 214 would be a great machine too but I have never used one.   Scott Ferrier Member Username: Trigger Mi Registered: 12-2006 Post Number: 163 Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:19 am:        Before anyone JUMPS -Jame didnt place an AD just an inquiry.Just my 39 cents worth.Sorry I cant help with what to look for but you might do a search for 332 and notice what some of the other guys have paid lately   Jame Collins Member Username: Collins6738 NE Registered: 1-2010 Post Number: 2 Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 10:52 pm:        I am in need of some help, I'm looking at getting a John Deere 332 I found a pretty good deal on one (I THINK), I don't know much about these units. If anyone can tell me of some things to look for (are they easy to work on)I would really appreciate it. Also what would be a good price for one, this unit has 786 hours on it. Thanks James   Adam Vaught Member Username: Adam_214 MO Registered: 10-2009 Post Number: 13 Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 9:36 pm:        Is The 140 considered a more useful better tractor than the 214? Adam   Kevin Leopold Member Username: Ktleopol OH Registered: 3-2009 Post Number: 12 Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 4:40 pm:        Christmas came a little late *NEW* Ruegg 3-point Thank You Bill Ruegg everything worked great! now I just have to get more attachements.   Bika Member Username: Jbsdeere OH Registered: 6-2009 Post Number: 65 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 10:03 pm:        Since everyone seems to be sharing how great their Deere is, I will chime in. 6" of fresh white stuff today. It's the real light, dry, fluffy stuff (10* temp) so I wasnt going to bother getting out my 210 with 37A, but I hear my neighbor get out his JD 165 lawn tractor with blower and I just had to show off Did my drive and the real steep driveway next to mine, along with the heavy stuff from the street plows. Adam, nice 214 Bill, nice 140. Do want   Adam Vaught Member Username: Adam_214 MO Registered: 10-2009 Post Number: 10 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 6:55 pm:        Bill, Awesome 140 #80 cart combo! I would love to someday pick one up but they are so expensive. Adam (Message edited by robb318 on January 04, 2010)   randy hargreaves Member Username: Stoonboy SK Registered: 4-2006 Post Number: 120 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 6:23 pm:        Tom, price for 332 in Canada around $5000-$5500 with tiller and mower.   Bill Robinson Member Username: Jacsam Va Registered: 5-2006 Post Number: 838 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 3:05 pm:        It's been too cold here to do much around here but try to keep warm! Moved some firewood around with the 140. Got the 3 point and rear hydraulics installed, and made an A frame adapter for it. Put in a K341, made a new muffler that I got at Tractor Supply and modified it to fit, and now have to do some body work on the fender pan before it gets paint. It's going to be a worker, so I don't plan to go crazy making it too pretty. Planning to go to Pa. plow day in April, so got some work to do. Bill   JRL Member Username: Jlang IA Registered: 1-2002 Post Number: 4722 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 1:02 pm:        Tom, why don't you place a want ad in the wfm WANT ADS classifieds stating you are looking for a 332? You might find what you are looking for and you might find out what people are willing to sell one for. I also might suggest searching on the jd site MACHINEFINDER.COM, USED LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT. I use that to look for stuff around the country and compare pricing. I've found some nice stuff there too! Good luck. Under edit, I just did the search and only found 2 tractors with the 332 search and both were in Canada. Well, keep trying they come and go.   Tony Member Username: Mn317 MN Registered: 7-2007 Post Number: 226 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 10:13 am:        I know someone in the past has made calendar. I would really like one for 2010, I had a full size John Deere last year and want to get one for our sized tractors this year.   Tom Schaech Member Username: Tom_schaech PA Registered: 8-2007 Post Number: 53 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 10:12 am:        I'm coming to my fellow Deere experts for a little insight. I'd like to find a 332 to "pair" with my great 318. What would you say the price range should be for one that is in running condition? I don't currently have one in my sights but am hoping that one shows up sometime this year. All input appreciated!!!   George Tilton Member Username: Gktilton NH Registered: 11-2008 Post Number: 6 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 9:03 am:        I could probably move up to the stuff from the 80's, but that 68 112 is the same age as me, and it works better than I do. With all the attachments I only have about 500.00 into it, so I certainly can't complain. The 74 sears with the loader was a steal at 400.00, and it was well worth the 1/2 hour it took to get running. Really only got it for the loader, but when I found out the only thing wrong with the tractor was that the gas tank was full of water, I figured I would keep it until it died. I did put another $100.00 worth of fluids and belts into the Sears, but I never count that stuff. Now I just have to fix the fact that it is ugly, four bad paint jobs still showing. Should I paint it Green and Yellow? A disguise might be in order for it.   Andrew Beebe Member Username: Jeeper ME Registered: 9-2006 Post Number: 155 Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 7:56 am:        George, I have used the 112H with the 10hp Kohler since I got it 4 years ago for mowing, tilling and snowblowing. The heavy stuff is a challenge with a single stage snowblower, probably the only thing I don't like about the older ones. The bank at the end of the drive sometimes takes a little while but I have yet to resort to a shovel (I'm too stubborn). I agree with Romeo in that I would bump your years ahead a bit as I would love to own a 318 or even a 430 even though the latter is probably overkill for my little 3/4 acre property.   Tom Member Username: 2manyjds PA Registered: 7-2008 Post Number: 21 Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 10:46 pm:        Thanks for the info on the 47 snow blower. It was the same one being discussed in the other forum. I picked it up today and it was worth it. Tom   Romeo Isabelle Jr. Member Username: Littlejd OH Registered: 4-2005 Post Number: 1632 Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 6:48 pm:        I agree George but I would move the years a bit to about 91 and back. This would include a lot of WELL built machines that will stand up to a lot of abuse by prior owners. If your wanting something to earn it's keep might I suggest you move up to say a 430   George Tilton Member Username: Gktilton NH Registered: 11-2008 Post Number: 5 Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 5:41 pm:        Well I will throw in my 2 cents regarding the old Deere's and blowing snow. My 1968 112H with a 10 horse tecumseh was purchased by me about a year ago with the intention of replacing my box store rider for the sole purpose of mowing the lawn. I hated the riding box store mower since the day I got it. I worked on a farm in the 80's and know what equipment should feel like, that thing is sheet metal and nothing else. I found a deal on attachments for the little 112 and got the blower, tiller and front blade for $200. Never planned to use the blower, just figured I would add it to the collection. I used the tiller, blade and mower all summer and was impressed with their abilities. We got 10 inches of snow today and I decided to test the blower, well I am impressed. It did everything but the end of the driveway without a stop. The end of the driveway is always wet, so I would have been surprised if it did that, but it blew all the rest of it and did most of it in 3rd gear. I will be selling the Lawn Mower from the box store this spring on Craigs List. On a side note, if you pair a front loader on an early 70's garden tractor with this snow blower, you will not need to touch a shovel. I will stick with pre 1980 garden tractors from now on. Although I have 3 at this time my wife has said I am limited to what will fit in the shed. My thought is if I move all the other stuff out of the shed, I can fit at least 8 in there.   Andrew Beebe Member Username: Jeeper ME Registered: 9-2006 Post Number: 154 Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 4:32 pm:        I know we all feel this way, but I just have to say "I Love My Deeres". I've owned a couple 112Hs for about 4 years now, have posted here a few times over the years, including mentioning a couple months ago about the new 112(E?) I picked up out of a barn. This is my newest tractor with a serial number of 250093. It's got the K301 instead of the little ol' 10hp models in my other two. The tractor had been sitting for a few years, about 25 best guess, so it took a while to get it running. Some fresh gas, oil, plugs and points to get it to fire up. It was running rough and I had gas pouring out of the carb. Monday I drove 45 minutes to the dealership and picked up a carb kit and some new drive belts (which were all in stock), came home, spent a whopping hour or so to pull the carb, put the kit in and get it purring like a kitten. After that I thew on the cab I got with the deal, which isn't easy by yourself, but not impossible. Its an older style Hinson cab, different than the one I have for one of my other 112s, but I like the rigid doors instead of the ones that work like a shower curtain. After 40 years the vinyl gets a little stiff, especially the windows. Along with the purchase I got a snowblower which looks like it was used to blow rocks more than snow. The edges of the auger are all bent, even the sides of the blower have dents. I had another snowblower thats in slightly better shape, but since we've gotten about a foot of snow over the last week, it was snowed in out back. So I threw the ugly beat up one on and just went out to clean up my drive as they're calling for anywhere from 12"-18" of snow tonight, on top of the few inches we've gotten over the past few days. At this point, I must say that a lot of folks here have done absolutely beautiful work restoring your old tractors, and I still hope to do that too someday when I have a suitable place to work on them. My tractors look like they're 40 years old with faded paint, and cracked seats. My weight box is filled with rusty old pieces of steel rods that have been cut up. But, I just went out and snowblowed my driveway, snowblowed a path to my back deck, snowblowed a path across my front lawn to my power meter all the while getting a little too hot in the cab from the engine heat, even though its 24 degrees here right now. The drive I had snowblowed once this year with my neighbors blower when mine wasn't running, but otherwise all the other work I did was in about a foot of snow that's been on the ground a couple of weeks. The old girl just kept churning up the snow and kept moving. I can't speak for these new box store Deere's but I know for a fact that when it comes to an late 60 or early 70s model Deere, its fact that "nothing runs like a Deere".

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