Welcome to fordjacobsentractor.com
A site dedicated to the Jacobsen built tractors of the 60's,70's& early 80's
OLD SCHOOL IRON
My background
Overly Equipment, LLC
My background
IF YOU DON'T SEE THE OTHER PAGES LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, ADJUST YOUR SETTING TO DESKTOP. LOTS OF GOOD INFO ON THERE.
A garden tractor addict, with a passion for FORDS. A utility worker by day, tractor mechanic by night. I hope you like the site. i hope my information helps. Im not perfect and make mistakes, and always have an open
IF YOU DON'T SEE THE OTHER PAGES LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, ADJUST YOUR SETTING TO DESKTOP. LOTS OF GOOD INFO ON THERE.
A garden tractor addict, with a passion for FORDS. A utility worker by day, tractor mechanic by night. I hope you like the site. i hope my information helps. Im not perfect and make mistakes, and always have an open ear . This information on this site, is the best to my knowledge, and should not be used for legal purposes or any other matter. It is here to help people with their addiction ,hobby, or get the old mower going again. The pictures used in this site are either mine,are somebody else's or off the internet, if you see a photo that 's yours, please let me know so i can post, where credit is do. A lot of great machines out there. These photos are used for informational purposes only, and are under and within copyright guidelines. We welcome all photos and stories of your JAC built machine. We can post them and you can remain anonymous, if you would like.
I am a family man, and work full time, plus run the website, answer emails, calls etc., so please be patient with me.I am not out here to cause problems. I will try my best to help. I do have a collection of FORDS and Jakes, I may part with a few, not my business, but personally. Give me a shout.
Sometimes you can't afFORD a 1967 fastback, or a 32 deuce coupe, but a FORD garden tractor is like the muscle car of garden tractors. They re cheaper, easy to store, and the wife doesn't mind so much, unless your me and you have like 20 laying around..lol. Kohler engines are fantastic. Some say there like small block chevys, but i disagree. Briggs are like small block chevys, cheap, easy to find, throw aways, yes can make hp, but a dime a dozen. Kohlers are more like small block Fords, yes a little pricey, but reilable, heavy duty, big hp torque monsters, if your pockets are deep enough! But there is plenty of after market parts that work well and are affordable.The hydro transmissions are damn near unbreakable. The EATON pumps in them take a beating. The peerless 2300 4 speed transmissions are easy to find, if you know where to look. I can get all the seals and bearings for these also. So in a nut shell, everybody watches their favorite Car show on tv, but cant afford their dream car, so ..why not start out on a smaller scale? They maybe bigger than you think.
Please by all means, get you or your lazy kids butt off the couch, and go build something, i mean that in a nice way, dont get offended, geez. Make something custom, it doesnt have to be a show piece and cost thousands of dollars, with a $5 rattle can and the right temp and humidity, its amazing how paint can lay.
I dont know everything, i never claimed too, i make mistakes( just ask the MRS.) the stuff on here is from my brain, my experiences, friends,experiences, and knowledge. If you have something to share, by all means please do. I have gotten a lot of help from a lot of people since this site began. Its workin out pretty good. Im here to help.
Anyhow, this site is for fun, but a lot of people get offended now a days , and want something for nothing. So...there is a disclaimer below. Once you read it you accept it.
All submitted Photos will follow COPYRIGHT laws in accordance. I will NOT put names of under age minors on the site, Sorry. Initials will be used, names will not. Sorry folks, its a crazy sue happy world we live in now. When you submit a photo you give the right to the photo to the website, and waive copyright protection.
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Quick History
Overly Equipment, LLC
My background
Jacobsen , still in business today known as Jacobsen Textron, built tractors for Ford Minneapolis Moline, White, Town&Country, Oliver and for themselves.
Jacobsen Manufacturing, founded by Danish immigrant Knud Jacobsen, in 1921. They released the 4 acre gas powered reel mower, and continued making machines for golf courses and estates.
Jacobsen , still in business today known as Jacobsen Textron, built tractors for Ford Minneapolis Moline, White, Town&Country, Oliver and for themselves.
Jacobsen Manufacturing, founded by Danish immigrant Knud Jacobsen, in 1921. They released the 4 acre gas powered reel mower, and continued making machines for golf courses and estates. Knud retired in 39 and son Oscar took over.
1945-purchased Worthington Mower Co. in Stroudsburg Pa., known for golf course, park and airfeild gang mowers, until the plant closing in 1959, but kept the name into the early 1960's.
1949- Model G introduced using FORD TRACTOR parts and components.
JACOBSEN also purchased Johnston Mower of Ottumwa Iowa, to get into the residential market, offering rotary and reel mowers. The debut of the Javelin riding mower was made in the 1950's.
Then in 1961 the FIRST Jacobsen Chief was introduced known as the 100A. which was a 7hp kohler electric start and the 100B which was rope start.
In 1975-76 Jacobsen merged with Textron. Then adopted Homelite(late 70s?early 80's. The blue and white Homelites in the early1970's were not affiliated with JACOBSEN. They were actual SIMPLICITY/ALLIS CHALMERS machines. I really dont know all the corporate details, just who made what.
Jacobsen continued to produce lawn and garden tractors into the 1990's than got out of the market, and kept with commercial and golf course equipment.
The last good heavy Jacobsen built FORD TRACTOR was 1983. Gilson brothers started building them in 1984. Then, as we all know, things got cheaper and the "junk tin" tractors arrived. There was heavy duty Fords built in the 80's. The LGT series was still going, but at a bigger price.
Then somewhere in the 1990's , Toro, yes Wheelhorse, started building FORD and then New Holland garden tractors.
The better Ford and New Holland garden tractors built in the late 80s,early 90's was the SHIBAURA,built tractors. LGTD 14/16, GT65/75/85/95 in gas or diesel.
YES, i guess still collectable, because they are Ford, but not like the old tube frame's from the 70's.
There was a New Holland garden tractor built in the 1970's. Not affiliated with Ford or Jacobsen, but shared the heavy duty well built characteristics.
......and we all know the demise of all these great machines..that Pap or Dad or Uncle Jim had...........MTD. I' LL KEEP MY OLD FORD..THANK YOU!
Overly Equipment, LLC
Overly Equipment, LLC
Overly Equipment, LLC
The above photo is a restomod tractor, it started out as a 1981 Jake 16. I get so many questions about this, machine. It was a total ground up restoration. No they never made a close sided Oliver. This was my spin on it, and it turned out very nice. Sort like when you drop a small block chevy in a 32 FORD street rod, or make "Hurst olds 4
The above photo is a restomod tractor, it started out as a 1981 Jake 16. I get so many questions about this, machine. It was a total ground up restoration. No they never made a close sided Oliver. This was my spin on it, and it turned out very nice. Sort like when you drop a small block chevy in a 32 FORD street rod, or make "Hurst olds 442" out of a Cutlass. I GUESS haters gonna hate, LOL.
PURCHASES
We accept money order or certified check, or business check, NO PERSONAL CHECKS.
We do accept PAYPAL, but there is a 3% fee on all purchases, not my rule.
SHIPPING
I usually use USPS flat rate boxes, and use the online calculator. Heavier stuff will need weighed and shipped accordingly. We have a UPS freight terminal relatively close. So very large items maybe shipped via pallet and truck.
RETURNS
If a NEW part is broken or has a manufacture defect we will replace it, or refund your money upon return, shipping at your cost. Unwanted parts there is a25% restocking fee. Store credit maybe issued. Used parts are as is no returns, no refunds, all sales are final.
Please contact us with questions.
PLEASE make sure you let me know the model of your tractor. There is a huge difference between a FORD 120 and a FORD LGT 120." LGT" were from 1972-1983.
I personally have attachments, front and rear PTO, whole machines, grilles etc.
If by all means, you need a part that isn't listed please call or email me.
This is a one man show, so please be patient, i try to buy all my prdoucts made right here in the USA. Yes ebay maybe cheaper, but it is all chinese. We are a small out of basement business, what we make really pays for the internet, website stuff like that. I STILL work full time, this is more of a hobby, but a legit business, with insurance and taxes for uncle sam, whole nine yards.
Thanks to all of the people out there checking out the site. Thanks to all the fans, customers and all the great information coming in. Again, please i have no problem giving credit where credit is do, but most wish to remain anonymous....to those thanks again!
"We re all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice"-- Red Green"
" Thank you and God bless my Friends"--Bob Ross
THANKS TO ALL OUR VETS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, WITH OUT YOU,WE COULDN'T DO WHAT WE DO.
You meet the some of the nicest people on a tractor. If everyone had a tractor the world would be a better place.
Please do not make an offer on a part unless I have stated too. I am not a auction or a flea market. A lot of parts, they are not making anymore, the tractors and parts are not reproduced like mustang parts. They are what they are, if you don't like the price, don't buy it..simple... i don't need to hear about how expensive i am. Go start your own business, pay taxes, internet, etc. and sell yours cheaper, its a free country! Thank you.
Where it all began
JACOBSEN
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
In 1961 Jacobsen got into the Residential mowing business. With the model 100a and 100 b, which was a pull start 8 hp. 100a was electric generator. They built the grounds for the Ford,
Minneapolis Moline, White garden tractor line. They quit making residential tractors around 1990 and stayed with commercial mowers.
The "Bean" steering wheel, shaped like a kidney bean.These tractors were built from 1961-1965.
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
Basically the same as a Jacobsen, i do not know much about the specifics. I am told they were a one year only machine, 1970, and they were a special order tractor. From the Data i gather, there is less of these than Olivers.
Thanks Rohan
MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE
WHITE/ TOWN AND COUNTRY
MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE
Probably everybodies favorite and most sought after 60's garden tractor! The MINNIE MO.
- 1962-63: Lawnmowers were brown offered only in model 107.
- 1964: This year brought the new color of yellow with models 108 and 110.
- 1965: The 108 & 110 models were kept in yellow, while the white band around the front of the grill was introduced. aka "LOW BAND"
- 1966 brought lots of changes: A 4-speed transmission replaced the 3-speed, a full steering wheel was introduced, hydro transmissions were introduced, and the models available were 108, 110, and the new 112.
- 1967 brought no major changes.
- 1968: The 107 reappeared this year in yellow after laying idle since 1962, and took its place beside the 108, 110, & 112. Some of these mowers had a new electric clutch.
- 1969 all models were again part of the MM line with the addition of a new 114 model. The steering wheel this year was three spokes.
- 1970- Officially production ceased in 69. But you could get a Yellow Moline in 1970, or a Blue and White Special Order. Now i know stating this, will ruffle some's feathers, but i seen the sheet from White Motor CO. and you could order them.
FORD
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE
Photo courtesy of Shane Hickey
(nice tractor!!)
Ford entered the market in 1965. With the T1000 and T800, and they didnt say FORD! Check out the sales flyer in the gallery below. The I.D. tag said Jacobsen! They made 351 t-800 and 451 t-1000. The "T" series was a test, to see if they would sell!! Im guessing yes. Ford didnt want a bad rap if it failed. WOW! awesome information, thank you.
WE HAVE ANOTHER PAGE DEDICATED JUST TO THE "T" SERIES TRACTOR. UNDER THE "FORD TRACTOR BREAKDOWN" PAGE, TOP OF THE PAGE UNDER THE DROP DOWN MENU "MORE"
They had Kohler engines, starter generators 8 and 10hp. 1966 was the start of the 80 ,100, 120 140. These tractors were produced until 1971. (Not to be confused with the "LGT" series in 1972.)
OLIVER
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
Probably one of the rarest, most collectable garden tractor and most expensive to buy out of the modern(60's 70's) era of garden tractors. They were only modeled in 1972 but could have been built in 1971, check engine serial number. Very rare 400? produced, and being upward big cash if restored or nicely original. The models are 105 gear,125 gear or hydro,145 hydro. Not a lot of info out there i can find, but still looking, basically the same as the Ford LGT series/Jacobsen GT series.Will be updating as soon as i can.
Thanks JOSH,
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
WHITE/ TOWN & COUNTRY
These machines were modeled in 1972, only. But could have been built in 1971. Some had hard plastic steering wheels or the soft rubber type. Pretty much followed suit with the Jacobsen/Ford line. They were offered at places like Agway, or local farm stores.Not to say they were not sitting at the White dealer. In 72 they went form blue and white to red and white and resembled the Oliver. There is rumors that Cockshutt was produced, which was under the OLIVER/WHITE Company,but this is not true. I have seen pics on the net, but it wouldn't take much to paint an Oliver red. Cockshutt garden tractors never existed. But they would have been awesome.The key is the I.D. tags. on the fender pan under dash. They are Canadian WHITE's. When built at the factory the Reds were built next to the Greens. I KNEW people form the dealership in western PA. They called them RED Olivers. He claimed they had 1 or 2 and sat for years. - thanks EUGENE
JACOBSEN "TUBE FRAME" GT SERIES
Built from 1972-1976
GT 10 -gear
GT12 -gear or hydro
GT14 -hydro
GT16 -hydro
FORD LGT " WHITE WHEEL" SERIES DEBUT 1972
One year only with white steering wheels.1972. There is a whole breakdown on these tractors in the drop down menu,under "MORE", includes implements, decks, loaders, everything that was available at the time.
Jacobsen 1961-1965
Steering wheel was shaped like a kidney bean, had forward flipping hood.
(courtesey of R. KING)
1966-1971
Jac models 800,1000 1200 1450(super chief1969-1971),Ford,80,100,120,140, and Minneapolis Moline 108,110,112,114. White, Town& Country etc.
These are "ANGLE FRAME" tractors, and they had the famous aluminum deck. These are not "LGT" tractors!!!!
1972-1976
Ford,Jac,Oliver, Town&country,White,Models,
These are the "TUBE FRAME" these ARE...LGT ....tractors. Every newcomer to the hobby makes this mistake.
1977-1983
Only Ford &Jacs 195 model introduced
Mini "9000"
Our latest creation, Summer of 2019.
1973 FORD LGT 145, 50 " DECK, 36" TILLER, CAT "0" 3 POINT, 42" SCRAPER BLADE, 42" SNOWBLOWER, all the bells and whistles. Proud new owner is Don Clark, Indiana, PA. Thank you Dan, enjoy the tractor!
The CAT "0" 3 POINT HITCH
Factory 3 point hitch on the LGT 145 we restored, hard to find.
JACOBSEN AND HOMELITE
1977-1980 GT 1000 Series
Jacobsen basically added numbers to the new models in 77. 1000, 1200, 1250, 1450, 1650.Notice the different style grills between the two close sided tractors. The newer one 1981-1984, has the FORD style grille. The older 1977-1980 has the more "unattractive" style grill, but with a little work makes a great generic "OLIVER" wannabe. I have a great decal guy. I can get you decals like the one i built in the photo gallery.You know when you take a1964 pontiac Le Mans and turn into a GTO, or take gramma 's 69 Nova and put Yenko stickers on it, or camaro or any other GM. Its not original or right, but it works on a budget.
1981-1986(87)
Jacobsen is a ALLEGEHNY LUDLUM COMPANY. They bought Jacobsen in the mid 60's.They merged with Homelite in 1978, under the company TEXTRON," officially", on your I.D. tag on the frame. Textron actually bought the company from Allegheny Ludlum. If your close sided tractor says JACOBSEN only, on the side panel, its 1977-1980. If it says JACOBSEN HOMELITE, or HOMELITE TEXTRON its 1981-1987, and probably has the "FORD" grille. Somewhwere after 1984 some machines have the "1/2" side panels as well. Jacobsen also offered a GT16 gear drive. YES a 16 hp gear drive. As far as rare goes this is definitely one, not valuable, rare, there is a difference.
Also, they started putting a spin on oil filter for the hydro transmission, around 1980-81. I also have a conversion kit for the older machines for sale, look on the "Parts" page. Regardless of year they are the same tractor, just different grilles.
This also would have been the time for a model number switch, back to the "GT" series like in 72-76.
GT10, GT12, GT12H, GT14H,GT16(ODDBALL),GT16H
Also the mower decks had different, size and shape hubs and pulleys. The spindles went from 1"to 3/4" and the main drive pulley was now 1 piece.
1982-1983
The model 81 and 111 replaced the Jacobsen built 80(75) and 110. This is where GILSON BROTHERS, got there hands at making FORDS, then took over building FORDs from JACOBSEN in 1984.
THE LITTLE GUY
FORD LT 80,100 &110
The 80 replaced the LT75 in 1977. Same machine but 8 hp briggs and a different grille. It had vertical bars, instead of the horizontal, and the hood decals resembled the close sided garden tractors from 77-83. .Also produced was the 100 which had a 10 hp briggs and yes had the LGT 42" DECK under it! In 1978 the 110 replaced the 100, with an 11hp briggs. The last year for the Jacobsen built LT 80 &110 was 1981.
FORD LT 75 and 70
The FORD LT 70 and 75 lawn tractor... was debuted in 1967(grey hood, 1968 blue hood)-1972. They also made a LT85 which was a hydro. The LT 70 was a pull start where the LT 75 was electric start. My knowledge from actual paper work and manuals start 1973-1983. Everything prior is just what I seen, owned or was told, so take it with a grain of salt.
The "solid white stripe" LT75 was from 1973 and made until 1976. The LT 85Hydro was possibly made 1968-1981??? Again not sure, seen both versions of the decals, so i know they made them in that year range.
Oliver, Jacobsen and MM was also available, but the OLIVER was only available 1 yr(1972). The MOLINE I am assuming (67?)68-71, (dont hold me to it).
They sported a 7.5 hp BRIGGS or Tecumseh that was a vertical shaft engine. A 3 speed peerless, belt drive transmission and a 34" deck. I have seen snowblower, blades and other attachments for these tractors .Pretty scarce to run across. They came across the scales at a whopping 453 lbs. Still a very heavy duty little tractor compared to today's junk. Again I dont claim to know everything about these or any of them, just my research and knowledge. Thanks
FORD LT SERIES
LT 70&75 GREY HOOD -1967
LT 70,75,85 BLUE HOOD -1968-1972
LT 75,85 (SOLID WHITE STRIP)-1973-1976
LT 80,85,100 (SPLIT STRIPE) 1977-1978
LT 80,85 110 (SPLIT STRIPE) 1978-1981
100 and 110 came with a 42" deck like on the LGT
OLIVER 70,75 -1972(garden tractors were only 1 yr,so...????)
MOLINE 108 -1967-1970(??NOT 100%)
WHITE TOWN &COUNTRY 108-1970-71(???NOT 100%)
JACOBSEN 700,800,(1000,1050) L.T. SERIES 1967-1981
THE BIG GUY
1978-1980(81)
The debut of the LGT 195. Has the same Eaton 11 hydro , but had extra porting on the pump for auxilliary hydraulics, for front snow blade or snowblower . It also had 6 bolt rear hubs and drum brakes. Sported 29" tall rear tires and had power steering, and some had the rear PTO. They offered rear tillers and rear snow blowers, along with a cat. 0 , 3 point hitch.Dont quote me on how many 195s were built, but im sure it wasnt many.
Jacobsen H.D./ FORD LGT 195
60" mower decks that seem to melt away over periods of time, and the KT19 was under powered and prone to overheat. Many were converted to v twins and upgraded. MY 195 (above photo) has a 3 cyl PERKINS diesel and 60 " KUBOTA deck, and ROPS(not on yet) and will probably be for sale by spring or summer.
FORD AND JACOBSEN
I know the pic above has the name spelled wrong. If anybody has good pictures of JAKE H.D. and wants them posted on here,please send them in , I really cant find many good pictures of them...thanks!
FORD/GILSON/LAWNBOY/TORO THE LATER YEARS
1984-1990 LT series
1984 -1990 YT series
1984 -1990 YT series
Gilson Bros. Look very closely at the fenders, and dash and frame, they will swap with a Montgomery Ward.
1984 -1990 YT series
1984 -1990 YT series
1984 -1990 YT series
Not quite garden tractors, not quite lawn tractors, but some where in between?
1984-1990 LGT series
1984 -1990 YT series
1984-1990 LGT series
LGT series still going, actual garden tractors. YES, there is Lawn Boys that look identical to this. Gilson built those for Lawn Boy, Lawn Boy didnt build Fords.
1990-2000
2000-PRESENT
1984-1990 LGT series
Hello TORO! Yes its the ERA of mergers, when there is only a few Companies making tractors for everyone. Vertical shaft engines( sorry didn't mean to cuss) and bottom belt drive. But it says Ford on it! So if you come across this or the wheelhorse, or some yard man..mtd pile, what are you going to choose?
1990-2000
2000-PRESENT
2000-PRESENT
Getting better. They still were not the cast iron LGT's of the 70's, but they did offer front loaders on the GT 95. These were Kohler engines direct drive hydros with hydraulics.
2000-PRESENT
2000-PRESENT
2000-PRESENT
So around 99-2000 thats when FORD said here ya go NEW HOLLAND we are done. So dont quote me on the exact years when certain machines were made.
OLD SCHOOL NEW HOLLAND
1971-1973 S-Series
These machines are not affiliated with Jacobsen or Ford, at all. Even tough Ford and NEW HOLLAND merged in 1986, they were separate in the 70's.
Not the prettiest looking machine, but very well built and heavy duty. They had kohler single cylinders, S-12 and S-14, S-16.
They made a lawn tractor version too, S-8 which was belt driven, with a Briggs.
Built right here in my home state of Pennsylvania(Belleville).. First built by Sperry, a NEW HOLLAND division and then by Ariens.
Hydrostatic Sunstrand transmissions. I believe they offered or had tilt steering, snowblowers, blades, tillers and hydraulics. The hydraulic lift tractors had the Cat "0" 3 point hitch, option. Built by Ariens, which is still in business today. I do not know if parts are still available through New Holland or Ariens. If someone needs something let me know, I'll see what i can come up with???
Still pretty cool machine in my book, dont see too many pop up for sale. If Anybody has any information or pics and want to share, drop me a line.
MSRP
JUST FOR KICKS AND GIGGLES
The tractor to the left was my first Ford restoration project, like a dummy i sold it to buy more tractors.This list below is an actual MSRP right from the dealer.
Not my prices, or restored prices, this is what they cost new, back in the day.
Remeber these tractors did not come with mower decks, this was the tractor only. Attachments were bought seperately.
1973 FORD LGT 165 MSRP LIST PRICE $ 1879.00
Description: 16 hp kohler with variable drive hydrostatic, 42" deck, weight 853 lbs. fuel-gas.
1983 FORD LGT 165..ETC...................$4510.00..!!!
1973 FORD LGT 145--MSRP $1656.00
1983 FORDLGT145--MSRP $4223.00
1973 FORD LGT 125--MSRP $1485.00
1983 FORD LGT 125--MSRP $3763.00
1973 FORD LGT 120--MSRP $1276.00
1983 FORD LGT 120--MSRP $3281.00
1973 FORD LGT 100--MSRP $1176.00
1983 FORD LGT 100--MSRP $3131.00
1973 FORD LT 75--MSRP $766.00
1976 FORD LT 75--MSRP $1031.00
1977 FORD LT 80--MSRP $1164.00
1981 FORD LT 80--MSRP $1480.00
So.. if inflation is roughly 2% every year, on average....and if Ford was still producing these awesome , heavy duty machines today......they would be like. $13,700 for 2023 FORD LGT165...now im sure it would have advanced technology, diesel engine, creature comforts, etc. But that shows the caliber of these machines. Compare that to the new machines on the market today. Every thing is cheap, plastic, aluminum, made in china. No thanks i ll keep my old trusty iron from the 1970's. That's why in 1983 was the last good old heavy duty garden tractor. People weren't going to drop $5000 on a "mower" (so to speak) when that's what the new CHEVY Citation cost.(yes that was a stab at chevy..lol, dont hate me).
ATTACHMENTS FOR THE LGT SERIES
ATTACHMENTS
There is another page for all the attachments listed from the ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BROCHURES, in the drop down menu above.
Tillers ,snowblades,rotary cutting decks,snowblowers and hitches.Loaders,backhoes adn implements for the garden, these machines had them all. I have some original equipment manuals i will be putting on here soon. MANUALS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE!!!
ROTARY CUTTING DECK
THE DECKS CAME IN 2 SIZES 42" CUT, WHICH THE DECK MEASURES 50". THE 50" CUT WHICH MEASURES 56", THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO. THE MOST COMMON IS THE 42, 50 CAME LATER ON THE LGT 165 AND GT16 IN LATE 1970.
SNOWPLOW
There was two basic snow plows for the LGT tractors. The full frame blade, with a manual power angle, adjustment from the seat. This blade uses the mower deck sub frame, it slides over top of the subframe, and you would use the manual lift or hydraulic lift, to operate snow blade.
This blade also has a bracket that slides into the frame in the front. It has a slot machined into it, for the blade pin, to keep it centered on tractor.
The second blade is a short frame blade. It has a setup like Bolens and Allis chalmers,some Cub cadet, and older Sears. There is a bracket that slides into the front, and the snow blade attaches to it, utilizing a a lift arm from the manual deck lift. These snow blades are only for the 100 and 120 models with the manual deck lift.
SNOW BLOWER
There were two snowblowers available a single stage and a 2 stage. Most single stage snow blowers ended up working like a snowblade, in wet or deep snow condtions. Most prefer 2 stage which has open augers to break up snow before entering the chute, unlike single stage which has a drum auger.2 stages were more expensive than the single when bought new, but did a better job.
LOADERS and BACKHOES
A very rare and expensive option. Hence that fact you dont see them around. I personally have one, I stumbled on years ago. I believe they are a Johnson brand.
Mine actually was originally yellowish orange and was purchased by a municipality. It was later painted blue. A mid 70's 165 LGt would have cost $2900 plus a $1499 loader option. That's more expensive than a Maverick back then! Then add the price of a backhoe,If you want! Not sure but the price, but was rumored around $3500 for those! So fo under $8000, you could have a brand new mini Ford Backhoe!, in 1973!!!!!!
HITCH, PTO, IMPLEMENTS
There was two style hitches. The most common is a sleeve hitch, Brinly style.Much like Bolens configuration, it attached to the axle pins, and utilized the mower lift whether manual or hydraulic, an arm ran to the back beside right rear tire, and attached to the sleeve hitch. This would allow you to run the very simple to find BRINLY Implements, 1 bottom plow, cultivator, discs, seeders, drag blades, planters etc.
Rear PTo are pretty uncommon,in itself but are out there. They run tillers, leaf vacuums, backhoes and other attachments. They actually run off the front PTO by belt, to a fixed pulley to a driveshaft that ran down the left side of tractor to the back. The rear PTO bracket was also used for the tiller top link. Now the real rarity was the Cat 0 3 point. Again it utilized the rear PTO bracket and used the hydraulic lift cylinder (for mower deck) which had a strut arm that ran back of tractor. I had one and like a fool I sold it. I don't have price for them but I bet it was fairly expensive, being the fact you don't see them.
The TILLERS,36" & 48", the later being pretty rare. They are NOT 3 point tillers. You do not need a 3 point hitch, to run a tiller. The tillers have their own hitch set up, similar to a 3 point, but not. You do however, need the complete REAR PTO, plus the TILLER TOP LINK.
Also, the SLIP YOKE UNIVERSAL SHAFT, belongs to the tiller. IT DOES NOT belong to the PTO, like most think. The rock shaft/top link also goes with the tiller, as factory option this is the way I sell them today. Remember you could opt out for a pulley and hydraulic pump and run a log splitter, or a leaf vacuum system, if you wanted.
SPECIAL THANKS
For the the least selfish......thanks
Our Men and Women in the Armed Forces.
The First Responders
The Tractor Hobbyists and Customers
My lovely wife, and kids, for putting up with me.
Josh D., PA
MR. R. KING,
MR. Z. Smith, N.C.
Mr. Crosby, GA.
and all my followers on Facebook
The folks who sent in great pictures and information!
AND the many folks who wish to remain anonymous..thanks
