Jake Kuhn 1,547 #1 Posted April 10, 2011 Today I was headed home from from Indianapolis and I was driving through a town called turtletown and saw a toro dealer and spotted this. I am not sure what model it is. It looks kind of cool with the side covers.I'm guessing the side covers are there so they could strip out the inside so it would be less weight to get up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted April 10, 2011 Cool, IF it's orig. it's a 1963 something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #3 Posted April 10, 2011 I was thinking 1963,sorry about the bad quality pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted April 10, 2011 Tell me how you knew it might be a 63? I'm about done with a write up on how to ID rounds by the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #5 Posted April 10, 2011 When I see one of those grilled hoods it just makes me think of a 1963. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted April 10, 2011 Oh, well they used the grilles from 62 to 64, and till 68 on the lawnranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #7 Posted April 10, 2011 Jake, Very cool photo! Thanks for sharin" Kelly I can't wait to read your writeup on how to ID Roundhood tractors there were a lot of models! It get's confusing!!!! Thanks!!! HORSEFEATHERS1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #8 Posted April 10, 2011 I am definitely no expert and I would never pretend to be one but I would guess its a 1963 model at the earliest. I don't think its a 1962 because of the bend of the spindles and the front axle.The 1962 spindles are bent at a 90 and the angle thru which the spindle passes on the axle is designed with that angle in mind.Although its kind of hard to tell from the angle and distance but they do not look like they are bent as sharp as a 90. I could very easily be wrong, it sure wouldn't be the first time that's for sure PS It sure looks sad and lonely way up there. I think it would be much happier at my place where it would have some friends to keep it company John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,668 #9 Posted April 10, 2011 looks like a 1963 to me that front axle and frame nose were first used on a 63 and the steering wheel is three spoke (1963) and not two spoke (1964) I think I can see the adjustment knob for the lift lever also (63) Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #10 Posted April 10, 2011 I have lived in Indiana all my life and have never seen this. There is no town in Indiana with that name. What route did you take? I'd like to take a closer look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #11 Posted April 10, 2011 Pat that tractor is located in Churubusco (aka Turtletown USA) It is located just as your heading out of town on the west side! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleaverkid 11 #12 Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks for the reply, Scott! I knew I'd seen that somewhere but just couldn't place it and the "turtletown" name just didn't ring a bell. Guess I'm going to have to take a drive up to Busco again someday soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
