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Amcwheel85

Still needs a really good cleaning but it's an awesome little tractor just like my 856

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AMC RULES

Great looking pair of :wh:'s you scored there. 

You done really good.   :handgestures-thumbsup:

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Amcwheel85
17 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

Great looking pair of :wh:'s you scored there. 

You done really good.   :handgestures-thumbsup:

Thanks! I know the lil A-81 isn't as collectible as the garden tractors but this one is really nice and everything works. And for what I paid I think I stole it. Has original dealer sticker on it too

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Retired Wrencher
21 hours ago, dells68 said:

By ford 120 I think he was referring to a 12 horsepower lawn and garden tractor.  My dad has the next model, a 125 - still a 12 horse just different sheet metal.  Dad's is a Kohler, I think the 120 was too.  Very nice machines.

oopps did not think of that. Thanks for the info.

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Retired Wrencher

Amcwheel85   Looks nice Try buffing it out with some compound then wax it and see how it looks from there. I think  it will look better after this. I bought a cheap one at Harbor Freight just for tractors. Just my :twocents-02cents: 

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Amcwheel85

Thanks, I've been thinking about getting one but gonna wait til it really warms up as I don't have heat in my shed...

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Amcwheel85

Well I only had time to get the A-81 out to clean up the wheels today.. 

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WHX??

Looks to be in really good shape for it's age. Nice thing about these litte guys is easy to get around trees & stuff in the yard. Bet it will cut a fine head of fescues. :chores-mowlawn:

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Amcwheel85
30 minutes ago, WHX61/3 said:

Looks to be in really good shape for it's age. Nice thing about these litte guys is easy to get around trees & stuff in the yard. Bet it will cut a fine head of fescues. :chores-mowlawn:

It is a survivor, I've wanted one since the first time I seen one and was lucky enough to get one in great shape. 

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WHX??

Really..it's obvious the PO knew the value of a well kept mower!

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Amcwheel85

Yea he traded it to the guy I got it from for a newer RER John Deere with a bagger and the guy I got it from was thinking about scrapping it cuz it wasn't green! Glad I saved it

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Pullstart

He's got Horse Blinders on!  Sad, but makes for a good guy to strike a deal with...

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oldredrider

Not trying to hijack the thread, but what is an A-81  (in good condition) selling for these days?

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Amcwheel85

Well I don't really know what they usually go for because this is the only one I have seen but I gave $80 for this one 

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stevasaurus

The way I look at it...I just saw a commercial for a brand new walk behind mower...$279.  $80 for one in great shape that you can ride is a steal for sure.  :handgestures-thumbupright:

And the A-81 is so cute, you just want to adopt one!!  :)

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ACman

Hey @stevasaurus I know it's not truly :wh: and I think it's sold , it looks brand new . Just think of the fun you could have for $230 . Sure beats a hover round . :ychain:

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Amcwheel85
6 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

The way I look at it...I just saw a commercial for a brand new walk behind mower...$279.  $80 for one in great shape that you can ride is a steal for sure.  :handgestures-thumbupright:

And the A-81 is so cute, you just want to adopt one!!  :)

Very true. I love this lil guy!

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Digger 66
On 3/22/2016 at 2:49 PM, Amcwheel85 said:

Well I only had time to get the A-81 out to clean up the wheels today.. 

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AMC RULES

At her first tractor show ever...

the Mrs Rules  bought her A-81 within 15 minutes of stepping on the big :wh: show field.  

Exactly what she said..."they're so cute"    :roll:

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squonk

I had an A-81. Bought it 28 yrs. ago as the first mower I had when we moved into our house. Had a replacement Briggs and all PTO parts were gone. Blades were on all the time. When you pulled the "Easy -Spin" tm everything spun around except the steering wheel.:lol:

 

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WHX??

I always called them rear engine dragsters back in the day when most top feulers did have the engine in the front.....let the fescues fly!!!

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Digger 66
20 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

At her first tractor show ever...

the Mrs Rules  bought her A-81 within 15 minutes of stepping on the big :wh: show field.  

Exactly what she said..."they're so cute"    :roll:

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Mrs. Rules .......RULES ! B)

 

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AMC RULES

:text-yeahthat: I know she rules...Mr Rules. :rolleyes:

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