Some will and some won't like it

[Chris G 3,274]

I've wanted one of these A-111 for awhile. Just thought they were some thing different and kinda unique. But never could find one that was descent. But I came across this one a week ago and the guy finally called me yesterday. So I went and got it. Picked her up for $60. It is pretty solid and was sold cause they couldn't figure out how the deck went on. I just got to figure out which belt goes on it. I believe this is a 1980 and they say a 70 or 72 inch belt.

Edited August 7, 2017 by Chris G

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Put me down as a LIKE.    You found a very nice one...check our Manuals Section...should be something there on how to attach the deck.   

[Wishin4a416 2,185]

I like it! I have been keeping my eye open in my area for awhile.

[Chris G 3,274]

I got it hooked up no problem there. The problem is it list 2 belts?  And just a friendly tip I seen another one for sale last night on that notorious sight. In the Rochester ny area. 

Edited August 7, 2017 by Chris G

[stevasaurus 22,229]

I was poking around in the Manuals Section.  I think you are right (1980), but if you notice yours has that 23 on the front of your model number...all of the material that I saw for 1980 in the section had 03-11BP01.  That 23 or 03 might be why 2 belts.  BTW...the "B" stands for Briggs engine and the "P" stands for Peerless Transmission.  I believe the 01 equates to 1980.  The rest @gwest_ca will have to explain.  Maybe call your TORO dealer and ask them.  That horse may be new enough that you might find someone knowledgeable at your Dealer. 

[Chris G 3,274]

Thanks for the info and I will have to give them a call and see what they say.

[Aldon 4,826]

I like

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,489]

There were 2 A-111 models numbers used in 1982

23-11BP01

23-11BX01

The mower decks would come with the tractor so suspect the difference is the 32" 2-blade deck using one belt and the 36" 3-blade deck which uses 2 belts.

The 32" deck shows 2 belts but suspect there was a change to the idler system only.

 

[squonk 38,902]

I saw them and was tempted to get one of them to tool around the steam pageant with but I got so much going on already I decided to pass. I had one of those back in the late 80's .

[Tractor boy 238]

cool. i dont really see alot of thosee around here!

[C-85 653]

This is great to see, a real trip back to the '80s!

 

We sold these, as well as Ariens and Toro (before they bought W/H) rear engine riders.  The A series bath tub design was good, but Ariens was our top sellers for rear engine riders back then.

 

Thanks again for posting this for all to see!

 

C-85

[Chris G 3,274]

19 minutes ago, squonk said:

I saw them and was tempted to get one of them to tool around the steam pageant with but I got so much going on already I decided to pass. I had one of those back in the late 80's .

 I'll be at the pageant with the boy and boss women this year. Maybe I'll run in to ya up there.

[squonk 38,902]

@Chris G I should be set up at the end of the Allis-Chalmers Club row right past the flea market. 

[Chris G 3,274]

Alright I'll keep a eye out for ya.

[AMC RULES 36,945]

  We've got one too...

been thinking about doing a nice Kohler twin upgrade for it.   

[Chris G 3,274]

30 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

  We've got one too...

been thinking about doing a nice Kohler twin upgrade for it.   

I like the sounds of that idea!

[rmaynard 14,888]

Just to add my  I like it.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,039]

I like it , but it is a little ugly. The cable on that deck stretches over time so you may need a replacement. I like @AMC RULES idea of the Kohler Twin, that would make it really move and probably keep your hind parts toasty.

[ACman 7,505]

I own a A-81 all thanks to @ol550  and mine for sure is getting a upgrade !

 

Tracks anyone  ... for my new Big Show power chair  !

 

Just need some evil geniuses to help me out  ???

 

@

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,039]

Where is a @squonk when you need him ?

[Chris G 3,274]

@AMC RULES and @ACman  I think if we combined the two of your ideas that would be a crazy amount of fun. A        A-111 with big twin Kohler and tracks!!! Sounds great to me.

[rjg854 10,719]

I think it's a good looking little bugger. 

[953 nut 51,612]

One more LIKE!

[Mikey the Monkey 697]

Next you'll be buying a wheel horse boat and goin shrimpin. 

[Chris G 3,274]

17 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said:

Next you'll be buying a wheel horse boat and goin shrimpin. 

I grew up mowing my lawn with one of them snappers. Mowed just a little under 4 acres with it.