WHX?? 46,728 #1 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) That what the Mrs was calling it anyway & grandkids sure do like it! She hopped on the trailer on the way back from another score. Never tell a buyer you got it for free from a guy you work with.. "I have a new battery & belt, & oil change in it" seller says. So I offer what he has into the battery and belt & oil and he takes it without hesitation. Now I know not a bucket list tractor but still kinda cool. I was hoping for an older Lawn Skiff labeled one but this one will have to do for now. From what I gather this one is an early 80's. ID tag is worn off so who knows. If anyone knows a way to bring those numbers back to readable let me know. Does have a unique right angle drive train. My intentions were to strip the deck off, a little re-pully for speed and the Mrs can use it for running around at tractor shows on and pulling tubs. Having second thoughts now cuts grass pretty good. All it needs is a front tire tube, clutch spring & a bath. Runs good and starts no smoke. Them old Briggs seem to go forever. Does steer a little hard so may put some tri-ribs on the front but if I do that I would have to find some ags for the rear. If I did that @PeacemakerJack is gonna wanna hook a plow up to it somehow and put it in a furrow! Deck safety switch is just flopping around so if anyone has a pic of how it was attached I'd appreciate it. Edited April 6, 2018 by WHX16 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #2 Posted April 6, 2018 Kinda reminds a guy of this... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,276 #3 Posted April 6, 2018 I love it Jim! I wouldn't mind adding one of those to my collection. The one I have is a bit small. 4 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,785 #4 Posted April 6, 2018 Here's a picture of my Reo RR-46 I purchased it from a Wheel Horse dealer about 12-15 years ago. It was N.O.S. Not kidding, it was in a dealers back barn. This dealer bought out another dealer and it came with the package. Has some surface rust but underneath looks BRANDNEW. I brought it home got it running (it never had gas in it!) mowed a for about 30 seconds with it to see how well it worked. Since then I just take it out every few years and drive it around. Probably has no more than 2 hours on it now. I've never seen another with tiller steer and solid non-pneumatic front tires. I might bring it to the big show this year. 8 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #5 Posted April 6, 2018 Can see 03-08BPxx but you may also. That leaves 01 for 1980, 02 for 1981 and 03 for 1983. If info is correct 1982 got missed. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #6 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Thanks Garry will work on that tag somemore, try and get the flash glare out. That is one awesome looking RER Don! Thanks for the pic. I would guess those are rare. Anybody else got one Edited April 6, 2018 by WHX16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,902 #7 Posted April 6, 2018 I had one of those 30 yrs. who when I bought my house. It was old then! The deck was constantly on and it only had recoil start. It was a bear to turn over but it would trim around trees like nobody's business. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #8 Posted April 6, 2018 The B&S engine code may help. Believe it starts with year month then day. 1980 and 1981 engine numbers 191707-5663-01 1983 engine numbers 191707-5821-01 Garry Adding The 1980 pto switch appears to be a push button style. No info on the 1981 The 1983 switch looks the same as yours http://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/parts/98-2392/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #9 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Thought of that too but neglected to get pics ...on my way out to the barn now..... Thanks @Howie Does this help @gwest_ca Ther is a file that identifies the different type safety switches used but doesn't specify years. Too cold to get washing equipment out and this girl needs a bath. Edited April 6, 2018 by WHX16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #10 Posted April 6, 2018 The first two numbers of the serial number is the year it was made. Post that and it can be figured out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,143 #11 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Looks a lot like the sister to the first rider I ever used Mk 26 lower right (Father traded it in for a L-107) also a Porter Cable. Who remembers Bob Cummings?? Edited April 6, 2018 by pfrederi 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #12 Posted April 6, 2018 From what your thinking Howie it's an '83? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #13 Posted April 6, 2018 1983 it is. Model number is 03-08BP03 Click on the picture Garry 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #14 Posted April 6, 2018 Yes engine built 28th day of January 1983. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #15 Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks millions fellas ... was on the fence about which year file to download. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,902 #16 Posted April 7, 2018 11 hours ago, pfrederi said: Looks a lot like the sister to the first rider I ever used Mk 26 lower right (Father traded it in for a L-107) also a Porter Cable. Who remembers Bob Cummings?? By the looks of that trailer, Bob was a Busy Boy! Wife is waving goodbye. Hoping he takes the kids for about 6 hours. "Now where did I leave my highball"? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
