Sparky-(Admin) 19,532 #1 Posted May 30, 2018 So I have a Craftsman GT3000 and have owned it since new in 2001. It’s been (and still is) an awesome machine. But I know at some point small things will quit so I stumbled across an identical tractor to mine minus the motor. Bought it cheap as a spare parts machine. But rather than store an entire tractor I dismantled it and will box up everything I want and will scrap the rest. Took me about 2-1/2 hours to get it all done. Had a blast doing it!! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,078 #2 Posted May 30, 2018 6 hours ago, Sparky said: Had a blast !! As long as I can remember I've absolutely loved ripping stuff apart to see what's going on in it. Most times I didn't even get them back together. I've always been fascinated with machinery ... Anything from a toaster to an excavator. Nice workshop you've got to use there sir! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #3 Posted May 30, 2018 I'm about to do the same thing with an AC916H - with a replacement blue Kohler engine in it ... Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #4 Posted May 30, 2018 That is one beefy looking tractor frame! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,078 #5 Posted May 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, ztnoo said: That is one beefy looking tractor frame! Agreed. I have to admit it gives me a different appreciation for that model of Craftsman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,532 #6 Posted May 30, 2018 31 minutes ago, ztnoo said: That is one beefy looking tractor frame! It is beefy. The Craftsman LT series are just simple lawn tractors and wont hold up to any serious work, but their GT series from this era are very robust. Even the hydro which is a Hydro-Gear brand is stout. I don't know if the Craftsman GT series offered now is still heavy duty. I've looked at them on the showroom floors and I suspect that they have "cheapened" them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,532 #7 Posted May 31, 2018 Ready for the scrap metal guy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,918 #8 Posted May 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, Sparky said: Ready for the scrap metal guy Save that front bumper. I'll take it. You're like a one man pit crew down there tearing that thing down in a couple hours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #9 Posted May 31, 2018 Mike Looks like you had a good time doing this. It is always fun tearing things apart. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,532 #10 Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, wallfish said: Save that front bumper. I'll take it. You're like a one man pit crew down there tearing that thing down in a couple hours. Sorry John...Tony already laid claim to it for his Craftsman GT. But I know he has a couple that fit the Craftsman LT series...I'm sure he would hook you up with delivery to the WH show. Its a Craftsman part so that deal will have to take place in the parking lot !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
