Roof Ranger project.

[dclarke 4,075]

I picked up this Roof Ranger from a buddy last winter, took it apart, because I can’t leave well enough alone and replaced the belts, tires, seat & a few other things. Cleaned it up and put it back together. 5 HP Briggs with a 24” cut, I believe this is from the 60s or early 70s. This engine is pretty tired, it’ll sometimes fog for mosquitoes while I mow. I mowed the yard with it today, this thing drives with a rubber wheel running on a flat pulley. The deck is welded to the frame and pushing down on the handle raises the front of the deck, it has a cutting height from 1”- 3”. Holding the handle down as I mow is pretty awkward. 2 speeds forward and one reverse.This thing just might be the reason OSHA came into existence. 

[WHX?? 50,792]

14 minutes ago, dclarke said:

drives with a rubber wheel running on a flat pulley.

Like some sno blowers.

@Achto know the year? 

 

Cool little rig tho Denny ... 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,205]

Very Nice!!  Definitely a conversation piece at any tractor show…😎👍

[dclarke 4,075]

This blade came with it. Maybe this will be my snow machine next winter. 😂

[JoeM 7,943]

In case you don't know there is a group over on Facebook that deals the roof stuff. That thing might be worth something?? I looked for one of those Palomino Jeep style mowers for a while, ended up building my own on a 520xi frame. Either they wanted way to much or there was none around. 

[Achto 28,812]

9 hours ago, WHX?? said:

@Achto know the year? 

 

Not sure, will do some research.

[dclarke 4,075]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

In case you don't know there is a group over on Facebook that deals the roof stuff. That thing might be worth something?? I looked for one of those Palomino Jeep style mowers for a while, ended up building my own on a 520xi frame. Either they wanted way to much or there was none around. 

Thanks, Joe. I’ve joined that Facebook group. 

[CRF857 208]

10 hours ago, dclarke said:

I picked up this Roof Ranger from a buddy last winter, took it apart, because I can’t leave well enough alone and replaced the belts, tires, seat & a few other things. Cleaned it up and put it back together. 5 HP Briggs with a 24” cut, I believe this is from the 60s or early 70s. This engine is pretty tired, it’ll sometimes fog for mosquitoes while I mow. I mowed the yard with it today, this thing drives with a rubber wheel running on a flat pulley. The deck is welded to the frame and pushing down on the handle raises the front of the deck, it has a cutting height from 1”- 3”. Holding the handle down as I mow is pretty awkward. 2 speeds forward and one reverse.This thing just might be the reason OSHA came into existence. 

Parents had one of those in the late 60s. Only pushed down on the steering handle at an obstacle, like going over a sidewalk. If you put it in reverse and then jam it into forward it would pop a wheelie. Don’t ask how I know. And don’t let the old man catch you.

Thanks for the memories.