Pullstart 68,254 #26 Posted May 19 4 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Seems like it’s a pretty decent sized little tractor. How does it compare to maybe the senior? Mainly size and length wise I have not had them side by side yet, but they are very comparable in size. The Senior and Lever Steer have 12” front wheels, this has 8”. But the general size is close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,965 #27 Posted May 20 @Achto what model Speedex was that the mafia got dammit Dale?? They are cool tractors. Bring that thng to plow day Kev... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,917 #28 Posted May 20 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: @Achto what model Speedex was that the mafia got dammit Dale?? Not sure what model it is. Think it had a 12 horse in it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,822 #29 Posted May 20 18 hours ago, Pullstart said: I have not had them side by side yet, but they are very comparable in size. The Senior and Lever Steer have 12” front wheels, this has 8”. But the general size is close. I've seen them with 12s on the front too. Speedex best models were the 1600s IMO. Big like a Power King and were made about 45 minutes away from me in Ravenna, OH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,377 #31 Posted May 20 Good to see another Black Hood in your stables!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #32 Posted May 20 28 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Good to see another Black Hood in your stables!!! You interested? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,377 #33 Posted May 20 Does it run? Maybe trade you for this guy... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #35 Posted June 16 I got into a pickle the other day, trying to clean up some ruts from the big earth mover that hauled in my habitat stumps. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,251 #36 Posted June 17 Since the Speedex won't do the job perhaps you should let Colleen have a shot at it. or not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #37 Posted August 23 Big Wheels for the Win! I have to admit, the 1445 was my first choice for the chore, but it has not near enough weight or traction. The 1630 just chugged along. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #38 Posted October 5 I might just have to bring Speedy to Uncle Jim’s plow day this year. @WHX?? @Achto what do you guys think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,917 #39 Posted October 5 19 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I might just have to bring Speedy to Uncle Jim’s plow day this year. I think it would be a great idea ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,377 #40 Posted October 6 Leave room for my 8" Brinley on the way home... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #41 Posted October 9 (edited) I finally dubbed this one “Speedy.” Speedy is getting some plow day upgrades! I did some test and tuning with a new 10” plow that I’ve never had in the ground, and it’ looking like it’ll work out pretty alright. I’ve removed the coulter wheel and added a tool rod with pin to hold some wrenches in place. I gave the drawbar a plate that has a pin to slide a trailer tongue over, a spot for a trailer to pin to, or the plow to attach. Next, I used some scrap metal and leftovers to build a sliding front hanging weight. It tucks in nearly to the front of the hood when not extended, and runs out a little ways when in use. The long bar is solid 1.25”x3” steel. It’s heavy on it’s own, let alone the flywheel bolted to the end. Edited October 9 by Pullstart 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #42 Posted October 12 I think I’m ready for plow day! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #43 Posted October 12 I picked up these wheel weights from @JoeM a few years back, and they have been collecting dust. They didn’t quite line up with the holes in the wheels, so I used a step bit to open the wheels up a smidge, used a 13/16” drill bit to open up the holes in the weights, and made up for the 1” difference with bolts at a little angle. Good enough! Oil change is complete and I’m ready to go. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,965 #45 Posted October 12 You probably won't need weights in this dirt but it looks cool... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #46 Posted October 22 @wallfish would agree, pepper pot mufflers are a little bit too much bang, especially running a 16 horse one lunger all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 275 #47 Posted October 22 (edited) On 10/12/2025 at 8:35 AM, Pullstart said: I saw that you posted in the Plow Day section that you were thinking about putting bigger front tire on the Speed X. Would flipping the spindles and steering stuff work to put a taller tire like a 6-12 on it? Edited October 22 by 702854boy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #48 Posted October 22 20 minutes ago, 702854boy said: I saw that you posted in the Plow Day section that you were thinking about putting bigger front tire on the Speed X. Would flipping the spindles and steering stuff work to put a taller tire like a 6-12 on it? I think I see what you mean. The axle looks like it has no built in camber. Flip the axle, lose ground clearance, add tall tires, gain it back. Great idea!! In theory… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 275 #49 Posted October 22 Just now, Pullstart said: Great idea!! In theory… I guess the next step would be to eventually see if it works in practice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,254 #50 Posted October 22 2 hours ago, 702854boy said: I guess the next step would be to eventually see if it works in practice I checked it out briefly. It looks quite promising! Great idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
