slim67 2,772 #1 Posted May 19 (edited) Probably my favorite tractor yet and for nothing more than pulling a cart. I will use it for plowing snow like Ive done with all past tractors. Its a jalopy starting with a L-157 Lawn Ranger with a 753 front axle, front wheels from a Raider 10 and a set of 5 lug pattern rear hubs in order to run the 6-12s. A nice running Magnum 8 tops it off. Its a worker for sure . Edited May 19 by slim67 8 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckeyes 219 #3 Posted May 19 Love that Magnum 8! Nice worker for sure!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,162 #4 Posted May 20 Mutts can be the best companions. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,559 #5 Posted May 21 (edited) On 5/19/2025 at 4:16 PM, slim67 said: a set of 5 lug pattern rear hubs in order to run the 6-12s How much did you lift the seat to fit the 6-12 tires? The LR ran much smaller rears originally. Did you do any pulley swap to adjust the gear ranges? Definitely a mongrel, but an effective one! Edited May 21 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,559 #6 Posted May 21 15 minutes ago, Handy Don said: pulley swap Not positive here.... but I believe the engine pulley on a Lawn Ranger would be the same as any other mid 60s Tecumseh engine? Trina's 657 had a 2" OD engine pulley. Are the Lawn Ranger transmissions different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,559 #7 Posted May 21 (edited) 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Not positive here.... but I believe the engine pulley on a Lawn Ranger would be the same as any other mid 60s Tecumseh engine? Trina's 657 had a 2" OD engine pulley. Are the Lawn Ranger transmissions different? Same transmission (3-speed) but stock rear tires are 9.5x8.0. Spec-wise they were a bit slower than their 6-12 cousins (5 vs 6 mph). Leaving everything else alone and just changing to 6-12s would be a change of diameter from ~18" to ~22” which, in round numbers, would account for the speed difference. Edited May 21 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,772 #8 Posted May 21 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: How much did you lift the seat to fit the 6-12 tires? The LR ran much smaller rears originally. Did you do any pulley swap to adjust the gear ranges? Definitely a mongrel, but an effective one! I used 2 pieces of 1-5/8 unistrut and longer thru bolts to raise the seat. I reused the original 2-1/2 drive pulley. By not using or needing the Tecumseh engine plate ,conveniently allows a direct fit for the Kohler small block., No gearing changes were needed otherwise. The only drawback is that I have to remove hood to check oil since the Magnum dipstick tubes are pressed in supposedly and I cant use the K series dipstick which would have been nice. I also swapped out the big Magnum air filter and cover for a 4-3/8 by 1-1/2 air filter in order to clear the grille. Lastly I was going to put a K141 in it but the starter generator wouldn't jive with a suitable gas tank so I will simply use a flex tube funnel to gas it up. It was a fun build with a hodge podge of parts I had. I have seen one other Ranger turned into a highboy but cant remember where. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
