Pullstart 65,599 #1 Posted June 1 I did some Horse trading today, and ended up with this 1054. It could use a few things, but runs good! Way in the back is also a Moto Mower. It’s special… and in dire need of help! 7 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,920 #2 Posted June 1 6 minutes ago, Pullstart said: It’s special We are all a little special. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,174 #3 Posted June 1 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: We are all a little special. Ah, but some are more "special" than others...... 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,721 #4 Posted June 1 Hahahahahahahahaha 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,721 #5 Posted June 1 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: this 1054 Nicely done man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,218 #6 Posted June 1 Another plow mule !!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,599 #7 Posted June 1 Slight correction? The serial number has been painted over mostly, but it’s got a (quite sloppy) steering box, not a fan gear. Early 953, correct? @953 nut A couple years back, I traded two mower decks to @Redav72 for this HY-3 kit. Gee, almost 3 years have passed now, and it has not made it onto a tractor yet. A somewhat local friend I met at a plow day last year Adam Plow day thread here (the guy in the People Eating Tasty Animals shirt) offered me this tractor if I had an HY kit he could toss on a 753 project. And, here we are! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,650 #8 Posted June 1 1054 was the first I knew. It was my neighbor's when we moved to a small town in PA in 1969. It was a few years yet before my family starting buying them but we eventually did My brother tells me that that particular tractor went up in flames some time after I moved to NC in the '80s. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,090 #9 Posted June 1 22 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Slight correction? The serial number has been painted over mostly, but it’s got a (quite sloppy) steering box, not a fan gear. Early 953, correct? @953 nut Sounds like you made a good trade Kevin. If it has a ROSS steering gear then it is a 953. Based on the steering wheel and headlights it would be a second generation. The seat frame is 1054 but that is just held in place by four 1/4-20s so I guess it got swapped out at some point. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,686 #10 Posted June 1 I think I am going to have to stay with collecting the 70's tractors, those seem to be the only ones available for anybody within 100 miles of @Pullstart because he's getting all the other tractors haha 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,052 #11 Posted June 2 9 hours ago, AlexR said: I think I am going to have to stay with collecting the 70's tractors, those seem to be the only ones available for anybody within 100 miles of @Pullstart because he's getting all the other tractors haha Michigan's Mystery Spot... all 's roll to Pullstart Stables, regardless of the surrounding grade... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,740 #12 Posted June 2 I’ve had a couple 1054’s…big looking tractor but I felt like the seat, steering wheel and brake pedals were set up for a short guy (which I am not). Wouldnt stop me from buying another of course. The one with black/silver wheels was my first. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,276 #13 Posted June 2 2 hours ago, Sparky said: I’ve had a couple 1054’s…big looking tractor but I felt like the seat, steering wheel and brake pedals were set up for a short guy (which I am not). Wouldnt stop me from buying another of course. My 953 came with this custom seat pad that allows it to sit back over the tool box. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,552 #14 Posted June 2 19 hours ago, 953 nut said: Sounds like you made a good trade Kevin. If it has a ROSS steering gear then it is a 953. Based on the steering wheel and headlights it would be a second generation. The seat frame is 1054 but that is just held in place by four 1/4-20s so I guess it got swapped out at some point. Heres pic of my steering wheel on 953 w/ross steering box. I guess the center cap on wheel is hard to find & if you can get one they are expensive?? S/N 62-613. Nice find Kevin! 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,721 #15 Posted June 2 5 hours ago, Sparky said: big looking tractor but I felt like the seat, steering wheel and brake pedals were set up for a short guy Can confirm. Trina is 5 ft 6 and fits one of these quite well. I sat on it and felt kind of stuffed in. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,552 #16 Posted June 2 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Can confirm. Trina is 5 ft 6 and fits one of these quite well. I sat on it and felt kind of stuffed in. Im 5' 8' & bout 190lbs & its about borderline being a tight fit for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,599 #17 Posted June 4 On 6/2/2025 at 11:21 AM, squonk said: My 953 came with this custom seat pad that allows it to sit back over the tool box. I know you’re a couple inches taller than me Skunky. What’s your head top out at? We are trying to find Rylee’s boy Brenen something suitable for long term use. We are keeping our options open, but I’d like it if he were to like this tractor. Something that needs some work, that he can learn from the beginning. The thing is, he doesn’t really fit into our family as far as height goes. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,276 #18 Posted June 4 I'm 6'1 but I have short legs. I'm ugly and look terrible in Cowboy Boots with no socks and shorts! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,090 #19 Posted June 4 3 minutes ago, squonk said: I'm 6'1 but I have short legs. I'm ugly and look terrible in Cowboy Boots with no socks and shorts! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,599 #20 Posted June 4 14 minutes ago, squonk said: I'm 6'1 but I have short legs. Good point. His legs are long. We blocked it up and moved the seat pad back last night before dinner and it was better but not great. I’m thinking maybe a hinged riser and a “normal” tractor seat, to access the fuel tank and tool box, but allow further distance from controls. 14 minutes ago, squonk said: I'm ugly and look terrible in Cowboy Boots with no socks and shorts! ‘Tis not an interview to become @Pullstart Jr… 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,276 #21 Posted June 4 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Good point. His legs are long. We blocked it up and moved the seat pad back last night before dinner and it was better but not great. I’m thinking maybe a hinged riser and a “normal” tractor seat, to access the fuel tank and tool box, but allow further distance from controls. ‘Tis not an interview to become @Pullstart Jr… That's Sr. to you Whippersnapper! Edited June 4 by squonk 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,599 #22 Posted June 4 5 minutes ago, squonk said: That's Sr. to you Whippersnapper! So you want me to adopt you as Pa or Son? I’m confused, but I’d rather you not try to court one of my daughters. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,098 #23 Posted June 4 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: So you want me to adopt you as Pa or Son? I’m confused, but I’d rather you not try to court one of my daughters. That's when the shotgun comes out! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,329 #24 Posted June 4 On 6/1/2025 at 4:54 PM, Achto said: Another plow mule !!!! Yep we love them for plow mules. On 6/2/2025 at 10:21 AM, squonk said: custom seat pad that allows it to sit back over the tool box. With that mod it would be like plowing sitting in a recliner! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,599 #25 Posted June 4 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: plowing in a recliner! What would @PeacemakerJack know about that? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
