1975 Simplicity 7016 Sovereign Hydro

[AlexR 1,695]

Here is the new to me 1975 Simplicity 7016 I did some trading with my neighbor. It was his Dad's who passed away last year who was our neighbor as well, that we were pretty close to for the amount of time we lived here. So it has some sentimental value as well. Especially for his son who lives there now, knowing it's being taken care and close by. 

It has the tiller, a front blade, and a deck which probably to far gone to save. Also some wheel weights

I did wash it before the photos. The sticker is not right I did check the model number on the tractor and it is a 7016.

I did check the bevel gearbox and it doesn't have to much slop it's still within acceptable range. 

 

After checking this tractor out I can really appreciate the simplicity of the Wheelhorse tractors (pun not intended haha)

That said I do love the look of the tractor with this particular hood and the light pods on the side. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 10:54 PM by AlexR

[ebinmaine 71,802]

10 hours ago, AlexR said:

After checking this tractor out I can really appreciate the simplicity of the Wheelhorse tractors (pun not intended haha)

 

Absolutely agreed. 

Our stable is filled with Wheelhorse tractors and implementation specifically for that reason. 

 

10 hours ago, AlexR said:

That said I do love the look of the tractor with this particular hood and the light pods on the side

 

Neat looking rig. Those side steps with multiple holes are practical pieces.  

[953 nut 59,214]

            Being a hydro drive you would think the implement lift would have been hydro also.

[AlexR 1,695]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Absolutely agreed. 

Our stable is filled with Wheelhorse tractors and implementation specifically for that reason. 

Neat looking rig. Those side steps with multiple holes are practical pieces.  

The wheelhorse's aren't going anywhere that's for sure. 

Definitely if you get a lot of mud on your shoes as well. 

I guess I did forget to mention the tractor is non-running right now. Ran when parked though, and it was stored inside so I don't anticipate much other then old gas/carb and battery. 

[AlexR 1,695]

59 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

            Being a hydro drive you would think the implement lift would have been hydro also.

Thanks! 

Yeah I was hoping it was hydro lift but I think it was just like Wheelhorse it was a option a lot of people didn't want to spend the money on. 

[peter lena 9,186]

@AlexR   nice pick up on that  , one of the first opportunities  you have is to give that an aerosol  lubrication soak down !  that paint condition  will easily pop thru , with a deep shine , like a penetrating oil  first , let it sit for effect , a day or two , than wipe it down with a mineral oil clean cloth , any buffing  , like a 6" electric palm buffer , cleaner wax , for  paint enhancement  . done a lot of it . full chassis service , looks like a winner to me, pete