Today's long haul - pics

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Well today "uncle Bo" and I got around to taking the all day haul from CT to Pa and back to pick up the C105 with 42 inch rd deck. I also picked up a Suburban 400, tiller, 42 inch deck, weight box, some wheel weights and hood and fender pan off 418. It was a long haul but well worth it.

I am curious if anyone can help me understand the suburban's dash?? It has a key (see pics) i do not know if the is a 400 or otherwise. I would like to know if anyone has seen an electric start suburban?? The motor is not original . My other question is the rear hitch. Any help on what type/kind or what went on it would be great. Thanks. steve bo-

[VinsRJ 723]

What did you do... knock off a bank on the way down?

Suburban looks good. I'll let others opine on the dash.

Steve, you should see the basket case RJ-58 I just got. It even has a bullet whole in the hood :notworthy:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Bullet hole ?? Post the pics up.. I may be coming to you for that k91 from your 56... as you can see I need one but not right now. :notworthy:

[fireman 1,022]

Steve,

I think that's a 550. Now you have both of the 1960 models .

[bell 11]

NICE HAUL!!!

My guess would be that it is a 550 Suburban. Would have had a 5.5HP Lauson with electric and recoil start...

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

anyone out there have a Lauson 5.5 for sale ???

[wallfish 18,075]

Another nice haul Steve!

Are you keeping that one or willing to do some trading for it? (550)

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

John,

Not sure yet. As you know when you first get it you are excited to keep it. If I sell/trade it, you will get first dibs... :notworthy:

[fireman 1,022]

Steve,

Here's the scoop:

Model Number 550

Model Year 1960

Beginning Serial # None

Ending Serial # None

Product Name 550 Suburban Tractor

Product Brand Wheel Horse

Product Type Riding Products

Product Series Garden Tractor, Pre '74

Swath Deck Optional

Discharge Deck Optional

Engine/Motor Manufacturer Tecumseh

Engine/Motor Model # H55B-1170

Engine/Motor Size # 5.5 hp

Engine/Motor Type 4 Cycle

Engine Starter Electric

Transmission Manufacturer Wheel Horse

Transmission Model # 5010

Transmission Speed 4 Speed

Transmission Type Gear

[rickv1957 74]

Steve,looks like a nice haul you made there!,Rick

[WHC-125 4]

Nice haul Steve! That looks like a great looking blackhood! :notworthy:

[sorekiwi 761]

Nice Suburban.

I could be wrong, but I thought both Suburban models used the fabricted hitch like the one on your 550?

I think I actually have one somewhere if thats the case...

[TJ 184]

Nice tractors. :notworthy:

[linen beige 15]

The hitch on this suburban is an AH-60. It allowed you to have a drawbar for pulling without removing the deck lift from the slot hitch.

[ducky 1]

that could be a 400. my 400 has a hole for a key or switch in the same location.

[sawhorse 0]

Stevebo,

I think I see the slot hitch on the back of that suburban. I believe that is

the only hitch that came with it.

[jpmcleod 4]

I just have to get me one of those black hoods. I have looked everywher for one and can't find one. I wish I was up there and take it off your hands. I am attending the Florida Flywheelers event in January. I hope to find one down there. Nice haul.

[ol550 830]

Steve, The hitch that is bolted to the transmission is used for pulling a trailer or other attachments with the mower deck on. The angle piece in the slot hitch is for raising the deck. Mike

[linen beige 15]

Stevebo,

I think I see the slot hitch on the back of that suburban. I believe that is

the only hitch that came with it.

Yes, you DO see a slot hitch, and it is the only hitch that came with this model as standard equipment.

BUT.... The mower deck lift on this model used the slot hitch, and that part is in the slot hitch on this one. The "extra" hitch on this one is the AH-60. As I posted above, and ol550 also pointed out, the AH-60 was an option that added drawbar capacity to the tractor while the mower deck was mounted.

[truckin88 104]

Steve, I am surprised your chevy was able to tow all that way without the rear end going out...... must have been a long ride at 45mph Nice Haul!!!

[bitten 134]

Steve

Nice looking haul, that should keep you busy for a day or two.

[whfan74 2,071]

Long trip, short trip.......wouldn't matter to me. That is definitely a nice haul that you made. Enjoy all of your new goodies! :notworthy:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Will,

No problems with this CHEVY !! If I had that Mopar the tranny would be slipping by now :notworthy:

[Suburban 550 28]

Nice haul, Steve. You're lucky you weren't shot for horse rustlin' in Pa. Nice 550. I'll be sending you a pm shortly.

[Ken B 3,189]

Great haul Steve. I'm going too have too pick me up a trailer from TSC real soon.

I got a good chuckle out of the Mopar tranny slipping rub, Been there done that! Don't forget, besides the trans. slipping, reverse is no doubt already totally history! :notworthy: