grnlark 489 #1 Posted February 22, 2010 Good evening gentlemen, My name is Matt, and this is my first post here on Redsquare. I'm reletively new to Wheel Horse tractors, but certainly not new to lawn and garden tractors. In my recent quest for a nice RJ to add to my growing collection of tractors (which BTW the search is still ongoing - still haven't found one yet - hint, hint) I came across and purchased this Lawn Ranger. It's a fully running and functioning machine and I thought it was pretty cool looking. To the best of my knowledge, it looks to be the original Tech motor. It's obviously missing the seat and could use a resto, but all in all it's a super solid little machine. I have a few questions though: How can I tell what the year of manufacture for this tractor is? Is there a particular model number/name other than Lawn Ranger? Does anyone out there have a nice condition seat they would be willing to sell? Is there a repro decal set for this tractor? Thank you in advance! Sincerely, Matt Attached Image (Click thumbnail to expand) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #2 Posted February 22, 2010 B) The lawn rangers were made 62-68,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zach l 2 #3 Posted February 22, 2010 www.redoyourhorse.com has decals for lawn rangers. and im currently restoring my 1966 wheel horse lawn ranger its been fun so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,531 #4 Posted February 22, 2010 Matt, Good to see you here. You have finally made the decision to come to the red side You will enjoy it here. I will see what we can do to help you with a nice RJ.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #6 Posted February 22, 2010 matt, this is a great site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawn Ranger kid 14 #7 Posted February 22, 2010 Nice lawn ranger you have there. Good luck with it. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandred 15 #8 Posted February 22, 2010 Good evening gentlemen, My name is Matt, and this is my first post here on Redsquare. I'm reletively new to Wheel Horse tractors, but certainly not new to lawn and garden tractors. In my recent quest for a nice RJ to add to my growing collection of tractors (which BTW the search is still ongoing - still haven't found one yet - hint, hint) I came across and purchased this Lawn Ranger. It's a fully running and functioning machine and I thought it was pretty cool looking. To the best of my knowledge, it looks to be the original Tech motor. It's obviously missing the seat and could use a resto, but all in all it's a super solid little machine. I have a few questions though: How can I tell what the year of manufacture for this tractor is? Is there a particular model number/name other than Lawn Ranger? Does anyone out there have a nice condition seat they would be willing to sell? Is there a repro decal set for this tractor? Thank you in advance! Sincerely, Matt Matt it looks like a 1968 there the only ones with the three spoke wheel the hood should have the long decal that says Lawn ranger and theres a vender that sell the decals now there is or was a tag on the left sied were your knee would hit if you move it to the tractor with the numbers of 1-1631 for pull start or 1-2631 for elec start tghe seats good luck some one here may have one there a pan with pading mounted on metal two parts into the one pan good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,395 #9 Posted February 22, 2010 Matt: Welcome to Red Square. I have two 1967 Lawn Rangers and several implements. A bunch on photos are posted on my photo bucket account that may be of interest to you and the link is posted below. http://s728.photobucket.com/home/LaneRanger104/index Good luck with your Lawn Ranger . They are a real fun Wheel Horse to operate. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #10 Posted February 22, 2010 Matt nice Lawn Ranger Seats are out there, but to find an original you may pay dearly. Sometimes a parts tractor with a decent seat or reupholster an old one is a better option My compliments on the rest of your GT collection & read your thread at MTF....sorry to hear about your C list issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #11 Posted February 22, 2010 The lawn rangers were made 62-68,Rick matt that is a 65-68 model ranger...the 62-64 is much different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #12 Posted February 22, 2010 B) Ken from Mentone In P. S. I have a dozer blade for your panzer if your interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #13 Posted February 22, 2010 I guess I will have to say Matt's my brother B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,660 #14 Posted February 22, 2010 If the steering wheel and belt cover are original it is a 68. They are great little tractors. My L107 (1967) is still in constant use..hauls a 750lb coal wagon up hill no problem... I am wondering about the motor, from what I can see it is correct but it should be red not gray. It may have been replaced with a later motor, can you read any motor numbers? Should be stamped into the blower housing. Sorry about the seat. My wife recovered mine...did a very nice job but it doesn't have the grooves in the white part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #15 Posted February 22, 2010 Nice find Mat. And :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markslawnmowerworld 4 #16 Posted February 22, 2010 B) :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 489 #17 Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks for the warm welcome guys! You're going to think I'm crazy, but I am about to close a deal on a RJ58 which is really what I wanted when I came across this Ranger. I don't want both, so as soon as it came in, the Ranger needs to go out to make room for the RJ. If anyone is interested in the Ranger, let me know. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
