854WH 0 #1 Posted June 22, 2010 i just got done cutting grass with the suburban,she surprised me,i thought she was going to cut like crap,i guess she's still got the balls to cut a few more lawns before she croaks. 1961 wheelhorse suburban with a 1960 mowerdeck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #2 Posted June 22, 2010 It's a , of coarse it does a nice job. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #3 Posted June 22, 2010 i know your right,in my eyes i feel wheelhorse is the best tractor out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #4 Posted June 22, 2010 50 years old and cuts as good as the new stuff You have to thank Kohler too :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #5 Posted June 22, 2010 yea,kohlers are great engines.im looking for a k91 for the suburban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #6 Posted June 22, 2010 yea,kohlers are great engines.im looking for a k91 for the suburban My brother is bringing two (60 400 & 61 401) parts tractors to the show, both have thieir original Kohlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #8 Posted June 22, 2010 Them just keep going! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #9 Posted June 23, 2010 i mow my yard a few times a week with either my 704 or 854 (which ever i feel like putting the mower deck on) has a beautiful cut. not only does it cut great but that nice cut makes are patchy lawn look much better. quite amazing what these old horses can do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #10 Posted June 23, 2010 yea i used to have a mowerdeck for my 854 but sold it to buy a new engine hers a pic: http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af43/85...nt=93454894.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #11 Posted June 23, 2010 heres the new engine i got for it Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted June 23, 2010 Why is this green?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #13 Posted June 23, 2010 those are my landscaping company colors http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af43/85...=untitled-1.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acsousa82 5 #14 Posted June 23, 2010 Theres just something about working with these old round noses. I mowed 2 acres with my 753 for a year and change. 3 hrs each time and no clumps of grass or clippings in the flower beds. Plenty of looks from cars driving by. I just felt bad seeing grass on the tranny and belt guards though. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #15 Posted June 23, 2010 yea i know i always try to clean mine off after i work it to make sure theres no grass anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #16 Posted June 23, 2010 i wish i had two acres to mow with my round hood. all i got is a standard yard in the suburbs :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #17 Posted June 23, 2010 Nice job. A horse NEVER CROAKS! I use my 401 every week to mow just under a half acre of lawn at my house. Cuts like a dream! As long as it is maintained it will work fine. Just keep adding grease to the gear boxes on the deck and it will be fine. Just a little mind blower: I use my 401 to cut grass which takes 2 hours. I have been using it all mowing season for the past 5 years. If it cut grass 35 times a year that brings the grand total to 350 mowing hours with the 401 since 2005. Still works great just keep the maintenance up! Plus it is always good to keep the tractor clean because grass will adhere to the paint and can be a pain to get off and will hold moisture which can lead to premature rust. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854WH 0 #18 Posted June 23, 2010 i love to see those old round hoods at work :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
