pfrederi 18,696 #1 Posted December 11, 2010 Was only 14 degrees the other day and the L-107 was doing her winter chores. The wagon holds about 800lbs of coal. She has to drag it up the hill from the barn in the background. I know you guys bad mouth Tecumsehs but she starts faster than any of my Kohlers and is ready to work almost immediately no matter how cold it is. D200 was out for the day also to bring a snowblower up for the 418A. D doesn't get much winter use so she has her 30w and I have to put a magnetic block heater on her for a while before I start her and then the hydro likes to warm up a bit before we go to work. The rear tires are filled but AG tires are not that great on frozen, icy ground. She slipped a bit coming up the hill. Took two tries to back her into the shop...AG tires in reverse are worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #2 Posted December 11, 2010 Good looking team, I like the pictures. I also use the magic block heater on my flatsaw, especially this time of year plus it doesn't hurt to keep the glow plugs heating just a tad longer. Love the D200. See Ya, Bye Burly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #3 Posted December 11, 2010 Look'n good, Long live the Techie! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #4 Posted December 11, 2010 That was one thing I noticed about my tucky's. 3 maybe 4 revolutions and it was running. The Kohler almost kills the battery every time I start it. They both look great Paul..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #5 Posted December 12, 2010 Looks like the are gettin it done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,072 #6 Posted December 12, 2010 Great pictures and thanks for sharing! I love hearing these type of stories.........a true testament on how tough these little red tractors are! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #7 Posted December 12, 2010 Nice photos. I have one of my Rangers set up with a plow, wheel weights and chains this year. I expect it will do just fine for small storms and clean up. I use that little Ranger quite a lot like you do. Easy to start, nimble, easy on and off, it is just a quick and easy little bugger. I also have my D set up with a 56" plow this year. Loader is off for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #8 Posted December 12, 2010 That little Horse looks good pulling the big load! Not to get to far but those mag. heaters, I used to have one on my Wisc. V-4 motor then one time I didn't have it plugged in and started it up to warm up. Fairly soon after it started squeaking and I looked down in the skidsteer [Case at that time] and seen the output shaft bearing glowing red and smokeing. Here is what I found - the magnet was creating moisture in the oil pan and it froze then when I started it the pump sucked it up and starved it for oil, had to find another motor. I'm leary on them mag. heaters now. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,410 #9 Posted December 12, 2010 Paul: Glad to see you posting pictures of your tractors! Always enjoy seeing the Lawn Ranger's at work! I have appreciated your assistance and postings about Tecumseh motors, Lawn Rangers , etc over the last three years. That D model next to the Lawn Ranger is a real contrast in size! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,696 #10 Posted December 12, 2010 T Here is what I found - the magnet was creating moisture in the oil pan and it froze then when I started it the pump sucked it up and starved it for oil, had to find another motor. I'm leary on them mag. heaters now. Randy That is good info. I only put the heater on when I want to use it. (It also gets used on other equipment). I will make sure I always store it on a shelf not a machine Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
