Mith 2 #1 Posted August 13, 2008 Picked this up last week. Going for scrap as the deck is rotten. I was going to cut it up, but its just too good. Its a briggs vanguard 14HP twin, works perfectly, the gearbox is loose but works. The electric clutch works fine, as does the PTO and the sweeper. I reckon I'll fit an old wheelhorse deck to it, its far too good to scrap. I ran over the lawn with the sweeper to pick up the clumps of grass, works sweet. A decent bit of British engineering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #2 Posted August 31, 2008 never seen one of those . thats a pretty nifty sweeper :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #3 Posted August 31, 2008 strange lookin thing neven herd of it looks neat, make a good racer :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #4 Posted August 31, 2008 Found another mower deck for it and cut the lawn yesterday. Boy, do I like the finish it gives. My parents are going to have it to mow the lawn at the farm. They blew up the engine on the last one I gave them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #5 Posted August 31, 2008 That setup does leave a very nice looking stripped lawn. Looking at the Countax website I was surprised to see a couple 4x4 versions. Also the Countax high grass deck is interesting. Countex 4x4 High grass deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #6 Posted August 31, 2008 Yes, the 4x4 is actually really good. It has 2 hydraulic lines coming from the rear transmission into a drive unit on the front. Really well done, and seems to last well. The 4x4 adds about $1500 onto the price of the standard tractor. The small high grass deck is OK, but the big 42" one they do isnt very well designed. They cook belts regularly, and the belts are $120 a time. Its a known issue, but the manufacturer hasnt made a decent solution to the problem yet. Shame it doesnt work well, the decks themselves are really well made. Retail for the deck is about $1400 if I remember correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #7 Posted September 3, 2008 looks simular to a simplicity AWD. http://www.simplicitymfg.com/products/yard...ractors/legacy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 0 #8 Posted September 3, 2008 Countax are really common over here, good uns but have a habit of blowing gearboxes :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites