Maine Tractor 3 #1 Posted July 21, 2013 Hi everyone, I just got my first wheel horse and I've been told both. Its either a 1961-401 or a 1962-551. It has a two piece transmission and a front curved axle. So what do I have? Also what makes it what it is? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #2 Posted July 21, 2013 It is a 1961 Suburban 701...Kohler engine and that trans pegs it. Nice horse and the hub caps look great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 85 #3 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) looks like a 551 isn't the 701 a forward engine? I thought the 551 was a suburban with a unidrive trans. Edited July 21, 2013 by bean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #4 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Bean, you are right...701 is a forward engine...sorry., blonde moment. The 551 is a techy engine though. Somebody take off the techy and put on a 4 or 6 hsp Kohler?? It is a 1961 though....I think at this point. It is not a 401 with that trans. Edited July 21, 2013 by stevasaurus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 85 #5 Posted July 21, 2013 steve, didn't one of the forum members build an 8spd 551? I still drool thinking about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,154 #6 Posted July 21, 2013 Without any doubt, It's a 1961 model 551. The only mid engine tractor with the 2 pc trans, Hood stand has the area for the battery. The original engine would have been the H55 spec 2113. A 401 would have a 3 pc trans and a different hood stand. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #7 Posted July 22, 2013 1961 551 with different motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
