Welcome New Raider 12

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Hello. Just received a new Raider 12 from my grandfather after I bought my first house. Already been using it to mow and move wood around. Trying to figure out what year the Raider is and what model it is because I can't seem to find that information anywhere.

 

Also, I am looking into possibly getting a snowblower for it, but I am not sure what I have to do for the front. It looks like he added custom attachments to it but I am not entirely sure nor is he. I am just looking for a little bit of guidance on maybe attaching a tach-o-matic or what I would need to get.

 

Trying to fix the tractor up a bit when I get time and make it look like new again hopefully in the future. Any suggestions and tips would be appreciated. Thanks for any help.

 

 

[CasualObserver 3,406]

First,   Just at a glance, your tractor appears to be a 68 or 69.  To find the model number, look under the dash, there should be a little aluminum tag riveted to the dash stand.  If not a tag, you should at least see two little holes where it was so you know it's missing.  Look closely.  Sometimes they've been painted over and you might not notice it!

 

Going to need some better overall pictures to see what's going on with that front hitch.  Definitely, "customized"... but for what is the real question!  Snow throwers are easily available, both the bolt on kind that would have been original to your Raider, and the later attach-a-matic ones... and yes, you just need to get or make an adapter for the newer models.  That was actually just covered the other day with another new member who has a Charger. (the hydro version of your tractor)  Follow the link and/or info in this topic

 

Welcome again, and by all means, ask questions and use the search button... there's a ton of information here, and many people who can/will point you in the right direction or give you guidance.

[Ed Kennell 35,788]

 Can we get a detail picture of the belt under the guard attached to the hood ?  Is that belt driving the mower deck ?

 

          Oh, welcome to the Red Square !

 

            Like that heat shield.

Edited October 30, 2013 by ekennell

[Foozerush 40]

Yes, what is under that cover on side of hood? I see a belt running up to it? Mower belt in center of pto, drive belt in inner pulley...., hmmmmm

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Yes. I will take a lot more pictures tonight when I get home. If I remember correctly I believe it is an alternator under the guard hood, which is pretty crazy that I need to engage the PTO to charge the battery. I am still trying to dig through everything to figure out exactly what modifications were done and the electric is quite a bit of a mess at the moment as well.

 

Also the way it works currently is the PTO engages when I shift towards the tractor. (Sitting on the tractor right to left) Not sure if that is correct either.

Edited October 30, 2013 by mmmmmdonuts

[Ed Kennell 35,788]

Yes, the PTO engages when the rod is moved toward the tractor.       

 

A PTO driven alternator        interesting.

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Okay, here are some more pictures. I found the model as well. It is a 1-6231 so a 1968 Raider 12. I did my best to get the pictures as best as I could. Here are the additional pictures:

[Ed Kennell 35,788]

Thanks for the pics.  Looks like your Grandfather was a self made Electrical/Mechanical Engineer that did whatever was required to keep the Horse working.

 

You can mount a Tach-a-Matic or frame mount blower.  I have both and they work equally well. The T-a-M is a little easier to lift as the lift pivot point is closer to the blower. This is not a problem for me as I add enough lift assist springs to balance the weight of the blowers.

 

To mount the frame mount blower, you should only have to remove your existing custom front mount and bolt the blower to the existing holes in the frame rails.

 

Here's a pic of my frame mount blower on my C-120.  

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Well, it's been one year with the Raider 12 down and another mowing season finished. This tractor is a workhorse, between hauling wood, mowing, and towing trailers around the yard it has handled everything I have thrown at it. I found out that the alternator on the raider is an old GM car alternator from the 1970's. Needless to say the battery charges the battery in a jiff.

 

I got a new addition in May for the Raider and here it is below:

 

A new 6-9112 snowblower. (At least new to me) I got my chains ready and am contemplating getting some wheel weights for the winter months. Got it for less than $100 and everything seems to work minus the chute control. (cable broke) I went and bought some weed wacker cable for it and I should hopefully be good to go for the winter.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Wow, been a member for a year and only these 4 posts?

I guess I missed you last year, so.........

[Geno 1,928]

I wasn't here then so I missed it too.  

[JustinW.73 224]

Nice find. I love raiders.  And          

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Thanks for the welcome. I have been lurking on topics around the forums for the past year. Just trying to learn and absorb as much information as possible and put that information to use on the Raider and make the machine last as long as possible.

[KyBlue 652]

It'll outlast us all of cared for... Which it seems that you're doing be learning and I'm with the others...

Welcome to RS

[JustinW.73 224]

Thanks for the welcome. I have been lurking on topics around the forums for the past year. Just trying to learn and absorb as much information as possible and put that information to use on the Raider and make the machine last as long as possible.

Yep. If you need any help I know a fair bit of raiders. Especially the 12s. Need any help there are plenty of people on this form and I can help you too.