fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted November 1, 2013 how do i tell what year a lawn ranger is by looking at it. the one i'm looking at has a 2 spoke steering wheel and electric start. any idea's. also can a kohler be just bolted in or will it take some fab work?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lt230s 14 #2 Posted November 1, 2013 On the SN plate (left hand side) should be model number. Example: L-156...5 is electric start/0 is manual start, 6 is year - 1966 At least that is way mine is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,209 #3 Posted November 2, 2013 how do i tell what year a lawn ranger is by looking at it. the one i'm looking at has a 2 spoke steering wheel and electric start. any idea's. also can a kohler be just bolted in or will it take some fab work?. Show us a picture and we can narrow it down for you. my 65,66 and 67's have model #s on an ID tag. my 64 has just a serial #. a seasoned lawn ranger goo-roo can pretty much tell just looking at one . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #4 Posted November 2, 2013 terry m sorry i can't get a pic of it until tomorrow. by then i'll either own it depending on the price or somebody else will lol. it's at an auction tomorrow. i'll let you guys know what happens tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,209 #5 Posted November 2, 2013 Well "fourwheels" I hope you get it. Lawn rangers are my favorite model and here are a couple pics of my lawn rangers. The first pic is my '64 with the full length hood and clam shell style rear fenders. The second pic is a '67 model. thats pretty much what they look like 1965 thru 1968.note the one piece rear fender pan. The 1962-63 have the clam shell fenders in the rear and a hood that wraps around the top mounted gas tank. I don't own any 62's or 63's,but maybe someone could post a pic for us. I hope that helps a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #6 Posted November 2, 2013 Here is my 62 or 63 with the aluminum gas tank like terry is talking about. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #7 Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) terry m your 67 looks identical to the one i'm looking at mowing deck,steering wheel and all. will a kohler bolt right in? i'm not a big fan of tecky's. besides it may not run lol. from the 1 pic i saw it looks all original and untouched. Edited November 2, 2013 by fourwheels0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lt230s 14 #8 Posted November 2, 2013 The 65-68 had 6 HP Tecs, so I would think you would have to find a small Kohler to fit in there. I know the 8HP K181 in my JD would be too big without major modifications. If it's like Terrys 67 then tag will be on the side as mentioned before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #9 Posted November 2, 2013 john thanks. ya i don't want to cut up a good hood or anything to put a motor in. we'll see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,209 #10 Posted November 2, 2013 terry m your 67 looks identical to the one i'm looking at mowing deck,steering wheel and all. will a kohler bolt right in? i'm not a big fan of tecky's. besides it may not run lol. from the 1 pic i saw it looks all original and untouched. I don't believe a kohler will bolt right in. But i've been told more than once that some kohlers's up to a 8 hp is possible with some small modifications. but I don't know all what it would take. I know of a couple members that have done it. maybe they'll read this and chime on in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #11 Posted November 3, 2013 oh well i didn't get it. it was a 67 L-157. ran great and in great shape but i got outbid at the auction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,209 #12 Posted November 3, 2013 oh well i didn't get it. it was a 67 L-157. ran great and in great shape but i got outbid at the auction. I'm just curious….do you remember what it went for?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,068 #13 Posted November 4, 2013 A Kohler will fit but you will have to do some modifiying for the gast tank to be able to fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #14 Posted November 5, 2013 terry it went for $350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #15 Posted November 5, 2013 Here's. my little guy have model number tag but has serial number I'm guessing its early 60's 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,209 #16 Posted November 5, 2013 terry it went for $350 Thanks, I was only curious. seems the price of wheel horse stuff is on the rise. sorry you got outbid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
