Amcwheel85 2,059 #26 Posted March 21, 2016 Still needs a really good cleaning but it's an awesome little tractor just like my 856 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,161 #27 Posted March 21, 2016 Great looking pair of 's you scored there. You done really good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #28 Posted March 21, 2016 17 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Great looking pair of 's you scored there. You done really good. Thanks! I know the lil A-81 isn't as collectible as the garden tractors but this one is really nice and everything works. And for what I paid I think I stole it. Has original dealer sticker on it too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,672 #30 Posted March 22, 2016 21 hours ago, dells68 said: By ford 120 I think he was referring to a 12 horsepower lawn and garden tractor. My dad has the next model, a 125 - still a 12 horse just different sheet metal. Dad's is a Kohler, I think the 120 was too. Very nice machines. oopps did not think of that. Thanks for the info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,672 #31 Posted March 22, 2016 Amcwheel85 Looks nice Try buffing it out with some compound then wax it and see how it looks from there. I think it will look better after this. I bought a cheap one at Harbor Freight just for tractors. Just my 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #32 Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks, I've been thinking about getting one but gonna wait til it really warms up as I don't have heat in my shed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #33 Posted March 22, 2016 Well I only had time to get the A-81 out to clean up the wheels today.. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,929 #34 Posted March 22, 2016 Looks to be in really good shape for it's age. Nice thing about these litte guys is easy to get around trees & stuff in the yard. Bet it will cut a fine head of fescues. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #35 Posted March 22, 2016 30 minutes ago, WHX61/3 said: Looks to be in really good shape for it's age. Nice thing about these litte guys is easy to get around trees & stuff in the yard. Bet it will cut a fine head of fescues. It is a survivor, I've wanted one since the first time I seen one and was lucky enough to get one in great shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,929 #36 Posted March 22, 2016 Really..it's obvious the PO knew the value of a well kept mower! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #37 Posted March 22, 2016 Yea he traded it to the guy I got it from for a newer RER John Deere with a bagger and the guy I got it from was thinking about scrapping it cuz it wasn't green! Glad I saved it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,023 #38 Posted March 23, 2016 He's got Horse Blinders on! Sad, but makes for a good guy to strike a deal with... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #39 Posted March 24, 2016 Not trying to hijack the thread, but what is an A-81 (in good condition) selling for these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #40 Posted March 25, 2016 Well I don't really know what they usually go for because this is the only one I have seen but I gave $80 for this one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,120 #41 Posted March 25, 2016 The way I look at it...I just saw a commercial for a brand new walk behind mower...$279. $80 for one in great shape that you can ride is a steal for sure. And the A-81 is so cute, you just want to adopt one!! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,630 #42 Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Hey @stevasaurus I know it's not truly and I think it's sold , it looks brand new . Just think of the fun you could have for $230 . Sure beats a hover round . Edited March 25, 2016 by ACman 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #43 Posted March 25, 2016 6 hours ago, stevasaurus said: The way I look at it...I just saw a commercial for a brand new walk behind mower...$279. $80 for one in great shape that you can ride is a steal for sure. And the A-81 is so cute, you just want to adopt one!! Very true. I love this lil guy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #44 Posted March 25, 2016 On 3/22/2016 at 2:49 PM, Amcwheel85 said: Well I only had time to get the A-81 out to clean up the wheels today.. I'm in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,161 #45 Posted March 25, 2016 At her first tractor show ever... the Mrs Rules bought her A-81 within 15 minutes of stepping on the big show field. Exactly what she said..."they're so cute" 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #46 Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) I had an A-81. Bought it 28 yrs. ago as the first mower I had when we moved into our house. Had a replacement Briggs and all PTO parts were gone. Blades were on all the time. When you pulled the "Easy -Spin" tm everything spun around except the steering wheel. Edited March 26, 2016 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,929 #47 Posted March 26, 2016 I always called them rear engine dragsters back in the day when most top feulers did have the engine in the front.....let the fescues fly!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #48 Posted March 26, 2016 20 hours ago, AMC RULES said: At her first tractor show ever... the Mrs Rules bought her A-81 within 15 minutes of stepping on the big show field. Exactly what she said..."they're so cute" Mrs. Rules .......RULES ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,161 #49 Posted March 28, 2016 I know she rules...Mr Rules. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
