these things keep finding a way onto my truck

[midpack 1,011]

NOW what to do...

 

I've been on the lookout for an engine for my hydro machine to replace the one that blew a rod, i had a snowblower on my manual lift and i gotta say, it's not fun lifting that sucker even with an assist spring...

 

anyway. i check CL every morning (sorry boss) and found a possible donor machine,it is a 417 8. the plan was to take the engine (ser II KT17) and part the rest.

the problem is, i don't think i can justify tearing this machine apart.

It has an electric lift, so that solves the snowblower weight problem. it looks like it will clean up pretty well, and i do like manual transmissions...

 

it has a slot hitch (?) on the back. what would i use that for? it also has a regular tongue hitch that i have on the other machines 

 

BTW, this is the one that was for sale in Monson if any of you guys were looking at it

 

of course, that means i still don't have a motor for my hydro machine... lol

[Tankman 3,523]

Nice Stallion but same old story, "Hon, look what I found in my truck."

[953 nut 60,326]

1 hour ago, midpack said:

i still don't have a motor for my hydro machine.

But you do have a real nice one to cover your needs while you rebuild the engine.   

[chip61 666]

I agree with you-I would have a hard time tearing that machine apart, especially with the electric lift.

[Achto 29,420]

2 hours ago, midpack said:

it has a slot hitch (?) on the back. what would i use that for?

 

 Nice looking machine, too nice to part out in my opinion. I think that I would clean it up & use it. Yes this doesn't solve your engine problem for your hydro, but like 953nut said you'll have a user while you solve that issue. The slot hitch on the back - you can get a slot to sleeve adapter and use any Brinly pull type equipment, (mold board plow, disc harrow, cultivator, rear blade, ect.) Your choice, but I'd have a hard time parting out such a nice tractor.