MainelyWheelhorse 2,142 #24776 Posted October 25 Today I started getting ready for winter. 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,128 #24777 Posted October 25 Done small mod to the 1257. First Picture, with plow behind, was when it was still in the hands of the infamous @WHX??. Next pic is after modification that I got done today. Thought it would be fun to see who could spot mod first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 323 #24778 Posted October 25 (edited) 9 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: Done small mod to the 1257. First Picture, with plow behind, was when it was still in the hands of the infamous @WHX??. Next pic is after modification that I got done today. Thought it would be fun to see who could spot mod first. Different seat and different logos on the plate by the gas tank? Edited October 25 by 702854boy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,363 #24779 Posted October 26 I'd agree either seat, decal on side or the hydraulic lift lever shortened? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,128 #24780 Posted October 26 Duh, I didn't even notice the seat and decal were different in the pictures . The hydraulic lift lever was what I was getting at. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,418 #24781 Posted October 26 There's a different hood ornament and I'm old and don't see well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,128 #24782 Posted October 26 3 hours ago, Lee1977 said: There's a different hood ornament and I'm old and don't see well. The hydraulic lift lever is what I was referring to but didn't realize there was other things different in pictures until after I posted them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,594 #24783 Posted October 27 More plowing. We both had a great time in Polo, IL. Now I will need to build a second plow tractor! 1 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,396 #24784 Posted October 27 Grader blade fun! 2 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,740 #24785 Posted October 27 On 10/25/2025 at 7:39 PM, sqrlgtr said: Done small mod to the 1257. First Picture, with plow behind, was when it was still in the hands of the infamous @WHX??. Next pic is after modification that I got done today. Thought it would be fun to see who could spot mod first. Looks like you put a worser seat on it and got rid of the "Rat Fink" lift control 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #24786 Posted October 27 3 minutes ago, squonk said: the "Rat Fink" lift control Ed Roth. Great stuff there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,128 #24787 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, squonk said: Looks like you put a worser seat on it and got rid of the "Rat Fink" lift control You are correct on lift control, but the deflated one came with tractor which is surprisingly comfortably. I will say the "Worser seat" is in the eye of the beholder . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,561 #24788 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Grader blade fun! Keystone cops got nothin' on @Pullstart. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #24789 Posted October 27 2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: ANY seat" is in the eye (and tush) of the beholder... I've had multiple conversations with people over the years about this. Lots of folks, understandably, prefer the high back seats. Some even with the armrests. As a person of the "not small community" I don't fit in between those damn levers for the elbows. For that matter though, I don't find myself leaning back against the upper part of any seat on any tractor. Ever. I like the looks of a high back seat but very much prefer a low back seat because of the practicality. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,769 #24790 Posted October 27 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've had multiple conversations with people over the years about this. Lots of folks, understandably, prefer the high back seats. Some even with the armrests. As a person of the "not small community" I don't fit in between those damn levers for the elbows. For that matter though, I don't find myself leaning back against the upper part of any seat on any tractor. Ever. I like the looks of a high back seat but very much prefer a low back seat because of the practicality. Mine mostly all get the high back seats (a lot of which also have arm rests) mainly due to the fairly large amount of seat time mowing 2 acres of grass. I can see that for plowing and grading duties a low back seat might be more practical. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #24791 Posted October 27 1 minute ago, cleat said: Mine mostly all get the high back seats (a lot of which also have arm rests) mainly due to the fairly large amount of seat time mowing 2 acres of grass. I can see that for plowing and grading duties a low back seat might be more practical. I've tossed around the idea of getting a larger high back seat with armrests on it because I do get tossed around.... Physically.... when we are going in and out of the forest. Just never found the right fit... Having a suspension of any kind on a seat is actually detrimental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,740 #24792 Posted October 27 I don't see any padding on the 2nd seat. I never understood why WH thought planking a thin seat right on the fender pan was a good idea. I at least put springs under them 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #24793 Posted October 27 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Having a suspension of any kind on a seat is actually detrimental. My big butt would argue with you when I've been on my zero turn for a couple hours... I really wish I'd bought a stander! I understand the draw towards them! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,140 #24794 Posted October 27 59 minutes ago, kpinnc said: My big butt would argue with you when I've been on my zero turn for a couple hours... I really wish I'd bought a stander! I understand the draw towards them! I added a suspension to my zero turn seat, it was a nice improvement. Now if I had a standup mower I would need grease fittings installed in my aftermarket knees. 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,858 #24795 Posted October 27 24 minutes ago, lynnmor said: ... grease fittings installed in my aftermarket knees. Hey, this could be the idea that could earn you your next million! 😁 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,681 #24796 Posted October 27 @lynnmor If this works out, I could use some grease fittings in my neck and lower back. Oh and maybe my hips and knees! I’d like to make an appointment now before all these old guys here try to jump ahead of me 🤣🤣🤣 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,142 #24797 Posted October 28 Today I added decals from Redo your Horse(Terry) to the C-141. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,769 #24798 Posted October 28 56 minutes ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: Today I added decals from Redo your Horse(Terry) to the C-141. Terry's decals really are the finishing touch on a great project. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,142 #24799 Posted October 28 @cleat Definitely, They make a a worker a showpiece. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,312 #24800 Posted October 28 After about 15 years of no snow, I removed the BerVac from the 520 and got it under the hoist. Ready to load and go to a new home in NE Ohio next week. Then put the 48" blade on the 520. I had to change the bend in my custom blade angle lever. Something was different from when I had a 54" blade and a different frame???? 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
