71_Bronco 1072 #1 Posted August 13, 2020 I love the size of my Lawn Ranger. Haven't gotten to use it much as I just recently picked it up. They should have the same uni-drive as the bigger tractors of the era, but the wheels are a little unique. The older ones (62-65 I believe) had the wheels keyed directly to the shaft, and the later ones had 3-lug hubs, not the typical 5-lug. As others have said, I dont think they came stock with Kohler's, but I've read that the K181 (8hp) is a direct swap. May want to double-check that though as I've never done it myself, just read it was possible. Here's a pic of mine, it's the first generation with the tool-box, rear fenders and spring seat (rather than a seat-pan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2194 #2 Posted August 13, 2020 Be some rough ridin with dem front wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1072 #3 Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, bottjernat1 said: Be some rough ridin with dem front wheels. Yup, Wheel Horse supposedly changed them in '63 due to complaints about the hard, solid front wheels. I'm in the process of gathering new wheels & tires, and I went with pneumatic fronts. The other issue I had was the spindles. Those stock front wheels have steel bushings, no bearings. Ruined the spindles. Lincoln at A-Z Tractor happen to have a set (was super shocked). The new fronts will have bearings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1072 #4 Posted August 13, 2020 Sweet ride @dclarke. Very nicely modified there with the floorboards and the second clutch pedal. Bet she's a blast to rip around on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
