Lane Ranger 11,434 #1 Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Edited September 28, 2021 by Lane Ranger 3 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,878 #2 Posted September 28, 2021 You found a 754? Congratulations! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,361 #3 Posted September 28, 2021 Congrats on that score! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,946 #4 Posted September 28, 2021 Hadn't heard of a 754. Are these uncommon? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,434 #5 Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Hadn't heard of a 754. Are these uncommon? Only 422 Built Eric! Very sought after! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,835 #6 Posted September 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: Only 422 Built Eric! Very sought after! Lane that looks like a great winter project . I hope it all turns out well. Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,021 #7 Posted September 28, 2021 Not sure if I knew there was such a model… or if I did had no idea it was rare! Nice find, and thanks for the info Lane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,302 #8 Posted September 28, 2021 Nice find Seems there was a story that the factory ran low on engines because of a strike at Kohler so they used Tecumseh engines to keep the production line going. Gave them a new number to keep things straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,946 #9 Posted September 28, 2021 51 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Nice find Seems there was a story that the factory ran low on engines because of a strike at Kohler so they used Tecumseh engines to keep the production line going. Gave them a new number to keep things straight. Similar to the 1974 c160 and 1974, 75 c120. In that case they kept the series number the same but they did give them a different model number to show that they had the Tecumseh engine instead of the Kohler engine. I didn't know they had done that back in the mid-60s as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,983 #10 Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 754's didn't have Teckys. It looks to me like they had some 7hp electric start Kohlers left over from 1963 and installed them on what would have been 854's. Their "cleanup sale" was more like 'We need to get these 7hp electrics off the shelf'". Edited September 28, 2021 by Racinbob 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,934 #11 Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Racinbob said: 754's didn't have Teckys. It looks to me like they had some 7hp electric start Kohlers left over from 1963 and installed them on what would have been 854's. I'll take two! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,983 #12 Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, squonk said: I'll take two! Let's go in together and make it three. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,483 #13 Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Racinbob said: 754's didn't have Teckys. It looks to me like they had some 7hp electric start Kohlers left over from 1963 and installed them on what would have been 854's. Their "cleanup sale" was more like 'We need to get these 7hp electrics off the shelf'". Yes 754's had kohlers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,678 #14 Posted September 28, 2021 Two square seats too! Looks like an awesome find! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,367 #15 Posted September 28, 2021 Great find, I made the list complet thank me later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darrenw85 666 #16 Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) I own Serial No. 47956. This had been repainted at some point before I bought the tractor. Included is a picture of the serial number before restoration. The frame, axle, wheels, etc. were powdered coated and the hood and other tins were painted. The lettering on the hood was hand painted by a pinstriper. Edited September 28, 2021 by Darrenw85 Updated description. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,215 #17 Posted September 28, 2021 Nice find Lane And a 702 in the background ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,434 #18 Posted September 29, 2021 11 hours ago, wallfish said: Nice find Lane And a 702 in the background ? John , It is a 552. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,434 #19 Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) I think the Tecumseh in photo was to be replacement motor for the 5.5 Tecumseh on the other tractor , a 552 Wheel Horse. I know the 754 had a 7 hp K 161 Kohler o it as originally outfitted by Wheel Horse. Edited September 29, 2021 by Lane Ranger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #20 Posted September 29, 2021 Cool find @Lane Ranger. Nice paperwork and info @Racinbob. That’s cool how they took parts from two machines to make one to sell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,946 #21 Posted September 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, WheelHorse520H said: took parts from two machines to make one to sell. A big part of The frugal nature of the Pond family I believe. No sense wasting the parts that you have on hand. I'd be curious to know how many times they did that over the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #22 Posted September 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: No sense wasting the parts that you have on hand. I'd be curious to know how many times they did that over the years. I would do the same. Yeah I am interested too, how many models did they make that they sold just because they had the parts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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