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dustytools · 12-06-2009, 07:07 PM

Hello everyone, I just purchased my first 446 garden tractor and was browsing here for some info and decided to join. The tractor is a 1974 model with a three point hitch that I plan to plow and harrow my small garden with. I will either make or buy a sleeve hitch adapter for the three point to accomodate my implements. Looks like there is a lot of good info here, Thanks.

Kcunningham · 12-06-2009, 07:28 PM

If all of your attachments are for a sleeve hitch, you could sell the 3 point and buy yourself a sleeve hitch. You would end up about 250.00 to the good, but wouldnt have the "cool factor" of the 3 point.

Welcom to the group, lots of knowledgable folks here.

bthomas · 12-06-2009, 07:39 PM

The archive/search function is a gold mine of info.

And while I am not experienced there are some on this forum that really know their stuff and will take time to share.

Only caution is these Case tractors multiply.

...last winter I bought my first garden tractor a Case 220 ..older one in Desert Sand color. Selected Case and went searching for mine after first finding the tractor forum and reading various brands. And I wanted something easy to work on and did not want a clutch.

These Case garden tractors are a lot of fun...the only thing is its easy to like them so much you keep finding them and can't say no.

Early in the spring I found an Ingersoll 4020 that the PO repowered (has a Honda 24 HP in it) ....was maybe 5 miles away and when I saw it I had to have it. Then a derelict non running 220 that I put a 14HP Kohler K321 in. Then along came a non running 644. Its addictive.

Have some fun and welcome.

jeepersmitty · 12-06-2009, 07:40 PM

Welcome to the forum. Case's are great tractors.

dustytools · 12-06-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kcunningham

If all of your attachments are for a sleeve hitch, you could sell the 3 point and buy yourself a sleeve hitch. You would end up about 250.00 to the good, but wouldnt have the "cool factor" of the 3 point.

Welcom to the group, lots of knowledgable folks here.

Yes, the 3 point hitch with hydraulic power is too cool to part with. The buddy that I bought the tractor from has a couple of adapters that I can pattern from if I build one. The first thing that will need fixing is the clutch that powers the deck, it doesnt spin the pulley when I try to engage the blades. Is this an easy fix and where can I get the part(s)? Thanks.

Kcunningham · 12-06-2009, 08:23 PM

There are two types of clutches, the easy adjust and the one that uses spacers. I believe there are manuals on the clutches on the yahoo site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casegardentractors/ You will have to join, then look in the files section. There may be on on the site but i dont know without looking.

Jim_WV · 12-06-2009, 08:37 PM

dusty. nice to have you with us

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dustytools · 12-06-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_WV

dusty. nice to have you with us

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Thank you.

PA318Guy · 12-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Welcome to the forum dusty! Your tools won't have any for long now that you have an older tractor to work on! They're great tractors but you will have to turn the wrench a few times! Just can't stop the old ones though!

dustytools · 12-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kcunningham

There are two types of clutches, the easy adjust and the one that uses spacers. I believe there are manuals on the clutches on the yahoo site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casegardentractors/ You will have to join, then look in the files section. There may be on on the site but i dont know without looking.

Mine is not the easy adjust. Thank you for the link.

dustytools · 12-06-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA318Guy

Welcome to the forum dusty! Your tools won't have any for long now that you have an older tractor to work on! They're great tractors but you will have to turn the wrench a few times! Just can't stop the old ones though!

Thanks. Pictures soon, the batteries in the camera were dead when I tried to take some this morning.

Caseman2 · 12-06-2009, 09:26 PM

Welcome to the forum Dusty.

For parts PM bhildret as he is a dealer (Brian Hildreth) in this forum by finding a post of his and click on his name.

davidg · 12-06-2009, 09:30 PM

drbailey · 12-06-2009, 09:38 PM

Hey dustytools, welcome to MTF. we are happy to have you with us.

RestMyCase · 12-06-2009, 10:28 PM

The EZ-adjust and the Shim style clutch are basically the same except for the adjustment procedure. The very first post here will direct you to the clutch manual. If you are lucky it just needs adjustment. The best thing to do is take it off and apart to inspect the bearings and shaft...

12-06-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
dustytools MTF Junior Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 12 MTF Member # 35840	New guy here. Hello everyone, I just purchased my first 446 garden tractor and was browsing here for some info and decided to join. The tractor is a 1974 model with a three point hitch that I plan to plow and harrow my small garden with. I will either make or buy a sleeve hitch adapter for the three point to accomodate my implements. Looks like there is a lot of good info here, Thanks.

12-06-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
Kcunningham Senior MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 693 MTF Member # 34268 Images: 4	Re: New guy here. If all of your attachments are for a sleeve hitch, you could sell the 3 point and buy yourself a sleeve hitch. You would end up about 250.00 to the good, but wouldnt have the "cool factor" of the 3 point. Welcom to the group, lots of knowledgable folks here. __________________ 1979 Case 446

12-06-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
bthomas MTF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 54 MTF Member # 22001	Re: New guy here. The archive/search function is a gold mine of info. And while I am not experienced there are some on this forum that really know their stuff and will take time to share. Only caution is these Case tractors multiply. ...last winter I bought my first garden tractor a Case 220 ..older one in Desert Sand color. Selected Case and went searching for mine after first finding the tractor forum and reading various brands. And I wanted something easy to work on and did not want a clutch. These Case garden tractors are a lot of fun...the only thing is its easy to like them so much you keep finding them and can't say no. Early in the spring I found an Ingersoll 4020 that the PO repowered (has a Honda 24 HP in it) ....was maybe 5 miles away and when I saw it I had to have it. Then a derelict non running 220 that I put a 14HP Kohler K321 in. Then along came a non running 644. Its addictive. Have some fun and welcome.

12-06-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
jeepersmitty Retired Aug.31 2007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 7,473 MTF Member # 6130 Images: 2	Re: New guy here. Welcome to the forum. Case's are great tractors. __________________ I always know... God won't give me more than I can handle There are times I just wish He didn't trust me quite so much.

12-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
Kcunningham Senior MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 693 MTF Member # 34268 Images: 4	Re: New guy here. There are two types of clutches, the easy adjust and the one that uses spacers. I believe there are manuals on the clutches on the yahoo site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casegardentractors/ You will have to join, then look in the files section. There may be on on the site but i dont know without looking. __________________ 1979 Case 446

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12-06-2009, 08:37 PM	#7
Jim_WV Senior MTF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 16,318 MTF Member # 241 Images: 14	Re: New guy here. dusty. nice to have you with us .

12-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
PA318Guy 3K Poster!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,437 MTF Member # 31960	Re: New guy here. Welcome to the forum dusty! Your tools won't have any for long now that you have an older tractor to work on! They're great tractors but you will have to turn the wrench a few times! Just can't stop the old ones though! __________________

12-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#12
Caseman2 2000 Posts and climbing!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,409 MTF Member # 9276 Images: 8	Re: New guy here. Welcome to the forum Dusty. For parts PM bhildret as he is a dealer (Brian Hildreth) in this forum by finding a post of his and click on his name.

12-06-2009, 09:30 PM	#13
davidg 5K posts and climbing Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MS Posts: 8,458 MTF Member # 807 Images: 2	Re: New guy here. __________________ 2008 Deere X500 48" with integral hitch 2004 Deere L130 48" with 15 gallon sprayer permanent mounted 1993 Craftsman GT6000 with AG tires and 3 pt mounted Snapper tiller Bolen's 21" push mower Craftsman 14" rear tine tiller SH implements: Disc, Tine Cultivator, and Brinly 12" plow Sundowner tow behind with blade

12-06-2009, 09:38 PM	#14
drbailey MTF Yackity Yack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Top Central Arkansas,Harrison Posts: 7,767 MTF Member # 71 Images: 33	Re: New guy here. Hey dustytools, welcome to MTF. we are happy to have you with us. __________________ Dont junk it,build a Hot Rod...

12-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#15
RestMyCase Senior MTF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Private Island Posts: 898 MTF Member # 20465	Re: New guy here. The EZ-adjust and the Shim style clutch are basically the same except for the adjustment procedure. The very first post here will direct you to the clutch manual. If you are lucky it just needs adjustment. The best thing to do is take it off and apart to inspect the bearings and shaft...

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