[02dmaxx]

I have only owned my HT20 for about a month or so,I'm honest,so I will be straight forward. I paid $600.00 for a running,moving non smoking HT20 with a 54" deck and a 48" snowblower.A stones throw from where I live sets an HT 20 with no attachments other than the 3 point hitch,he wants $600.00 for a non running tractor. My question: Would you pay that kind of money for a 3PTH and a parts tractor? Can I even work the mower deck(up and down)independantly from the 3PTH? Would I be better off "fabbing" my own 3 point?
What would you do?
Thanks,Bill

 

[Deerlope]

You can make a lot of 3ph for 600 bucks.

 

[wilberj]

Offer $400 and see if he takes it.

 

[LPBOLENS]

You could always sell the 3 pt for at least half that with no trouble, if it is complete. If the tractor has all of its parts, that is a reasonable asking price, IMO.

 

[bhts]

$400-$500 is a fair price.

 

[02dmaxx]

You could always sell the 3 pt for at least half that with no trouble, if it is complete. If the tractor has all of its parts, that is a reasonable asking price, IMO.

It's a complete tractor,minus power steering and engine shrouds. He picked it up in Maine a few months ago(maybe from a member?)and never heard it run. I think his price is somewhat reasonable,but I will try to talk him down. He's the type of guy,that if he doesn't like yuor offer,he will run you off his property,again and again and again. Can you "multi task" with the original large frame 3 points?
In other words;can I lower my mowing deck with the 3 point and a 10"plow attached without plowing the lawn while I mow?That will be my deciding factor in this deal. From the pictures I've seen,a person can lock the 3PTH in the upright posision,is this true?

 

[mrcaptainbob]

The 3pt uses the same lift cylinder the mmm does. I have read (on MTF, I believe) of a guy that added another rock shaft for use on the 3pt. Now THAT'S the way to go!

 

[02dmaxx]

He wouldn't budge on the price. I bit just for a parts tractor and 3 pth. After removing the seat pan I found this..,.

Apparently the grub screws came loose and the drive shaft made a mess of things.

This picture of the bottom side of the seat pan doesn't do justice. It is beaten,hard. I imagine ,at 3600 RPM,when that came loose,someone made a mess in their drawers.

After adjusting the points and adding gas,she fired right up with minimal smoke,actually surprised me for as long as it's sat. Long story short,it's obviously no longer a "parts tractor".:trink40:

 

[02dmaxx]

Oh yeah,hear is a pic. of the hitch. Plus I got a pair of 50# FMC wheel weights.

 

[C2H8O]

After adjusting the points and adding gas,she fired right up with minimal smoke,actually surprised me for as long as it's sat. Long story short,it's obviously no longer a "parts tractor".

Congratulations! It was a bit of a risk and glad it turned out well. You have two nice machines.

After seeing the pics of the damage, I will certainly pin the shafts when I use them. I have been depending on the close-fit of the tiller to keep the shafts on.

 

[nglauer]

Does it still have the lock for the 3pt? Should have a rob that comes out from the seat pan so that you can lock the 3pt in the upright position.. if that piece is still installed. I'm not 100% sure how it works, I know grandpa's tractor has one. Just not sure how it works.

Looks like a good find. Hope you post more pictures.

Nick

 

[02dmaxx]

Does it still have the lock for the 3pt? Should have a rob that comes out from the seat pan so that you can lock the 3pt in the upright position.. if that piece is still installed. I'm not 100% sure how it works, I know grandpa's tractor has one. Just not sure how it works.

Looks like a good find. Hope you post more pictures.

Nick

Yeah it has the lock,was missing the rod though. I made one,works good now. I have to straighten alot of brackets/bars/linkage on the new one,that drive shaft reeked havoc. Even broke both ends of the rod that connects the pedal to the rear,which are cast.
Anybody know where I can find a fan for the drive shaft? Is the fan even needed?

 

[Deerlope]

Yes the fan is a must have.

 

[02dmaxx]

Yes the fan is a must have.

Where would I find one?
Thanks,Bill

 

[02dmaxx]

Some damage pics.

had to do some disassembly to remove a damaged part.

 

[hankll]

How damaged was that Bud Light?

 

[02dmaxx]

How damaged was that Bud Light?

O! That was my helper there.....ah,well you know?:trink40: