[Nutcase446]

I have been without a tractor for a few months but today I bought a 222. It is a later model Ingersoll with a decent 38" snowblower, weights, chains and deck. It smokes bad so it will need a rebuild before going to work but I will be able to drive it on the truck and hopefully check out the hydraulics before taking it apart. I didn't bring it home because it was pouring at the dealer that had it and I haven't quite figured out how to explain to Mrs. Nutcase why we need a tractor when our new yard can be mowed in 5 minutes with a push mower. The dealer had a 116 that also smokes. I don't know how expensive those twins are to rebuild. It has a decent blower and deck. I didn't ask the price but can find out if anyone is interested.

 

[1031d]

I had a XC116 with a mower. Key word, HAD. That 16hp briggs isn't bad to work on, Simplicity and a few others used it too. The 2 big problems with them was the transmission couldn't take the power of the 16hp and the front axle couldn't take the weight. Mine had 2 gears in the trans that worked when I got rid of it. It was so light you couldn't do much of anything but mow with it. Very front heavy. Comparing it to your old 446 is like comparing a Geo to a Mack.

 

[Hydriv]

These lawn tractors were not made in the Winneconne plant. They were sub-contracted out to companies such as NOMA.

 

[Mr onetwo]

Hey Gregg, congrats on the new tractor! :clap: It did seem as though you should at least have one. Pics? :gums: