this is a continuation of my i '446 what's it worth thread. the tractor i was asking about was sold before i could seal the deal. i found a model 224 & drove to st genevieve , mo today to look at it. the guy had a 446 ( not for sale )as well so it was an opportunity to do a side by side comparison. long story short. after i drove both we talked awhile & i ended up buying the 446. it's a '76 & is in pretty good shape. it comes with a 44" mower deck, brinly 3 pt mow board plow, 2 gang 3 pt disc, & 3 pt harrow. the disc was for a ford garden tractor
but works on the case. the owner also fabricated a crossover pipe & install a large international muffler. he did a good job & did not bugger the engine. 2 new iron nipples & 3 new mufflers & it would be right back to being stock. but what he did works fine & is quiet so i'll leave it for now. there's a slight leak at the hydraulics that appears to be from the pump. i'll power wash it & should be able to pinpoint the leak after that. it also has a good set of rear ag type tires but needs new front tires NOW ( what size are they? i forgot to look ). he fabbed a front weight as well. the owner is packed to move but when he unpacks he'll find & forward owners manuals for the tractor & the mower deck. in the meantime i'll find one online & do some studying. the seller has to come up to st louis this week so he's delivering it mid week. i think i scored a decent rig! tomorrow i'm chasing down a tiller. if a front blade &/or a snow blower turn up i think i'll have what i need. i'm not sure what is with the tiller so i may need to find a sleeve hitch. i have to say that this forum really helped me to make informed decisions. i truly appreciate the help i received from this membership.
but works on the case. the owner also fabricated a crossover pipe & install a large international muffler. he did a good job & did not bugger the engine. 2 new iron nipples & 3 new mufflers & it would be right back to being stock. but what he did works fine & is quiet so i'll leave it for now. there's a slight leak at the hydraulics that appears to be from the pump. i'll power wash it & should be able to pinpoint the leak after that. it also has a good set of rear ag type tires but needs new front tires NOW ( what size are they? i forgot to look ). he fabbed a front weight as well. the owner is packed to move but when he unpacks he'll find & forward owners manuals for the tractor & the mower deck. in the meantime i'll find one online & do some studying. the seller has to come up to st louis this week so he's delivering it mid week. i think i scored a decent rig! tomorrow i'm chasing down a tiller. if a front blade &/or a snow blower turn up i think i'll have what i need. i'm not sure what is with the tiller so i may need to find a sleeve hitch. i have to say that this forum really helped me to make informed decisions. i truly appreciate the help i received from this membership.
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