john deere mystery tractor?

[Bwgad96]

i saw this on weekend freedom machines, and thought mabie someone on here could give me some info thanks in advance

 

[beenthere]

Looks like a custom-made job, with combo of various tractors as parts...fender, seat, hood, grill.

But would be interesting to learn more about it.

 

[bcp]

What mystery?

Label says John Deere 701 Industrial.

You can buy a belt for it here:

OEM Parts

Bruce

 

[cooper99]

Interesting indeed. Originally I was going to guess a late 1960's 110 with several custom modifications over the years.

However, the sign on front of the tractor says "1970 Model 701", but I can't read what's under it.

A Brief History of the Model 70 from GreenTractorParts.com:
John Deere 70 garden tractor. This page is dedicated to all things for the John Deere 70 garden tractors

 

[beenthere]

Fooled me.

I read it as 701, not "70 I". I can see the I after the model 70 number now.
Neat looking tractor.
I'll agree it is a model 70 but think it is custom with a paint job and the added letter I to make it a custom industrial.

 

[Bwgad96]

a ha, thats why i couldent find any info on it not a 701 its a 70 i

 

[mfreund]

I know Deere built some special things for the DOD( army, navy). Could be something like that. BTW I have never seen one or even knew that Deere made industrial lawn and garden tractors. I wonder what the differences are or if it was a creative restoration.

 

[TimS]

I read the original articles - it's a custom, one-off restoration based on a stock 70. No mystery about it, just some creativity on the part of the owner.

Tim

 

[Bwgad96]

ok, thank you guys!