Ransomes 180 reel mower

[brownth2]

I have a Ransomes 180 triple reel mower powered by a B&S 11hp engine. The problem I have is the hydraulic pump is shot (I think), no power getting to the wheels or reels, the pedal just gets stiff and the tractor won't move when I push forward or reverse. I'm wondering who either rebuilds the pumps for these things, OR where can I get a new one, OR a rebuild kit. Also, I can't seem to figure out who made the pump on this machine as the only literature I can find online is the user manual and parts list for the 16hp model, and I'm guessing that the pump is different. Called some Jacobsen's dealerships and they can't tell me much. Any ideas? Anybody know anything about these? Let me know,

Tom

 

[brasco426]

I Googled Ransomes 180 Mower and found a thread on mytractorforum and saw someone mention something about his may have been back from when Bobcat acquired them. Maybe try a Bobcat service center maybe they'll have a lead for you. If it's hydro, maybe a shop specializing in hydraulics. Good Luck it looks like a nifty mower. Donnie

 

[brain55]

Ransome and Cushman merged in the 80's I believe, then Ransome/Cushman/Ryan was bought by Jacobsen in the early 2000's. Bob-Cat mowers looked very similar but as far as I know were not affiliated, not to be confused with Bobcat the construction equipment manufacturer.