[KDoyle77]

Found this cool old tractor dirt cheap on Craigslist waiting for a response from him. how rare are these JC brand MTD tractors? what's out there for attachments, He has 4 attachments i can buy off him for an extra $150 for a total of $450 with the tractor

i was told you can get a loader for these just like the common Sears ST series tractors... are they reliable?

 

[Dieselcubmike]

If youre able to get the attachments grab them. Theyre a little harder to find. That would be a MTD 990 model just rebranded for JC pennys. 2 speed hydro drive with hydro lift. An amazing tractor. Makes me wish I still had mine.

 

[rustyoldjunk]

They are great old tractors and stout as a bull. Cast iron Briggs engine,shaft driven to a Peerless 2500 series two speed hydro with high and low range. 49.5 Inch wheelbase,15 inch rear wheels,and CAT.0 3 point hitch. They make a nice little utility tractor. The decks are shaft driven and a shaft driven tiller was available for them. Lots of info in the MTD subforum on 990's.

 

[rustyoldjunk]

Looks like that tractor has the very hard to come by Goodyear 15 inch ags on it too.

 

[KDoyle77]

They are great old tractors and stout as a bull. Cast iron Briggs engine,shaft driven to a Peerless 2500 series two speed hydro with high and low range. 49.5 Inch wheelbase,15 inch rear wheels,and CAT.0 3 point hitch. They make a nice little utility tractor. The decks are shaft driven and a shaft driven tiller was available for them. Lots of info in the MTD subforum on 990's.

Awesome thank you. most of my knowledge is on Montgomery wards. just been looking around for a plot tractor.

will any mower MTD mower deck fit this? i found a video on youtube someone posted these were made from 1970 to 1984. if i can grab this one i'll get some photos of the serial # i'd like to know the year of it.

 

[KDoyle77]

Looks like that tractor has the very hard to come by Goodyear 15 inch ags on it too.

Oh i see... Rim or Wheels? after these die down i'd like to get new.. any brands out their still sell in 15 Inch?

 

[KDoyle77]

If youre able to get the attachments grab them. Theyre a little harder to find. That would be a MTD 990 model just rebranded for JC pennys. 2 speed hydro drive with hydro lift. An amazing tractor. Makes me wish I still had mine.

I will keep in touch with you if i do. wondering what the factory color was.. used to see alot of these here in Michigan not anymore. always wanted one.

 

[KDoyle77]

Are their any photos out their of Factory paint colors? most likely i'll start restoring this Beauty this winter. all Info is appreciated

 

[rustyoldjunk]

The deck will have to be from a shaft driven 900 series. There are a few tell tale signs to tell a newer 990 from an older one. The earlier ones used 3 bolt front hub wheels and heavier steering gears than the later 990's. There was also a high mount and low mount starter generator engine setup over the years. There is a bulge in the side of the cast grill housing for a low mount or high mount starter generator. Then the last of the 990's used a bendix or gear drive starter and had no bulge at all in the cast grill housing. The earlier 990's also had heavier duty rear hubs than the later 990's.

 

[rustyoldjunk]

American Farmer sells a 15 inch ag tire in a 7.60 x15. It fits these tractors nicely. It is a couple of inches taller than stock but I personally like the taller tire. They are very reasonable too. Last I checked they were still under $100 a tire ( I'm thinking around $85 ?).

 

[Texas Deere and Horse]

Looks like that tractor has the very hard to come by Goodyear 15 inch ags on it too.

Jim, I think it has 12" tires on it by the way it's sitting and looks.

 

[Texas Deere and Horse]

American Farmer sells a 15 inch ag tire in a 7.60 x15. It fits these tractors nicely. It is a couple of inches taller than stock but I personally like the taller tire. They are very reasonable too. Last I checked they were still under $100 a tire ( I'm thinking around $85 ?).

I can't find these online Jim? Can you find me a link?

 

[Texas Deere and Horse]

Never mind, I found them.

http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/traction-implement-3-tubeless-farm-equipment-tires/

 

[KDoyle77]

American Farmer sells a 15 inch ag tire in a 7.60 x15. It fits these tractors nicely. It is a couple of inches taller than stock but I personally like the taller tire. They are very reasonable too. Last I checked they were still under $100 a tire ( I'm thinking around $85 ?).

Awesome i'll check my Farm & Garden store to see if they sell them. the owner said it was sitting for 8 years or so now. its time i think for a tune-up and new tires.

 

[rustyoldjunk]

Jim, I think it has 12" tires on it by the way it's sitting and looks.

Brian,I think you're right. It looks like someone has done a wheel and hub swap. These have 1 1/8th inch axles so Wheel Horse hubs and other brands that also used 1 1/8th axles hubs will work.

 

[KDoyle77]

Brian,I think you're right. It looks like someone has done a wheel and hub swap. These have 1 1/8th inch axles so Wheel Horse hubs and other brands that also used 1 1/8th axles hubs will work.

Soo that means? no duels

 

[crittersf1]

Nice looking piece. VERY stout!

 

[CRFarnsworth]

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will any mower MTD mower deck fit this?

I may have the deck you need. Rick

 

[KDoyle77]

I may have the deck you need. Rick

what's the inch? looking to either get 48 or 52

 

[KDoyle77]

Nice looking piece. VERY stout!

thanks