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acdad
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 Posted - 03/27/2012 : 15:22:05
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Here is the 7117 converted to 914 Hydro machine that I have done a minor restoration on. I still have to replace the hood with a spare I have that is straighter and put new 914H decals on it (current hood is from a 917H). I am amazed at the difference in power from the 10 horse FDT's I have. This thing has a ton of power and it moved the wet heavy snow effortlessly with the FDT snowblower on it. I still have to fabricate a bracket for the snowblower's engagement rod.
Love the hydro and hyraulic lift. Very happy with the tractor, but it sure is a monster in size compared to the FDT'S. 
Before.....
And after.....
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Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
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sammiefish
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 18:14:15
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nice, ive been waiting to see it....
very cool...
did you sell your B?
i saw one that i thought might be yours... |
Chris 3/4's : ) |
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acdad
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2012 : 18:21:39
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Originally posted by sammiefish
nice, ive been waiting to see it....
very cool...
did you sell your B?
i saw one that i thought might be yours...
Thanks Chris and yes, it is my Bee10 for sale on here and on CL.
Unexpectedly, I totally love this 914Hydro and I really dont have room in the shed for 4 tractors. So I decided to sell the Bee10. I really hate to see it go as I am only 2nd owner but my Early B10 was my cousins so I want to do a complete resto on that one.
I plan on keeping the Early B10, the 914H and the '09 Craftsman YT I use for mowing.
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sammiefish
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 18:40:10
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Originally posted by acdad
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Originally posted by sammiefish
nice, ive been waiting to see it....
very cool...
did you sell your B?
i saw one that i thought might be yours...
Thanks Chris and yes, it is my Bee10 for sale on here and on CL.
Unexpectedly, I totally love this 914Hydro and I really dont have room in the shed for 4 tractors. So I decided to sell the Bee10. I really hate to see it go as I am only 2nd owner but my Early B10 was my cousins so I want to do a complete resto on that one.
I plan on keeping the Early B10, the 914H and the '09 Craftsman YT I use for mowing.
ahh, i didnt see it here but i saw it on CL... thought it was yours with the Buick in the background... it looks great...!!!
I bet you've found that 914H has power to burn and probably is
very easy to work with the hydro |
Chris 3/4's : ) |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 18:56:31
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Very nice! I really do love my FDT's, as they carry the 'novelty' factor a bit more than newer models for me, BUT...I keep telling folks that if I had to have one, for all the chores, it would be a a cone clutch/hydro/32CID machine. The torque is incredible, and I like the long wheelbase and larger feel. The PTO's are easy to use, and the hydro's are smooth and easy to operate. Lots of advantages, for sure!
My hope is to try my hand at building that very machine, but in roundhood steel. I have all the parts, we'll just see when I get around to putting it all together! =] |
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acdad
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 19:52:32
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Now Josh, you have peaked my curiosity. I want lots and lots of pics of that project
Also I agree on the size. There is a boat load of hood in front of you when in the seat of that 914H and hydro is very smooth and the lift is effortless with snow blower on  |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 20:08:45
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I like that loooong hood look. I'm betting your 914 feels much longer than anything I've driven. My 3212H feels like a cadillac vs my round hoods. The 716-6 does too, but I believe the 9's are longer yet. I've never driven a Sunstrand either, or used a late model hydrolift. All in due time, I suppose!
I have a very nice B10 (excellent body) out back, a full Vickers rear end (with cone clutch/BGB, wide rims/turfs and all the control levers and linkages), a hydrolift, and a 16 Briggs all waiting to me smooshed together. It will be fun to bang together a worker vs a beauty queen =] |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 22:01:46
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| Chris, You need to not be trying to fool everyone like that. BTW: they always look great in A/C orange. |
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B10Dave
Canada
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 23:01:47
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| Looking good Chris; but you are going to have to find a round Kohler air filter housing to finish the job. If I am seeing your picture properly your's is sort of triangular??? Dave |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
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lobsta1
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Posted - 03/28/2012 : 01:23:02
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I envy the knowledge & skills you guys display. My ??? is: why are you mowing the snow & blowing the grass?:)
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acdad
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2012 : 05:52:27
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Originally posted by B10Dave
Looking good Chris; but you are going to have to find a round Kohler air filter housing to finish the job. If I am seeing your picture properly your's is sort of triangular??? Dave
Yes Dave, the original Kohler twin 17 Series II had thrown both rods, so the transplant Kohler 14hp engine was from a Green tractor  , hence the triangular air filter cover. It still has the round filter inside just another large tube coming from the flywheel shroud area.
And Phil, I have always been partial to the AC versions because of sentimental value when I was growing up. I spent a lot of time in the Uncles AC Lawn and GT dealer and most of the family and neighborhood all had AC's. By the way Phil, I have and awesome B10 for sale thats perfect for you. Hook up your trailer to that new motor home and head north.....
Al, I learned a ton from the great people on this site over the past few years. Also, the snow pic is from when I first got it the tractor and it was under a cover outside and the grass pic was taken a few days ago here and we never really had a winter this year in WNY. I only got to use the snow blower once |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
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cschmidt62
USA
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Posted - 03/28/2012 : 07:34:22
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| Great looking conversion...my only question is why are you mowing with a Craftsman? I mow with a 17GTH-L (which is basicly the 7117H) and a 7017H. Both do a superior job to my Mother-in-law's 3 year old Craftsman. |
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acdad
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2012 : 15:20:41
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Originally posted by cschmidt62
Great looking conversion...my only question is why are you mowing with a Craftsman? I mow with a 17GTH-L (which is basicly the 7117H) and a 7017H. Both do a superior job to my Mother-in-law's 3 year old Craftsman.
We have 3 kids, 2 dogs and a pool. Wife didnt want grass clippings coming in the house so we did some research and she bought me an '09 23hp Craftsman (made by Husqvarna not MTD) with a triple bagger on the back. Picks up everything and sometimes I even pull a lawn striper behind it to get that old AC striping effect |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
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cschmidt62
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Posted - 03/28/2012 : 21:57:47
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Originally posted by acdad
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Originally posted by cschmidt62
Great looking conversion...my only question is why are you mowing with a Craftsman? I mow with a 17GTH-L (which is basicly the 7117H) and a 7017H. Both do a superior job to my Mother-in-law's 3 year old Craftsman.
We have 3 kids, 2 dogs and a pool. Wife didnt want grass clippings coming in the house so we did some research and she bought me an '09 23hp Craftsman (made by Husqvarna not MTD) with a triple bagger on the back. Picks up everything and sometimes I even pull a lawn striper behind it to get that old AC striping effect
Lol...I knew there had to be more to the story than just a superior cut. As I always say...if mama aint happy, nobody's happy |
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brindar
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2012 : 00:22:41
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I still think you're better off getting rid of the craftsman and keeping the B-10! ;)
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acdad
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2012 : 06:34:49
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I still think you're better off getting rid of the craftsman and keeping the B-10! ;)
I sure wish I could convince her of that Brian! |
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!
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