1965 Simplicity Landlord 101

My Landlord. I still cut the grass with it. Just thinking about riding a 50 year old tractor to cut my grass really makes it fun.

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

I have a 1967 Simplicity Landlord. I started driving it when I was 9. Im in my late 50's now. That engine was designed with leaded-gas which was like a lubricant compared to todays clean burning gas. I use an additive called Marvel Mystery Oil and high Octane gas. 2 things, your carburetor may need cleaning and or if you notice gas leaking from the weap-hole. There is a small brass flat head screw inside the throat. That maybe loose, loosen tighten and loosen about 5 times, until you hear a high pitch squeak, metal marrying, the last attempt crank it down good and firm. That will stop 99% of the leaking, this carb was designed with a weap-hole for a reason. My gas tank failed and I had a new one made out of stainless, muffler too. Change the oil often and grease, check fluids and this machine will surprise you how long it will last and how much work it can do. Attachments; rototiller, snow plow blade, mower deck, power rake, one blade plow, snow tire and chains...have fun.

[@Wingnut353]

There is no reason to use high octane gas... if anything the opposite is better, high octane these days has ethanol in it which is bad for these. High octane is only useful for engines with high compression...the octane rating tells you how detonation resistant the fuel is mowers have relatively low compression and are not prone to detonation unless you have the timing way advanced.

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

​@Wingnut353 I understand what your saying. If it ain't broke why fix it. My Dad bought this mower from the original owner, our neighbor over 50 years ago. Sale price $1. We continued to cut his grass until they moved away. My Dad started using Marvel Mystery oil and high Octane gas when leaded-gas was no longer available, late 1980's. It's the original engine with points, and has never had a wrench on the engine. Routine maintenance. Hard to argue with success. But thanks for the advice.

[@stevenhayes1613]

ran one of these as a kid around on my grandparents farm in Macon IL. we would pull a full size hay rack wagon with it. thanks for the video and a refresh of great memories!

[@randyscott3386]

Hang onto it and take good care of it , their all turning into family heirlooms and the collectors market is growing like crazy for vintage garden tractors .

[@caddisking]

Thanks for the detailed video. Going to pick one up tomorrow.

[@rdmanone]

Very nice tractor just picked one up myself.

[@pantherplatform]

My dad bought me a landlord with _all_ the attachments back in 2002. Used it year round including snow blowing. Still got it but it's gonna need a new seat

[@MillerMeteor74]

Great video. I have a 1969 Landlord 2210, which belongs to my parents. They are the original owners since it was brand new. It's all original except the engine, which was replaced 20 years ago. It's getting some work done on it right now, which should all be done soon. Even the tires are all original, but they have tubes in them. It's a great old tractor, and I've never seen another one. It seems to be a rare model.

[@schmedrock5242]

awsome! be sure to keep it up with our throwaway society these relics have to be saved!! schmedrock

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

If I know right, the engine is a model 243431, type 0123-01, and code 6509301 (built on September 30, 1965). These can be found on the lower left-hand side of the engine shroud, below the air cleaner assembly.

[@sabbath7081]

My grandfather had that same tractor, I was kind of pissed I didn't get it, I had an uncle that took it used it a couple times and got rid of it years ago.

[@vap0rtranz]

wowa! when you swung the seat up to get at the trans -- nice! New Simplicitys make it so hard to work on the trans. So ... these old Simplicity had something like limited slip diffs? Also, I have a Cub from same 1960's era and luv it except for YELLING over the old Kohler at full throttle. New shielding & muffs have made engine noise more bearable these days. I can talk over my new Simplicitys B&G even at full throttle.

[@robertclark4929]

Throws grass to the left. Weird. Cases did that too.

[@mjdmtlakes]

Thanks for the advice. Come the spring, I am going to clean it up and see about clear coating it.

[@garypaul1033]

Thanks for the review. It would be good to hear more about the cross drive belt that was mentioned, & how it is operating for you now...

[@ureasmith3049]

Sweet!

[@JJT113]

nice tractor I just got a b110 allis Cool machines

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Thanks for posting - I subbed!

[@straightpipec6099]

Very nice!

[@mjdmtlakes]

Thank you. Looking forward to seeing yours!

[@very5ick112]

so it only has one wheel drive ?

[@mjdmtlakes]

Thank you. Would love to see your Simplicity. I am hoping to make a video of a 7010 six-speed before I sell it. I have too many tractors and would like to use my garage again.

[@The5upermann1]

Great video. That is a awesome tractor! Thanks for making a video of it. They had a really interesting transaxle setup. Were you able to find the seal for it?

[@mjdmtlakes]

Thanks for stopping by MM74 -- Weird, but I can't seem to post replies to comments. I just picked up a Bolens 1250, and hope to have a video of that soon. Love those old tractors! Mike

[@Wingnut353]

mjdmtlakes The problem with the replys is google's fault they tried to make everyone use Google+ logins I'm sure you noticed in all the confusion... and in the process they ruined thier comment system.

[@billyfox4311]

I have a 3 simplicity tractors all different kinds

[@joeauten8554]

In 1965 my father was crushed be a tractor like that and had that deck control lever go through his throat, he was a heavy equipment operator , hit a low spot on a hill side and it tipped over. I could never trust one of these

[@stephenmitchell4393]

thats a sad story

[@elbowgrease7486]

I mow my lawn with one of those too except mine sat outside for who knows how long but Ive been mowing my lawn for 3 years and I haven't had too many problems with it.

[@myfordranger]

cool

[@paulg444]

Great machine!!... Where did you get that muffler !

[@straightpipec6099]

What problem did you have with the cross drive belt, originally? Thanks. Great video.

[@Ellen1952]

Try clear coating the tractor that usual protects it

[@bextar6365]

Pressure wash it !!!

[@hoggattbaycve7515]

I have a spare transmission for one of these.

[@stephenmitchell4393]

so do I

[@richardpicard2012]

Je recherche la grandeur et modèle des courroies avez vous les mesures

[@justinw.2376]

That thing is cool looking but man it needs a tune up it runs like shit lol