Flipped This Old Craftsman Tractor Stored for 26 Years

Found this one owner Craftsman lawn tractor on Marketplace that we got running and flipped for a small profit. This one was a little hard to part with!

[@jeffscott8323]

Nice mower looks like it was cared for pretty good.

[@HilltownCT]

Yeah, I sort of regret getting rid of it, but I’ve been spoiled by a hydrostatic trans and power steering :-)

[@73SDR]

Very similar to my early 90's tractor. Mine was my grandfathers. I don't use it often, and this year it's going to get a new battery, and possibly new battery cables.

[@HilltownCT]

Good memories

[@Heman775]

My dad had that same craftsman riding mower And i even found the key for it

[@robertgibbs7513]

My late foster dad had one of those tractors brings back memories those tractors were awesome

[@billsmith1770]

i have the same mower . tecumseh blew up , so i swapped in a briggs 11 hp . trans quit , so i swapped in an old 3 speed . deck rotted away , so i cut off part of fenders and made a 3 point hitch and cultivators to use it in my garden . yep , nearly identical , lol .

[@HilltownCT]

Gently used!

[@bctruck]

Those old craftsmans are built like tanks!

[@HilltownCT]

They sure were, and I prefer the 5 and 6 speeds over the hydros all day long.

[@6548ww]

I just bought one exactly like this engine and all for $350 in pretty much the same condition runs great

[@aliengenetix2642]

I grew up in the late 80s/early 90s cutting 6 acres with one of these. Seeing this brings back a flood of nostalgia. What a beautiful little machine. Does anyone know the exact model number?

[@HilltownCT]

That’s a lot of time behind the wheel! I don’t know the model number.

[@zinnstigertownmowers780]

Dang. Was hoping youd get a bit more than 325. But not bad. Nicest oldie craftsmsn ive probability ever seen

[@bigsonslawncare]

Those tractors are awesome, they also got a good deal💪🏽

[@HilltownCT]

Yeah, I was surprised how quick it sold.

[@6548ww]

How do you take the Headlight lens out>? I need to clean the inside of them a little bit

[@milehigh3054]

Dang...bought it cheap sold it cheap. Around my area probably could of got 5-600. Great deal. Was a nice looking machine

[@HilltownCT]

Wow, really? Seller’s remorse! lol

[@milehigh3054]

@@HilltownCT you shouldn't have any sellers remorse! You doubled your money. And you didn't scalp anyone. Should feel good about that. I live in Colorado. So things are massively inflated is probably why I said that. You did great! Great video as well by the way!

[@HilltownCT]

@@milehigh3054 Thank you!

[@davidellis7695]

Are Tecumseh motors worth less Briggs or Kohler?

[@eualeman]

I just found one for free. Idk where to get parts lol

[@HilltownCT]

Nice find!

[@peteduxbury8112]

What year is that tractor

[@jeffscott8323]

Since it hasnt been run in 26 years would it hurt to put a capful of seafoam in gastank

[@jeffscott8323]

And did you change oil. Just asking. No offence

[@HilltownCT]

I believe so, but I don’t remember.

[@nedcramdon1306]

That's ahhhh ........ no!! 😄 ( probably did - I hope )

[@jeffscott8323]

@@nedcramdon1306 been there done that. Haha. Myself opps

[@nedcramdon1306]

I woodagaveya a lot more moola than that!

[@richcandella9154]

what size drive belt is on that