Installing a Snow Plow, Tire Chains and Weights on a Craftsman II Riding Lawn Tractor EP 2

[@stevenm3141]

This is now 3years old and looking at this machine ,just like the car of the rod era the machines were more robust and better built! Possibly because they were made in America! Simpler to work on and modify! Less intrusive complications!

[@5beesgarage]

Agreed

[@cantwell161]

This brought back memories. When I was 6 my dad decided it was time to train me to use his brand new 1986 Craftsman 38” riding mower just like this. I ran over a sprinkler 😂 but the machine took in stride. They don’t make’em like this anymore.👍🏻👏🏻

[@5beesgarage]

These things happen, It is how we learn. LOL I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment.

[@alfredosayon]

Well done 👍

[@5beesgarage]

Thank you sir!

[@640amthemix]

Great Video Brian! 👍 Perfect timing as snowstorm is moving from Midwest to Northeast USA..

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks! Sometimes the timing could not be better planned!

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

Great Find. I love to look on FREE for fixable and great things others would go out and buy on a credit card. I just paid $200. for a used but running Sears GT 3000, top of the line machine with wheel weights and deck, I had a Sears Snow plow from my old yard tractor I am now selling for much more that the cost of the new mower Snow Plow.... I love getting free or great purchase deals for next to free. Subscribed to your channel.

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the Sub and the comment. Interactive channels are the best. I agree. I much prefer to buy free or low price used vs new. A much better value. Throw up a quick vid of the new tractor. It looks like it been a while.

[@marcopolo-zh4je]

Now that's ready for the snow

[@5beesgarage]

She did a great job! Check out my other video of her plowing.

[@oldgridoperatorxxx9837]

Picked up a very similar machine (1990 Craftsman ll with 14 hp B&S twin) with Bercomac 40" snowblower of similar vintage. Added wheel weights, 600 CCA battery, LED lights, brake pad replacement, and a tune up. Works like a top!! I could not be happier!!. Yours was free, I paid $650 for mine, but boy oh boy does she move the snow. After moving 14" of snow around the yard this winter, I wonder why I took so long to pick a ride'em snowblower up. Happy as a pig when McDonalds cancelled the McRib. Bought the parts and hardware to "motorize" the snow chute swivel and elevation this summer. Going to be fun!!

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the comment. That's awesome. I love the older machines. With the right gear the snow can be fun!!

[@AllenSteiner]

I just bought a tractor today like that one with the plow and everything for $250. What year do you think it is

[@BEAZY_5150]

I have the plow and the bar. I think I'm missing the separate piece that you bolted on. Got the mower used, and it came with some plow parts. I'd like to use the damn thing, if I can figure it out!

[@5beesgarage]

Used is always a challenge. I have a video coming soon on a Craftsman GT getting a plow installed with some missing parts. Thanks for the comment.

[@BEAZY_5150]

@@5beesgarage I have the blade, and a long bar that the blade attaches to. Anything else I'm missing? I think the blade drops like the deck drops and the angle is easy to set, there are 3 positions. It will be spring before we get ample snowfall worthy of a scrape.

[@5beesgarage]

@@BEAZY_5150 I am not sure. Maybe make a video and send me the link so I can see what you have and try to figure out what is missing.

[@nathanbrunner6026]

do you still have the bagger and mow deck for your craftsman lawn tractor even that you keep the plow on it ?

[@5beesgarage]

I do have both. The tube that goes from the deck to the bagger is cracked and in need of repair.

[@erictaunton2183]

Where can I get this set up looks great Brian thanks

[@5beesgarage]

Eric, This is an old unit. You could try looking on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

[@richardhaughey532]

the chains are inside out

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the comment Richard, I will look into that.

[@karuza82]

Definitely inside out.

[@Jake-bq3cu]

@@5beesgarage next year. deflate the tires , put the chains even tighter than now, and re-inflate until the chains are tight and no tensioners needed!

[@5beesgarage]

@@Jake-bq3cu Thanks for the tip Jake.

[@DodgeDurango98]

Where did you get the plow? I have that exact mower.

[@5beesgarage]

The plow came with the mower.

[@nathanbrunner6026]

Do you still use this tractor for plowing the drive way in. Winter?

[@5beesgarage]

No. I use the GT unless it is a small amount of snow.

[@nathanbrunner6026]

@@5beesgarage what do you use this craftsman lawn tractor for is it for mowing and using the bagger in the fall for leaves or still for plowing small amount of snow to?

[@jasonmiley5704]

Do you have a part number you are installing in this video

[@5beesgarage]

I am sorry but I do not.

[@BlumpkinSpiceLatte]

I have this exact tractor and plow. Is there a good way to remove the plow just enough to drive the tractor around during the summer? I don't need to use any other attachments or cut grass and want it to be easy to throw the plow back on in the fall.

[@5beesgarage]

Most times on these riding mower there is bracketry that needs to ne installed/removed to mount the mower deck and/or plow.

[@joshuaatryon]

curious if your bagger works? i have the same exact tractor and the blades don't have enough lift to get the clippings into the bag. after researching this, it was a poor design to begin with and everyone has the same issue.

[@5beesgarage]

Joshua, I have not utilized this tractor for mowing so I can not answer your question. Sorry. Thanks for the question.

[@MarkDamjan]

I dig the music. Who is it?

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks Mark. The track is Kurt by Cheel. You can find it in the KZbin royalty free music section.

[@usaroseinc]

Thanks

[@5beesgarage]

Happy to help

[@scottfenton7607]

Hey, I've been looking for those components that you instead the plow blade on with. Maybe you could help me out with the measurements or if you know someone that has them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your help!

[@5beesgarage]

Scott, keep searching the online marketplaces. These things come up all the time.

[@scottfenton7607]

@@5beesgarage I'm not on facebook for personal reasons so I will keep trying. If I had the blueprints I'd make my own!

[@kkphotoimages]

Hi Brian, great video. Do you sell any of your repaired machines? Thanks and keep the videos coming

[@5beesgarage]

Once they are fixed and running I clean them up and list them for sale locally. Thanks for the comment.

[@CMCSS-to3to]

That thing is gonna have its chance to plow some snow lol

[@5beesgarage]

It did great. Upcoming video showcasing this unit plowing snow.

[@tjzzworld9101]

Hey can someone plz send me the plow that fits this I have one from 86

[@5beesgarage]

You can do a google search for the Craftsman Fit Up Guide.

[@nathanbrunner6026]

Do you still have your white craftsman lawn tractor?

[@5beesgarage]

I do.

[@nathanbrunner6026]

Do you still have the plow for the craftsman lawn tractor ?

[@5beesgarage]

@@nathanbrunner6026 yes I do