I just picked up an LGT 145 yesterday It's in semi rough shape but runs good ....... There's a lot missing from it as far as the accessories so I am glad I found your site. I am going to put up a video of it later this evening if you are interested in seeing it......I plan to get it into as working shape as yours......Thanks for sharing ....... Duane
Great old Ford garden tractor. Been a Wheelhorse guy for years, but I admire the quality of that Ford. Never knew they offered a quality unit that size in hydrostat. Great video thanks
I have a John Deere 140 with a Johnson workhorse loader that will lift 500 lb but it is a 1968 so it has a 3/4 inch spindle I have only broke one and I like how your drive controls are compared to the 140
Can you share some pictures or video of the subframe? I just purchased a kiwk way loader and am trying to figure out best way to mount to my closed side LGT 165
I love your videos. I find myself binge watching your videos. I've seen most of them 3 or 4 times and just rewatch them. I have a Farmall B that I have modified and after watching your videos (over and over repeatedly) I now want to downsize. I'm thinking a Case 446 but can't quite convince my wife. Lol. What tractors do you recommend? Need hydraulics and 3 point hitch.
Thanks for your message. For you I can recommend the Simplicity Powermax Tractors, Case/Ingersoll 446, 448, 4118, 4020. John Deere 318, 400, 425, 445. For slightly smaller but as capable: Cub Cadet 149, 169, Ford LGT 145, 165. All of the ones I listed have or you can get 3 point hitches for.
hi I have 2 lgt125's one my grandfather bought new and the other I bought 4 years ago.. I have the oem front loader, rototiller, snowblower, one ear plow, a blade for the front, seeder, and also have a set of Goodyear agricultural tires for the rear.. I love my two tractors and would never sell them. one burns oil pretty bad and the other once it gets hot will stop and I have to let it cool a while before it will start.. I was wondering for the k series kohler do you think I could do a piston ring job myself? are there a lot of special tools needed? and what do you think could be the problem on the one that once it's warm it stops?
+Joshua Latreille Hi Josh, yes you can change the piston rings yourself. I have some youtube tutorials on measuring your cylinder, and a video on how to install rings and piston coming out in the next week or so. It's not a difficult process. Some tools you will need is an bore gauge, calipers or micrometer, piston ring expander tool, piston ring compressor tool, and a torque wrench. All can be purchased for cheap or you can borrow them for free from your local auto parts store. If you have two tractors, you may want to invest in these tools anyways. Regarding the getting hot and stopping. That is a common symptom of a worn ignition system. I suggest you try changing your spark plug, points, condenser, and possibly ignition coil. We sell all of those parts at www.isavetractors.com. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Norman, have you done any experimenting with duel rear wheels? I have several JD 318's I have built front end loaders and various accessories for and have wanted to add rear axle extensions for duel rear wheels but I'm not sure the axle/hubs would take the stress from the added leverage of he outside wheel. Any thoughts?
Ok I'd love a loader for my LGT 100, but we also do have a brand new JD 1025r so I don't need it necessarily. I do want to put a back grader blade on though however. I know brinely makes them for lawn tractors but I don't have any lift mechanism whatsoever. I've never had very good luck wiring in anything on a lawn mower without killing the battery. Not sure how to get around this. So what would I need to install a back blade and how would I go about the wiring? I also don't have headlights. Something I wish I had
With your chain hooked to the lift/lower linkage for the rear hitch...has it interfered with the reverse travel pedal at all? I have the bars that are original to the tractor lgt 145 and withnthe two bars joined, i cant depress the reverse pedal! Forward still has full motion but the reverse pedal wont budge at all.
I have a Ford it looks just like this doesn’t have the rear three point hitch or the front clutch for the hydraulic pump but it has a lower pulley that runs a snowblower with a belt I have the snowblower it’s like 48 inches very interesting seeing this first one I ever seen like this The rear end on this thing for a lawnmower is very serious cause I have the lawnmower all I know is when you turn the corner and that deck wheel grabs the grass it peels it up like nothing chop sleeves like a grizzly Scott three blades and 42 inches
+Alain Paquette It is a hydraulic gear pump. I don't know the exact specs but my guess is it it a 3 - 6 GPM Gear Pump or a 2 - 4 GPM. These gear pumps are very common and readily available from a Hydraulic Supply Store.
what do you think of the loader so far. have you had any problems with the frame and the loader?? I have a Jacobson with identical frame and rear end and want a loader for it
This frame is a very strong frame perfect for a front end loader. I have not had any problems with it. In fact I am currently filming me using it to excavate a large area to install a horse arena. The transmission and Transaxle are both very strong, and the front spindles very strong as well. I have 3 extra sets of spindles but never needed them, and I abuse this tractor. My only suggestion is to limit your hydraulic pressure to a low setting like 300 to 500 PSI or lower. Mine can only pick up about 400 lbs before the relief valves kick on. But I have run into roots full speed and the frame has not been damaged at all.
Where is the bendx for the starter? Also I thought there was something you have to press to turn the gas off when you shut off the ford lgt 145 & where is it at?
+Rhys Wollam The Bendix for the starter is at the top of the starter closest to the flywheel. To turn off the LGT all you have to do is throttle down and turn the ignition switch off. Most tractors with gravity fed fuel will have a fuel shut off valve you should turn off when finished. I have my fuel shut off in the fuel line, but other people use the fuel valve at the bottom of the tank. I hope that helps.
Oh yes your transaxle is a Peerless 2300 with cast iron housing. It can easily handle that. I wouldn't hesitate putting a few hundred pounds on the back of it.
Thank you! I just got a 1974 Ford LGT 100 with a plow scarafier and a rear dozer blade; I hope in the future to get a bagger (if possible) and a loader.
You can find them on craigslist a couple of times a year. You can use any loader made for a garden tractor, then you would have to modify or build a new subframe. You can also build a loader from scratch. You can get plans at www.loaderplans.com and watch my video series where I build one from start to finish.
+blueovalboy79 Hi There, You can try eBay. A company called Joes Outdoor Power sells on eBay and he has a lot of mufflers in good condition. We may start sell new ones in the future but have not yet decided. Next month we will be carrying the small canister style mufflers.
Is there ANYONE who can tell me how the heck i change the deck to engine front pully deck belt?!? The diagrame in my manual dont show details..i have a mule drive/spring loaded idler pulys attached to a bar that is housed in a cotter pin secured ends...do i remove the entire grill? And also take the idler pully mule drive stuff off first, then rout the belt?
Cliff Ferguson lol. yea I catch myself messing up all kinds of words while I'm editing. I always hope no one notices. you could make a drinking game out of it!
The world needs more guys like you .. i like to see you build a small tractor from scratch ... you would build it as a little tractor should be
I just picked up an LGT 145 yesterday It's in semi rough shape but runs good ....... There's a lot missing from it as far as the accessories so I am glad I found your site. I am going to put up a video of it later this evening if you are interested in seeing it......I plan to get it into as working shape as yours......Thanks for sharing ....... Duane
Great old Ford garden tractor. Been a Wheelhorse guy for years, but I admire the quality of that Ford. Never knew they offered a quality unit that size in hydrostat.
Great video thanks
You are now my favorite TH-cam video creator
Nice job on the video. Good presentation and good detail.
Great video and channel Norman, you've got a lot of talent!
+TheSaturnV Thank you so much!
I like your style ... you should start building tractors youd do realy well.
Just got one with the 12 hp. May need parts at some point. Very happy
Let us know if you need engine parts. I recommend at the very least doing the tune up parts when you first get a tractor
Wow, the rear end is the same as on the JD 400. I wonder what other tractors used the Peerless 2500. Thanks.
Very nice explanation and walk around. Would like to see it in operation.
Check out the rest of our channel. I have lots of videos working this machine
I have a John Deere 140 with a Johnson workhorse loader that will lift 500 lb but it is a 1968 so it has a 3/4 inch spindle I have only broke one and I like how your drive controls are compared to the 140
Hi Norman Great video do you recall size and length rams are on the tractor? Thank you
Can you share some pictures or video of the subframe? I just purchased a kiwk way loader and am trying to figure out best way to mount to my closed side LGT 165
I got one I love it made me a 3 point hitch works good
What type of hydraulic fluid did you use in that kwik way loader?
have you ever rebuilt hydraulic cylinders. the lgt 145 I got one of the seals are bad on the loader
I love your videos. I find myself binge watching your videos. I've seen most of them 3 or 4 times and just rewatch them. I have a Farmall B that I have modified and after watching your videos (over and over repeatedly) I now want to downsize. I'm thinking a Case 446 but can't quite convince my wife. Lol. What tractors do you recommend? Need hydraulics and 3 point hitch.
Thanks for your message. For you I can recommend the Simplicity Powermax Tractors, Case/Ingersoll 446, 448, 4118, 4020. John Deere 318, 400, 425, 445. For slightly smaller but as capable: Cub Cadet 149, 169, Ford LGT 145, 165. All of the ones I listed have or you can get 3 point hitches for.
@@Isavetractors thank you
Good job! Yer next project for this tractor is the seat. Perhaps.. :)
hi I have 2 lgt125's one my grandfather bought new and the other I bought 4 years ago.. I have the oem front loader, rototiller, snowblower, one ear plow, a blade for the front, seeder, and also have a set of Goodyear agricultural tires for the rear.. I love my two tractors and would never sell them. one burns oil pretty bad and the other once it gets hot will stop and I have to let it cool a while before it will start.. I was wondering for the k series kohler do you think I could do a piston ring job myself? are there a lot of special tools needed? and what do you think could be the problem on the one that once it's warm it stops?
+Joshua Latreille Hi Josh, yes you can change the piston rings yourself. I have some youtube tutorials on measuring your cylinder, and a video on how to install rings and piston coming out in the next week or so. It's not a difficult process. Some tools you will need is an bore gauge, calipers or micrometer, piston ring expander tool, piston ring compressor tool, and a torque wrench. All can be purchased for cheap or you can borrow them for free from your local auto parts store. If you have two tractors, you may want to invest in these tools anyways. Regarding the getting hot and stopping. That is a common symptom of a worn ignition system. I suggest you try changing your spark plug, points, condenser, and possibly ignition coil. We sell all of those parts at www.isavetractors.com. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Norman, do you have specs on your attachment? Where did you get the times?
Norman, have you done any experimenting with duel rear wheels? I have several JD 318's I have built front end loaders and various accessories for and have wanted to add rear axle extensions for duel rear wheels but I'm not sure the axle/hubs would take the stress from the added leverage of he outside wheel. Any thoughts?
Check out my channel and see the wheel horse loader project. I did dual rears on that tractor
Ok I'd love a loader for my LGT 100, but we also do have a brand new JD 1025r so I don't need it necessarily. I do want to put a back grader blade on though however. I know brinely makes them for lawn tractors but I don't have any lift mechanism whatsoever. I've never had very good luck wiring in anything on a lawn mower without killing the battery. Not sure how to get around this. So what would I need to install a back blade and how would I go about the wiring? I also don't have headlights. Something I wish I had
Use a wench get from tractor supply easy wiring bolt in back of tractor will pick it up and down from
With your chain hooked to the lift/lower linkage for the rear hitch...has it interfered with the reverse travel pedal at all? I have the bars that are original to the tractor lgt 145 and withnthe two bars joined, i cant depress the reverse pedal! Forward still has full motion but the reverse pedal wont budge at all.
My chain doesnt interfere at all
I have a Ford it looks just like this doesn’t have the rear three point hitch or the front clutch for the hydraulic pump but it has a lower pulley that runs a snowblower with a belt I have the snowblower it’s like 48 inches very interesting seeing this first one I ever seen like this The rear end on this thing for a lawnmower is very serious cause I have the lawnmower all I know is when you turn the corner and that deck wheel grabs the grass it peels it up like nothing chop sleeves like a grizzly Scott three blades and 42 inches
Any idea how montgomery ward tractors are they are a gilson tractor as much as I can find out
Also just found you on TH-cam
Where can I get one of those frt? End loader
Hello,What kind of pump do you have on tour tracteur?because i can't find any,maybe you van tellme ?Thank
+Alain Paquette It is a hydraulic gear pump. I don't know the exact specs but my guess is it it a 3 - 6 GPM Gear Pump or a 2 - 4 GPM. These gear pumps are very common and readily available from a Hydraulic Supply Store.
what do you think of the loader so far. have you had any problems with the frame and the loader?? I have a Jacobson with identical frame and rear end and want a loader for it
This frame is a very strong frame perfect for a front end loader. I have not had any problems with it. In fact I am currently filming me using it to excavate a large area to install a horse arena. The transmission and Transaxle are both very strong, and the front spindles very strong as well. I have 3 extra sets of spindles but never needed them, and I abuse this tractor. My only suggestion is to limit your hydraulic pressure to a low setting like 300 to 500 PSI or lower. Mine can only pick up about 400 lbs before the relief valves kick on. But I have run into roots full speed and the frame has not been damaged at all.
Could you put the front end loder to the engine
Where is the bendx for the starter? Also I thought there was something you have to press to turn the gas off when you shut off the ford lgt 145 & where is it at?
+Rhys Wollam The Bendix for the starter is at the top of the starter closest to the flywheel. To turn off the LGT all you have to do is throttle down and turn the ignition switch off. Most tractors with gravity fed fuel will have a fuel shut off valve you should turn off when finished. I have my fuel shut off in the fuel line, but other people use the fuel valve at the bottom of the tank. I hope that helps.
What kind of pump do you use on your tractors for front and loaders please give me some info thank you
I use 4 to 8 GPM Gear pumps
Is the hydraulic pump in a place where it can get bumped around?
Yes not the best spot for the pump. I have banged it up in the past. This is mainly used for scooping manure so it normally isnt a problem.
What is your favorite garden tractor and why.
Great questions, I will do a video on that soon!
Hi I have a Ford lgt14d does it have a 3 point hitch? So I can run that type of stuff you have on your Tractor
Yes if yours has a 3 point hitch you can attach all kinds of goodies!
@@Isavetractors ok thanks
Do u want to sell it great videos I love ur tractors I also into restoring have a early 70’s craftsman mower
Do you know How much weight a sears suburban 12 can have on the axles?
It can hold a lot. I don't have the exact data on it. What are you looking to put on the rear?
isavetractors just some weights on the 3 point for snowplowing
Oh yes your transaxle is a Peerless 2300 with cast iron housing. It can easily handle that. I wouldn't hesitate putting a few hundred pounds on the back of it.
Can you find me one in South Dakota preferably a John Deere 317
i want to make a loader fer my ariens s16 1980 is there any way u could send me the dem on the loader
loaderplans.com
I have a lgt125 where can I find a loader for it ?
Loaderplans.com
can I attach a loader to a ford lgt 100?
jasper petersen yes absolutely
Thanks for the fast response and any clue where i could find one?
Thank you! I just got a 1974 Ford LGT 100 with a plow scarafier and a rear dozer blade; I hope in the future to get a bagger (if possible) and a loader.
You can find them on craigslist a couple of times a year. You can use any loader made for a garden tractor, then you would have to modify or build a new subframe. You can also build a loader from scratch. You can get plans at www.loaderplans.com and watch my video series where I build one from start to finish.
Nice!
Do you sell, or can you recommend where to find a factory style muffler for my lgt145?
+blueovalboy79 Hi There, You can try eBay. A company called Joes Outdoor Power sells on eBay and he has a lot of mufflers in good condition. We may start sell new ones in the future but have not yet decided. Next month we will be carrying the small canister style mufflers.
Wish I had one of these....find me one in Michigan please!
+wkualum I am working on videos that will teach you how to build one of your own!
I have a ford lgt14d, it has a way different frame, it's an "i" beam front to back
Yes your tractor was made by Gilson Bros. Tractor rather than Jacobsen.
isavetractors , who made the motor?
Is there ANYONE who can tell me how the heck i change the deck to engine front pully deck belt?!? The diagrame in my manual dont show details..i have a mule drive/spring loaded idler pulys attached to a bar that is housed in a cotter pin secured ends...do i remove the entire grill? And also take the idler pully mule drive stuff off first, then rout the belt?
lol,, dirt gravel and horse "maneuver"??? at about 10:13
Cliff Ferguson lol. yea I catch myself messing up all kinds of words while I'm editing. I always hope no one notices. you could make a drinking game out of it!
I have two k341aqs motors.... nothing special about a oil pan!
That pump in front is too low for me!!!