Look what followed me home last weekend! I think it is Kraig that really likes 125's. This one is a very nice original example. These pics aren't great but I'll post some more later. This tractor is so complete that I can't believe it. Most all the fasteners are the original IH stamp. The S/G belt is still IH brand, everything is there that I can tell except the cigarette lighter.
The seat cover is there although it does have several large cracks in it. This tractor was always stored inside and it shows every where. The condition of the paint, fasteners, and hidden areas bear this out.
It came with a couple of the usual attachments but the one that I'm excited about is this 59M shredder which is in nearly new shape! I don't think it could've been used more than a few times. If you guys would like it, I can post more detailed photos of either.
I'm really excited about this tractor. It is my first narrow frame hydro. It was listed on CL as a tractor with a broken hydro. However, with as tough as the 15U is, I was skeptical about that. Sure enough, the shear pin at the front of the drive shaft was broken off. Once I installed a new one, it jumped back to life!
I drained the hydro and replaced the filter. I'm fairly sure that it has either never been done or not in a very long time. The filter was on old IH branded yellow one. Any pointers you guys can give me on this machine, I'd gladly appreciate it. Once I put new gear oil in the tiller gearbox and change the engine oil, I want to try it with the tiller. I also have a 42 inch mower with it that I hope to run through the paces on Saturday.
Every time I look at this tractor I think the phrase, "Small but tough"!