Matt, well, that puts an end to that plan. I didn't know that the hydro's couldn't have a rear PTO, but it makes sense. I was wondering about that actually.
I have 2 1250's, one that I use was given to me by my dad so I want to leave that one alone for a while. The other one is missing a few parts, like everything front of the steering colum. I am going to take the rubber off of the roller and use it on my mower because its in better shape, but I'd like to rebuild the roller into something really cool. Richards tractor is damn hot! But I don't have an unlimited budget, actually at this point I don't have any budget, but I thought I would start getting some ideas. I think I'll stick with the single cyl Kohler for now. They seem to be cheap enough, and everyone on here knows a ton about them. So advice is never far away.
Thansk for the input though, if you have any other ideas and or tips, let me know. Are those belt driven tillers any good?
Chuck
P.S. thanks for the info on the round fenders... I don't plan on using them on my QL's, so don't freak, just wondered why some tractors had them and others didn't. I like the old round fenders though, they are cool. I'd like to get an original someday with round fenders, but thats a long way off... Thanks again.