How did you get interested in Case Tractors

[MattA]

never heard of case gt,i was at work when a fellow showed up with a 224 with caster he wanted 300 bucks for it no one wanted it at work so i told him i would buy if he could deliver it that nite at my house,it smoked pretty bad needed a set of rings,but everytime i used that caster i felt blessed to have it,i have a long driveway and we get some pretty heavy snowfall this was back in 1998,since then i added another 224 a 444 a 446 and my favorite a 226 that has that same caster on it,i acquired a lot of attachments since then thinking its good to have a back-up for everything we use funny thing is the back up attachments are still stored in same spots as 10 -15 years ago and that rebuilt 224 that i first bought has not been worked in at least that long but it is all ways ready too.

Sounds like you have several backups. We could all use dedicated mowing and snowblowing tractors.

[Harry]

never heard of case gt,i was at work when a fellow showed up with a 224 with caster he wanted 300 bucks for it no one wanted it at work so i told him i would buy if he could deliver it that nite at my house,it smoked pretty bad needed a set of rings,but everytime i used that caster i felt blessed to have it,i have a long driveway and we get some pretty heavy snowfall this was back in 1998,since then i added another 224 a 444 a 446 and my favorite a 226 that has that same caster on it,i acquired a lot of attachments since then thinking its good to have a back-up for everything we use funny thing is the back up attachments are still stored in same spots as 10 -15 years ago and that rebuilt 224 that i first bought has not been worked in at least that long but it is all ways ready too.

You have a few GT’s extra for back up. I can appreciate that, I’m the same way. Great story theotherhalf. Harry

[Spike188]

Our Massey 2616H was purchased used from a lawn care business and had high hours on it. When the motor gave out, a replacement was considered.Our drive way is 150 feet of gravel so it wasn't a surprise to find 2 massive holes in the snow thrower scroll. There was about a foot of snow in the drive and moreon the way. Procrastination was not an option.
A 444 with deck and caster was advertised about about 15 minutes away, and seemed to be priced correctly. It opened our drve like a champ, making the massey seem like child play.

Within a few days of the purchase, I started down a rabbit hole. and lust for a fully dressed 448 began. If only lust stopped there.

[Harry]

Our Massey 2616H was purchased used from a lawn care business and had high hours on it. When the motor gave out, a replacement was considered.Our drive way is 150 feet of gravel so it wasn't a surprise to find 2 massive holes in the snow thrower scroll. There was about a foot of snow in the drive and moreon the way. Procrastination was not an option.
A 444 with deck and caster was advertised about about 15 minutes away, and seemed to be priced correctly. It opened our drve like a champ, making the massey seem like child play.

Within a few days of the purchase, I started down a rabbit hole. and lust for a fully dressed 448 began. If only lust stopped there.

Spike, I can see you have many CCI GT’s. Down the rabbit hole is a good description for an addiction. I have five and don’t feel like I’ve been sucked down the hole, but a nice 448 is enticing. Thanks for adding to the thread. Harry. Oops: I Iied, I just looked at the bottom of my post. I had forgotten about the 226. Maybe I am starting to slip down the rabbit hole, but still hanging on by one hand. Harry

[Spike188]

This photo is maybe 10 years ago. There are twice that many now.

[Harry]

A very nice looking collection Spike. Thanks for the pics. Harry