After reading about the holding valves on the forums I checked under the 446 and was happy to see it had one already. Our property is basically one big forested hillside with a clearing at the top where we are going to build the house/garage. I'm keeping my eyes open for a 2nd tractor now - a newer 200 series - probably use it mostly for cutting grass around the homestead and the little clearing where our driveway comes off the main road...FUTZ wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:56 am If your property has a hill, a hill valve is a must. I started off with a 448 with a hill brake and had a rude awakening when I got a 442 without one.
As for 200 vs 400; the 200 is actually a tougher tractor, the rear frame is stronger, and the hydraulic motor can take more pressure (if you wanted to turn up the relief).
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Went for a drive today... Looks like "Max" aka the 446 is getting a little sister... Think we'll call her "Maxine" '88, Ingersoll 222, Going to bring her home next week...
Despite saying she will try mowing the lawn now insists that a garden tractor is not a suitable birthday present for her...
Despite saying she will try mowing the lawn now insists that a garden tractor is not a suitable birthday present for her...
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Perfect mower right there! Good looking Maxinne!
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Congratulations! Looks like a good one. And the fleet grows….
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Nice looking tractor. That will do the job. Looks like a nice day there.
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Shine it her up . A little lip stick and mascara and maybe these
and your will come around .Dave
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@DavidBarkey just an FYI... Kelly takes exception to your characterization of her as someone who would even consider driving a "Phoofy" girly-girl pink jeep...DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 6:18 am Shine it her up . A little lip stick and mascara and maybe these image.pngand your will come around .
In our Samurai years she had a couple of her own "Suzi's"
- according to her I didn't share the steering wheel enough,
- fun times though, I always had someone to go 'wheeling' with
Now we can go "Garden Tractor" racing together...
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Nice pictures Gerry!
But your talk about the 222 reminded me there's a 224 here with a rebuilt engine that needs to get out of hibernation.
But your talk about the 222 reminded me there's a 224 here with a rebuilt engine that needs to get out of hibernation.
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Congratulations nice addition to the family
let's go, it's finally time to blow.
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Gerry, you inspired me to fire up my little 224 and take it for a ride. It will be assigned to mower duty.
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