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dpalmer 
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 8:33am |
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I have a d15 series II and just bought a 170 my dilema is one has to go and he prob i have is dont know which one ..the 170 has a block issue but at the price of the 600 $ i paid for it i can deal with motor issues ..the d15 runs great ..i dont see much on here about 170's is there a reason for that ?
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orangeonly
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:25am |
We have a d15 and a 170 and i would keep the 170. The 170 is more operator friendly.
I love that old 15, but it runs away from you going down hill,has a lot less power and jumps out of gear. The 170 holds itself well and has plenty of power.
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Dave in il
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:35am |
The 170 would be my choice. What does a $600 170 look like? I'd love to find one, LOL!
Is the block cracked or need replaced?
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dpalmer
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:47am |
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dpalmer
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:48am |
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its cracked gonna try to fix it
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orangeonly
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:52am |
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Is that tractor missing the cap on top of the air cleaner. Or does it not have one?
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SHAMELESS
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 9:56am |
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keep the 170, and hide the 15!
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dpalmer
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 10:08am |
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thats the way it was when i found it trying to find a tube to get it back up on top of the hood but no luck yet ..cranks up and runs good just got the crack behind the starter
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 10:11am |
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You don't see much on here about 170's because I do not believe there were that many built,Farms were getting bigger at that time and bigger tractors were more popular.190's were made in larger #,s I believe.A 170 is basically a D-17 with new sheet metal,hyds.I would love to find a Early model 170 or 175 to have.Have seen plenty of them on here from time to time.Someone posted a pic of a long row of them not to long ago.
No way to keep both? Depends on what you need,D-15 good mower and good light tractor for everday use.170 a little larger ,Harder to manuever in tight spaces but would be better suited for plowing snow and field work.
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dpalmer
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 10:18am |
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i guess keeping both depends on if i can fix the block or if i have to find another one they like them 236's lol
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Eldon (WA)
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Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 12:35pm |
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I'd keep the 170....better tractor all the way around. Better engine, hydraulics, steering, 3pt.....
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