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Brian G. NY 
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 Topic: D-10 or D-12 Series III?
Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 8:47am |
This little tractor is on display (along with some other brand X tractors) at our local vegetable stand.
I sto    pped to look at it but none of the owners was around to answer any questions. And..........I didn't have the presence of mind to look at the serial number........duh!!!!!
Anyway, I fell in love with this little beauty immediately!!
I was really impressed with the ruggedness of the 3PH system.
Without the decal or the ser. number, is there a way to determine whether its
a D-10 or D-12?
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 10:13am |
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It look like a D12 to me.
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realolman
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 10:29am |
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Ain't that prettier than a new set of snow tires....I don't know and I am no expert.... but a guy told me the d10 did not have spin out hubs.
Edited by realolman - 12 Sep 2010 at 10:30am
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 11:05am |
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Spin-out rims were standard on the D-12; optional on the D-10.
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Charlie175
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 11:24am |
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D-12
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 11:32am |
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I like the big tires on the back. What are those 13's?
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JoeO(CMO)
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 2:55pm |
Looks like a D12 Series III, serial 9001 +, has 14.9x24 rear and heavier 15 inch front(car rims) which were an option, optional tach, spin outs- optional, lights-?.
Check the lift links, look to be adjusted all the way out which may indicate the threads are stripped.
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Rick of HopeIN
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 3:07pm |
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I have been advised to look over the 3 point real close if you are buying. Some parts seem less than rugged compared to the lift force available from them cylinders.
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Brian Ahart
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 3:15pm |
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Yes, it appears to be a D12 III. Notice the arched flat stock piece that runs from the top of the front axle back to the wishbone-shaped axle support/brace. A picture of the other side should reveal the dual-link D12 III steering linkage as opposed to the single link on a D10 III.
Notice that it has the coveted Series III throttle lever cover which is missing on most units (including mine). I have been tempted to have one reproduced, but am holding out for an original.
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realolman
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 4:44pm |
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I wish it were mine. 10 or 12.
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 5:50pm |
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Looks like a 12 to me
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JoeO(CMO)
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 7:23pm |
If you look at the middle ( #2 posted), look at the right side between the lift link and tire, the axle has two bosses protruding out where rear mounted SC implements were mounted; mower, cultivator, etc. The D10 has only one of these.
Absolutely a D12, other items in pics won't change anything.
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 9:35pm |
Well Joe, the fact that the final drive housing part numbers are different between the D-10 and D-12 seems to confirm what you are saying.
The next time I'm in the area, I will make a point of writing down the serial number to identify the year of manufacture.
Thanks for the input from all of you.
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