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Dean(IA) 
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 Topic: D-17 with raised platform
Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 9:44am |
This is a poor attempt to recreate a D-17 that I worked on at Brubaker Co., Prairie City, IA in 1967. It had a raised platform with the seat raised and foot wells. The clutch and brake pedals were longer, I think but I don't remember for sure about that. Was I looking at a prototype of a 170? If this was done locally, it was an excellent job of work.
I have never found anyone who has heard of this modification. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? 
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DrAllis
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Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 10:05am |
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I saw one D-19 DIESEL that had something similar done to it. Didn't help the engine reliability one bit.
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skateboarder68
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Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 10:59am |
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There used to be a D17 or 19 at dealer here that had one in the weeds with a raised platform. Might still be there, it had clutch and brake extensions as well as the hyd. levers. I climbed up on it and the first thing that struck me was the visibility. It seemed like a much bigger tractor
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Orange & Silver still earnin their keep on the farm: R62, Series IV D17 nf, 185, 6080, 6080 fwa, 220, 1968 D21, 7045, DT240.
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Daehler
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Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 3:03pm |
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I got a almost whole D19 with a raised platform to sell if anyone wants it.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 8:08pm |
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Man, it's been 40 yrs ago, but I think that D-19 diesel I saw had a 7000 series steering wheel on it to get it up higher to match the new platform.
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kijlou
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Luke R.
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Posted: 08 Dec 2019 at 8:03pm |
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Bob Mckim has a D17 like you speak of.
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Posted: 09 Dec 2019 at 9:59am |
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My Dad did that sort of thing with Grandpa's D19 diesel before trading it in 1966 for his new 190 XT at Benson Implement in Pipestone, MN. Would any of you gentlemen have serial numbers for the above mentioned D19 tractors? Would be awesome if this tractor is still around and could possibly be brought home. Grandpa bought the 19 new, I have a couple pics of him on it, and of Dad sitting on the D14 in the same position as Grandpa was on the 19, in the same part of the yard, after Dad redid the 14.
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Stan R
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Posted: 09 Dec 2019 at 3:05pm |
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Brake/ clutch travel will be increased. Not sure how positive or negative it would be, but may be worth mocking up to see the ergonomic affects.
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