Look what 720 followed me home

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   $500 is plenty cheap even if it doesn't have a rear pto or three point hitch. If it has one or the other it's an even better deal. The only complaint I have about them is they don't turn very short, but with the hydro it's easy to go forward-backward while steering to turn short if needed.

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LloydCentWi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Points: 300	Post Options Post Reply Quote LloydCentWi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Look what 720 followed me home Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 8:34pm
	$500 is plenty cheap even if it doesn't have a rear pto or three point hitch. If it has one or the other it's an even better deal. The only complaint I have about them is they don't turn very short, but with the hydro it's easy to go forward-backward while steering to turn short if needed.

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pr wi. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Nov 2009 Location: wi. Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote pr wi. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 8:14pm
	any body have any experiance putting power steering on a 9020 simplicity tractor? If not can someone steer me in a direction that could help me. thanks p.r. wi.

D-17_Dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Mocksville NC Points: 990	Post Options Post Reply Quote D-17_Dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2009 at 8:54pm
	The Honda engines have plenty of power to spare. I have some reserves about anyone getting the kind of hrs out of the Honda as we did the Onans. You can do a proper rebuild on the Onan for about a grand. Pricey to say the least. If it weren't for the odd chaging systems I'd always go back with the Onan. Heavy use of the Honda in hot weather has lead to some over heating issues inside the hood. If you can control this the Honda should do you a good job. Just be aware of proper alignment of everything. The rear pto parts are getting expensive.

pr wi. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Nov 2009 Location: wi. Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote pr wi. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2009 at 8:02pm
	THAT IS ONE HECK OF A GOOD PRICE ON THE 720 TRACTOR IF THE TRACTOR IS IN GOOD SHAPE.

illinois tom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Location: illinois Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote illinois tom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 5:33pm
	thanks 4 the information on the cab ill have 2 do a little more resch on it ill see if its got a name plate or tag anwhere ? was wondering ig any of u guys r running honda aftermarket motors n ur 720s ? my motor is a little week n my 720 n thinking about converting it 2 a honda any pros or cons?

D-17_Dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Mocksville NC Points: 990	Post Options Post Reply Quote D-17_Dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 5:22pm
	Tom, steel cabs were offered I believe by some dealers but were made by other companies. I know Curtis Cab and Saf-T-Cab were some.

Dwight from Orlando Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Orlando FL. Points: 60	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dwight from Orlando Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 4:30pm
	Does anyone have a sator for a 620 . I have put a carb on it and seems to run good on the battery. Some one has put a auto alt. on the side runing off the front pto. Also need the two exhaust pipes that run to the muffler. Thanks Dwight

illinois tom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Location: illinois Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote illinois tom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 11:20pm
	does anyone know much about all steel cabs 4 the 720 series i just aquired one when i bought my 720 i havnt brought it home yet is it a factory one or was it a after market company?

bigallis1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: The Villages Fl Points: 303	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigallis1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 9:46am
	Nice find Bruce. They are "fun" tractors to have around. D-17 Dave is one of the resident experts on these tractors. A great source for info and help.

Gary Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Peterborough,On Points: 5897	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 5:48am
	Here is a link to 710 model tractor on SimpletrACtors website I have a 712S (but not running) Gary http://www.simpletractors.com/models/ac_700_series.htm

illinois tom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Location: illinois Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote illinois tom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2009 at 10:49pm
	hey bruce i just bought a 1979 720 with 2 60inch decks a 48 inch tiller a 52 inch snowblower 5 foot dozer blade n a all steal cab! i had already been given by my dad a 616 with mower tiller dozer blade n a 48 inch danco brush mower . he bought it n 1971 as a bank repo i grew up landscaping on it ! theres alot of 620 n 720 in my area ! we had a 620 n sold it about 12 years back i tryed 2 by it back n the guy wanted twice of what we sold it 2 him 4! anybody lookn 4 one thers one posted on craigslist rockford il farm n garden section its looks extremely clean listed as a big allis chalmers mower!

DreamGA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Elberton, GA Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote DreamGA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 8:20am
	Like that 720. I used to work on small engines. Replaced a starter and did some other electrical work on the Simplicity version of that tractor. Electrical system was a breeze, but starter is a Bear! If I remember correctly, I had to unbolt the engine and hoist it up clear of the frame rails to get the blower housing off. The starter bolt were behind the blower housing. Took a full day to get off, rebuilt, and back on. Just going from memory here. Dream
	I didn't do it! It was a short, fat, tall, skinny guy that looked like me.

D-17_Dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Mocksville NC Points: 990	Post Options Post Reply Quote D-17_Dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 6:51am
	Likely an early 720 with the light duty front end, but a steal non the less. The CCKB engine in this tractor was Onan's best long run engine at the time. Most tractors have well over twice the hrs and still run well. The problems with these engines are lack of lubrication on the valve train will lead to valve guide wear and low compresion and light smoke. Parts,especially thecharging system, are pricey. But these are really good, long running engines. Tractor's like this that have been left outside and ith this age will likely need the front axle shimmed on the pivot points to take out the slack and a few new bearings in the clutch drive and rear pto. Put a wix or Simplicity oil filter on the rear hydro for proper oil flow and the seals in the rear end are likely leaking so the brakes will be saturated with oil and need cleaning. I have several parts tractors and several running models if you need something. You'll love this tractor. Hope this helps, Dave in Mocksville NC.

Calvin Schmidt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Can. Points: 4532	Post Options Post Reply Quote Calvin Schmidt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 6:42am
	Good find. A 616 followed me home yesterday.

Toscani Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote Toscani Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 6:26am
	it isn't a 1974,that would be a 620,i believe it's a 78 or 79

NC Bruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Mill Spring, NC Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote NC Bruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2009 at 12:52pm
	Good to see you on the new AC web site, Jim! When you gonna start combining? How are the corn and beans looking? Raining here in NC every few days, seems like. How many hundred acres of each? You need me to bring John's Gleaner E and help ya?..ha! We're getting ready to cook sweet sorghum syrup(molasses) this weekend. One year we made 'taffy', another yr. syrup was 'runny'. Hard to find the perfect reciept! ha!

Jim in MO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Points: 98	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim in MO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2009 at 9:59am
	HI Bruce. Like your 720. Need to take Steve to see if they are comming back to MO to deer hunt. Jim in MO..

John(IN) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Franklin Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote John(IN) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2009 at 9:33am
	My book shows that to be a 1974 model. First year produced.
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NC Bruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Mill Spring, NC Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote NC Bruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2009 at 9:12am
	I found the ID # on side of the tractor and the Catalog # that he had with mower are the same: # 1690073 with serial # 001568 ( inside the catalog the date delivered was 2-19-79 ), but I realize that sometimes equipment may have been sitting on the lot for years before sold. For example, my Dad bought our first brand new AC170 in 1972, but it is #4101 which is 1968 (it was 4yrs old on the lot ) Operator's manual catalog has form print date of 9/74, so is this a '73 , '74, or '79..? .....thanx !

John(IN) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Franklin Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote John(IN) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2009 at 7:14am
	Nice find! To find the year for that serial number you also have to have the catalog number like 1690288 or 1690231.
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JeremyHarmon(VA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Galax, VA Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote JeremyHarmon(VA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 9:04pm
	I need to check on the 710 might be a steal. Bruce I must say you got a great deal I know of a local who paid over 4,000 for a 720 but his came with 6 pieces of AC equipment and an AC loader.
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NC Bruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Mill Spring, NC Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote NC Bruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 8:46pm
	Murph, I drove to Gastonia down Hwy 74, went near Adam's house. But mine wasn't the "710" listed on Craigslist, ( that sounds more like a 170 with all those gears, but I wouldn't think he'd mow the yard with a 170....ha! I don't understand what he's describing? ) Here's post, if other AC fellers want to see the ad you mentioned. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/grd/1408857258.html I think the AC720 only has 3 foward gears and reverses with hydro-trans. Jim, I'll check the meter (still new toy to me ), but the guy had changed the oil filter when he bought it in '98 and scratched 538 hrs on it. It now reads 570, so he added few hrs on it? Sounds low to me too, that's why I wondered what numbers others had? Should I tell people I got it for only $500?

Jimsohio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jimsohio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 8:08pm
	Looks good Bruce. 570 hours seems kind of low for a tractor this old though. Are you sure the meter is working? You should be able to hear it "tick" when you turn the key on.

Murph-NC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Western NC Points: 797	Post Options Post Reply Quote Murph-NC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 6:52pm
	Bruce, was that the one listed as a 710 in the ad?

Murph-NC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Western NC Points: 797	Post Options Post Reply Quote Murph-NC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 10:03am
	Gastonia! That's the direction I was afraid you would say... I'm about 45 minutes North of there. If you came down 40 to Hickory, then you were within 10 minutes of the house.

NC Bruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Mill Spring, NC Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote NC Bruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 9:21am
	Murph, I found it about 70 miles away in Gastonia,NC. How far is that from you? He said not many people were interested in this old orange mower...ha! I bought it on phone....I know, it's tricky business. AC did a wonderful job making it look like my 170/175's. I've got an old IH126 garden tractor I need to move now ...but glad to do it for an AC!

Murph-NC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Western NC Points: 797	Post Options Post Reply Quote Murph-NC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 9:09am
	Good find Bruce. I'm almost afraid to ask which direction you traveled to find that. Knowing my luck, it was not far from here.

NC Bruce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Mill Spring, NC Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote NC Bruce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 9:04am
	This AC ran smoothly and drove up on trailer. Most of my affordable AC finds have to be loaded or winched up...ha! The AC720 has 570 meter hours. How does that compare to others and how many hours can the Onan Motors last? Are there many implements still around for them? Will other brands with zero cat. hitches work? Thanx for your imput!

Gary Burnett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Points: 3059	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary Burnett Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Oct 2009 at 6:11am
	I have a couple of the Simplicity version the 9020 strong little tractors.I don't know much about the serial numbers think mine is 1004. Yours Looks original and unhacked which seems to be hard to find in that model

JeremyHarmon(VA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Galax, VA Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote JeremyHarmon(VA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2009 at 10:21pm
	Nice find. I have always wanted one of those.