Hello! Super new to the GT world but excited for my first build. Picked up my first! A White Gt1855 Vanguard 18h If anyone has any knowledge of this machine or builds using similar platform I could reference to learn I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
mrshaft696 Veteran
Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 848 Forum Rep : 99 Location : Phillydelphia
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:15 am
Those things are awesome, I have only seen a few in person. That tractor is a beast, I would run jeep tires on it haha...
CraftsmanQuad19 Grand Master
Age : 20 Join date : 2016-04-12 Posts : 2389 Forum Rep : 135 Location : Indiana
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:49 am
Looks pretty sweet man! Reminds me a bit of @richierichoverdrive’s mtd named budgie. If I had to guess, it’s probably an mtd. Do you know if it has a peerless 2300?
MightyRaze Administrator
Age : 45 Join date : 2016-09-06 Posts : 6676 Forum Rep : 495 Location : Shawnee, OK
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:54 am
Welcome, I haven't seen one of those. I'm guessing by the lever it is a hydro, but a beefy one.
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Age : 21 Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 5055 Forum Rep : 261 Location : Ontario Canada
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:03 am
Welcome to the forum!
Looks like you got yourself an MTD GT! Judging by the large rear wheels, it's got the shaft driven hydrostatic transaxle. What are your plans for the ol' girl?
_______________________________________________ "This'll either wake you up or put you to sleep forever!"- Red Green "Whatever you do you should do right, even if it's something wrong." - Hank Hill
Looks like you got yourself an MTD GT! Judging by the large rear wheels, it's got the shaft driven hydrostatic transaxle. What are your plans for the ol' girl?
yes I believe they are shaft drive, heavy duty machine, I saw one similar with some type of 3 point & pto.
Murraymountain Expert
Join date : 2019-02-04 Posts : 1503 Forum Rep : 56 Location : North Carolina
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:46 am
Looks like you got yourself an MTD GT! Judging by the large rear wheels, it's got the shaft driven hydrostatic transaxle. What are your plans for the ol' girl?
Well, after seeing the way the engine is mounted, it's definitely a shaft driven MTD, but you know more than me about what type trans that thing's got. I want to say a hi/low or something but you're probably right about the hydro.
Oh yeah, welcome @Coolhandluke... I like the name. LOL.
AllisKidD21 Moderator
Age : 21 Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 5055 Forum Rep : 261 Location : Ontario Canada
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:27 pm
Most likely a hydro trans with a Peerless 2500 or 2600 two speed final drive (hi/lo range).
_______________________________________________ "This'll either wake you up or put you to sleep forever!"- Red Green "Whatever you do you should do right, even if it's something wrong." - Hank Hill
Age : 16 Join date : 2017-06-09 Posts : 2543 Forum Rep : 77 Location : Literally Nowhere, Texas
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:08 pm
Yeah, I've seen those before on MTD GT forums and FaceBook groups. From what I understand, they're very similar to my 990. They share the same transmissions, mowing deck, etc. Some models shared the same engine. They're both made by MTD.
So, it should be a Peerless 2500 final drive like Allis said, with an Eaton model #M-10 (Eaton Part #ET-001001-27 MTD Part # 717-0344).
Very stout, sturdy transmissions. However, parts for them are worth their weight in gold, literally. So make sure you take good care of it because you definitely don't want to try to find parts for them.
Here is what the full configuration looks like:
If it was sitting for any amount of time, definitely make sure the fins on the trans aren't clogged up, it's just like an engine; it relies on that fan not to over heat it.
Here's what mine looked like:
diddie Apprentice
Age : 53 Join date : 2016-10-02 Posts : 195 Forum Rep : 21 Location : Indiana
Subject: Re: Hi I’m new. Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:38 pm
Welcome ! nice looking rig. you've came to the right place for some great advice and ideas. and opinions ! everyone's got one. lol.
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