I bought this machine during thanksgiving weekend. I had found it and went to take a look. I picked it up last Sunday and brought it home. I checked the valves and they are free. primed the cup and she pops. I am working on cleaning carb and gas tank. Here are a few pic to share

Haven't seen one of those high hitches in a long time....think I was told they allowed the use of horse drawn implements back in the transition days. Can anyone add to the mystery?

Yes most of my collection is from up north in NY or out of state. I have found two machines on long island a super nice 25 and a 30

OM this 22 came from a Apple Orchard in Hudson NY. This one is 1J1560 and I had 1J1563 bought it in CT. like this one it also had the orchard group

That is a really nifty, correct looking tractor. Really neat that you had a close sister to it, too.

The orchard group and high hitch make it especially neat. As you know, I'm a fan of working clothes and I'm always fascinated by the different ways that paint and finishes age. This tractor has some really neat character on the hood and engine side panels, with the aged, cracked paint and primer showing through. I'm also really intrigued by the way that the paint developed little rust speckles on the back case and hitch and also on the track frames and covers. Very neat evidence of history that can be seen.

Keep us posted as you progress with making her yours through repair, adjustment and modifications.

Pete.

Me too Pete. it will stay just like this.

I brought the 22 into the shop this past weekend and adjusted the valves as there were a bit off. I am waiting on a fresh mag from Marks Mag in CT. I cleaned out the few mice nests in the seat box and sprayed down all the nuts. I need to remove the seat box in the next week or so in order to install the winch that I bought. Looks like the seat box will have to be raised 4-1/2'' with todays quick glance at the back of machine

I am surprised that it doesn't have the orchard seat on it as it has the hood and exhaust. Its a shame to take that high hitch off . I like it better than the winch. You want to trade for a 10 or 15 high hitch? - Wally

Nice Winch! What brand is it? Can you post a photo of the other side?

Jason,
That 22 looks to be in great shape. It must have lived a charmed life with an owner who did not abuse her.