A new 5U D2 addition

This arrived today, I bought believing I could get it running, had been parked outside since 2018. A friend delivered it today. He said seller drove onto trailer, was a pleasant surprise. It is converted to direct electric start long ago. Put batteries in it and started instantly.

Congratulations Brian! That is a clean little orchard rig. I like the custom hydraulic reservoir and the fenders are not clapped out like many. I just picked up an orchard D2, but not as lucky as you. I am sending the magneto out to be freshened up. Mine is 14,xxx from Santa Rosa, CA.

Your are a tall person; are you going to move the seat back and up for some leg room? JM

Yes seat adjustment is necessary. I can't get my feet on the brake pedals. this is 18xxx 1956 vintage. The owner made the hydraulic system for all of his tractors.

Being in the 18000 range, it probably came with the bellhousing already drilled to put a starter. I have 18314 and it came from the factory drilled.

Waiting it’s turn. Of the 4 brought home, I expected this one to start easy. I was wrong!

I admire the thought process that went into the location and design of that hydraulic tank

Very nice!

Photo deceiving? The back rest appears to be inside the seat ring? No spring, that is a sure way to expect some extra pains and aches. I sympathize with the Big Feet and Long Leg issue on Tailseat D2, operator comfort was not considered nor was ease of mount, dismount. - CTS

I could not help notice your steering levers are turned around. I am guessing they could only do that after the fenders were removed. On my "Courtland" D2, it has slop in the levers. One day I would like to remove the "rack" and either bush the levers or shim them. Perhaps drill and tap for grease fittings as well.

That is a really nice D2. Out of curiosity, how close to the end of production was that one? I remember the parts machine that you had purchased from here; it was very close to the final build. There are a couple of very late ones near me as well.

It might be time for me to have some more cushions made for the orchard tractors here. I will experiment with a seat and try my luck at using it as a template to make new seat railings as well. If "SandMan" still has any, I just soon buy some from him.

It is no secret that as we get older, the orchard machines are easier to climb on/off of too! JM

It is 714 from end of production. I have a parts top seat that is 721 from end and your late one is 67 from end