Hi,
Usually W stands for Wide tread version. The S is stamped when "Special parts" are installed as assembled at the factory, could be transmission gears or ???
so the "S" could be for the Orchard fenders, extended controls and sling-shot seat. It also has what looks to be a fuel heater on the block, behind the carb.
thanks
Andy
Andy, There should be a serial # plate in at least 2 places on your 22, one on the engine and one somewhere on the rear of the tractor. Is there a P after the WS on either serial # plate? My 22 says WSP after the number.
I'd leave the top seat on.
The "WS" may be an error by the fellow at the factory who stamped the s/n plate. The "W" alone should stand for wide gauge. The "SP" afterward would stand for "special parts" as mentioned above. It is possible the fellow somehow didn't get the "P" on the plate. Just a theory.
The top seat is safer to operate than the tail seat. If you want the looks of a tail seat, go ahead and make the change. The tail seat is probably less common. But if you want to operate it to any extent, I'd consider safety too.
GWH
The previous owner converted to the top-seat for those reasons, but I am going to restore the tractor and mainly use it for show, not real work.
The "WS" may be an error by the fellow at the factory who stamped the s/n plate. The "W" alone should stand for wide gauge. The "SP" afterward would stand for "special parts" as mentioned above. It is possible the fellow somehow didn't get the "P" on the plate. Just a theory.
The top seat is safer to operate than the tail seat. If you want the looks of a tail seat, go ahead and make the change. The tail seat is probably less common. But if you want to operate it to any extent, I'd consider safety too.
GWH
[quote="gwhdiesel75"]
The top seat is safer to operate than the tail seat. If you want the looks of a tail seat, go ahead and make the change. The tail seat is probably less common. But if you want to operate it to any extent, I'd consider safety too.
GWH[/quote]
That's a good point! The tailseat could launch you like a catapult if you're not careful on rough ground.
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