To celebrate the one year of ownership of this tractor, I decided that I would do a review of everything that I've done to it since I've owned this machine.
Don't work about what other people say. If it works for you. That's what matters. You have a very nice machine there. Your making it yours. Plus you are saving old iron. I may get one some day. Keep up the great work Sir. Plus you have memories of that actual tractor. That makes it that much better.
What a very kind reply, Chuck! Thank you. :-) I agree, it is fun making machines our own. I sure hope that you DO get one- sooner than later! Keep me posted and I hope to see a video feature on yours! 🙂
I had a 1975 Power King 1614 and a 1981 1614. Both were excellent condition and performed as they should. I hate that I got rid of them. Prices have tripled on them.
When you looked over the fence as a young kid, you were viewing a very cool looking tractor. I just bought a 77 that needs a transmission. I called Jerry Frank, and he has the parts, so I'll be tearing it down soon. Great job on the upkeep. If you mow with it, and keep it well maintained and garaged, you'll never have to buy another mower.
+Luvstruck Thanks for the message! Yes, you are very right about how they look. It really captured me when I was a young kid. I had never seen another like it before. I'm looking forward to another season of mowing with it coming up and yes, it is definitely garaged. Congrats on your '77! That's great you found Jerry Frank. He's a helpful guy. Good luck on the trans rebuild! Austen
Your very much right about that. I have two of these tractors, love both of them very much. And they both run perfectly, one for mowing the grass, the other for landscaping and plowing the snow with. They both are hard working animals.
very nice tractor I have one just like it had it for over 20 years , I also have one like it with dual transmissions and a front end loader all restored like new . they don't build things like that anymore
Thanks!! Sounds like you've got two very machines there! I look forward to restoring this one in the future. Would love to see a photo or two your machines. Send me a message! :-) Austen
my name is Larry Mitchell, I've a 1970 economy tractor. my tractor just stop cranking, turn over but want crank, could tell me if there're points, and where they would be located?
Where I live you never see these tractors. most people here have never heard of them. I did run into an old man up in Ohio while searching for some parts awhile back. He had purchased an entire power king dealership worth of leftovers and parts. It was unreal the stuff he had. All this body style too. none of the newer fiberglass ones.
Yeah, it really depends upon the part of the country you live in. I'm on the west coast and you don't see vintage outdoor power equipment very much either. It is a lot more prominent in the mid west and east coast. That's awesome you ran into someone bought out the inventory of a PK dealership. I'll bet it was fun to see all that he had acquired.
I guess what happened is when they quit making that style. People started junking them. Thinking maybe they wouldn't be able to get parts. Oh it was. I never dreamed anyone would have that much PK stuff. He had 8-10 complete tractors of various years and sizes. And buildings full of every part, attachments, engines and transmissions. You name it. I have another one that I may try to restore too. Now that I know where to find the parts if I need them
Awesome. I have a economy tractor 14 hp with the mower on it that my great grandfather used to own. We also have a PK 1614 that we bought for parts. Definitely going to make them look like yours
Love stories like this! Very cool! Hope to see yours. There's a very active Facebook group for them if you're on there. Still need to redo the seat on mine.
hey thats a very neat tractor i just got a 2414 if you could send me a pic of how the deck attaches it would be greatly appreciated theres not a lot of info on economy/power king like there is for some other brands.
Justin Fleenor Thanks Justin! There are a few parts sources for these tractors. If you'd like to know more, feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to help. You can see more information at my project thread here for the tractor: www.mytractorforum.com/200-power-king-economy-tractors/307993-1977-economy-tractor-project-thread.html
My grandfather rip has the exact same model. I remember hiding when he would start it. The starter whine scared the crap out of me. Now I pull kids around on it. Four generations enjoyed our economy king.
wilson solt Hi Wilson, I know exactly what you mean about the starter. It is a very loud screech. I remember when my neighbors had it, I always knew when they started it because it was so loud. I could even hear it from inside the house! That's neat how many generations have enjoyed it. They are sure built to last. Thanks for the message!
Hello, I have a 2418 1980 and I am trying to attach the mower. I am studying your video and also would appreciate you providing the contact info for Jerry Frank for parts, thanks if you can
Hi Matt, Jerry Frank actually passed away but his son may still be running the business. Here is the website: www.powerkingtractorbarn.com/ There are also some other parts sources: powerkingtractor.com/ www.powerking.info/ You can also keep an eye out on Ebay. Join the Yahoo group for these tractors if you haven't already done so.
Nice video. These are great machines. Do you have the contact information for the person/place you bought parts from? I would be interested in knowing if anyone plans to restart the company. Michael from Canada
Hi Michael, thank you. Jerry Frank, the owner of 'PowerKing Barn' passed a way a few years ago. Other parts I found were on Craigslist and through the help of online forums.
Do you have the mule drive hooked up? There is a chain that it hooked up to the lift lever that attaches near the back of the deck. The are two arms that attach via pins on the front. Here is my project thread has pictures of it that may help. Push the deck underneath it and it should be pretty self-explanatory- there's not a lot to it in terms of its attachment. www.mytractorforum.com/200-power-king-economy-tractors/307993-1977-economy-tractor-project-thread-3.html
Tell ya what ya want to do. When positioning the mower deck underneath the tractor, line up the arms of both the mounting bracket as well as the arms of the mower deck. Put or brace wood underneath the deck to slightly lift the deck so that you can aline the holes with the pins. The two by four pieces of wood placed underneath the deck itself will act as a lift and to help in aligning your holes for mounting. Onece the holes are aligned and pinned, or, close to getting pinned, take your power take off belt and get it in place on the front power take off clutch and the two round guides which are in the front of the tractor down from the poepwer take off clutch. Once aligned, the PTO belt all sligned accordingly, pin your deck as well as your deck arms onto the front brackett. There as Austin mentioned, is a chsne hanging down, pin the chain onto the rear back deck. Once aeverything is in place, deck arms, front tractor brackett, and rear chain attached to the back part of the deck, now it's time to position your PTO belt onto the blade spindles, it will be hard to do this at first, however when the brlt is in place, get a three quarter large wrench and turn the one mower deck blade spindle clock wise after it's been put on the three quarter nut and spin the spindel counter clock wise and your PTO deck be.t shoud snap into place, however before spinning the spindle with tge wrench, make dog gone sure the velt is aligned in the front to the back spool then spin counter clockwise, the pto belt will then fall into place. Pick up your deck and get your two by four boards out from underneath the mower deck, mound your tractor, back her up and into your lawn and hit your Power Take Off clutch, your belt should be seated properly, your blades turning approprately, go and mow a little grass to test her out, and your all set and ready yo mow grass with the mower blades and deck. Always remember to keep your deck clean underneath from built up grass, paint your deck with black paint to keep the grass acid from rusting out your mower deck and even more important, greese your blades before even begin mowing along with checking your engine oil and other various oils and fluids before mowing. Keep your blades razor sharp as razor sharp blades will cut your grass, dull blades will only rip your grass out by the roots, thus inviting weeds and dandelions to grow in your lawn that you don't want to have. Sharp blades makes the tractor engine work less harder, and is considered maintance on your tractor. The Power King tractors use of a ftong to back PTO belt is exactly the very same principle used on the International Harvester Cub Cadet tractors as well to.
I just bought a 2414 power king not sure what year yet, and the manual states you can flip the rims over to give it a wider width. All of my valve stems and on the inside of the tires because they old owner has it on the wide setting.
+Tabitha Rushing Hi, Congrats on your new PK! Yup, you can reverse the wheels to get a wider track width. Is the serial number sticker still located on the very front, between the headlights? If so, you can date the year of it here: powerkingtractor.com/Info/TRACTORSERIALNUMBERS.htm
41kirtley , If you're looking for NOS parts, contact Jerry from powerkingbarn.com Ebay and Craigslist are other places to check as well for used parts. A lot of times you'll find people parting these tractors out. I purchased the complete hydraulic system for mine from a fellow who was parting one out on Craigslist.
Well now you ole cotten picker there! I use to live in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Anyways, originally from Pennsylvania, however there is a Power King warehouse in Illinois that you can contact for parts. I can give you the information if your interested.
how much did you pay for it given that you had to fix a lot of things? you just bought the tractor and no attachments other than the mowing deck, right?
Don't work about what other people say. If it works for you. That's what matters. You have a very nice machine there. Your making it yours. Plus you are saving old iron. I may get one some day. Keep up the great work Sir. Plus you have memories of that actual tractor. That makes it that much better.
What a very kind reply, Chuck! Thank you. :-) I agree, it is fun making machines our own. I sure hope that you DO get one- sooner than later! Keep me posted and I hope to see a video feature on yours! 🙂
Very nice machine. These Power King / Economy Tractors really are a work of art. Built to stand the test of time. I have a 71 2414 myself.
+Chris Nunya I agree, they sure are! That's cool that you have one too. They're great machines; don't ever get rid of it! :-)
@@AustenARW I have two of these. Well built machines here.
@@AustenARW my 2414 has dual 3f/1r tranys . Recommend the dual over the single
Front tires can be switched out with wheelhorse rears . Bolt right up, wider stance but still lines with rears. Been on my 2414 8 years. Never flat.😂
Sounds like a setup that works!
I had a 1975 Power King 1614 and a 1981 1614. Both were excellent condition and performed as they should. I hate that I got rid of them. Prices have tripled on them.
When you looked over the fence as a young kid, you were viewing a very cool looking tractor. I just bought a 77 that needs a transmission. I called Jerry Frank, and he has the parts, so I'll be tearing it down soon. Great job on the upkeep. If you mow with it, and keep it well maintained and garaged, you'll never have to buy another mower.
+Luvstruck Thanks for the message! Yes, you are very right about how they look. It really captured me when I was a young kid. I had never seen another like it before. I'm looking forward to another season of mowing with it coming up and yes, it is definitely garaged.
Congrats on your '77! That's great you found Jerry Frank. He's a helpful guy. Good luck on the trans rebuild!
Austen
Your very much right about that. I have two of these tractors, love both of them very much. And they both run perfectly, one for mowing the grass, the other for landscaping and plowing the snow with. They both are hard working animals.
thank your the reply, but my question was how do you attach the mower, jack front end, ...?
to each is their own i just like these tractor this spring am hoping i can buy one this coming spring
I have a 1614 for sale 355_3650
You'll be pleasantly pleased with your purchase, these tractors are built like tanks and can do ANYTHING you throw at it to get work done with.
Very nice tractor. I am a lucky owner of a case 220 uses k241 engine.
I have a late 70's PK 1618, with a 60" mower deck (and a plow/grader blade). Anyone know about a good value on replacement mower deck rollers? Thanks
I have the lil 1974 1612. They're fun
Awesome! Yeah, they're fun tractors!
Can you please show me where does the pto clutch is tie to
very nice tractor I have one just like it had it for over 20 years , I also have one like it with dual transmissions and a front end loader all restored like new . they don't build things like that anymore
Thanks!!
Sounds like you've got two very machines there! I look forward to restoring this one in the future.
Would love to see a photo or two your machines. Send me a message! :-)
Austen
Still got it? I have a 75 2414. Needs a wirings redo.
my name is Larry Mitchell, I've a 1970 economy tractor. my tractor just stop cranking, turn over but want crank, could tell me if there're points, and where they would be located?
I love these tractors. I have a 73 model that my papaw bought new.
Phillip Pilbeam They are neat machines!
That they are. And unbelievably stout for their size and to only be a 14 HP
Where I live you never see these tractors. most people here have never heard of them. I did run into an old man up in Ohio while searching for some parts awhile back. He had purchased an entire power king dealership worth of leftovers and parts. It was unreal the stuff he had. All this body style too. none of the newer fiberglass ones.
Yeah, it really depends upon the part of the country you live in. I'm on the west coast and you don't see vintage outdoor power equipment very much either. It is a lot more prominent in the mid west and east coast. That's awesome you ran into someone bought out the inventory of a PK dealership. I'll bet it was fun to see all that he had acquired.
I guess what happened is when they quit making that style. People started junking them. Thinking maybe they wouldn't be able to get parts.
Oh it was. I never dreamed anyone would have that much PK stuff. He had 8-10 complete tractors of various years and sizes. And buildings full of every part, attachments, engines and transmissions. You name it.
I have another one that I may try to restore too. Now that I know where to find the parts if I need them
Awesome. I have a economy tractor 14 hp with the mower on it that my great grandfather used to own. We also have a PK 1614 that we bought for parts. Definitely going to make them look like yours
Love stories like this! Very cool! Hope to see yours. There's a very active Facebook group for them if you're on there. Still need to redo the seat on mine.
hey thats a very neat tractor i just got a 2414 if you could send me a pic of how the deck attaches it would be greatly appreciated theres not a lot of info on economy/power king like there is for some other brands.
Justin Fleenor Thanks Justin!
There are a few parts sources for these tractors. If you'd like to know more, feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to help. You can see more information at my project thread here for the tractor: www.mytractorforum.com/200-power-king-economy-tractors/307993-1977-economy-tractor-project-thread.html
I have one of these, that is the correct color. You can tell because your nos part matches.
wilson solt Thanks, and yes, you're definitely right about the color.
They are great tractors.
My grandfather rip has the exact same model. I remember hiding when he would start it. The starter whine scared the crap out of me. Now I pull kids around on it. Four generations enjoyed our economy king.
wilson solt Hi Wilson,
I know exactly what you mean about the starter. It is a very loud screech. I remember when my neighbors had it, I always knew when they started it because it was so loud. I could even hear it from inside the house!
That's neat how many generations have enjoyed it. They are sure built to last. Thanks for the message!
These little tractors are just way too cool. I can't wait to move to a bigger place so I can justify buying one..
+thereve They are sure fun! You'll really enjoy having one. Thanks for the message.
Hello, I have a 2418 1980 and I am trying to attach the mower. I am studying your video and also would appreciate you providing the contact info for Jerry Frank for parts, thanks if you can
Hi Matt, Jerry Frank actually passed away but his son may still be running the business. Here is the website: www.powerkingtractorbarn.com/
There are also some other parts sources:
powerkingtractor.com/
www.powerking.info/
You can also keep an eye out on Ebay. Join the Yahoo group for these tractors if you haven't already done so.
Nice video. These are great machines. Do you have the contact information for the person/place you bought parts from? I would be interested in knowing if anyone plans to restart the company.
Michael from Canada
Hi Michael, thank you. Jerry Frank, the owner of 'PowerKing Barn' passed a way a few years ago. Other parts I found were on Craigslist and through the help of online forums.
Contact Mission, they are a Power King tractor wharehouse. I have two of these machines, love them both as they are EXCELLENT tractors.
Would have liked to hear it run...
I have some other videos in my channel of it in action. Here's one. czcams.com/video/QJSnwAXUNNA/video.html
Hello Austen how did you get the mower under the tractor?
Do you have the mule drive hooked up? There is a chain that it hooked up to the lift lever that attaches near the back of the deck. The are two arms that attach via pins on the front. Here is my project thread has pictures of it that may help. Push the deck underneath it and it should be pretty self-explanatory- there's not a lot to it in terms of its attachment. www.mytractorforum.com/200-power-king-economy-tractors/307993-1977-economy-tractor-project-thread-3.html
Tell ya what ya want to do. When positioning the mower deck underneath the tractor, line up the arms of both the mounting bracket as well as the arms of the mower deck. Put or brace wood underneath the deck to slightly lift the deck so that you can aline the holes with the pins. The two by four pieces of wood placed underneath the deck itself will act as a lift and to help in aligning your holes for mounting. Onece the holes are aligned and pinned, or, close to getting pinned, take your power take off belt and get it in place on the front power take off clutch and the two round guides which are in the front of the tractor down from the poepwer take off clutch. Once aligned, the PTO belt all sligned accordingly, pin your deck as well as your deck arms onto the front brackett. There as Austin mentioned, is a chsne hanging down, pin the chain onto the rear back deck. Once aeverything is in place, deck arms, front tractor brackett, and rear chain attached to the back part of the deck, now it's time to position your PTO belt onto the blade spindles, it will be hard to do this at first, however when the brlt is in place, get a three quarter large wrench and turn the one mower deck blade spindle clock wise after it's been put on the three quarter nut and spin the spindel counter clock wise and your PTO deck be.t shoud snap into place, however before spinning the spindle with tge wrench, make dog gone sure the velt is aligned in the front to the back spool then spin counter clockwise, the pto belt will then fall into place. Pick up your deck and get your two by four boards out from underneath the mower deck, mound your tractor, back her up and into your lawn and hit your Power Take Off clutch, your belt should be seated properly, your blades turning approprately, go and mow a little grass to test her out, and your all set and ready yo mow grass with the mower blades and deck. Always remember to keep your deck clean underneath from built up grass, paint your deck with black paint to keep the grass acid from rusting out your mower deck and even more important, greese your blades before even begin mowing along with checking your engine oil and other various oils and fluids before mowing. Keep your blades razor sharp as razor sharp blades will cut your grass, dull blades will only rip your grass out by the roots, thus inviting weeds and dandelions to grow in your lawn that you don't want to have. Sharp blades makes the tractor engine work less harder, and is considered maintance on your tractor. The Power King tractors use of a ftong to back PTO belt is exactly the very same principle used on the International Harvester Cub Cadet tractors as well to.
Folks, I need a hood prop for my 1614. Anybody out there know how to make a homemade hood prop?
I just bought a 2414 power king not sure what year yet, and the manual states you can flip the rims over to give it a wider width. All of my valve stems and on the inside of the tires because they old owner has it on the wide setting.
+Tabitha Rushing Hi,
Congrats on your new PK! Yup, you can reverse the wheels to get a wider track width. Is the serial number sticker still located on the very front, between the headlights? If so, you can date the year of it here: powerkingtractor.com/Info/TRACTORSERIALNUMBERS.htm
Can anyone tell me where to get parts for my Power King ?
John in Tennessee
41kirtley , If you're looking for NOS parts, contact Jerry from powerkingbarn.com
Ebay and Craigslist are other places to check as well for used parts. A lot of times you'll find people parting these tractors out. I purchased the complete hydraulic system for mine from a fellow who was parting one out on Craigslist.
Austen Thanks I just got mine and want to restore it hope I can find parts .
Well now you ole cotten picker there! I use to live in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Anyways, originally from Pennsylvania, however there is a Power King warehouse in Illinois that you can contact for parts. I can give you the information if your interested.
What was the engine brand and hp?
It's a Kohler model K321, 14HP.
Actually all power kings were orange like that from the factory if they made a red color then it's probably a rare model
how much did you pay for it given that you had to fix a lot of things? you just bought the tractor and no attachments other than the mowing deck, right?
That's correct.
I paid $950.00 for the tractor.
I've got a 72
nevermind your deck is different butif you know a good source for info id like to know
Do you still have it?
Hi, yes, I do.
yo nesecitar el dinero pero no se cuanto vale si alguien me puede ayudar
hola como estan ustedes yo tengo un tractor como este y lo quiero vender
Aún lo tienes
Yo lo compro en que estado estas ?