Troy-Bilt Rototiller 5hp Pony
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Changing the oil in my 1992 Troy-Bilt Pony tiller. Boy, if you can find one of these you can't go wrong. 8" tilling depth, strong 5 hp horizontal engine, cast iron shaft and tranny housing, bronze ring gear and even holes in wheels for weights. Its a terrific tractor that I immensely enjoy. It rips up sod with light passes and once the soil is prepared for your garden, it goes through it year after year with no effort at all. here is some simple maintenance.
Thank you, I'm a huge fan of these Troy-Bilt tillers. You've got an absolutel classic tiller, one of the best ever. The Horse is as tough as it gets. I love my Pony tiller, it tills really deep, but the weight advantage of the Horse is what is key. Great tiller, thanks a lot for stopping by.
Hey brother, what fluid are you using for the transmission? Thanks.
I have the pony and had to do some modifications to get it like I'd like. I added a angle iron across the front arms attached to the frame. Used a PVC pipe and filled it with rocks to add weight to the front. Put a plow attachment on the rear that extends behind tiller blades. I have two plow heads one for turning both sides and one for mounding right side only. I use the first head to anchor the pulling on the first pass so it stops the jump forward when a rock is hit by the tiller tine. The depth is regulated with the same lever you use for the tiller tines. The plow will dig deeper and acts as and anchor to allow the tines to do its work. The other head is used for turning soil up on potatoes and also to dig them out later. This makes the pony very controllable and works very well. It took me a few tries to get it right but now I couldn't live without it!
I have the 1998 model, I got for $350. It's a beast haven't done a think except change the spark plug, filter and clean the carb. Oh the repaired the recoil starter. Started right up on the first pull today!
I have 2 of these tillers. Actually a Pony and a Bronco. Gas tank on both were shot. Have a couple old craftsman tillers with the same motors. Got the troy bilts for $100 a piece. Gonna swap carbs and tanks. Those thing go for about $350 to$400 around here. Got both craftsmans for free
Thank you, its been a workhorse. I remember wanting one as a kid, Troy-Bilt used to run commercials on TV. I've done some work to it, new tine seals, new tines, new muffler, but that is about it. I've probably had this thing for about 12 years now, can't imagine not having one. Thanks for watching!
You made a good choice when you decided to get this tiller. I am looking for one and think I like the older models best.
Hi Craig, I clean the oil drain area, use Blue painters Tape and some thick aluminum foil to direct the oil stream and Keep My PONY clean. :)
Great idea
Electric start was a $100 option if I remember, nice option to have. When I bought this for $495 10 or 11 years ago, the guy that sold it to me was a Cub Cadet dealer that took this tiller in on trade. He said there was another attachment that came with it, went back and pulls out a never used hiller-furrower attachment the guy traded in. I'll show that in an upcoming video, its great for making hills.
Wow that thing fires right up... Love the little Ag's on it!!!!
Looks like a very nice unit!!!
.
Merrie-Merrie
I have one just like it. It does not have bumper guard on the front but it does have an electric start. I like it I have had it for 10 years now.
I’m late to this chat but here goes: I bought a Pony that looks identical to yours today (July 2022). It has sat in storage at least 15 years.
My question is the engine data plate says it’s a 1992. We can’t find anything to suggest if the tiller is that old. The former owner thought it was a late 90s model which they bought new. The tiller data tag shows its model number as 15008. Is it possible the engine may have been manufactured earlier than the tiller? Also, is there a website that will tell me what year this tiller actually is? Thanks.
Love those Troy Bilt tillers, I got an older one Horse and that thing is a beast, nice vid
You're right, when you have a garden that is 15x40 you can't do it without one of these. I use it all year for weed control between rows in the garden, but I bet that this tiller see's 5-6 hours a year. On another note, we were going to do some fishing today, but we're getting lots of rain. Kids went yesterday and caught a 6 pound bass out of the pond near us!
Thanks for the video. I have a chance to buy one tomorrow for $200. Owner says it hasn't run for two years. Looks like it was stored indoors. I'll try starting it then make a nonstarting engine offer. Wish me luck.
Troy Bilt made incredible products. I bought a leaf vacuum 5hp, could suck up leaves and chip branches up to 3". Built like a tank. The only good thing is MTD didn't mess with the Pony or Horse tillers, other than newer epa engines, they are the same. But, they got rid of the Honda powered commercial tiller. You'll only find Pony & Horses in dealers. MTD likes to take good names and kill them. Look what they did to Bolens.
Yep, nice tiller for sure. You got a good deal too.
Nice video, thank you. I LOVE my troy bilt (used horse) It has probably been used for 2 hours every year,,,,, just like every other used tiller.....Don't buy a new tiller, they are not as good as the old ones, (and the old ones have about zero hours on them).... If you have a choice,,,, pay the few extra bucks for a good tiller (troy bilt) in extra good shape, with seals that don't leak.....etc. It will be worth every penny..... BUY CHEAP, BUY TWICE.
Very true, great tillers these old Troy-Bilt's. Make beautiful loamy soil.
Just bought one today for $15.
I don't know wheather you have thought about it but you could put a nipel on there with a union then your oil plug that would keep the oil off the frame
Have the twin to this one... best investment ever!
pastor slw I agree! It's a fantastic piece of machinery.
Do not get a new one! They are easy to work on if you have any mechanical aptitude, or wish to try. If not, most definitely, have it completely serviced and tell them how long it has sat. With a simple change in fluids, it will probably run. If you have the ability, I'd do it yourself. Drain fuel from tank by removing hose under tank. Your Pony is likely the same age as mine, it works like a dream and I still use mine for gardens, beds and stuff. Let me know if you have questions.
Great video. Would it be possible for you to post a picture or video of the throttle linkage? I'm rebuilding one my MiL gave me and I cannot figure out how the linkage spring goes back on.
I just bought one used. I have replaced/changed all I can. Just need a good picture of the governor/ throttle spring area. I think the previous owner may have butchered it. Can you provide pictures???? It would really help me out.
I swapped out the Briggs in a video last year for a Predator. Check out DonyBoy he has a video of the throttle on the 5 Hp Briggs.
Sorry people I put this on the wrong video :)
I have a question I think you can help me with. My family has an early 1970's TroyBilt Pony Tiller that was used for about 3-4 seasons when new, but has been in shed ever since. I tried to use it about 15-20 years ago but ground was too wet, so it sat in shed until this fall when I couldn't get the cord to fully extend to start it. Do you think it would be worth it to have it taken to a TroyBilt/mechanic to be looked at/repaired, or should I just look at a new one? Thanks for your advice!
I paid $1000 new for mine. Still using it 20yrs .
Yes, its been one of those things that I've never gotten around to doing... until its time to change the oil and I think- next year I'll do it. Looks like I'm back to next year again..lol.
I have a Troybilt Pony rototiller. I don't know what model I have. I know that the decal is located on the tine hood, but it is badly faded. I have pictures of it and could I send them to you to see If you might be able to help? The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 5 hp. Model is 135292, the type is C15801, and the code is 930526C7. I know that the engine is a 1993 from the code number. I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Painting it won't make it run any better ;-) ! Just one of those tools that you like to have when you need it! I think that it is harder on them to sit than to use it on a regular basis!
Do you have the Hiller/Furrower attachment for it?
The briggs and Stratton engine make the difference. they always start.
eogg25 Briggs are good engines, I haven't had issues with them.
Mine doesn't right now but am working on fixing! ; )
Thank you
This is a whole OTHER thing that men face (mostly). At work if there is an open job that needs to be filled today the way we have become (at least in the USA) the man applying for the position is delegated to the bottom of the list of candidates due to ALL the things that workplaces have used to appear to NOT be selecting the MAN first. This is true in so many ways I worked at a good sized Transit company and when I started the managers were ALL bus drivers who made it up through the company when I left ALL the managers were from outside with (book learned management skills) that had no idea what it was like to do the job but boy could they tell you how to do it. The company also went from selecting the best qualified person to the one who checked ALL THE BOXES. Not always the best most knowledgeable but because they were (insert minority here) they were selected to make it appear they were not discriminating. That is my experience as I was there almost 30 years and now the company is even worse with respect to the workers and protecting them from assaults and verbal abuse etc. It is no wonder that they are short staffed and can't hire/retain workers.
How did you order the drive belts? I can’t seem to find how to do so for mine
Jacks Small Engines has them.
You said it doesn’t have a dip stick. How can I tell if it needs oil?
I got oil leaks on my Tory-bilt Pony model P59882 from the back (bolo tines) do you happen to know the what kinds of gasket or seal do I need for my model and from where I can buy it. I will really appreciate if you can help me with that.
I'll post it if I buy it.
Now a new one is almost $900
I just got one of this picked it up for 100 bucks and I think the carb is bad
Sweet deal. I put on the 6.6 hp predator motor couple years ago in another video. It’s like a new tiller, so you have options!
What size belts does it use thanks
Where is the Model number and Serial number located? Thanks
The original Troy Built company made some nice products. They were based near me. Shame to see them go but they made their products too well and didn't get enough of a turn around to stay in business. Whole company closed and the trade name sold to MTD. Now they are junk. Like everything else...
bring it over and do my garden :)
I have one with the same throttle setup, only will idle with new carb. Don’t think I have linkage right. Do you have a pic of linkage from bottom to top?
I don’t unfortunately, but Donyboy71 does. Pretty sure anyway. Check out his channel, he has a Briggs video with the linkages.
James Roberts did you find any picture or diagram of the linkage ? I lost some springs and now I dont know where to put them,
@@rs92stockie I think I used the Donyboy 71 link also. I have done sold the tiller
@james roberts ok thank you, the control on his motor are not the same but I'll find out.
I just bough the same one for 50 buck but the gas tank is mess up where I can find a replacement.
Google gas tank for Briggs and Stratton and it comes up.
So I can buy parts
Craig, I recently purchased exactly what you got there and the person that had it had taken it apart to replace both belts post Rob belts and gave it to me in that condition course I got a really good price for them to pay $200 a thing but I can’t find any schematics I can’t find any videos I can’t find any information about reassembling those to drive belts and pulleys assemblies and I got them laying in a pan trying to figure it out if you could help me by pointing me to where I could find the information out so I can see a schematic so I can see a video of it would be better I would appreciate very much or maybe you can take the cover off of yours and make a video showing what to do I would certainly appreciate it and you can send me a message here and then we can get together on the phone Somehow if it all possible.
My deep southern accent gets in the way sometimes and I don’t know how it is the dictation bot heard “post Rob belts” from “both drive belts forward and the tiller tines” 🤪🤪🤪
Oh I got mine for $100 2 days ago
Do you still got your troy built pony tiller after 8 year from today ? If so could you help me cause I need the model number and serial number from yours cause mine is faded please
I still have it, think its a 1991. I don't have the model it was a sticker and it's unreadable.
@@CraigArndt oh ok thank you my friend
I have the pony tiller like this. Model no. 15008
@@waltz4 thank you thank you
It a TroyBilt 6 hp Pony model
You won't be disappointed!