Easy on/easy off

Alkay

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How easy is it to get on and off of a Super 55 or 550? We own a couple of Oliver 60 Standards and a John Deere 435. Due to the 3-point we use the John Deere for many of the jobs; mowing and such, around the house. But my 84 year old father and myself with bad knees find it very hard to get on/off. The operators platform is just too small and crowded. Was wondering if the 55/550 was any better. Appreciate any help or advise.
 
I have two 550s, it helps a lot if you lift the seat pan and push it back, it is made to do this to help with access and to prevent water from pooling on the seat. There is no shifter in the way to trip on getting on the tractor. If you get a tractor with power steering, there is a smaller steering wheel that also helps with access.

You still have to be able to lift your leg over the transmission while standing on the step.

FYI I am 65, stand 6'4" and weigh 250# with a size 13 shoe and I can get on and off the tractor.

I have one of my 550s for sale in western Pa.

Good luck
Rich
 
I have two super 55's. They are not the easiest tractor to get on. I was not aware of the seat being able to lift up like RCB said, so I'll go see if I can on mine. That alone would help. I have broken off the key several times snaking my foot across to the other side. I recently added a sub frame to one for a back hoe. It has given me a wider area to stand on before stepping my leg through. That has helped me a lot. So if you buy one I would suggest you fabricate a wider step area. I normal get on and off from the left side. Years ago I would throw my leg over the hood when getting off, but can't do that any more.
 
I never liked running them or getting on or off even when I was young.
The one I ran had a loader so that didnt make it easier. I like tractor with a platform I can stand on and move my feet. I hate startling a hot trans all day.
 

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