the tires on mine are the flotation style turfs, and they sure do look awesome. the only numbers I could find on them were 13.6-16. I eyeballed the rim width with the help of a tape measure, and came up with about 12 inches wide. I would love to find a set of comparable ag tires for winter work.
the lo-boys came with either a single or dual brake setup, mine happens to be the dual. they do work, but better for traction control than for steering.
one of my favorite things about the 154/185 lo-boy is that they use a starter-generator. I love turning the key and having the engine stealthily just start running. so cool! the 184's went back to a gear drive starter. pardon the sloppy brush painting, it was done in the cold with a cheap brush and the paint wasn't very fluid.
Lastly, I'd just like to say that even though these tractors are quirky, they really are terrific. the 4 cylinder, while lacking HP, must make fairly decent torque because it can run a 60 inch 3 blade mower deck slightly above idle in second gear around a moderately hilly yard without a struggle. it's really cool to be able to mow so quietly you can hear someone talking to you. If you're lucky enough to get ahold of one, and if you pay close attention to your clutch and pto system, you won't be disappointed!
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Ian
Mine: 72 w/ k301, 3 125's, 1 w/ hydro lift, 38,42, & 2 48 decks, 2 42 front blades, QA-36a & QA-42a thrower, tiller, lo-boy 154. Also, LOTS of parts.
family's:2 105's, 2 106's, 149, 2 lo-boy 154s, Farmall Cub.
Non-IH: 1940 JD Model A, 1954 JD 40 U, 1955 JD 40 Crawler, 2 1956 JD 420 U's, both w/ Henry Loader and Backhoe. JD 110. Wheel Horse (model unknown.) Power King 1614. We love our tractors!
