JD 207 Gyramor

[Steven Allen]

Does anyone have any experience with a Model 207 Gyramor? My son is looking at one for sale locally. Any particular points to pay attention to or known failure issues?

 

[Tx Jim]

IIRC the model JD 207 is a decent rotary mower.

 

[wh]

Been one here on farm since 1963 ish. Still use it a few hours a year. Great mower. No parts available now. Happen to have extra blades if i ever need them.

 

[JIM MN]

Gear box, is it tight? Check power shaft and universal joints. Check does gear box have oil-lub, take out plug. Look under, are the blades in good shape? Well built mower, trouble free. Ran one for years.

 

[Steven Allen]

Thanks for the feedback, folks. Seems to be in great shape. One connection between axle and wheel leg has been repaired, but the repair is sturdy and still capable of reversing the orientation of the leg.

He bought it. It was a little squirrely towing it home, but no real problems. The blades are worn down but still usable. Tires ain't great, but it's a mower. User, Parts, and Delivery manual on the way. We'll give it a thorough going over before use, but it should be able to go into the field without much by way of prep.

wh says no parts. Is there a source for blades?

 

[Tx Jim]

If this 207 cutter has option of driveline slip clutch I'll advise to loosen large nut then operate until linings slip then readjust large nut.

 

[Steven Allen]

Thanks for that, Tx Jim. This one has the slip clutch.

 

[Tx Jim]

You're welcome
If you need an operators manual you can download an OM for free @ https://techpubs.deere.com/en-US/Search/Equipment

 

[wh]

Thanks for the feedback, folks. Seems to be in great shape. One connection between axle and wheel leg has been repaired, but the repair is sturdy and still capable of reversing the orientation of the leg.

He bought it. It was a little squirrely towing it home, but no real problems. The blades are worn down but still usable. Tires ain't great, but it's a mower. User, Parts, and Delivery manual on the way. We'll give it a thorough going over before use, but it should be able to go into the field without much by way of prep.

wh says no parts. Is there a source for blades?

Well i found these. Look them up. They give dimensions.

 

[Steven Allen]

Thanks again! We have the manuals on the way already, but I may grab the e-version, too.

 

[Frankmn]

Thanks for that, Tx Jim. This one has the slip clutch.

The clutch discs are available online. The rest not so much. The metal clutch plates get rusty and destroy the discs when clutch spins. I welded a harley clutch plate in mine and it works. I just have the 5 ft version with 3 point.