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I had been using Elijah for mowing duties while Lazarus was awaiting his heart surgery. Ie, ignition replacement. Got that done Saturday and this morning I swapped the 42 inch deck from Elijah back onto Lazarus. If I ever get my other deck resto' done one will end up on Elijah. so here is pics of during deck transplant after a hard days work and my other hobby that seems to eat a bunch of my time is my little roadster. I spend as much time cleaning and polishing it as I do driving it but it's a blast! y

A couple of pictures of the 420LSE at work!

I saw this posted for sale knowing I didn't need another horse, stables overflowing, however after time passed and talking to the owner had to take a trip across the PA border. The mower and bagger have one light season on them and that's including the mule drive and mid attach a matic. I bought it with no spark (Tecumseh) but have been testing everything like crazy and am close to resolving that issue. I think I did okay since the package price was what baggers are bringing currently.

I told this memory to tkol1969 a few weeks ago. And he thought it would be a great one to share. In October 1960 my folks had Natural Gas ran to the house. So there was about 100 ft. of open trench going to the gas meter. When Dad was ready to back fill the trench ,one of his friends came over with what I believe now was a Suburban model Wheel Horse with a dozer blade. I distinctly remember the "Round Hood" shape on the little tractor. Dad's friend pushed in all the back fill with that amazing little tractor. I guess it made quite an impression on a then, 4 yr old, TIGman Only wish I had a old photo to go along with the story. Did find a photo that MikesRJ shared on a 1958 RJ-58 thread that looks much like the image I have of the Wheel Horse I witnessed doing amazing things.

Had a couple of the Horse's out for an oil change and grease job. Took advantage of the day off.

After I fixed i wouldn't give it back to him. He shouldn't be allowed to abuse things like that

Ya know, this where we need a "Don't Like This" button at the bottom of a post. That thing is trashed.

I always remove the mower decks on my 520's when changing the oil and filter, but not the steering wheel......... Nice pair of 's!

There's enough room in there for Craig's magic shed and 25 more tractors!

9-5-1964 “House of the Rising Sun” by the Animals tops the U.S. pop charts To chart-topping American acts like Steve Lawrence (“Go Away Little Girl”) and Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs (“Sugar Shack”), 1963 had been a year filled with promise. And then came the Beatles, whose dramatic arrival in January 1964 clearly posed a commercial threat. By the middle of 1964, with Louis Armstrong (“Hello Dolly”) and Dean Martin (“Everybody Loves Somebody”) both having earned #1 pop hits, it may have seemed that the worst was over. But then came another blow in the form of the Animals, whose signature hit, “House of The Rising Sun,” reached #1 on the U.S. pop charts on this day in 1964. Steeped in a musical idiom very different from “She Loves You” and “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “House of The Rising Sun” hinted at an entirely new line of attack from the forces of the British Invasion. While the Beatles traced their roots to early rock and roll, Eric Burdon, Alan Price and the other founding members of the Animals traced theirs to American R&B and blues—the same musical influences then shaping future members of the Rolling Stones, Cream and Led Zeppelin. Formed in their native Newcastle in 1962, the Animals got their big break playing as the opening act for Chuck Berry on his 1964 tour of England. While other bands tended to close their acts with hard-charging rock-and-roll numbers, the Animals made the idiosyncratic choice of closing theirs with a traditional song from the American south, reworked into a folk/blues/rock amalgam featuring Burdon’s growling lead vocal and Price’s pulsating organ line on the Vox Continental. “We were looking for a song that would grab people’s attention,” Burdon would later say, and it worked. Producer Mickie Most heard the Animals in 1964 and quickly arranged a recording contract. “House of The Rising Sun” was recorded in just 15 minutes in May 1964 and went on to top both the American and British pop charts just four months later. While some have claimed that the Animals’ rendition of “House of The Rising Sun” was lifted fairly directly from the version Bob Dylan recorded for his 1962 debut album, Dylan himself appears to have lifted his from fellow Greenwich Village folkie Dave Van Ronk. In any event, it was the Animals’ version that topped the pop charts on this day in 1964 and made Dylan himself “jump out of his car seat” with enthusiasm when he first heard it on the radio.

They were probably less expensive than a Deere or a Cub, but by no means were they entry level. The design was such that they were simple to work on, less expensive to manufactured and use a lot of stock parts in the Wheel Horse parts supply. Construction was well thought out to meet the requirements set forth, i.e simple design, less parts, easier to maintain, reuse of parts, easy to fabricate, manufacture and assemble. I believe these design traits has allowed them to be very durable, and for owners to maintain over the years. Also it what appeals to collectors and hobbyists today. They are easy to restore and work on, compared to other brands of the same era. And they were not entry level tractors. If you look at the overall design, and can understand manufacture techniques and design, and understand logistics, they were well thought out. Compare them to today's lawn tractors and you will see what entry level really is and what cost cutting is. The Wheel Horses were not!

Arrest that man for Cruelty to Horses!!!

There is no doubt the Wheel Horse made a quality product. But as a true Wheel Horse collector you must admit that there are certain parts or design to a Wheel Horse that you have to had looked at and thought "Why did they design it that way?" Or " That's a super cheap/junk way to make it." As a dealer we would get Service Bulletin Advising us as to a change. Then there were times dealers lodge complaints to the factory that fell on deaf ears. All in all they were a good tractor. Just think if they would have added bushings or bearings to the steering from the shafts clear through the front axel. Maybe added better bushings or even bearings to the drive belt ideler shafts. Maybe even found better way to mount a steering wheel so it could be removed without inventing a new vocabulary. This all would have been great but if all this did go into the design then it would have demanded something else from its customers....... A lot bigger bank account to pay for it.

Great memory. Horsey at work. 'Bout 40 years ago, or longer, got my first Horse. Never looked back. My 1st "tractor" purchased new for my new home was a Crapsman. A friend stopped by to see my new property. Couldn't stop laughing when he saw my "tractor thingy". He left and returned with a Horse. Sold the Craftsman. Stallions forever after!

I see nothing but floor space... when are you gonna get some tractors in there?

A couple weeks back I picked up this nice, original 551. Since then I just gave it a quick bath and swapped the rims and tires with an extra set of Cubs that were sitting in my shed. This is the first electric-start Burb I've ever had and I'm really digging the turn-key. No plans to restore. It's just a nice driver with the right patina.

Been wanting a 3 point hitch for a while and finally got started on it, found some good info here and thought I would post progress, (might be a slow process as spare time is a rare commodity these days) a lot of unknowns but working from pics and may have some questions.

Last Saturday the wife and I went up to my Dads camp in Linesville to mow the grass and this was beside the road along with some vehicles for sale. I stopped and talked to the guy and found out his M.I.L. had passed and it was hers. Asking 950. We headed home then. Dummy me forgot to get his number. The wife and I decided to take a ride this morning and see if He would deal if it was still there. It was. I asked him bottom dollar and He said 500. He is a JD guy and wanted it gone. I hope I did alright. I dont no anything about these hydro's or the Onans. 1997 Some parts there Im not sure about. Looks like some rear lift stuff. Gave it a quick bath when I got it home. Pro's Very clean No rust on Tractor Runs and Idles smooth Cast Iron weights Quiet running deck All manuals Con's Holes in deck Tranny has a leak somewhere Weak battery as usual

Shortest ride ever!

I must say I enjoy slaloming through the Adirondacks more than wrestling with attachments and mowing grass. But if I hve to mow grass, I must say that the GT14 with attach-a-matic deck system and hydro make it a breeze.

Ouch! That poor Stallion! Should have jacked that Horse up and covered the hole with a plank. Hate to say it, "Duh!"

The cost of Christmas tree's just went up in Hyde Pa. Thanks for posting and

Ground hog: 1. Wheel Horse: 0 This time! Solution: 22 mag.

Very nice looking tractors. Thanks for the photo.

Dang that tractor wasn't stuck in the hole it was buried ! Must have been one big s groundhog.

Wheel Horses can trace their history to 1946, the year after WWII ended. (Correct me if I am wrong on this guys.) The first IH Cub Cadet 'Original' garden tractor was introduced in 1961. The first John Deere garden tractor model 110 was introduced in 1963. You don't have to go much further back than 1946 to only have 2-wheel motorized plows and cultivation tools available for small acreage needs. Deere and IH already had many years of corporate success when their garden tractors were introduced. In my mind, the Pond's are post WWII American pioneers. A uniquely American product from a one man start-up during the crest of the machine age.

Well I got this great running cub cadet for pennies at an auction and wanted the body work for one I have. But come to find out it has a Kohler 18 that is dirty But runs GREAT ! Got me to thinking about the commando 6 I have that need an engine ? So just a Rough Mock up but what you all think ? This might be my Monster rod I wanted to build after you all said to do the 400 Back to old stock . Some Big Pullers on the rear and a header and we should be good !

https://youtu.be/DgkSAMEOVVo Got the tractors all ready, so I thought I'd give you a short ride on the Lawn Ranger. . The link at the top works!! Thanks!! For your help AMC.

Well guys I'm all packed up and the wheel horse cart, C-81 and suburban are stuffed in the box truck, ranger and 753 will be coming down Sunday on my second trip down. Oo and my kids + niece were spending there last days together for awhile so they posed with the tractors for a good bye picture!

Valve seat grinding is done by an engine machine shop. The problem with the Onan engines is the valve seats can come loose from over heating the engine, poor maintenance etc. You said the tractor was abused. The "compression test" you performed is indicative of poor maintenance and/or abuse. At the least, if that's what's wrong, the valve seats will need to be repaired or replaced.

The solution to root cause:

Who needs a hood? WHOOMBAH!!!!!!!!

The guy had a roll pin in there and it still is, but I like your idea. Of course I had some "Snake Bite Medicine" out there with me, on ice.

@N3PUY Lend your neighbor an anvil , maybe it will be in one piece when you get it back. I don't understand people who abuse equipment .

Getting a little assistance from the grandcritter.

Hard to keep focused on work on a sunny day when the top is down.

Did you realize it's against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law to move a Horse out of state? I think? To help I can meet you at the state line and take the Horse.

Thank you for your replies. I've got questions for the seller before I drive three hours to look at it but if I do something drastic you'll hear about it. And thank you gentlemen for your service! 🇺🇸

Definitely not an '85. 1985 312-8 models did not offer the soft-grip steering wheel, or tail lights. The tags on the tunnel cover where the shift levers are, and the front of the fender pan below the seat are both newer styles. The '85 models also did not have the "V" support for the grille. I would check the serial number, but I suspect the tractor is pretty much original, and most likely an '87. Battery is also wrong for the machine. Should be right-hand positive post. Battery is in backwards, and is a right-hand negative post type. The right-hand positive is harder to find, at least around these parts. As far as durability, never heard anything wrong about the M-Series. Personally, I don't like the squared-off covers. I also don't mind changing points on the K301, and the multiple adjustments on the carb. are also fine with me. Note too, that the belt cover on the deck is missing. About any model of 312-8 is a damned fine tractor. I spent around 4 hours on my '85 yesterday mowing waist high weeds at my rural property. Tractor has never been overhauled as far as I can tell, and is 31 years old. Never missed a beat, and did a beautiful job. Had to spend 15 minutes blowing the weeds and dust off with compressed air after I was done, and then give it a bath once I got home. The only thing worn out at the end of the day, was me. EVERYTHING ached when I got up this morning.

Nice tractors..Are you using a SS bolt where the roll pin was on the steering column? I was thinking of doing that....

Did you lift the flaps in the bottom of the box?

Nice find Jack. As for your tranny leak try some Lucas trans leak STOP. I have used this for years now with good results Try it before you need to tear it down. It also shifts better. Just my Good luck with the project.

I think it is every one wish to save them all. But in reality it hard to do. They are there one day gone the next. But with this site I think it helps and we have saved many.

AMC owned WH from 1974 - 1982. (Straight from the Horses Mouth - Final Edition P. 217) Black Hoods were 1980 - 1984. (Based on RS Picture Galleries).

New bits came in the mail today... tires and the gearbox bits. Now I just need more hours in the day!

You are not alone...

I haven't quite got around to the mower deck just yet, but got the exhaust from our friend jimkemp installed and the disc redone. Received a dual wheel adapter from squonk and considering adding to this one. It's like power steering with the disc on!

Got it... Thanks, Aldon Here's a vid of my daughter driving the GT14

Here is mine.