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Now in stock : 2" Receiver Hitches! Completely manufactured and finished in house. Fits both manual and hydro transmissions and also allows for the use of the axle/plow bracket. Will require the removal and re-installation of your hitch pin. As pictured with all of the hardware needed for installation $135.00 plus shipping / continental US only. Private message me here, or call / text during normal business hours. Do not email, and please DO NOT COMMENT HERE ON THIS POST.

Greetings Red Square community, I am new to all things "Red". I was born and raised about 30 feet above sea level in eastern N.C. on a small farm. Our main tractor was an Oliver Super 55 and it was "abuse-proof". We never had need of anything like a WH. With Farmall Cubs and 8n's a plenty all of our tractor needs were met. For the last 15 years I have been living in Mechanicsville, VA where I pastor a small church. I'm married with two children, one of whom just graduated high school two weeks ago. My wife is my favorite person with whom to hang out and we have recently begun to garden again. I am a hobbiest blacksmith and I have been known to wet a hook frequently. In the past couple of years that we've been growing veggies, in our reasonably sized back yard (about 125 feet square), we've agreed that a garden tractor would easier on our aging bodies than a tiller. I have for years hoped to acquire a Wheel Horse some day. My real desire was for a 3-point model but figured the clevis hydro would suffice. We recently decided it was time to get serious about finding a garden tractor. So I just purchased a C-175. It is in pretty good shape for a 30+ year old machine with unknown hours. But there are a few issues I will need help figuring out. Of course this is how I came to join your group. I am grateful for being accepted in and hope that, in some small way, I may be able to contribute as I benefit from the knowledge and experience found in this community.

Fasole means beans in Latten and I pass them all the time, sometimes even play a little tune first.

I don't really know how this happened. I was browsing ebay looking for mower spindles and ran across a listing for a B100. Unfortunately I made the mistake of looking at the pictures. It was only 70 miles from me so the next thing I know I'm clicking the Buy-It now button The listing said it was last running two years ago when it was brought in due to a transmission problem. All of the pictures were apparently from two years ago because it was obvious when I picked it up that it had been sitting just like the pictures showed only with lots of weeds all over it. Overall though it was still pretty decent looking. At the moment I have no clue what issue is with the drive system. I did pull the dipstick and the oil looks clean and fresh. The first task is to get it off the trailer and into my shop and then I'll see about getting the engine to run. I can't troubleshoot the drive system until it's running. I think I have another steep learning curve when it comes to the drive system. If nothing else, it should be interesting

December fourth is International Cheetah Day, nature's sprinters, these swift creatures embody grace and speed, painted in a golden coat, thriving in the wild savannah landscapes. They are mother nature’s precision, high-performance machine, designed to do one job and to do it with incredible skill and effectiveness. They can accelerate faster than a Ferrari, tearing up the ground from 0-75 mph in just 3 seconds, and they come with a self-grown paint-job that would make the fanciest of muscle cars blush with envy. That’s right, we’re talking about the Cheetah!

Similar logic in finding a soulmate. Look for the one that won't wear the numbers off your credit card!!

We offer the best possible support...for your tractor addiction.

You check with Lincoln at A to Z in pennsylvania? I believe that to be a pretty good idea. Get a fairly thin Fender washer with the correct diameter hole. Use something close to the thickness of your existing sheet metal to make the weld easier. Place, cut, trim, form the fender washer and paste it in place.

Lots of third party sellers these days and most are legit. It is hard to tell what is what and should be using a barrier payment like PayPal. Plus one of the most common mistakes is getting sucked into those 10/15% off deals if you sign up for their ad's. Info is bought and sold like cheap shoes. Spam producers gravy.

The rest of these folks izz good people. Me?...... Remains to be determined....

Watched this 13yo lad operate this 10,000 lb. plow machine. He plowed from 8AM to 4PM with an hour lunch break(for the Belgians). He turned about 5 acres.

Nice looking tractor and seems to be worthy of fixing. Might have a hood latch setup, I'll check tomorrow.

The brake pad for the PTO is not absolutely necessary, but the belt guard is. Mounting hardware for the right foot rest is a question mark shaped bracket, 5/16 carriage bolt, lock washer & nut. Same as C series - easy to find.

Had a great Time with my RJ pushing 4” of wet snow. Pushed with ease even without weights or chains, but ground isn’t frozen solid yet. Tried to represent those old ads of those Pipe Smokers.

Actually that was a Ford GT-40 but ya' gotta' love a little Cobra.

Not so much me as the wife, but she found this idea on the facie-page maybe:

I guess the missing elf is taking the photo?

I told Santa what I wanted for Christmas! Now I'm on his naughty list!

Somewhere on here is the algebraic equation, but essentially it is: + I x 2 Where: = Wheel Horse Tractor I = Implement x 2 = the minimum number of additional 's and Implements per . As you can see, it is like infinity - it never completes the circle...

Nice looking rig! My first machine was a B100A. Bought it used and I ran the original engine until it was just tuckered out. Replaced with a new 12HP that I got from Northern at a decent price. It was like a timex, just kept on ticking. Only trans issue was a striped axle key and ended up changing an axle and hub. Seemed like it was a lot cheaper to fix then. Pullstart was here on his way home from a pick up and had one on his truck. I tried to talk him into selling it to me but no go. Might get another one someday or not, who knows. Spent a lot of seat time to plowing snow, dirt and cutting grass. It also survived two teenagers.

Welcome to the nicest group of people on the internet. We will help you in anyway we can. We’d love to see pictures of your C-175!

Great intro!!!

Why yes... yes I do... Nice grab!!!

Welcome Pastor! All great people here. Most (all) more knowledgeable than me. I am certain the royal "we" can get you figured out. Love a back story and love pictures more. Where did you find said C-175 Hydro?

The overall condition of the tractor is very good. It doesn't have a rear hitch or a front mule drive, I'm guessing it was only used for plowing snow. It's missing a few odds and ends from when it was taken apart at the repair shop and then left to sit for a few years. I need the hood latch mechanism, the brake pad for the PTO pulley, hood ornament, and mounting hardware for the right floor board and belt guard. My current plan is to set up the B80 with the mower deck and the B100 with the dozer blade. I'm building a grader blade for the 656. So unless something changes I plan on keeping all three. The B80 and B100 will be left as is as far as finish goes. I plan on totally dismantling the 656 and making it look pretty again.

“Oops, he did it again”? If you’ve got the time and interest, that’ll be a very nice tractor. There are several members here with very deep knowledge of those Sunstrand hydros and know how to source repair parts. Some of those Sundstrands could also support an external hydraulic lift cylinder. Having the model number handy is important.

I see you're familiar with driving a tractor in my back yard after Denali has... er... recycled his dinner... 4-5 times a day...

Tires came in today can't wait to put them on probably have to modify the fender some

Washer Boom Shaka Laka

What most of us do it throw it away and just use the clutch spring on the left side. I usually keep a spare ( 108035 clutch spring ) in my parts drawer. It attaches to the the clutch bracket and the hole in the brace web on the axle housing.

I used a piece of 1/16" thick angle iron cut to the shape of the broken piece. Cut out the damaged part and welded the new part in place. Oops, Bill types faster.

Or .... remove the entire top piece with the 2 holes, replace it with thin gage angle mounted from under the inside, Weld, bond, or screw it together.

I always tell people if you're looking and can't find someone, stop looking. Do the things you enjoy. Either they will show up or they won't and either way you will still be happy. I lucked out.

The rear wheels and tires will fit any traditional Wheel Horse that used 12 inch wheels. Just be aware that the rear tire size is what would be considered slightly smaller on the size scale. 308-8 and similar tractors used those tires. Looks like they will also need inner tubes due to the weather cracking. That will likely be another $40 or more. The front tires will work with any 8 inch front rims on a Wheel Horse, but those wheels will not. They do not have the right hubs for bearings. Personally, I would continue to look for new tires. These are already well torwards being worn out. If they were dirt cheap, they could work for a short while but not worth much at all.

With the transmission in neutral, parking brake set, key in the off position, and the points cleaned disconnect the condenser. Now turn the ignition to the start position and check for spark. If the coil and points are good you should have spark. If you now have spark the condenser was the culprit.

Might be better off raising it ...?

Somebody didn't get their coffee

I agree... sadly.

Could be a really nice find! Not sure how familiar you are with but check the frame for cracks where the 4 bolts attach the uni-drive since it obviously has history pushing a dozer blade. Not a deal breaker but checking is a must.

@SylvanLakeWH approves I'll bet.

Remove the spark plugs so the engine is easier to turn over slowly by hand. Hook your meter to the coil (-) terminal with the key in the run position. Rotate the engine and when the points open the voltage should go to 12 volts. When the points close the voltage should go to 0 volts. If it does not go to 0 volts the point contacts are either not closing or they are not making electrical contact when closed. It is that switching of voltage that causes the coil to fire the plugs.

Lincoln is too busy to run a website. Doesn't matter to me where it's posted online. Who hosts. I'll never do anything but use the telephone to get a hold of him.

I don't want to be around when you try and make them Deestones as big as the Carlisles by putting more air in them.

I totally agree, which is why I have pretty much all of them 🤣🤣🤣

What do mean by having power "to the points" The points are on the ground side of the ignition circuit. Also, new points out of the box need to have the contact surfaces cleaned as they are coated from the factory so they don't oxidize in the package. Make sure those surfaces are clean.

The BBT got her Millie going and moved snow