ron2681 0 #1 Posted March 30, 2010 Just got a new addition lastnite. Its an SB-421 8 speed. anyone ever heard of one of those. Ive never heard of or seen one before. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,863 #2 Posted March 30, 2010 Let's see some pictures if you got 'em. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #3 Posted March 30, 2010 Your new tractor is a 1982, model# 01-11BH01. It was built using the leftover sheetmetal from the 70's series tractors and did not match the current 1981 tractors which were the Black Hoods at that time. I think its sort of rare. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron2681 0 #4 Posted March 30, 2010 Is it a good tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #5 Posted March 30, 2010 Is it a good tractor? Sure. Its just a "C" series tractor which are good machines. It still has a Uni-Drive tranny with hi/low. I think it has the 4 pinion tranny with 1" axles so its not the best candidate for the tractor pulling scene but it will mow/till/plowsnow forever with a tranny fluid change every now and then. It will accept any attachment from the Attach-a-Matic era (1973 to present) so if you have any decks, plows,or whatever for your C series stuff it will fit right up to your new tractor as well. The Briggs 11hp motor is probably its weakest link as they didnt seem to have the same lifespan on a Wheel Horse as the same tractor with a Kohler but if its running good now it could still have a long life ahead of it with good maintenance. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron2681 0 #6 Posted March 30, 2010 Thank you very much for the input! I cant wait to start tearing down and cleaning up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golfmike304 0 #7 Posted July 3, 2011 :woohoo: Ron, I too have an SB-421, I haven't got to do much to it yet. I did find that there is a member that has a full set of decals for the SB-421. They are 45.00 and look really nice. I plan to get a set when I get ready to paint. I will attach a link to his website so you can check it out. I have added a picture of my SB-421 the day I brought it home. Would like to see your horse when you get it done. Thanks, Mike http://www.redoyourhorse.com/servlet/the-1...dsh-486-/Detail Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #8 Posted July 3, 2011 You learn something new everyday and at 11:03 today I met my quota for the day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #9 Posted July 3, 2011 You learn something new everyday and at 11:03 today I met my quota for the day... I'll help you to up your quota for today There was several of these left over parts tractors form '81 and 82. SB-371, SB421, and SK-..6(not sure of the numbers) SB stands for briggs SK stands for Kholer the SB 371 had a 4 speed 11 horse briggs the SB 421 had a 8 speed 11 horse briggs the SK ..6 had a 8 speed 16 horse kholer Now I'm not 100% sure this info is accurate but is close if I'm wrong someone please chime in and correct it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrabHorse 1 #10 Posted July 3, 2011 ^^ SK-486 is the model number mavfreak was trying to think of. I wouldn't mind having of them or the SB-421 or SB-371. I think they are different because you don't see too many and the model numbers are different sounding compared to wheel horses other models. Good luck with it, Let's see some pics ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #11 Posted July 3, 2011 I too have learned something... It is hard to tell from the picture...is this horse considered a long or a short frame??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #12 Posted July 3, 2011 I too have learned something... It is hard to tell from the picture...is this horse considered a long or a short frame??? Looks like a long frame from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #13 Posted July 3, 2011 Here's more info - which contains even more info : http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=20390 (if you look at the date of the first post in this topic, it's technically old too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 551 #14 Posted July 3, 2011 The was made only one year, 1982, as model number 01-11BH01. SPECIFICATION DATA: Model Number.......01-11BH01 Serial #...........None - None Model Year.........1982 Product Name.......SB-421 8-Speed Garden Tractor Product Brand......Wheel Horse Product Type.......Riding Products Product Series.....Garden Tractor, 3/4/500, C, GT Swath..............Deck Optional Discharge..........Deck Optional Engine/Motor Manufacturer......Briggs & Stratton Engine/Motor Model #...........252417-0245-01 Engine/Motor Size#.............11 hp Engine/Motor Type..............4 Cycle Engine Starter.................Electric Transmission Manufacturer......Wheel Horse Transmission Model #...........5086 Transmission Speed.............8 Speed Transmission Type..............Gear APPLICABLE MANUALS: Operator Manual.......810287R1.......28 Pgs. Parts Catalog.......810290R1.......56 Pgs. Toro/Lawn-Boy Quality of Cut Manual.......492-4763 Rev.......57 Pgs. Wheel Horse 6 & 8-Speed Mechanical Transmission.......492-4004.......56 Pgs. Wheel Horse Electrical Service Manual.......492-4207.......49 Pgs. RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES: Model/Part#.....Description 05-36MR01.......36" Rear Discharge Mower (Current Model Available: 05-36MR05/78305 Original Model Supersedes To: 05-36MR03) 05-36MS01.......36" Side Discharge Mower (N.L.A. Original Model Supersedes To: 05-36MS02) 05-42MR01.......42" Rear Discharge Mower (Current Model Available: 15-42RC02/78350 Original Model Supersedes To: 05-42MR02) 05-42MS02.......42" Side Discharge Mower (Current Model Available: 15-42SC03/78345 Original Model Supersedes To: 05-42MS03) 06-42BC02.......42" Snow/Dozer Blade (Current Model Available: 06-48BC03/79364 (79364 requires Adapter Kit 105-1501. Current blade is 48" wide.) 06-42ST02.......42" Snowthrower (Current Model Available: 06-42ST07/79362 Original Model Supersedes To: 06-42ST04) 07-01MC01.......Front Mower Carrier (Requires Side Discharge 42" or 48" Mower. N.L.A. Original Model Supersedes To: 79380) 07-05DC01.......5.5 cu. ft. Dump Cart (N.L.A.) 07-10DC02.......10 cu. ft. Dump Cart (N.L.A.) 07-10IP01.......Garden Implement System (Requires 85515 Type "A" Clevis Hitch. N.L.A.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #15 Posted July 3, 2011 You learn something new everyday and at 11:03 today I met my quota for the day... I'll help you to up your quota for today There was several of these left over parts tractors form '81 and 82. SB-371, SB421, and SK-..6(not sure of the numbers) SB stands for briggs SK stands for Kholer the SB 371 had a 4 speed 11 horse briggs the SB 421 had a 8 speed 11 horse briggs the SK ..6 had a 8 speed 16 horse kholer Now I'm not 100% sure this info is accurate but is close if I'm wrong someone please chime in and correct it! Information overload... I never knew those models were in the line up back then. I always liked the oddballs, especially the 1045... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #16 Posted July 4, 2011 I like the odd ball stuff and have been keeping an eye out for any one of these! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #17 Posted July 4, 2011 HELLO, I HAVE A 1982 SK-486 I BOUGHT NEW WITH A 42" SIDE DISCHARGE FOR $2100 OUT THE DOOR. IT CAME FROM SHARE TRACTOR CENTER IN COLUMBUS,OHIO. THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS NOW. IT'S BEEN A GREAT TRACTOR. I WOULD POST PICTURES BUT JUST NEVER FIGURED OUT. THANKS BRENT IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry55 0 #18 Posted March 7, 2012 I just bought a SB421 also own a C120 and a C125. The C120 I do a little pulling at local fair. Trying to learn more and possibly find pictures of the SB421. Any info would be great. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #19 Posted March 7, 2012 Welcome to RS, and for pictures look in the gallery, what info are you looking for?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 166 #20 Posted March 8, 2012 Heres a little more info for the over load, although not set in stone but the numbers were also for the deck that it was suppose to sell with it. SB 371 37" deck Briggs 11hp SB 421 42" deck Briggs 11hp SK 486 48" deck Kohler 16hp Not real rare around here I've seen a few of each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #21 Posted March 8, 2012 i could have bought one e few years ago but the tractor (sb421 )was in horrible shape,which doesnt scare me but he wanted a 1000 bucks,i told him 50 bucks and healmost threw me off the property,he thought he had a real rare tractor,not a 1000 dollars rare though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry55 0 #22 Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks to everyone for the info on SB421 ! My wife likes to research and she found quite a bit for me. RJ58 your reply really helped,Thanks again. This forum is really helpfull. Looking forward to any other problems and solutions. Got this one for $3oo . My C120 came with snowblower, which I put on the C125 . I will have to try later to post some pics. My C120 that I pull with I had a friend airbrush Flames on one hood but still have origanal hood. The C120 I gave $400 for and the C125 my Dad had so I got it for $200. Looking forward to talking to everyone later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
