km3h 543 #1 Posted April 19, 2010 First post on this forum. I need some information on this tractor. Can someone direct me to where I can get the manuals for it. I will be picking it up on Sunday. Runs good but is rough around the edges. I will be restoring it. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #2 Posted April 19, 2010 Nick, Where are you from? Did you get it on ebay in NJ ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #3 Posted April 19, 2010 Hello and Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #4 Posted April 19, 2010 Nick, Where are you from? Did you get it on ebay in NJ ?? No, I placed an add in Craigslist to trade old tractors for a working JD. I had two of them to trade. I already picked up an MTD 18 995, an older Craftsman GT18 with 3speeds plus 2 speed axle and a case 220. Now someone wants to trade for a Wheel Horse 18 Magnum. Not sure I should make the trade. the JD is an LX188 and would bring anywhere from $700 to $1,000. but then I like the Wheel Horse brand and I am told that this is one big hoss. Has 3 point and deck but no other attachments. I am having second thoughts and would like to examine the owners manual and such to help me make a decision. I already have a Wheel Horse 417A with snow blower. Any Suggestions? Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #5 Posted April 19, 2010 The 18 auto is a big tractor,a 73 model,one of the first D-series tractors,they are a very neat machine with lots of power,parts and attachments are harder to come by than the smaller tractors but I like them well even though they can be a bit clumsey,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #6 Posted April 20, 2010 I personally would not use my auto 18 for mowing duty or any light duty chores. I got mine for the loader it has with it. If you are looking for a mowing tractor to use around the house for cutting and maybe snow removal I would stick to a 3,4 or 500 series wheelhorse like you already have. Good luck- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #7 Posted April 20, 2010 No I would not use it to cut grass either. I like playing with these things and making them look new again. I use a lowly little Craftsman with a bagger to cut grass. It does a great job. Right now I am restoring a 73 Ford LGT165. Down to the bare frame, Will start painting it next week and then the fun of reassembly begins. Has 3 point hitch, power takeoffs front and rear. It will probably never cut grass either. Don't like to get them dirty after all that work. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #8 Posted April 20, 2010 I personally would not use my auto 18 for mowing duty or any light duty chores. I got mine for the loader it has with it. If you are looking for a mowing tractor to use around the house for cutting and maybe snow removal I would stick to a 3,4 or 500 series wheelhorse like you already have. Good luck- Now I remember who you are. I recognized your avatar. I have seen that add many times in my search for something. those are nice 3 points you build. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #9 Posted April 20, 2010 If I put a deck under my 18Auto it wouldn't know what to do. It is my lifting, loading, grading machine and it never complains. They are kind of big and bulky,but I can't imagine not having a D around. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #11 Posted April 20, 2010 I am thinking of all the money I will be spending for a loader for that 18 Auto If I get it. Maybe I should walk away now while I still have a few bucks left in the bank. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
