hodge 6 #1 Posted May 21, 2011 I had to go get my dad's GT1600 today and do some carb work on it, so I mowed for a while with it. After 27 years of service, it needed a fuel pump and the carb cleaned. It gets asked here every now and then about the solidity and reliability of the Workhorse tractors, including the Briggs engines. I can say with certainty and clarity that they are fine tractors, strong, reliable, and just like the red breed. Here is a photo of the 1600 beside my Kubota 7100. I do have to say this- after mowing this season with the Kubota and a 5' finish mower, it was painful to use a 42" mower. It just takes forever.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,197 #2 Posted May 21, 2011 So...bigger is better after all. Nice looking tractors. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #3 Posted May 21, 2011 You know, I have always been enamored with Wheel Horses, and while that hasn't changed, I do have a glint in my eye for that Kubota... the whiff of diesel smoke, the weight and size to do more... 4wd... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,830 #4 Posted May 21, 2011 :hide: Hodge AAAHHH just like being back on the farm the smell of fresh cut hay and grass. Nothing like it on Earth. Gary B...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 593 #5 Posted May 22, 2011 Hodge AAAHHH just like being back on the farm the smell of fresh cut hay and grass. Nothing like it on Earth. Gary B...................... .....and the fermenting of manures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #7 Posted May 22, 2011 i think the silver horses are great,i dont own one but they are every bit as much a worker as the red ones,i have a 308 that is similar to the workhorses and its great,love the color of them silver girls too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #8 Posted May 22, 2011 I HAVE A GT-1800 AND IT HAS BEEN A VERY GOOD WORK HORSE. RUSS :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites