Got A New Horse Monday

[semperfi8185 56]

Saturday I sold the 264-6 and Monday bought a 1973 12 Automatic and got it from the same guy who sold me my 655 last year.  I had been looking for an older 12 hp hydro but have been leery of getting a bad transmission but when I saw that this one was being sold by the guy that sold me the 655 I new that it would be a solid tractor.  Like with the 655 he had given it a complete tuneup, replaced the fuel lines and filter, solenoid, ignition switch and WD-40 and steel wooled the hood and fender.  He had the original owners manuals including a warranty card filled out and not mailed in, and the manual for the replacement 93 Kohler replacement K301.  I'm so happy!

[RHYNO1976 10]

Semper Fi. I am hopefully buying my first WH on Saturday.  1975 C160... Pretty good shape.. Excited, will need some work...

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

if your happy. im happy. nice ride and best of luck.

lenn

[slammer302 2,154]

I think you did great! i had my eye on that one but it was a little to far away for me 

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Looks good.
We are going to look at a 1974 C-120 this weekend for my step-daughter. Of all the things I tried to show her and get her to do over the years, she has picked up the Wheel Horse fever!!

[AMC RULES 36,941]

Looks like you got a great deal.   

[Retired Wrencher 4,874]

semperfi8185  Looks  like a good worker. Nice finish on the patina. Enjoy the ride. Gary   B....

[Tankman 3,515]

The '73 Auto is a good Horse! Love the red, it's for the blood we shed. 

On occasion, post a pic of your Stallion at wo....wo.....work!

[bmsgaffer 2,043]

I wonder if you sent in the warranty card, would you be covered for a year?



Nice looking tractor!

[semperfi8185 56]

Thanks all.  I need to give Rick in Troy Mo credit he knows and loves his Wheel Horses.  He sold a 1961 Suburban that he restored earlier this year that I wish I could of bought.  I saw it when I bought my 655 from him and it was looking great.  The 43" SD deck that came with it is a basket case but could be rebuilt but if I can find a good 32" or 42' RD deck I would be a very happy camper.  When I get a deck on it I'll take some pictures of it working.

Semper Fi

[slammer302 2,154]

were having a meet & greet September 19 here in MO you should come we can probably get you hooked up with a deck 

[papaglide 541]

That is a nice tractor and you will enjoy it. Sounds like you bought it from a good egg! It's nice to know that there are honest people still out there.

[Wheel-N-It 2,967]

You should get many years of use out of that one!

[semperfi8185 56]

I was so eager to work it today hooked up to a dethatcher and dragged my yard thoroughly today.  Maybe to thoroughly but I had a lot of fun.  tt ran great and it's a beast.  So happy.  

[AMC RULES 36,941]

Hey Semper...      
we like  working picts too. 

[semperfi8185 56]

Straightened a bent fence post this morning.  With the engine at fast idle the tractor didn't even notice.  Think I'll be pulling shrubs soon.

[WHX?? 46,696]

Nice.....Little red on that service motor and no one would be the wiser

I think you did great! i had my eye on that one but it was a little to far away for me

No such thing as too far away slammer if you plan a fishin trip to that area, tell your wife you are gonna take her shopping....just don't say what for....works for me cept then I have to take her shopping for real and that usually ends up costing more than the horse!

Edited September 14, 2015 by WHX5
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[semperfi8185 56]

Can't find a model number list and was wondering if someone could tell me any information from the model number and serial number.
Model 10475  8
Serial  937822

Thanks
Greg

[953 nut 51,536]

It was in "Downloads" under Misc. ; I use mine quite often as a reference to keep myself and others honest!
http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2196-chart-wheel-horse-master-model-list-12-pagespdf/
Hope this is what you were looking for.

Edited September 16, 2015 by 953 nut

[bmsgaffer 2,043]

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2196-chart-wheel-horse-master-model-list-12-pagespdf/

[953 nut 51,536]

Seems Brandon agrees with me!

[bmsgaffer 2,043]

I think you fixed your link while I was finding it...   Edited September 17, 2015 by bmsgaffer

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,485]

Need manuals?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=Tractor+1973+Auto+10hp+Auto&type=downloads_file&sortby=relevancy&page=1

Garry

[semperfi8185 56]

Thanks for the links!

According to the list the model # for my 655 is 5049.  Same as 605 and 805.  The model number on the ID plate is "T      655", SN# 115768.Is there a secret decoder ring needed to interpret the model and serial numbers?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,485]

5049 is the transmission model number.

Back in the day the T was likely to distinguish between tractors and attachments. They tried a different system prior to this and it only lasted a year. The recognized model name or number is just 655. Later the tractors got a model name and a model number.

The serial numbers were never published. Later on they added a build date and after recording serial numbers that have shown up have learned that the date is the day they scheduled a batch of serials to be produced. Must have been quite a chore to determine if they had the parts to build a certain model. Then add attachments to the mix all without the aid of computers.

Garry