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Pullstart

Hey Scott, welcome!  Nice rig, I love to run my 32" RD deck on my 1.5 acres, gets more seat time!  Your garden looks great - I've got an old round hood that I've mounted that same tiller to and have tilled a bit so far, need to get my garden rolled in before winter comes. 

Oh!  And thank you, for your years of service to our country!

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IH8RDS

Hey Scott, welcome!  Nice rig, I love to run my 32" RD deck on my 1.5 acres, gets more seat time!  Your garden looks great - I've got an old round hood that I've mounted that same tiller to and have tilled a bit so far, need to get my garden rolled in before winter comes. 

Oh!  And thank you, for your years of service to our country!

I have to admit I enjoy the seat time too! Thank you.
 

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oliver2-44

Welcome, You'l find these red tractors collect the nicest people!

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn

Hi Scott, glad to have you here. Sure looks like you put your horse to good work. Your in a great place here with great folk.

Glenn

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Racinbob
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You came to the right place for anything Wheel Horse and a lot of fun. I've got a soft spot for a 76 B-80. I bought a new one off the dealers floor. Had it until we moved here in 2000.
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DougC

Looks like your all set for any season now. Welcome Scott..............:text-welcomeconfetti:

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953 nut
:WRS:            Scott, welcome to the site. If you plan to use a larger mower you may need a bigger horse, 8 HP can't do much more than 36". Perhaps a self powered pull behind mower off-set to the side or a gang reel mower would work with the B-80.                           :text-coolphotos:
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IH8RDS
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            Scott, welcome to the site. If you plan to use a larger mower you may need a bigger horse, 8 HP can't do much more than 36". Perhaps a self powered pull behind mower off-set to the side or a gang reel mower would work with the B-80.                           

:text-coolphotos:
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I agree! I almost bought a 520 last month but I'll keep looking for a bigger one. C160s are one my scope too. Thanks for the warm welcome from all. 

Last two days I've been on leaf duty and cutting. I just got back from a one month trip to England. 

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KC9KAS
:WRS: and thanks for the photos!
I love my B-80. I have chains and loaded tires and it is my "go to"  tractor when something (that doesn't run) needs moved .

Thank you for your military service!
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AMC RULES

   :text-coolphotos:           :handgestures-thumbsup: 
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muz123

Welcome to redsquare scott! All of the people here are so nice a helpful! Love your B-80, it sure is a workhorse! Oh and thank you for your service!

Dave

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JPWH
:text-coolphotos::thanks::WRS:
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IH8RDS

Thank you all. I think chains will be my next purchase for snow pushing duties. 

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SylvanLakeWH

WELCOME!
Love the bug eye lights!

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Pullstart

Do you get much snow where you are?  We have family in Nashville area and last time we were down we flew into town, rented a roller skate car and drove a clean truck home.  There was a 2" snow fall that shut the town down and we had all kinds of fun doing e-brake donuts in the empty lots with the rental!

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Retired Wrencher
:WRS:Welcome Scott. Those B-80`s are work horses for there size. I have had  3 of them over the years. You find good people here and TONS of info . And thank you for your service. Enjoy the ride. Gary     B... Edited by T1257
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IH8RDS

Do you get much snow where you are?  We have family in Nashville area and last time we were down we flew into town, rented a roller skate car and drove a clean truck home.  There was a 2" snow fall that shut the town down and we had all kinds of fun doing e-brake donuts in the empty lots with the rental!

we do, but not a substantial amount. I hope we get allot. It's been a mild summer. 

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Welcome Scott. Those B-80`s are work horses for there size. I have had  3 of them over the years. You find good people here and TONS of info . And thank you for your service. Enjoy the ride. Gary     B...

Thank you! So far the B-80 has exceeded my expectations. 

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JC 1965

Nice tractor Scott, thanks for sharing and     :WRS:

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WHX??
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You came to the right place for anything Wheel Horse and a lot of fun. I've got a soft spot for a 76 B-80. I bought a new one off the dealers floor. Had it until we moved here in 2000.

Whatsa matter with you Bob...you know that when you move ALL horses move with.... leave the furniture if ya have to and use a horse for a easy chair! :ychain:

:WRS: Scott, nice B-80, always have had a fondness for the tillers although my thumbs are anything but green, black and blue mostly!

Lots of good fellow veterans here and we thank you and them for their service. PM one of the moderators to get your branch of service added to your avatar. Glad to see you are a supporter right off. If you every have problems post in the appropiate forum, there are guys here that work on :wh: in their sleep!

During your trip to England you should have looked up some of our fine  WH brethren on that side of the pond!

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TDF5G

Welcome. I love my '77 B-80.  I've used it for the past 20 years exclusively for mowing and snow removal.  Never had any serious issues with it.  Keep her maintained and she will last a lifetime!

Had an opportunity about 12 years ago to trade it even up for a good late '80s 312.  I turned it down. 

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IH8RDS
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Welcome Scott. Those B-80`s are work horses for there size. I have had  3 of them over the years. You find good people here and TONS of info . And thank you for your service. Enjoy the ride. Gary     B...

Thaks Gary



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 Scott, nice B-80, always have had a fondness for the tillers although my thumbs are anything but green, black and blue mostly!



Lots of good fellow veterans here and we thank you and them for their service. PM one of the moderators to get your branch of service added to your avatar. Glad to see you are a supporter right off. If you every have problems post in the appropiate forum, there are guys here that work on  in their sleep!



During your trip to England you should have looked up some of our fine  WH brethren on that side of the pond!

Thanks Brother! I go over there quite a bit. I spent 10 weeks at the end of last year. My fiancé is British.  Ill have to track down a moderator. Thanks for the tip.

Nice tractor Scott, thanks for sharing and     :WRS:

Thanks JC. I was born in Lancaster so good to see fellow Buckeyes 

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