Hardtop 21 #1 Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Hey guys. I've been lurking on this site for a couple weeks now looking at all of your wonderful Wheelhorse tractors and learning what I can about mine. My uncle called me and asked if I wanted a WH. That's an easy one!! I've been in love with the WH's since I was a kid. Anyway one of the mounting points on the mower deck had rusted thru so he decided get a new cub cadet. The new to me WH is a 312-8. It had 312 hours on it when I brought it home. I've spent a few hours cleaning it up and mounting the dozer blade. Here's a couple of pics. the 1st pic is prior to clean up. Looking forward to learning more about them! Edited December 8, 2016 by Hardtop 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #2 Posted December 8, 2016 Welcome to Red Square.Nice looking 312-8.I have four or five of them.Love them,obviously.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,936 #3 Posted December 8, 2016 You got the blade on just in time. You now have all winter to get the deck fixed up. Good looking low hour tractor. Welcome to the site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #4 Posted December 8, 2016 Thanks guys. And yes I did get it on just in time lol. I'm hearing 7" or so coming soon!! I just missed a snowblower on CL for 125 bucks!! I was bummed ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notfishin 64 #5 Posted December 8, 2016 Good looking 300 series , looks like he took pretty good care of it , and you still have the hub caps , that,s a plus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,610 #6 Posted December 8, 2016 312 hours.....that's barely broken in. We should all have Uncles like that. Now the addiction takes over. Get the blower, then the cab, then another tractor for the deck and ............... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #7 Posted December 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, notfishing said: Good looking 300 series , looks like he took pretty good care of it , and you still have the hub caps , that,s a plus Thanks!! Those hubcaps have always caught my eye. I'm a car nut at heart . I remember seeing those WH's as a kid and loving the hubcaps. They reminded me of a "hotrod". Always always wanted one just never had the need or the opportunity. Looking forward to playing with this tractor! 4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: 312 hours.....that's barely broken in. We should all have Uncles like that. Now the addiction takes over. Get the blower, then the cab, then another tractor for the deck and ............... I'm working on all of it Ed!! A guy down the street has a 70's model he said he would sell me for 150 . Blade only but she still runs like a champ. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted December 8, 2016 Love the hubcaps! I used to have two... Still hoping the other will turn up somewhere... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #9 Posted December 8, 2016 Nice tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #10 Posted December 8, 2016 Nice Horse! We are all sure, you'll love that Stallion! Updates......Required. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #11 Posted December 8, 2016 Nice looking WH. And at 312 hours, it's just getting broke in. The Kohler Magnums are great engines. Go get that other WH. Pictures when you do. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #13 Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Hardtop said: I'm working on all of it Ed!! A guy down the street has a 70's model he said he would sell me for 150 . Blade only but she still runs like a champ. you're doomed now.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #14 Posted December 8, 2016 Your horse looks mighty fine! I hope you enjoy working it. I see your hardtop in the background too. Is that about a '67 Plymouth? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #15 Posted December 8, 2016 41 minutes ago, midpack said: you're doomed now.... It's a disease that predates the Wheelhorse lol!! I just can't help myself! 13 minutes ago, TDF5G said: Your horse looks mighty fine! I hope you enjoy working it. I see your hardtop in the background too. Is that about a '67 Plymouth? Thanks!! I am absolutely looking forward to working it! BTW thats a pretty good eye you've got there. Not many outside of the Mopar world could have guessed that by just a rear quarter pic. That's my other baby! 67 Plymouth Fury 3 4 door hardtop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #16 Posted December 8, 2016 to HORSEOHOLIC's ANONYMOUS , were we support your addiction ! Don't worry about other horses following you home , it's just what happens when you bring one home . somehow it seems when one finds a good home others just find you . It's a Horse ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,256 #17 Posted December 8, 2016 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #18 Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, midpack said: you're doomed now.... It's a disease that predates the Wheelhorse lol!! I just can't help myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #19 Posted December 8, 2016 32 minutes ago, Hardtop said: thats a pretty good eye you've got there. Not many outside of the Mopar world could have guessed that by just a rear quarter pic. That's my other baby! 67 Plymouth Fury 3 4 door hardtop. Well, I guessed pretty well then! Especially for not really being a Mopar guy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #20 Posted December 8, 2016 Oops a repost! Thanks for the welcomed fellas! I do love this 312 and am for some reason wanting another lol. I'll find the limits of this machine and figure out which model is next!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notfishin 64 #21 Posted December 8, 2016 Hardtop ,that,s how it starts , get one , want another one .LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #22 Posted December 8, 2016 21 minutes ago, TDF5G said: Well, I guessed pretty well then! Especially for not really being a Mopar guy! Well I'm impressed! At a guess I'd say a car guy of some sorts! I've had people that see the whole thing ask "what is that?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #23 Posted December 8, 2016 23 minutes ago, Hardtop said: Well I'm impressed! At a guess I'd say a car guy of some sorts! I've had people that see the whole thing ask "what is that?" I'm a car guy I reckon. I remember building model kits of 68 Plymouths back in the day. More of a guy now. Sorry if I high-jacked the thread here. No more car discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardtop 21 #24 Posted December 8, 2016 No need to apologize TD I love talking about that boat too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #25 Posted December 10, 2016 I have a 312-8 myself bought it new in 1995. I mow to large lawns and snow blow two long drives and have since it was new. I have never had a lick of trouble with it ever. I have a tiller and a snow cab for it . The blower cab and homemade weight box on it right now. I would like to buy another one to keep the mower deck on one and the winter set up on the other. The changeover between summer and winter is a pain I think. So if I can see a good one for mowing I may buy it . You should get many years of work from her. Good luck Jeff 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
