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Manny Bartek

Just purchased vintage Wheel Horse from estate sale . Family has no information or paper work , stated it belonged to their 93 year YOUNG Father who had just passed away .  By viewing your photo's I would guess it as a #953 { 1963 } or a #1054 {1964 }

Serial # tag # 42654 , Kohler 9 h.p. engine { K-Seris -Magnum}

Tractor / engine runs good , new hydraulic rebuild , lift cylinder . 

Three speed transmission will need to be  opened up , it locks into two gears { Reverse is problem }

Very impressed with all that I have seen and read , any assistance greatly appreciated . Manny Bartek , Lincoln , Nebraska

 

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Chris G

My guess would be a customized 1054. Others will chime in here shortly im sure.

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Manny Bartek

Family said it was Grandpa's " Baby " he had a $500 shop repair completed this spring , shortly before he died ...Manny

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rjg854

Lots of possibilities with that tractor

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KC9KAS

@Manny Bartek :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

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Tankman

Very nice Stallion!  Lucky you! :handgestures-thumbupright:

 

:text-welcomeconfetti::text-welcomeconfetti:

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oliver2-44

Welcome

1963 953 with a customized front Hydraulic dozer blade lift

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Retired Wrencher

Manny Bartek   :WRS:    Like others I belive a 953 or a 10 because of the set area and the hood. Enjoy it looks like a great worker.

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Tractor boy

:text-welcomeconfetti: as with @Retierd WrencherI agree with his opinion. That’s a very handy lift on the font. You’ll like that when you have to plow or push dirt around. 

-Tractorboy 

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953 nut

:WRS:

Based on the serial number you have a 1054. It would be interesting to know the life history of this one as it has had several modifications done.

Here is a bit of information on the :wh: 953. The 1054 is basically a third generation 1963 model 953 re-badgered for 1964.

 

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Pullstart

Imagine if the lift chain was swapped out for a solid link... it would make an awesome grader blade!

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SylvanLakeWH

:text-welcomeconfetti:

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Manny Bartek

Thanks to all of you for your help. The dozer blade is unique it has  a 1/2 " thick  replaceable wear edge that appears factory or professionally installed by a shop . 

I plan on down loading any manuals that I can find for it , Transmission will be my first priority .  

Enjoy all that I can read in Wheel Horse !

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WHX??
2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

several modifications done

Including that outside the box front lift! :handgestures-thumbupright:

:WRS:

 

 

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Manny Bartek

I am new to the Wheel Horse hobby , engine runs strong , overall feels like a great tractor . Late fall I plan on removing trans-axle for repair and just clean up in several small areas . Thanks to everyone on your advice ....Manny

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