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Hi I'm trying to date an early Wheel Horse pond rs-83 http://s1142.photobu.../n613/thedebma/ The magneto is WICO model y, spec, XH1995 Ser # 946874, impulse range 29 Engine Mfg# Y-62 This tractor came from the original owner that was 98, he used it until he was 97. His family wanted him to sell it because he was having trouble getting around. He was a great guy, this was his pride and joy. I purchased it 3 years ago. The first picture is of the original owner, he died 4 months after he sold it to me. His family sent me a brochure they found in the house when they were cleaning it out after he passed away. I don't know when/how he got it. The hood on mine has a pipe coming from it that isn't in the ad. He told me it was a Demo model that the dealer had it before they could be ordered? I'm not sure exactly how that worked. . (Picture 2) He told me he bought it around 1949? I'm not sure if he added the hood later or not.

Well while Will (Truckin88) was crossing over the line into CT I was in his backyard buying this one. It was on ebay for what I would consider short money for this tractor. It looked clean in the picture and all original. It will need the left rear tire to be repaired and then tubed. It is missing the hydro lift pump and front grill. I have to admit I was never a big fan of this model but that may change. I plan on getting it right and leaving it as is. I know I need a hydro pump, front grill and not sure what the deal is on the gas tank? I would love to hear more about what is right and what is wrong with this tractor. After bringing it home, I changed out the fuel line, added a new filter and placed the jump pack on it and she fired up and ran very nice. Here she is... Here is the video of my sone riding it...

The 160 helps to dung out the stables to make room for the three new horses coming on Monday.

Had most of the Herd out for pics with grand daughters

It was just dropped off by my dad he found it and thought I needed another. God I do love him. Here's the pics

I have seen Jay's handy work in person and they are a high quality piece. They also look killer too.

Will, With that low hours I would seriously consider getting ahold of Jay in NC and get on of his louvered drive belt covers. No sense hurting such a pristine Onan if you can spend $50 for a mod that will help that engine last. Thats a seriously nice machine!!! :text-woo:

:USA: I truly think outer than the first few years, I have a1075 up here in the north u do not see meany of these. The ones you see here are rusted and busted for the most part. in the bread basket I think it is pickers paradise. take care all Gary B................

I hear stainless steel ones are the rarest Brian

That really is a nice looking original machine! Congrats on the purchase and for keeping it together in that condition. I'm really impressed by the collection of implements you have to go with it. I'd love to get a dozer like that for mine! Anyway, it looks like you were looking to date the tractor... The Pond boys didn't really serialize their early equipment, so it's mostly conjecture as to what year the early stuff was built. The best bet in ruling something out would be to reference the build date of the engine. There's no guarantee that the engine date matches the tractors's, but you can be probably certain that if the engine was - for example - a 1955 year that the tractor isn't a 1954. You can pull a serial number from the Wisconsin AENL engine and try to run it down...check this website for a first crack at it: http://wisconsinmoto..._serial_search/ . If that doesn't work out, I'm sure we can help. The number you have is actually for the magneto on the engine (the part that breathes fire into the ignition system). The engine serial number is "somewhere" else. To be completely honest, I have never paid enough attention to the RS-83 I own to tell you where the data plate is. Chances are that the tractor is a 1954 or 1955. Last time I heard from the guys who really know about these things (Bob "whlpony" and Larry from Evansville, IN) it was pretty much assumed that Wheel Horse only built these in 1953-1955. The oldest one thought to have been identified was a 1953 - based on the engine - and that belonged at one time to Stephen (Rollerman). If I had to make a bet, I'd say your tractor is a 1954. Welcome aboard! You do realize this is merely your first Wheel Horse don't you? Steve

Here is the listing picture. I will get more later.

the 65 tractors are of my father they were 20 years ago with international tractors we have to collect 65 to now

yes I've had a great time with it when I was on my 15th anniversary mn wheel horse was first I was very happy after 3 days of work bulged and he soon was followed by many other wheel horses

Brian gets my vote for "talks the least, says the most" Your posts and project are always great.

:WRS: Can't wait to see progress on the 701! Jake

:WRS: That a cool little 701 you have there, and once you start restoring it you'll be hooked just like the rest of us. Its good to have you here! Matt :flags-texas:

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Welcome to Red Square!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :WRS:

welcome to

I agree powder coating the rims is the way to go I've had the last three tractors done that way I place a piece of rubber between the rim lip and the tire iron when mounting works good brian

show me the rubber . tires may draw other people than just us wheel horse guys . can you make this into a poll with a chart.

Welcome to Red Square Deb...here are your pictures... Guys, I do not think she is trying to sell this...caught her in chat and with the help of a few others was able to help out. She will come on her and let you know what she wants to know...enjoy the pictures.

I did a trip of a lifetime last year on my Harley......Cleveland Ohio to Key West Florida.......1550 miles one way......3 days down 3 days back.......Butt still sore a year later...LOL

Remember by adjusting the tilt of the blade that will help also. Top leaning forward will help to skim across and tilting the top backward will help dig in. Also a hydraulic will give you down force but my experience is that even though you have down force the tractor itself is just to light for much digging or scraping kind of work. If you keep trying and make a few passes you will eventually get down to where you want to be. Your just not going to be able to peel off in one or two passes. Even thought you might have the power you just don't have the weight like a big tractor or dozer.

I 4th the Miller Black Tire Paint. Use a good scrub brush and Dawn dish detergent first, followed by the steel wool. Another scrubbing and then the Miller's when they are dry. They'll look like this ...

I suspect the parts are fully interchangable and very few folks would ever notice, but look at TT's a bit closer. The HY-2 and HY-3 used reservoir WH part # 4843. The 1054 used WH part #4157. The 4157 has a hole in the side of the reservoir, threaded for a half inch bolt. I guess it was added to make it easier to add fluid. The fill hole in the other style is a bit smaller (3/8). You can't see it in the pic of TT's pump because it's hidden by a hose, but it's on the main pump body casting, just below the hose toward the front of the pic. The plug on the top of the pump body is an air/pressure bleed. Don't open this and cycle the control handle unless you want to be sprayed with fluid. Guess how I know. The WH in your modle # is a head scratcher.