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Tried to get a Sno-Pup video but it is almost impossible. Need 2 hands on the Pup. got a short vid of the C-160 in action. Had to run it at partial choke. didn't realize it until I got done that when I unplugged the battery tender I forgot to plug in the electric fuel pump. It was gravity feeding the whole time

Picked this guy up for a song today. Came with a sulky also.

Not a video, but I did my first plowing of the season this morning. After sitting for months, I put a little charge in the battery (the regulator is bad) and blew into the fuel tank to force gas into the carb and she started right up! Not a lot of snow, maybe 4 or 5 inches, but I plowed my driveway and the road in front of my house.

I haven't posted for a long time but I haven't stopped horsing around! I came up with a plan to teach my son how to repair small engines and learn the fundamentals of mechanical repair. He and his friend could help repair and sell to purchase another one and do the same. I also happen to be a Wheel Horse addict so this helps me with my obsession too. I found a Wheel Horse in the local classified add that looked like it would make a great project. After many e-mails and calls I finally was able to set a date and time to go check this hidden treasure out. When we reached our destination the old girl was sitting lonely and cold under a ragged worn out tarp. I had no idea what I had found because the sticker just said Wheel Horse. What more do you really need! The sellers inherited the tractor and did know much about her. They just said it was fun to ride on. It was missing one rear tire chain and the weights seem to be gone. They thought it had a mower but couldn't locate it. I offered $100.00 and took my chances know the motor had compression, wasn't seized and the tractor had a plow. He said yes and off we went. the old girl up We brought her home and warmed the old girl up in the garage. I still had no idea what she was but I knew it was worth a $100.00. The boys and I spent some time cleaning the leaves out, draining the old gas and checking the oil. We didn't take the carb apart or look at the spark plug yet I was too excited. We jumped the battery and she started right up. It sounds great and the automatic drive is sweet. Now the boys are Wheel Horse addicts too and they think we should keep her for our very own. It has hydraulic lift for the plow as well. What a cool fun find from 1968!

I FINISHED THE DECK TODAY ON MY 1988 312-8 TRACTOR. THE DECK IS A 2002 BOUGHT NEW IN 2009 A DEALER LEFT OVER. I DISMANTLED,CLEANED, POLISHED THE DECK WITH A BUFFER. I WILL START DISMANTLING THE TRACTOR NEXT, HOPE IT TURNS OUT LIKE THE DECK.

Just cut it apart, mount it up, then reweld a new brace to fit your needs.

Bigger update this time Can you tell what comes next... It lives.... :D And the new hood decal, just in case the all wheel drive wasn't obvious Next step is to start on the rear transfer box.

There is a drum gear inside that reduction box that the crank drives. It is a 6:1 reduction unit commonly used on rototillers. If you remove it, you will find that the crank has gear teeth cut into it, making it nearly useless for anything else without swapping the crank. Charlie

Way to go Van. Did you tell them about Red Square.?

As RMCIII wrote, the Lxi does have power steering which will allow the steering wheel to freewheel when the engine is off. They did have a 42" deck available. I would not go over a grand if it is rough, providing the deck is decent. For an example, I paid $500.00 for my 520xi without a deck this summer with a few less hours. It doesn't have PS and has a Kohler Command instead. It looked worse than it actually was and has cleaned up very well. The 5xi series are decent tractors and very robust. I am always on the lookout for additional ones to buy. Bad for me but they seem to be finally getting popular!

How bizzaar , i bought one of those myself only just last week . Only the one that i bought was brand new Sorry Steve didnt mean to hijack the thread with pics of My truck , but i think yours is absolutley wonderful . so if you would like to swap yours with my brand new one i will start to organise the shipping right now .& if you are deside quickly you may even get it before Christmas . seriously though , i bought this Model only last week off Ebay . as you can see from the box they are part of a collection . Yours looks great & im sure you are gonna have some fun getting her up & running , I thing Mrs Bo is gonna miss you this winter as i think you will be spending quite a bit of time in your new/vintage gas station I shall look forward to the progress on this project Best of luck with it Neil

I have been looking for about a year on and off (but not seriously due to funds to purchase). Well last night I came across an ad on CL for this 1949 Chevy 3100. It is from Kansas and all original and untouched. As you can see from the pictures it needs some work but I really like the year/model and color of this one. The last time this was registered was 40 years ago (the year I was born in 1973). Someone took the time to seal off the carb and gas tank with plastic. The motor is looked up but I think it should free up with a little work. Either way I think the motor will be coming out in the spring or earlier for a refresh. I have no plans of repainting this truck. At most I will clear coat it and maybe some touch up of old pinstriping. I am really looking forward to this project. It actually looks pretty good next to my new mini barn....

I had most of my c195 complete last winter, then spring came. 140 rounds of golf later, it's cold outside and it was time to finish it .this tractor was the worst rust bucket I have ever worked on. refracman helped me with a few parts. also, learning the c175 has the exact same parts really helped. im just going to moth ball this tractor. I just cant see dropping three hundred bucks on rear tires that are not going to be used. here is how she turned out.

I'm so confused,maybe if you put the plow on the back of the tractor and plowed in reverse ? Where is that bottle,what ? who drank all of that ?

I never thought of collecting flashlights. I do like old TONKA trucks from the late 50's and early 60's. I did save the first work flashlight I bought when I was a green electrician helper in 1977. Not thinking of collecting these things, when I needed a exhaust pipe extension on my CC 1650, I took a hacksaw to it and made a custom exhaust extension. Here it is sticking out the front of the grill. I hope this does not upset the flashlight collectors here.

1200-152 1200-184 1200-2184 B1290-1107 Brian

This is my little C-85. I bought it mainly for the plow due to the snow we get here in the winter. She started out a little rough. Not nearly as much effort in restoring her as some of the works of art I see on here, but then I wanted a worker. I replaced the fender pan with a metal one from a later unknown model that I bought off ebay. The plastic fenders were so rotten they would crumble at the slightest touch. I used the original plastic mounting base as a spacer for the metal one and only needed to cut out for the fuel tank. Worked perfect. I wouldn't really call the Craftsman plow a modification, but more of an adaptation. It works great though. When it's all together the Little Horse looks pretty serious.

Well... no, but my Horse did! I live in Cedar Crest, NM at 7000 ft. elevation. The road is not cleared by the municipal plows 'cause it's a private road. So my L'il Horse and I clear it off. With the plow blade angled as far as it will go it only cuts about 4 ft. wide so it takes a few passes to get it all cleared. It actually works best when the snow is 5 inches deep or deeper. In high gear the snow curls off the blade pretty well. A few years ago some drunk-assed doofus drove through my yard because the road wasn't plowed so now I do it out of self-preservation.

Put an 8 pinion diff in it. Are you sure it has a 4 pinion in it now? A 1056 could very possibly have a spider gear type differential in it.

I got her! $180! will post more info soon.

craig put the model and spec. numbers up looks to be a clinton gem engine i can come up with the right crankshaft number for you Brian

Dido to that Mike...... Fortunatly they realized the Box Store stuff was not going to ever meet their needs in a LAGT. Whereas the Box Store tractors are designed only for mowing, Scott and his wife needed a garden tractor. Scott was not the least bit interested in mowing duty for the Wheel Horse. His mission was the family needed a tractor to pull ground engaging implements, and push a dirt/snow blade or snow blower. Actually he wants two, and asked me to please call him should I learn of a good running 300 or 400 series Wheel Horse someone has for sale. So if any of you reading this has a WH priced for a young working family that would meet their needs, please PM me and I will forward your information to them.

...and he doesn't need help selling it. LOL. Is a nice looking machine though, I also see another listed for $1500. I like what looks to be a nice lookin' C-120 listed along with a Huskee GT for two bills.

OK, now we know what the horse is expected to do for you. Looks like mowing and snow blowing are two main applications and there are some inclines on the property. Lets also start with the fact that your eye caught that restored 416-8 so that design will work for you. Next, understand that this is my opinion and there will be many others since there are so many good machines. At the bottom of my recommended list would be the 417A with the twin cylinder Kohler KT17 series II engine. The engine has full pressure lubrication and would be able to handle inclines better than a single cylinder splash lubricated engine. The KT17 II also has plenty of power to spin a large 48 inch side discharge deck which is one of the most popular mowing decks. The engine also has enough power for a tall shoot single stage, or better yet, a 2 stage snow blower. The 417A also has the maroon hood decals without the name TORO anywhere on the machine. The engine also has a nice chrome muffler and chrome air cleaner for an extra touch of class when you open the hood. There is also a 418A but those are harder to find. You would also be sticking with a bullet proof Kohler engine. The KT17 II starts and runs beautifully and has plenty of power. Lesser tractors will do but I would rather have more power than less. The 417A is also a single stick hydro which is my favorite configuration. Just move the stick forward or back as the job requires. No stopping needed to change gears. Next up would be the 416H with the ONAN twin P216 engine. That engine has more torque than the Kohler and has a sound that is hard to beat, The ONANs require more care than the Kohlers so you would need to be familiar with their issues to avoid problems. They suck cooling air like gangbusters so the flywheel screen can easily get plugged with grass and the engine can overheat. The problem occurs with the 42 and 48 inch side discharge decks and does not occur as much with the 42 inch rear discharge deck. Next move up would be the 520H. Those are considered the Cadillac of the line up and one of the best mowing machines short of a zero turn. A 520H with a two stage snow blower is about as good as gets for moving snow. A snow cab is also available. A 417A or 416H can be had for about $800 depending on condition. The 520H would be more like $1,500. Some would not touch a tractor with an ONAN engine but I love mine. I actually look forward to firing up my ONAN powered tractor and mowing the lawn. My favorite machine is the 1988 or 1989 520HC which has the maroon decals, a faster trans-axle than the 520H and the name TORO is nowhere on the machine. The "C" designates Commercial. My collection is primarily tractors with twin cylinder engines and hydros. The 520HC is by far my favorite and I like them so much I now have 3 of them. Don't ask me why. I would post some pictures but I might have exceeded my limit since they are not coming up. The Wheel Horse tractors are some of the best looking and best built all American made tractors you can find. What would otherwise be considered work becomes fun when you do it with a Wheel Horse.

I've bought all my lawn ranger (I own four)5053 unidrive transmission bearings and seals on line from MOTION INDUSTRIES . I believe those bearing Numbers are pinned at the top page of this section . Gasket and shift boot are available from toro. also, check out the condition of your 1533 axel bearings before you look for new. I've not found a bad one of those bearings yet in any of my lawn rangers or 606 unidrive transmissions. If you have a question, I know stevasaurus can help you because he knows those unidrives inside and out....... OOPs, he already helped you...

Take a look here: Steve, you beat me to it.

The 953 is a great choice. It is rated at 9.6 HP and will do the job as well as some of today's Big Box 18 HP units. Mine both came with 48" mowers and will mow all day in 2nd gear. I also have a GT-14 with a FEL and must admit the 953s might not do well with it. Geography plays a big part in the value of a and being in Maine you may be willing to pay more localy than if you had to go to Indiana or PA. Good luck and keep us posted. When you get one .

If you want to drive down to CT. I've got a nice 1054 i'll sell you!

i was wondering why the side of the boiler was getting rusty!

Still like the "OBO" at the end of the add...... I usually wait a couple days, then I will call, and ask what their "best offer" has been so far. If I hear, " you are the first to call", which does happen, my response usually is, I'll give you a dollar, seems to be your best offer so far... LOL

Personally....I think you should start looking and a 12hp - 14hp model....C-125 or 145 blackhood hydros are really nice tractors....economical to buy....and powerful enough for a 48" mower deck. Hydro lift with a rebuildable cylinder....IMHO....

It might help to know how you intend to use a Wheel Horse tractor in order to recommend models to you. Strictly my opinion and I own 2 D-160s, but compared to other wheel horse tractors the D Series are clumsy mowers. They have loose steering and wide turning radius. They also take up a lot of room due to their size. They do make good plow tractors or yard tugs due to their weight. I thought about owning a D250 and then decided against it due to it being so unique and it may be hard to find parts and attachments compared to other Wheel Horse models. The C, 300/400/500 series have so many common parts and attachments that they are much easier to own and maintain. And, they are all very capable tractors.

Don't cross the streams...

Glad you've joined... now I can honestly say... I know dewdew.

Jimmy - I see you are picking with your heart.... Not really RMC, just thinking it's the week of upsets that are long overdue. Hope I'm right or I'll be keeping BK company, and sharing that bucket.

I'm a new member. This is my first post and I wanted to get into this "Windolph" thread as I purchased one last month. It too is a Model C, and I spent a few weeks pulling the drive train, inspecting, replacing, and re-assembling it. As well as trying to repair all the "Mickey Mouse" things. I replaced about one third of the bearings, re-worked the right rear axel stub, as well as most every thing else. I got it out for a short putt around the property yesterday. Now I'm repairing the blade assembly welding up cracks. Without a manual it is tough. I assembled, disassembled, and re-assembled most everything three or four times getting it right. And several things are alright, but I'd do it different next time. And the Windolph originally came with fenders. Someone may have removed this tractor's to help prevent clogging in a clay based soil.

How's this Van.

Once again it is that time of the year when living on a 100% wooded lot is no longer fun. All summer long we enjoy the shade provided by the 80 to 100 foot tall oak trees, but when the leaves begin to drop in October, the job of cleaning them up continues until late in November. So each year I wonder, how do other members get rid of their leaves. Here is what I use. This is my Simplicity Broadmoor with a Cyclone Rake attached. This is a shot of the dump pile where all of 2013's leaves go. This pile composts nicely over the winter, and in the spring I will have several cubic yards of beautiful soil for patching and planting. The other problem with living in the woods on a lot filled with "old growth" red oak trees, is that they are all dying from Gypsy Moth blight. So each year, we are forced to take down dead trees. Here is the wood pile from seven of them that I had to have taken down last week. The only plus to this expensive problem is that three of the biggest trees were sitting next to the Wheel Horse stable. This will allow me to extend the building in the spring to accommodate the ever-growing herd of horses. I lined up all the ones that currently don't have shelter to see what size building I need to build. So that's my story for this fall. By the way, you might be wondering about the Simplicity. I don't have any Wheel Horses with a side discharge deck and a two-point hitch on the back for the Cyclone Rake. So it is pulled by my Simplicity.

RJ-58 performing Veterans day leaf patrol 2013.

All I'll say is that I'm thankful Joe doesn't live ANYWHERE near me. There wouldn't be a decent tractor available within a 250 mile radius I'm sure! I have nothing wrong with tractors getting parted out, but not super nice survivors or rare tractors that can be saved.. It kinda sucks that whole tractors aren't available from Joe and that he only works thru Ebay, even if you are local and show up at his door and no matter how small the part you are interested in. Both of which don't effect me at all because I live nowhere near him, which is a good thing. No matter how nice a survivor and no matter what the history of a tractor is, it will get parted. Kinda sad IMO, especially if its a nice old round hood that was in perfect order getting parted. I really have no issues with Joe, nice enough guy trying to raise a family and pay the bills. I see very nicely restored round hoods on C/L all the time that are fairly local to me that are being sold piece by piece. Now, that is very sad. One was a beautiful 701.

Figured I would throw this one out there for consideration. untitled.bmp

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My 50th anniversary 314 and my Son's custom pedal tractor.

My plow tractor, the wife wanted it blue because the C160 is red so now we have a red and a blue horse

Came across this nice pic. Left to right C-81, 520H, C-141

playin in the dirt.......

1996 50th anniversary model 314-8

I figured I'd put my mug up from the 2012 show so we know each other for the 2013 show . . . hope to see you there