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Let's see if this works. Could not get it to upload. So here is a link on FB page....What a beast in the snow... https://www.facebook.com/rob.cupp.1 Rob Scroll down in the feed some, I uploaded 2 into Youtube for those who do not have a FB account.

Someone asked about a video of our 520H with the Honda GX630 snowblowing. Here it is. Snow was only about 4-5" deep but it throws deeper stuff just as far. Red http://youtu.be/XOUgfs1-_D4

In his off season, I have Rudolph to help me out... -BK

And here is the mini barn for the steed himself. I built this out of a shipping crate. I lucked out and picked up the roofing from a good freind for free. I have a total of $40 wrapped up in this thing. 2 boxes of hardware and 4 2x4's. Its my mini cabin lol.

Found this on another site and thought it was very clever and ingenious. Must have taken a lot of skill and patience to produce this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Sounds like a nice tractor. Can you post some pics of it?

When does buying another tractor ever really make sense, just buy it

I am guilty of residing here.I check in here more than work!lol If redsquare were a fishing hole I would have my limit or a long nap backside everyday!

Here is the customized Gravely plow. Shortened the frame 18". Narrowed the blade 6" so it would fit in my shed. Removed the pitch lever and linkage, removed the scraping blade due to my gravel driveway. All in all i eliminated roughly 40lbs. Those plows are no joke. It was a gift from a co-worker so i worked with what i had.

Not necessarily my kind of cosmetic surgery. There are a few minor issues to sort out. Most of the safety switches have been disabled or are even missing, the steering column has a lot of slop in it, the dash lights (the little warning light block) has some issues, it pops fuses when you push the test button, (I ordered a new button for that). I changed the trans fluid yesterday, that was a nice milky mocha colored, I didn't taste it but I'm fairly confident it was old chocolate milk.

I logged out of FB to see if this link might work - and it did for me. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614215721977157 Nice plume you had going there Rob!

It is not as fun as the horse, but with my work schedule and having no time it gets the job done quick. Here she is at the train station in the last storm. The truck is Beast in snow, the manual hubs are old school awesome when needed. Since fords have the solid axles and not IFS they handle the plows really well. Plus I put new ATs on her and they self clean nicely in deep snow. Already got called for overnight storm duty for thursday with this storm. I am actually going to look for a maroon stripe or c series with blade as the truck has limitations where it can fit into and how close to the house and fence.

Red Square is the Best! I think some of us live here

Not a face booker. Part of my witness protection agreement.

Got the top and windshield installed today, wife let me use here sewing machine so I could hem the top to make it fit nicely. Everything clears with no problem, when the weather warms up I'll paint the frame black, and depending on how much snow blow-back I get I may install a skirt below the windshield. Pleased with the results so far.

Well after using my snowblower it's become very clear that I'll need some form of protection from the snow. However this cab is going to be slightly different as I want to be able to remove the front frame work in the summer abd use the top as a sun screen. I'm using electrical conduit for the framework and have black and clear vynil for the skin. Here is the progress so far:

My names Trent from Pennsylvania. Here is a before and after of my 657. I love my tractor. Picked him up last may for 250 bucks. Made some changes on how i wanted him to look :)

Any one know what this might be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice!!! Looks like your having some fun. I'm still only posing down here, but the latest forecast says 2" -4" for us.

This after noon I had a chance to try the commando out in 10-12 inch snow (26-27 centimeters for those using the metric system! ) the result is,running a 3 speed with out low range the 8 HP is as small as I would want..... It worked ok but any deeper or wetter and I would have been taking 1/2 width passes.

Ahaha! Is that wet paint drying, I bet the misses is happy about that! They shall learn one day, my grandad is the worst for having things inside, as we speak he's got a Austin A35 engine on an engine stand in his living room! (All clean and sand blasted) being rebuilt And thank you Neil,

You can't beat those Border Collies.

or in my case multiple backup tractors

Thanks fellas for the report, our news don't give us a clue whats happening over there. You're kinda like family so don't do anything I would do and you will be OK. Just keep us up to date,we're pulling for you !!!!

I use a 2 X 10 with a "C" shape cut into it. I make a ramp out of it by setting, the "C" shape cut" it on the rim of the tire next to the bead and drive the front wheel of my Subaru up the little ramp and let it sit. In a few minutes, pop the bead is broken. Works for me.

Im using a 1971 Ariens walk-behind..just got in from clearing the driveway: I also have a 1964 Wheel Horse model 854 tractor. I would like to find a plow for it, to use for smaller amounts of snow, and slush.. I will probably begin looking for a plow next spring/summer.. Scot

seen that one before - always raises a few questions as to how much 'processing' was done afterwards!

Always looking for new Peeaaaers. Better start collecting more free lumber to add a wing on the cabin.....These little red tractor multiply like rabbits.

You are putting a ford engine in it then?

Thanks Jay... My Wife say's yes I can go but only if she can come too!! Women eh Well, progress on getting the 6x6 moving again has been a lot slower than I would of liked, but it's getting there. Both taper lock bushes were made, but for some reason I forgot to take a photo.. So have one I have lifted from my last video. The first bush after welding it into the sprocket... It took quite a long time for it to cool down again! And welded to the end of the axle... Yes I know the weld doesn't look pretty, but it is strong.. But I will give it another going over when I fire up the welder tomorrow. Number two welded up, it will get welded on to the other damaged axle tomorrow. While I was waiting for bush no 2 to cool down, I stripped a bit of bodywork off so I could have a good look at the drive belt as I fear it may be slipping somewhere under load.. The drive belt feels quite tight, but it still might be slipping on the the trans'sss pulleys or the engine pulley... I think what I need to do is get the sprockets sorted and then take the 6x6 out for a nice drive without the belt guard so I can see what's going on when it struggles to turn.. I might sandblast (sorry) media blast all 3 pulleys just in the grooves.. My blasting media is a bit coarse (crushed glass, works well I just ordered the wrong grade) and would roughen up the grooves giving the belt more grip maybe... We shall see.

Thank you sir! NS tracks run right through our valley. There is a railyard down there. Thanks Jake! Funny how this works, Your RJ was motivation for my build haha. Great job on that by the way! Looks great!

Cool beans, Wish I was home to fire mine up.

Ah, the beast at work-nice video.. We're expecting a foot or so here in eastern MA so my xi machine will get to stretch its legs for the first time this season.

The equiptment lineup keeps getting better. Now,,,,,,,where the heck is this snow at? Dont worry, on the way. Glenn

That was very enjoyable Ian. Thank you for making these fun to watch videos!

I think you have to be logged into facebook. I clicked on the video and it worked for me. Impressive how far it throws the snow!

I have been improving my C-120 for the last 26 years. I started with the tie rods and went with Heim joints.Then got rid of the cheap bearings in the front wheel by installing 3500# hubs and spindles and wheels and 6 ply rated tires. Changed out the fan gear to a replacement with a nut instead of a carter key. with new bearings and steering shaft. I changed the engine to a 16 HP Briggs Vanguard to get pressure lubrication as I mow a lot of 30 degree inclines. I also changed the rear tires from 23x8.50x12 - 2 ply to 23x10.50x12 - 4 ply Turf Masters. I ran 80# of wheel weights in each wheel with the 23x8.50x12 to provide traction on the hill sides. When I repainted the tractor I left the weights off and found I didn't need them with Turf Masters. I had to repair the front axle pivot and improved on that, also repaired the rear axle hubs. Added a receiver hitch. Just added brass sleeve bearings on the PTO lever and the clutch idler shaft. The PTO lever was chattering when out of engagement and the idler shaft was making all kinds of rattling when depressing the clutch. I modified the clevis hitch and lift to work with out removing the receiver hitch. I've got it about as bullet-proof as a C-120 8 speed can be. I have a 18 HP Briggs Vanguard on it now. I ran the 16 HP for 20 years and I broke it wasn't the engines fault. I was mowing along a fence line on top of a bank watching the fence. Don't know what happened, If the bank gave way or I got to close, we fell about 4 ft. and landed on the right front wheel, broke the corner of the engine. Had it welded back but it always seeped oil. I know you like the old K-series Kolhers I like them too, just could take the angles I have to mow. I bought the C-120 new in 1977 with a 48" deck.

You're doing what with that mouse? Some great channel upgrades you've made there Ian.

Well the snow thrower is back in operation and working perfectly. I have to say I wish I would have made the switch from the 2 stage sooner. I was able to retain the original jackshaft as the new pulley with a new key had to been driven on and was a very snug fit. The drive sprocket was in good shape and with the new bearings everything ran smoothly. I used Loctite for all of the set screws and worked the thrower for about twenty minutes then checked everything over. I finished my driveway which included widening plow harden banks and taking out about 5 inches of freshly fallen snow. This tractor and snow thrower are a great combination. Thanks all for the advice.

...and for what it's worth, there's a Wheelhorse page on Wikipedia too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_Horse

Matt you are funny for sure about that tractor. Got around to finishing the clear coating of the inside of the cab and finished painting the floor inside. Only thing left to paint inside is the doors and side kick panels which I could not do because I cannot open the doors fully in the tight garage space. I then started on the rear chassis but ran through the quart pretty quick. I sprayed it though a gun. I found a nice original set of firestone 6.70-15 with the wide 3 inch white walls. I am gonna try and pick those up tomorrow at some point. I think the wheels will be painted gloss black with the correct hubcaps.

FINALLY have the crew together (including my 48" squeegee ) for this year's winter weather. It started off nicely in December, and hopefully the rest of winter will be full of snow!

personally I don't have anything against the plastic gear. mine stripped out recently and it was replaced $2 later. id much rather have the wear on the replaceable gear than the flywheel. if you have the starter set up correctly they should last a long time......

a quick update: so as with all things, the proof is with the pudding. The PO stated that he had the starter go out and then just parked it last year. after cleaning the engine, changing fuel lines etc and then check out the starter. Briggs decides to have a plastic/nylon gear on the starter(Why?) and it looks like Stevasaurus at the end of the Big Show, but I digress, so buy a rebuild kit (thanks EricJ) and attach it up and engine runs on carb cleaner only, then the gear shreds. Hmmmm. starter alignment looks good, flywheel is fine. a buddy has another starter and all is good. more on Mr Briggs starter woes later. So break into the fuel pump/carb issue (tiny fuel pump springs that I used tweezers to place back into the pump...Mr Briggs needs a talking to from Mr Stratton. still nothing and no fuel getting up there. EricJ reminds me that sometimes you have to give the old girl a big smooch! So after blowing into the gas tank (glad no one was watching) she fires up and roars (at least as a Briggs version of a roar) and take her out in the pouring rain wearing my old flight suit and the neighbors probally are still shaking their heads. The speed of the this faster Eaton 1100 compared to my 88 520 is noted. back and forth in the rain to try to get the tranny warm and she is strong until..... a spray of tranny oil up from the shifter plate dampens the day and I retreat back to the garage. But first, I have to put Dawn, HF part cleaner(it's Biodegrade) car wash down on the driveway and hose and squegee it down...again the neighbors wonder why I'm out there in the rain washing my driveway in a sodden old flight suit. that was my Sunday. I was lovin every minute of it since the wife never saw it! Shhhh!

Mowing gets ya out of the house, when the kids are going crazy, I prefer to mow in low 1! When using the 8-speed, I mow in 2-high, 3 is a little too fast.

Here's mine, been reliably getting the job done for a few thousand years.

My vote is to stack. Cool factor indeed. Also on a technical note, up for discussion of course, I feel that it may help the single lung Kohlers with the common overheated head gasket problem around the exhaust. If the pipe is longer, it can dissipate more heat away from the head than the short mufflers typically seen on these models. (Just my $.02 though)

Cause it's cool, and it scares the heck out of the neighbors mwahahahahaha. (maniacal laughter) I love to fire up the 10HP puller with a stack and flapper and tear off down the road popping wheelies(yup got a wheelie bar) just to see the looks I get in the trailer park.... Then I'll hook up the truck to it and drag it down the road with the brakes on just to prove I can. You got video? Love to see that.

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.