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I've posted these pics many times here on Redsquare, and these tires get my vote still after two years of use. They are the 10.5's mounted on the 8-1/2 wide rims so they sit flat. They dont rip up my lawn (unless you dump the clutch of course) and have been great these past two winters pushing snow with a 48" blade. I have a total of 75#'s of cast weights on each rim and keep the air pressure set low. I know your not into the looks of the tire but as an added bonus I think these look awesome! Mike............

Firestone makes a 6-12 turf tire and I had an old set I let go of.There ain't many 6-12 tires out there other than ags so I'm gonna fly with these again!

i just picked up this 551. gave it a bath and now to see if i can get it running (been sitting 5 yrs). hopefully it won't be to hard.

Yours will be a surprise Steve. Yes Lola is just barely.

I am reasonably sure that the H60 points are the same. I'll see if I can find my notes with more information.

I think I have to agree with Kelly. I really love Wheel Horse tractors and I would still keep the ones I have to play with and cut grass but when I needed one for real work I would jump on the Kubota.

Being honest I was not very keen on anything shown. Of what you showed though the Trac Chief was the least offensive to my eye. Personally, I always like the looks of older vintage or more period correct looking tires for my old tractors. When I do buy new tires for a machine (have not so far) I will stick with tires that look like they came on machines sold and used during the 1960's or earlier. That is a good looking tire to my eye.

Not as fancy as some of ya'll's but it will get the job done Semper Fi

Steve- I did a little "Googling" as you recommended-Look what I found-Pay attention to the 3rd paragraph-Seems Whiskey was a really big deal back then-Al http://www.emmitsburg.net/archive_list/articles/history/rev_war/whiskey.htm

Hello people form this side of the pond! i currently have one wheel horse tractor a 227-5 that i got toast summer and I was planning on just doing it up and having fun with it, would like to see your projects and hope to see you in the forums James

This is Dales 72" deck, welded up from two decks (6 spindles, solid): Only photo we have, I don't know any other details . . . . just a FYI.

Last fall I stopped at our local "bone" yard looking for a new set of wheels for my utility trailer. Got snooping around and found a nice 417-A sitting in his garage. He has a tiny yard that he push mows and has no use for it. I shot him a $200 offer and he agreed to it, and offered to hold it for me till I got through my back surgery and got back on my feet. He just call me and needs room.. $100 bucks takes it!!! I can't wait to get it home. I couldn't find a tag on it but it has the luvered hood, 1986? Pics are coming in the near future. :beer:

I know this is a popular topic, but I'm not just an Ag or Turf guy. I am most likely going to have to replace the whole lot of dry rotted tires on my working Blackhood. The traction from the stock tires for my relatively hilly yard leaves some to be desired. EDIT: CHAINS ARE OUT OF THE QUESTION. Thus the selection of high grip tires. I plow concrete driveways that I cant tear up or scratch. Let me know what you would choose and why. All of these are available in a size to fit the rears, some may need wider rim as noted. Other options always on the table. Will 25's fit on our tractors? Several more options are available if 25's fit. Heres what it is down to: All Trails (available in 23 x 8 and 23 x 10.5): ------------------ Turf Tamer 23 x 10.5 x 12 (will need new rims for this): --------------------------------- Turf Master (all sizes, slightly more aggressive than stock, dad has them on his deere): ------------------------ K502 (23 x 10.5 x 12): ------------------ Trac Chief (23 x 8.5 x 12, 6 ply. little on the heavy duty side, but less aggressive ag type): Other? Show me pics of your tires!

While Marvins illness was being diagnosed - and subsequently cured - I was following along curiously as to what the problem was and to see just what was going on. About the time wiring was being identified by Mike as the culprit, my own freshly rebuilt K241 that had started promptly and was running beautifully developed strangely similar symptoms as Marvin. And, like Mike, first thing I chased was fuel thinking that was it - pulled carb, checked for blockage, float level, jetting, etc, etc -- no joy. Would start and sputter, back fire, stumble, etc. Finally noticed the points to coil wire had got next to the muffler, moved it aside and checked continuity, ckd OK but same problem. Changed coil, points, condenser, checked switch wiring (sound familiar, Mike?) nothing! So after the last couple days stewing on it - and re-reading Marvins post several times - I'm convinced its wiring and I'll start with the first thing I saw bad - the points/coil wire. So this morning I removed the points/coil wire and threw it away and made up a new one ---- and guess what? Runs beautifully again! YEAH!! Moral of this story is wiring can be a booger and even if it shows continuity after being next to the muffler, replace the dang thing! Also check previous posts on similar problems, without having the post on Marvins problems and the resulting solution I'd probably still be chasing my tail. Red Square and its members to the rescue -- again.

The best way to get a heavy WH snow blower from the run in shed up to the garage where my 312-8 is waiting

Snow shouldn't be a problem since you have snow tires...They're in that BIG Merc trunk!

Oh Terry! I can help with this one.

down load this link and it will show you how to adjust this cam plate. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1261-transmission-automatic-eaton-11-1100/

It is still great that the information is here on Red Square to have the people and resources to figure things out...along with the since of humor...very cool. and it is free!!!

Sounds like the cam came loose and spun around.its located under the seat. Had this happen to me a few years ago.

No Tecky. Would have found. A Magnum.

Here was another "Baffler". I was using my 704 one day, had been running like a top when all of a sudden it started running crappy and died. I thought dirt got in the carb so I took it apart. Nothing found there. Turned out the kill switch wire had rubbed on the steering shaft and was grounding out the mag.

The part # that I used on mine was Napa 7-01024.

I have to agree....sometimes parts will check out ok on the test bench, but not work properly when in service. I had a mechanical float (mercury free) acting up and a pump would run constantly. Removed the float and could not detect any break-down in the wires or mechanical contacts. Everything tested fine. Re-installed the float and all looked ok for a couple of hours then it started doing the same thing....N.O. switch was staying "made" when it should be "open". Replaced with a new float and everything is working as it should.

Lift the seat and looks at the mechanism just below the square hole in the rear fender. Is everything in that area clean? Dirt can build up around the speed control arm on the hydro unit and in the slots of the cam, limiting the travel. What is the model number of your 416?

si im surprised no one has suggested rubber tire chains,lots of guys here have them and say they work,then you can get a good tire for lawn duties,and put the rubber chains on in winter,i have turf masters om one of my 414,s,i like them but for plowing where I live without chains nothing works,too much snow with ice under,

Um, if you wanna talk fancy, check out my ride just a few posts above yours.

Well, it would seam the mystery has been solved.. Thanks to Richards fine detective work a 14hp main needle is the same part number as the one that should be in the Magnum 16 engine.. So the funbared Main needle was the wrong one in the first place! The new needle got the engine running smoke free but not reving... Until today when I borrowed the spark plug out of my 312-8!! With the different spark plug the GT revs well sounds great and only bogs down slightly if I try to give her too much gas at once... I'm sure a tweak of the needles will get the GT running very well.. Yep... I'm a happy chap

Interesting...maybe everyone should recheck their specific model manual before just assuming it's OK to fluid fill tires. Learn something everyday...who knew? From my '88 520-H manual...

Your welcome! It is actually the manual for '81 B,C and D series Auto and manual. That particular section was applying to all. dandan: I appreciate the responses, but you are missing my main point. Chains are destructive, therefore I CAN NOT use them . I have been plowing snow for 13 years without chains (and 1 with) and she has handled everything I have thrown at her. Chains are only really needed for ice (or mud if you have turf tires). Good tread and a good plow edge will get you through snow. In most cases momentum, appropriate speed, and good driving can get you anywhere you need to go without the chains. I have already plowed my steep driveway three times this year even with the bad old tires and been fine. Just takes some extra effort (and sometimes LOTS of wheelspin) but I got through it. I'm just looking to improve upon something I can already do without chains. (And maybe a side benefite will be to not have to keep reinflating the tires as air leaks through the sidewall dry rot.) I do agree that skinnier is better for snow duties, but much worse for lawn duties. The weight is better spread out to not hurt the lawn. Keep in mind we are not in a snow belt, our biggest snowfalls are like 12". We do get ice storms, but in that case all we can do is salt and pray.

^ that is good vodka. i love rye, it's second to bourbon for me. (very close) in fact most of the bourbons i love are "high rye", meaning after corn rye is the next ingredient.

It's interesting that the C-85 would have the heavier tranny with 1-1/8" axles and an 8 pinion tranny. I had a C-111 one time and I think they were the same too - yet later models, like some 312-8 tractors, even with more hp had 1 inch axles and 4 pinion trannys. IMHO - if you buy the C-85, I'd use it as it and part with the GT2500. No mods required, no moving parts from one tractor to the next. I would also think the electrical would be different between the two tractors. With the C-85's stronger tranny, i think it would be no problem bolting in another engine down the road - but everything you have, i.e. implements, for the GT2500 should fit the C-85.

Update: I had some time Saturday and I managed to dig into the motor. I found much the same situation as the pump as Dave and others have suggested. Here are a few pics. Everything looks like it has some scarring so it will all get resurfaced but when I took a better look at the piston block and slippers I noticed that the slipper ring (not sure exactly what it is called but you get the idea) is out of shape with some bending: Is this normal? I don't think it is but I can't imagine how it would get bent like this. Also, the retainer and spirallock from the center of the piston block didn't come out as planned no matter how much I checked the manual so I am thinking I will have to replace them. I was all set to start resurfacing and cleaning on Sunday but we are having the "best" winter in southern ontario in about 10 years and the trails are mostly open around me so my son and I loaded up and spent the afternoon on these!

what? a crapsman instead of two horses? wheres me stones Koen

hi men, rich(312hydro): i'm an 8 speed guy with little to no hdro experience so thank you for enlightening me. mike(racinfool40) i will definitely contact you for some gears for my damaged unidrive. it may be awhile though as i plan to swap in my spare tranny and rebuild when the weather is better. i can't see scraping it when rebuilding is possibe. i was busy this weekend preparing for a medical procedure . best regards mike in mass.

Looking good Chas! Your attitude is top knotch my Friend. Glad we met up on Red Square. Keep us posted of your terrific progress

#3 confirmed. Will post image later

Any wonder they can't get them to run?

Any day you get another horse is a good day! Besides, what fun is it if you can't work on it?

Its a straight swap. The C-85 has the "Heavier duty" tranny. It'll have 1 1/8" axles with 8 pinions whereas your GT-2500 has the 1" axles and 4 pinions. So all the differences are inside the units. Mike...........

Very nice Kubota! I would love to own a nice little compact tractor like that. Someday I plan to.

Some new picture with the loader. What do you guys think about it? Have not used the loader much yet but the snowblade a lot more...

Terry, I had wondered why you hadn't posted for a while. I figured you were busy at work and then lately I saw you were posting again. I said ( Yes ) Terry is back . Well I know from past experience that when there's work it must get done BUT I look forward to reading your posts whenever possible. You're a wealth of knowledge so post whenever you have time.

"Please start before the recoil spring breaks" I hate frickin' Tecumsehs.

Well its been a year to the day since I brought it home from Ohio. It took me that long to get this far but it has been fun and a learning process from a bunch of you fellows here. Thanks for all the tips and pointers. The tractor is 98% done. Now its time to open the Kohler up. It ran when I removed it. Just a bunch of oil leaks everywhere. If everything works out, this one will wear the snowblower.

Hoods in the cookpot now.

Whew are these hubs pulling hard. Never moved since 77 I guess. Think I'll wait until tomorrow to tackle the other one. Got it soaking good.

I would use the filter. The 1100 pump shares oil with the transaxle, where the 700 pump does not. Much more opportunity for contamination with the 1100 pump. Besides, if you "bit the bullet", you might as well protect the investment.

Very nice looking tractor you have there Duke.. Dragged it home today. It needs a coil, I used the one from my C-175 to try to start it last fall. It is gonna get some tlc. I am just happy to own it finally! That makes number 5..... I heard somewhere this gets addicting. Posting pics on this site is much easier now!