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Ok. Just finished again...my oldest. Mike. Turned 14 yesterday. Gave him some seat time and I took some shots. He took the sideways photos..lol...sorry...enjoy the shots..... Glenn

It's the first time this winter that we finally got a decent amount of snow to try the 523Dxi. I had been predicted that our area was to be in the 4" -8" band. It ended up to be about 4" or a fraction more. It was nice, fluffy stuff due to the cold. I was out for almost two hours doing mine and five neighbors driveways. I'm happy with the tractor and cab but due to the design, I don't get the heat like the classic Wheel Horse. The airflow is moving forward for cooling on the 5xi series. With the fan drawing the air from the cab cooling the radiator for the diesel, there is quite a bit of air passing through the cab. On the 5xi cab there are actually two vent instead of windows on the rear to draw air from the outside. One advantage though is I don't have to deal with fogging the windshield! I have ideas for next winter on how to reroute the airflow. The single stage snowthrower is everything everybody says it is. A useful piece of information by JerseryHawg/Glenn though. He found out from a dealer that the torque produced by the engines used in the 5xi can tear the single stage apart. This is especially possible with the diesel so I am going to install a tach. I have actually been using a 1/3 throttle setting wihich seems to be the right amount for today. The diesel has been sipping fuel I am glad to report. With four hours of use, it has used approximately 2-1/2 gallons. My Kohlers go through a tank (4.5 gallons of Premium) in the same amount of time! Today's setup. Starting down my one neighbor's long driveway Why you need a cab. A nice plume. On the return. Looks like a toy against the trees A job well done! My Wheel Horse "Gate Guard"

Well living in Boston this year we have had a lot of snow just to say the least. About 8 feet in the past 4 weeks and the horses are getting a work out and finding all the weaknesses. I'm out of commission for the snow but the wife, daughter and her boyfriend are keeping up with it. Problems in had this winter are a blown engine in the 72 raider 14 with snow blower attached and smoked bearings on the drive idler and snapped belt on the 312-8. 72 will be down until I can get around again so repaired the 312 and removed front blade from that and installed blower. Just a couple of picks.

Picked up this C-120 a couple of days ago, runs good,nice straight machine. but i noticed it has solid rear wheels. Was this an option, or is this another brand wheel.

I have koi,aquarium catfish,2 Maine coon cats,dogs,lizards and Mali uro.

A video from inside the cab. http://youtu.be/PpoJLSzzlFg

We got 2" of the fluff this AM. All the excuse I needed to take a ride in the 520s warm cab.

Simple...feed em some Oyster Pie.

This was in the supporter area:

This big boy stopped by for a snack last spring, didn't damage the feeder, just stood there eating. Living on the side of a mountain you tend to have a few visitors come by, just happened to have a camera ready this time.

Them Horses are gettin' a workout.

Martin, I am literally laughing my butt off. When I get Terry to make me a custom decal, I think I will call it the" Commando Switch".

Calling for more tomorrow... and this weekend too.

Your jeep looks pretty sad in that last pic

Neil should modify one of his clown cars into a Model T snowmobile

Pretty cool!

Great... now I want one of those.

Love those old model t fords , never seen one with skies and tracks, Nearest I got to owning one is these two little ones , Great video

I finally added a 1054 to the collection. I have been looking for some time now and found this beauty. It is an original, 1 owner unit. Everything works including the tail light and generator light. I am Happy, Happy, Happy

Here's pictures of the pond,dogs,Mali lizard and pet whale I forgot to add.....

Got my d250 all set up. Had my first snow with it the other day. All i have to say is wow this thing is a beast. Supposed to get more tonight. Ill try to get the wife to take a video of this thing in action

you just cant stop progress. after a long fight i finally decided I had to do a Business page. seems like everybody is on there now. Oh well.

All the others were north of me John. Now, this one is to the south. Seems like I am in no ( ) mans land. We may be on the north edge and get 3-6" from this one. Do you need any extra operators to run all that equipment?

Chloe's the queen here... trust me when I say, she knows it.

I am proud to introduce my little girl "Bonte". She came to us as a previously abused stray and lived in my shop office for the first few years (our old crotchety house cat was not interested in sharing). She would hide behind a life size cut-out of NASCAR driver Bobby LaBonte until I sat down at the desk, then would feel it was safe to come out, thus the name Bonte. The old cat passed away a few years ago and now she is Queen of the roost.

These guys received the call to arms today.

Took the day off to shovel the 24" off my roof. Quite the task, only managed to get the first 7 feet off but it has to have lessened the load on my roof framing....right . Then I cleared off the snow that went from the roof to my walkway and decided to take a couple snaps before I got back into the house for a warm up session! The walkway: The roof (of course): Gotta make sure the mailman can get my bills to me: No sunbathing on the deck for awhile: My dome/tent shed...still standing: Have to be able to access any WH parts so a path to the shed is a must: Been keeping it off the top to prevent a collapse...but the sides are a whole new battle: Lets call it insulation: How about a romantic pic of my WH in the snow next to a lamp-post...can you see the WH: Better pic on my plow machine: The worlds best tires: The worlds best tires leave their mark: On one of the backyard trails: That's all from Sunny but cooooold Andover Connecticut! Mike.........

I know this guy that keeps finding this stuff and calling me and then trading with me for blackhoods lol Thanks for the info Doc

That is one FINE looking machine! Tell us where you find this stuff!

That pie right there just looks so good ,, you made me hungry Ed Rick

I hear ya.The Squaws little sister live on Cape Cod.They talked on the phone a little while ago.I guess they got another 6 inches today.Blizzard conditions,she said.I know what you mean about all this snow being rough on equipment.I had many break downs this year clearing many 12 and 14 inch snow falls.I'm ready for Spring.Then I can break lawn mower decks instead of snow blower attachments.

Thought my 10" was bad. I don't enjoy the cold much anymore

I use them as well. Three years now, and well worth the investment. Turfs, rubber chains, tri-ribs up front, and weight on an 854. No problems.

Rubber tire chains I bought about four years ago. They work great on concrete and blacktop and grip well too! No gouges or major marks left when they spin. http://www.rubbertirechains.com/index.php?main_page=what_are_rubber_tire_chains

Found this info while searching for one of the 16 WH models made in 1967...seeing that I have about 6 of the 16 models in the barn I started to look for more in hopes of collecting all 16...well, I found a T-867 nearby....(not listed in the WH file...wonder why?)...looks like I "gotta have it"...will look good next to my 857 and my 1057 and my 1067.. Didn't know much about the T-867 ...but I'm learning (remember, never too old to learn something new!!)..plus short frames get my attention~! Thanks for the pics Racinfool and info Steve and TT...now if I can only get the herd down to SIXTEEN....all 1967 models!

Yep, good fun for a 14 year old. Also teaches good work habits and being responsible. Good Dad Glenn!!!

Looks like fun. Had some fun myself this morning! Kyle

so, it looks like the incorrect p[arts are as follows: steering wheel/seat/hood/rear fender and possibly wheels. The wheels i am still not sure of. They are painted, but look to be extremely clean for their age. This could have possibly been someones restoration project a few years back? At any rate, it is a hell of a tractor, and i look forward to bringing it back to a respectable condition.

I hope you get just enough to have some fun with the snow toys.. Personally speaking, I've seen enough and I tapped out a long time ago...

All the old Gravelys can toss it. My neighbor had one of the Dog eaters in the 60's that threw it over the lines and across the highway to the other side!

Standing tall here in Richmond, VA, waiting on the snowpocalypse.... (It's about time!!!)

Got the Kohler running today! It ended up needing a piston, rings, exhaust valve, and camshaft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdcJvxbpv0Q&feature=youtu.be

John, is the snow cannon the blower that can easily toss a dry snow over the power lines??? I want to get one of these or a dog eater one day!!!

This Falcon landed in my tree; is that wild or what?

Awesome eye Steve! It is a WH sorta.....its a GT-1100 with no motor or body parts or any wheels. Here it is when there's no snow! Mike..........

And cold out side. Brrrrrr. Glenn

From the Toro/Wheel Horse Lubrication Bulletin

My first time driving the 604 circa 1967-68. All ready on it's 2nd Tecky! first full day with my 704 the day after the Big Show 6 yrs. ago

In my estimation, the 867 is definitely one of the more scarce models. While most pre-1968 tractors were one model year only tractors, there really isn't much difference among them. The 867 isn't especially unique, but it was from the first year that wh made available the dual range transaxle. And it's a short frame which is a bit unusual for the 6-spd. The relative scarcity and "first year" status for what became the default transmission option makes the 867 a pretty significant collectible. Nice little tractors! Welcome to the hobby! Steve

When I got to the fellas home he had 4 xi tractors. If this snowblower was ever used I can't see it. Chute. Auger. Skid shoes. Etc. No paint missing. Funny how the mrs. And kids went to Canada and I found this. Lol He had a snow blade to. Left that there. Just wanted to share it with you guys. When I find a snow cab I will be complete.