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Spending time with my little man plowing snow on the C-105. We got 7" in Cartersville, Va.

While surfing the usual ebay I came across this sign and was the first to bid on it. I felt that I stepped up on the max bid of $310 (opening bid and reserve was $295). I was on my cell phone with less than 1 min left I was outbid and when I went to increase my max bid to $325 on the phone I made a mistake and increased it to $325,000.00 !!!!! My service was very slow and I was unable to change it. The other bidder went up to $350 so I got it for $351. That could have been a disaster for sure !!!! I am not sure if I was bidding against anyone here if so sorry. It will make a great addition to my barn.

I know you folks up north are sick of the stuff, but here in central Virginia we are always the bridesmaid, never the bride, or put more accurately, we're always cold rain or sleet while people 70 miles north or south of us get the fun. I guess I'm not the only one in these parts doing a victory dance! Anyway, I figure we got somewhere between 8 and 10 inches. I plowed once during the night while it was snowing, and then again this morning when I shot this video. I used a GoPro mounted on the tractor and a Garmin Virb on a tripod. Nothing earth-shattering, just happy to be able to push something!

I solved that problem by shooting it 40 feet with a blower

It's been a long winter here WITHOUT SNOW! I'm thankful we have not had anything like what is going on in the NE, but some light snow every now and is fun! The frozen percipitation was about 1/2" of snow, covered with about 1 inch of sleet. Raleigh was not far enough north to get snow, but not far enough south to get freezing rain. Anyways, here are the pictures. Before: After: Glamour shots: Spent a few hours trying to get the 876 started before throwing in the towel and getting out the 314-8. Couldn't figure out the problem. It would fire after sitting, but never start up. I have spark, but I think the float is sticking which dumps gas into the engine. When I remove the plug, it is soaking wet. I will rebuild the carb with a new kit, and see if that helps. My drive to work this morning:

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx264/kc9kas/Snow%20Plowing/th_20150216_160823_zps6bpv4sln.mp4

Here's one for the Dino.

Blue one most likely a 953 and might be worth dealing on. Personally I would leave the 800 Special where it is.

Nice pics! Looks like a fun day for all. I used my C-101 to clear my drive yesterday (and my neighbors) in Chesterfield, VA. We had about 8"-9".

Here's my guys.

Dang it! I missed that one the picture is so small, I thought was for a Wheel Horse Matchbook! I was prepared to go to $325,000.01!

Very nice videography and editing. The B-80 does a great job, but this video is really a neighborhood 16, 18, 20hp box store mower smackdown. I love it!

Steve, now that you said that. I BET someone posts a lawn mowing video. Lol Glenn

Here's our little babies. 3 year old Kahlua, a Yorkie and Baylee, a Shih Tzu/Pekingese-Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. She's 14 months old now and has developed a cherry eye so she's scheduled for surgery.

Nice pair of Horses.I'm giving away free snow here in upstate NY if you're interested in a little more.No delivery.You'll have to pick it up.

Excellent video...something about plowing snow...I don't think I would ever watch a video of someone mowing their lawn.

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.

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"

Wheel horse d250 snow plowing: Wheel horse d250 snow plowing pt.2: The d250 is a beast plowing snow. I took it easy on her. Kept it in 1st gear and about half throttle. And boy lemme tell you it just laughed at the snow. I knocked almost 2 hours off my time by using this machine than my snowblower that i normally would have used.

I've got one with a half foot of stainless bolted to the top of it here.

rocky scares me lol

Neighbors used to laugh when they saw my 8 hp Horse plow gardens and snow too! That was 40+ years ago! The Horse is still workin' today!

It's a fam-uh-lee tradition...oyster stuffing at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and oyster pie on Valentines Day. Always brings em home.

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.

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

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

Hello, I have been looking at the site for some time and decided it was time to register.I own several large tractors of all colors but only have Wheel Horses as garden tractors.I bought a well used c120 in the early 90's and used it as my only tractor until it was damaged by fire in the late 90's. Finding that I needed an additional garden tractor I only looked at Wheel Horses.I was lucky enough to find a 416h in Fairfax.Thanks to the folks on this site I have been able to learn a lot about this machine.I would like to thank you all.JAinVA

Sometime last year I scored this custom made front axle assembly for an RJ. Supposedly made by a machinist, this thing is not only solid but incredibly precise without any play whatsoever. Wheels sit absolutely straight without the usual negative camber. The wheel holding method probably the best I ever came across, no tools needed,really easy to take out wheel, and no washers needed since the slotted nuts, allow for a wide range of adjusting. Missing was the steering link. Standard one would not work so I had to fabricate that whole part of it. Awsome steering now. No play in any way really tight and precise steering . Another great improcement on it is that where it mounts to frame it has a hardened insert. On old axle that hole was already greatly enlarged and out of round. Who ever made it sure thought of everything.

Great looking D-250.Watching your video makes me want to start using mine.I know a lot of guys here don't like the D-250's.They say they are not really a Wheel Horse because they're made in Belgium,But I think they're the Caddilac of WH.There's only 2 kinds of WH collectors.......those that have a D-250 and those that want one.Looks like a tank plowing that snow.

Unless you need parts from the 953 I'd leave that one there as well as the 800. It needs tons of TLC and in this case that stands for TONS OF LOOT AND CASH...

I always like watching some one else plow snow...ever since last year. LOL Great video. We missed this snow up here...seems to keep going around us...this one went south.

Wheel horse d250 snow plowing: Wheel horse d250 snow plowing pt.2: first time trying to upload a video. Let me know if you can view it. Also sorry about the quality my wife is not the best photographer and was not happy about standing out in the cold filming me on my new toy lol. Let me know what ya think.

Best news I herd in a long time. Glad to hear he is doing well. Thanks for sharing the good news.

Running at a higher rpm may have helped. The county had salted our cul-de-sac a few times before plowing (I'm surprised the county driver doesn't get dizzy going around in circles. ) and so portions were the consistency of thick concrete. The clog wouldn't poke through in the chute so I had to dig it out. Once I get the tach it should help. I also am getting a scanning tach for a different project so I will scan the auger as well. Between the two I should be able to come up with an optimum setting. The only other single stage that I had ( and wish I still did) was my Toro S-200E. Nothing like the sound of a two-stoke wide open at 5:00 AM! I believe that the dealer in Vermont that Glenn spoke to was only referring to the single stage snowthrower. The auger spins at a much higher speed, as everyone knows, than the two stage as it is doing both the gathering and discharging the snow. My intention is to replace the auger bearings this summer with bearings having grease fittings as I did the driveshaft bearings this past fall. It is not causing a problem right now but I just want to take it down for my own piece of mind. The auger and housing need paint as well. The drive on the 5xi for the snowthrower is different than the classic Wheel Horse. I am familiar with that as well. The belt width is up one size plus the spring tension is very strong and hard to overcome. I can't believe that it would slip as easily. The lift bar for relieving tension is very awkward to use. I have figured out to use a 1/2" steel bar to lever it up while my wife (carefully as it would take a finger off) puts it on the blind pulley. When it is off the tractor I am going to devise a more permanent way to remove the tension. One other item that only applies to the diesel version is access to the left side panel. With the OTC cab, an extended chute rotator shaft needs to be installed. It still runs pretty close to the panel. The problem is that the panel needs to be removed each time to drain the water-separator filter to make sure that the bain of diesels (water in fuel) is not present. The easiest way to fix it will be to motorize the rotation of the chute. I don't want to be scratching the future new design decals from Terry.

Very nice video, beautiful home.

Looks like you do a better job plowing than the road crew did.

Start the wheel horse training, before you know it, they will be doing it. Nice,,,,,,, Glenn

Mine's 54530

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

CraneOp1, The newer model for 300 series tractors is snow thrower 79360. That will fit your tractor as that's the same blower I have for my 310-8.

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

Unfortunately, Chessie will be grown up by the time your son is 5. We have three old cats (15 years old) that sleep most of the day, and eat the rest of the time. They are indoor cats and have never known a good day's work. But I wouldn't trade 'em for anything. Here's two of them. The third is probably in the kitchen eating!

Thanks Richie.. There is plenty of space behind the seat for a panel across, I'm not sure if it needs it or not, but it would add extra strength across the back.. Something to think on me thinks More metal work, starting with a small patch at the front.. Chopped.. And patched back up.. Only a bit longer.. Rear panels mostly tacked in place... I was standing on the GT 14+2's seat to get this high up photo Mostly welded up and hit with red oxide to get it all one colour.. When I first put the pan back on I wasn't sure I liked the shape or not.. Maybe the "dropped" bit's should of gone down at an angle? Maybe the top of the drops should have more curve? Anyway, with a seat plonked on and a couple of exhausts sticking it looks a little better.. What do you guy's think? And for your viewing pleasure, here's the latest video.. Enjoy.

For me will be my Trusty C-81 with Plow and my GT14 with Snow Blower. If they fail then I'm packing up and going to Florida.....

These guys received the call to arms today.

The 79262 is for a vertical mower -won't work on your tractor without major rebuilding of the blower! Check drawings on Partstree.com Hit the Toro logo and place 79262 in the Model box and you can see drawings of the blower .

Have you ever noticed how some kids just aren't satisfied, they begin to whine, and many adults around them just want to find a way to keep them quiet? Well in today's story, we will see a bratty spolied kid, a cute little blonde, and "play horse" that finally did the trick...I think! Mom and dad had some good friends over in the summer of '75. By now the Iron Horse was set up for mowing and it was doing a great job especially when compared with the alternative, a push mower! I honestly don't know how my dad didn't go deaf mowing for a little over an hour with a straight pipe but then again, we akk are young and dumb at some point in our lives. Maybe that is why mom has a hard time hearing today... Anyway, these friends had a young son about 4 years old that needed to be entertained every second otherwise he would throw a tantrum. We all know what he needed, including my parents but he wasn't their kid. So, when they had about run out of Aces, my dad came up with the idea to bring out the Iron Horse and give him a ride on that. Now he seemed to be happy for a little while. I don't know how you couldn't be driving that thing. How cool is it to be literally driving a piece of GT history--The very first model of a true hydrostatic garden tractor. Of course neither he nor my dad knew that at the time. Please note several things from the get go. First, the absence of the belt shidle on the motor. Remember this tractor was only ten years old at the time of these "slides" and with the exception of the straight pipe it was pretty much original. Please feel free to chime in and comment on any details of the tractor that you notice from the pics. On the lift arm there is a metal band at the top. Dad had attached a cable from the snow blower lift arm to the band and that is how he lifted the blower. Was that an original design or something that was adapted or modified? Also take note of the original throttle cable handle out and set. Next take a gander at the original K181 motor and the way that dad's modified straight pipe exhaust comes straight out and goes up at a 90 degree angle. The original seat and center caps are still in place and notice how the primary belt guard cover doesn't have any scratches on it. More about all this later... Right behind him in this picture you see the neighbors rather large garden. It didn't take long for the neighbors to realize the value of dad's little tractor. Soon he was doing some plowing and digging for them too. At this point in the day, the neighbors youngest daughter Tammy came over to see what was going on. She was a spark plug and in no time flat told that little jerk to slide back and let her show him how to drive a tractor seriously... Sometimes you just need to say, "Who made who?" I love this photo. Tammy finally ditched the bum and decided to have some fun. She looks like she is giving the old horse a workout. It may have been a working machine but every once in a while day would bring it out to play. It has earned some rest and when the resto is finished it will be used primarily for playing although I have no doubt that it could keep working for decades to come.

O.K. more pics. She looks a bit odd all covered in WD40. The frame forward of engine cleaned up nicely. Actually ended up doing hood Had trouble uploading images on last post so I'll try again

That is so very SWEET!!! Okay Now you've got me wanting one ... Argh!