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I don't know who first said it, but it's worth repeating, don't give up your day job.

Another guy who was all gung-ho and used to hang out here is doing exactly what your thinking about. He actually made quite a few guys angry since it kills the "hobby" of Wheel Horse tractors for anyone within a 400 mile radius of him. No longer can the average hobbyist scroll thru the local ads and Craigslist looking for a tractor, instead those in this guys area have to jump with the speed of light and get right over to meet the seller before the other guy swoops in a buys it. Or just wait till (the other guy) buys it and then gives it a bath and an oil change and jacks the price up. As a "hobbyist" tractor guy I'm against it, but this is America and you are free to do as you please. Mike........

I bought an older 40 inch Mid-Mount Grader Blade several months ago and also bought a lift link from one of the Red Square members that was making the early model lift link (#5678). I finally got around to installing it on the 314 Wheel Horse after I had removed my snowplow. The Mid-Mount Grader Blade attached fine on the front attach-a-matic but I was not really sure how the lift link was to be installed and which hole in the rock shaft on the 314 needed to be used to give the lift link the ability to have downward pressure with the lift handle. I finally realized it need to attach to the third hole in the upper rock shaft lift (the same hole the trunion for the chain link the holds up the T bar used to lift the mower decks). Easy to access thru the front panel on the 314 justy remove the two Phillips head machine screws and remove the trunion pin and install lift link for the Mid-Mount Grader Blade. My grader blade also has a nice feature that a previous owner installed - a welded steel plate/tab with hole for a hitch pin to place it in the rear slot hitch of a Wheel Horse . Here are some pics of this on the tractor.

I've been watching this from afar. You started out by saying "a friend" wants to start a WH business. By your third post it's clear that you're the so called friend. So right from the start you've been less than truthful. Please correct me if I'm missing something. In all seriousness why even bother asking everyone's opinions? Unfortunately you've made your bed through a series of short sighted choices the past few years. These are the lessons in life which unfortunately are often learned the hard way. Moving forward I can only hope you've learned from those experiences. Congratulations on your new home. Now take some time and get settled. See how much time you actually have for ANY new activities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was banned from the other guys website, but if I were on your shoes I would sit back and closely study their business. I have my opinions, but I cant tell you for sure if it is a winning or loosing proposition. I will tell you, you can learn a lot by watching someone else do it first.

I posted in the thread - what's in your mirror about this tractor. I figured since I am going to be doing some work on it I may as well start a thread on it. This tractor was purchased from Baerpath this past weekend. He bought it was and never got around to doing anything with it. The lower wiring harness caught fire and the PO shut it off and put the fire out. He then sold it and I ended up with it. I have been looking for an xi series tractor for a while but the current owners had them all priced at what they should be (too much for me). Knowing this one needed work Baerpath gave me a good deal on it. I already replaced the burnt wiring with Fireman's help yesterday and I did a nice job soldering all the connections. Jeff looked up the parts that were needed and I ordered them. They will hopefully be here by the end of the week. I had some free time today so I started to pull the sheet metal off to take a look at what the underside looked like and get it cleaned up. Well here is what I found... After a lot of cleaning with the pressure washer I was able to get it nice and clean. I plan on touching up some areas on the frame to stop any rust and while the tins are off I may just have to sand them down and paint them. I think I will really like using this one so it will by no means be a show piece rather a nice clean worker. I was told the decals are NLA so I guess Terry may have to draw these up....

We picked up about 7 inches of very heavy wet snow today. So much in fact that they had to shut down nearby Interstate 80 for about a 40 mile stretch. It just dumped snow for hours over Southern Clinton County! And you know what..................I didn't get one tractor out! Notta! Know why? Cause I don't give a damn anymore about snow! I have had way too much seat time plowing, blowing and scoop n dumping! Nope! I shoveled 10 feet of sidewalk from the porch to the garage! Didn't even put the truck away tonight! Didn't want to drown the garage again with melting snow! March came in like a lion and left like a T-Rex in menopause! Tomorrow is April fools day! It's a new month and maybe, just maybe.......................I'll see something other than white in my yard! Hell I may even grease a mower deck or two. Even sharpen those thingys that spin under them that cuts the stuff that used to stick up and grow green in my glacier, I mean yard! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Well put. Don't ask our opinion just do it if your so confident. I think this thread has run it's course.

This one you just gona fell in love whit Steve.. lol lots of power and great sound from that Vtwin engine. i got new decals from Terry to my LXI and they are awesome!!!

What Sparky said.... I think that trying to make a profit buying and selling wheel horse tractors is not a winning proposition for anyone (buyer or seller). Don't get me wrong, I have been there and done that. I typically made a profit when I used to buy the "package". I would keep the tractor and sell the mower deck, plow or tiller that came with it. I did that for several years and it helped me pay for and build my collection. I have also done worker restorations and would go through the entire tractor (oil, filters, ignition, key switches, belts etc. etc.) Once done I would be happy if I made a profit at all. Like Sparky said it is up to you. My suggestion would be to expand your search of tractors you are looking to flip. You will be surprised at the market on a $300 to $500 craftsman rider. Many more buyers looking for those. I think that is where you may make your money.

I have seen a lot of pro's and cons on those units. I have one and it works great, however it did not start out that way. As stated above if it has not been caulked, do yourself a favor and take it apart and caulk every seam with clear silicon caulk. If that has the ac/dc converted light fixture in it replace it with a light system of your own. Hook a shop vac up to it to keep the dust cleared away and it will blast really well for you. I put an axle and pneumatic tires on mine. Made some wheel barrow handles out of 1/2" galvanized pipe I had laying around so I can move it any place I need to.

Eric, trying to guess what's wrong with this stuff is one of my favorite things to do. I am not always correct either, but I have guessed right once or twice. That is why a lot of people on here think I know what I am talking about. Just another thought here...when you push a horse in neutral...obviously, both wheels are turning in the same direction. This means that you are rotating the differential housing and turning that mushroom gear, but not the input shaft. This is why I think it is the mushroom gear bearing. If that bearing is bad, it would cause enough slop to do what is going on. If there is a thing that bothers me here...it is the low hours on the horse. Chris...we used the screw driver trick back in the service station days to listen for a bad lifter and identify it in the 6 and 8 cylinder engines. It works like a champ.

sorry i'm not always right just trying to help. i know i've over looked the obvious in the past but you learn from your mistakes eric j

We hang CT horse rustler's from the nearest tree in these here parts Brian

That Hedgerow find (DB 2D) in Lane's post would scrub up nicely...too good (still) to leave to rot. If you want to read the history of DB and the 2D Tractor model, here is a good link- http://www.glyn-coch.com/Main/Tractor.htm

I was told of this tractor a couple of weeks ago called the guy and then life got in the way and didn't get back to him until this weekend. After talking to the gentlemen found out he was the original owner, maintaining it very well and kept it in a heated garage all it's life until recently when it had a problem (probably because it caught feelings over him buying a new zero turn) and needed repairs. He decided to sell and after making what I thought to be a ridiculously low offer brought it home to join the herd. It has 1176 original hours and the tractor and deck are in excellent shape as seen in pictures. The only problems are seat is torn and it needs a wiring harness (anyone have a harness hanging around?) and some minor tlc.

I usually help friends find horses for mowing and what not. Its amazing at just the simple stuff like battery, tubes, oil, filters, plugs, carb cleaning, and belts adds up so fast. And thats the list for something that needs no major repair! I think I find this great deal and drive an hour to pick it up. Then put all the maintenance into and wonder about this great deal I found. If your making a business out of it, then you also need to cover the cost of your time. I question the profit to be had but if you can make a go of it. All the power to you.

Mike: I pulled my RJ out of the garage today and wanted to see if it would start after sitting all winter in the garage! It was a nice blue sky/sunshine and 59 degree high day in Greencastle, Indiana. The old 1958 Wheel Horse RJ started on the second pull of the recoil on the 4 HP Kohler motor!

and then start your own website....

I bought the d-200. The guy let me test it againt a tree on pavement and it was very very strong. The hour meter reads 309 hours and it burns no oil. But the fuel pump was giving me trouble but got that figured out. It is pretty nice. Here are some pics.

Changed my mind and deleted what I said. Can't delete the post. I had a gray hair moment.

Take a couple of weeks to think about it. Give yourself a "cooling off" period. Sometimes after a little thought, what seems to be a good idea at the time might just change.

I been doing my part to restock CT

Trust me after the first 3 months the snow gets old add to that 10 below zero, 10mph winds and wind chill 25 below zero snow blowing ain't that much fun

A few years back, I was selling lug nut kits for Wheel Horse tractors. I stopped making the kits when I got busy with my work, but now that I have retired, I am once again putting the kits together. Kit includes: 10 - 7/16-20 x 1-1/2" Grade 5, Zinc-plated bolts 10 - Zinc-plated 7/16-20 lug nuts Instructions for installation As soon as the kits are assembled and ready to ship, I will list them in the FOR SALE section.

Which part do you need? Here is a parts diagram: http://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/22-13ke02-252-h-toro-252-h-tractor-1989/front-axle-and-steering-mower-hanger/ eBay auction 141323481504 is the steering shaft. If you ask the seller he may have the other parts.

The sun will come out tomorrow Boo.

I have seen the plywood ones. I guess I coulda went that direction but as long as it takes me to do stuff, that may have taken another year.

Look like new ! you can get all the things you need from Northern tool and here...http://www.cycloneblasters.com/partsandaccessories.html

I used TIMKEN seals... shown here. The seal dim are on the box.

And that my friend is exactly what Im talking about. Good luck with your venture, but Im out.

I was incorrect about the Model "B" having a Briggs and Stratton engine. I should have looked at the information I have instead of an online posting. Both had a Wisconsin engine according to the factory literature.

A friend of mine visiting in Great Britain saw this tractor at one of their stops. I thought it was very unusual and wanted to see if my friends in England could help me I.D. this. Let me know what this might be if you have a good idea! Lane Ralph also known as Lane Ranger on Red Square Greencastle, Indiana

Start it as a hobby and see where it goes. After a while people hear about that fool with all the WH's.

You can use 1-inch schedule 40 steel pipe to redo the small rollers in the chain. Cut 1" pieces off the pipe and split them and open them, place around the chain joint and hammer closed. Worked perfect on mine and protects the part of the chain where the pin goes through.

Hi I am new member but an old fan of the forum.. I have a fully operational Wheelhorse 876 ... (still cut grass with it ) It was going to be my restoration project.. just love this thing!!! but my wife wants something "safer" with kids around.. So I am looking to sell it or trade it for more modern working tractor with a deck n such.. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated..

Probably in the $18.00 to $20.00 range. I'm just waiting for everything to arrive so that I can get a weight for calculating postage. EDIT: I got the bolts in today, and the lug nuts will be here soon, but I did have enough to get a weight. Seems that the postage rates have really gone up since the last time I sold them. The cheapest rate is USPS Priority Small Flat Rate box. My cost is $5.25. So, I am going to price them at $17.50 plus $5.25 S&H. However, if you are interested in more than one kit, I can get up to 5 kits in one box. I will have them at the WHCC show in June. No shipping cost if you pick them up there.

Yup. no overheating of the recoil ropes on the Kohlers! Hey is that a chrome gas cap?

Ah Ha, but I've since discovered the pitch (the distance between the two bolt centers) is not the same. Same pattern, different pitch. Requires different sprockets.

I have been trying to fit a K161 with a starter generater and found that generater will not crank it over(belt will slip). I think the k161 may not have a compression release. It may have to have the double pulley/belt system so belt wont slip. Keep in mind also that the starter generater also steals power from engine not only due to the engine running it constantly but also due to its weight.

Steve, thanks for the help here is the video link: http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb448/chrislochas/th_tractor.mp4 I decided to use it yesterday after checking everything. It seemed fine except for the noise. I cut about 3/4 of an acre. After finishing the knock did not seem nearly as loud and when pushing it in neutral it was also not as loud as earlier. This afternoon after removing the rear pan and pushing it the knock seemed to be a little louder. May just be the beer. Anyway you can hear the knock in the video and it is in neutral. When the wheels are off the ground there is no knocking. Also, I did put a set of 520h rear 10.5 tires on it when I bought it but I don't think they are the problem. Don't know if the screwdriver to the ear will do anything if the wheels are of the ground but I will try tomorrow if I have time. I've been given a lot of advise in my 60 years but love that one. -Chris from Florida

Just show up BUT... you can become a member and sign up while you are there to help support the WHCC efforts. It takes a lot of work to put on that show every year.

I like a Big ten Final Four!!!

Finally have the 57 pretty much done! Just a few things to go back and fix and it will be finished. Started on this one over 2 years ago, just have been dragging my feet and working on it a little at a time. Pretty happy with how this one came back. I may attempt the paint pen trick on this one, but going to try it out on a another hood before I risk messing this one up. Anways here's a couple pictures of it out today, sorry they didn't turn out so well. Thanks, Jake

Fun is a relative term too.

I'm glad you both understand the "thingy" language Despite being busy with Why Not for the past couple of day's I've not a great deal to show for it.. Have a better photo of the steering column and the UJ's. A new more sporty steering wheel has been fitted.. Don't worry, the badge in the center will be going and replaced with something more in keeping What has been taking a lot of time was cleaning all the rust and old paint off the rear wheels so I could fit the new bigger tyres.. I think it's one of those jobs we all hate, but it's worth the effort I've no idea what this came from, Nigel had had it for many years.. But it does make a great gear shift lever.. Just got to work out how/where to mount it and figure out a linkage..

The is an item Chuck "Wheel-Mule" will be raffling off at the swap meet. He will be selling chances to win this item to help raise money for supporting Mentone Swap Meet expenses. He will be donating all proceeds from the raffle. Thanks for looking.

Know this is of topic.. but i have a set of the goodyear.. got the tires from a Bolens 1254 i have and the tires was org on that tractor it's from 71. i have them now on my raider10 here are some pict of them and i also have the front tires to it the tractor they came off Lars

my dual wheels with wheel horse wheel wheigts