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This is my son, it's his first time on a tractor.. With the smile he had im guessing it won't be his last!!

I went to an old friends tire shop to buy 2 new tires for my van. He asked if I was still into old Wheel Horse's and I said yes! He had 2 for sale and was going to Portland swap meet this week with them. He said one was the type that had the motor down between your legs! I told him I was interested in it and he said the hood was missing and the motor was too. No problem, how much do you want for it? He said $75.00. We went to look at it and it was a nice little 1960 Model 400 that was in good shape, 4 good tires, front rims were nice, good steering wheel, rear hitch wasn't even locked up and still worked with the lift handle, one good foot rest and the trans was in good shape and shifted like it should. I told him I would take it and the deal was made. I took it home and gave it the once over, wire wheeled the rust off of it, added the dual rear wheels for fun and sprayed it with WD 40. Now it looks pretty good, I have a 4 hp Kohler in the parts shed and a friend may have a junky 1960 hood he can sell me. I think this is a early production 1960 due to the old 1958-59 small butt seat, old style of General front tires and the 58-59 style of foot rest's. Pretty cool little machine!

I got my first seat time since getting sick again. My wife and I fired up the B60, B80 and C85 for some yard work today. We picked up all the sticks, blew off the concrete picnic pad, compacted the burn pile with the C85 plow tractor, and cut the grass. guess it took us about 2 1/2 hours to get it all done. And yes, at one point I was driving two tractors at the same time, but I didn't have any fingers left to push the record button on the camera, so sorry, no videos. It felt good to finally be outside getting something done after all this time. I know a couple hours doesn't seem like much to most of you but to a guy whose blood counts have been up and down more than Tessa Piccillo's yoyo it felt like a career!

We worked all week on the vegetable garden tilling, incorporating old horse manure and yesterday and today starting the alignment of rows planting of seeds! We used the 1979 Wheel Horse C-121 and tiller for a lot of the work but also used the 1961 Wheel Horse 701 with disc, spiked tooth harrow. We will be using the 701 with two piece cultivator to keep the garden as free of weeds as possible later on in the season. We will be placing plants in the ground in about 10 days! Here are a few early pics of the process used. Hauling 701 to the farm/garden Harrow and Disc C-121 at Work 701 with Disc and harrow C-121 at work Horses Resting for the day

I don't have a rear view mirror but this should work

Well I came home this afternoon and pulled into my driveway and seen my Wheel Horses got out of the barn and trapped this John Deere 300. It was over before I even got out of truck. Big D made the JD 300 tap out in 3 seconds. Then the 314a with the kwik way bucket ended up scooping the JD 300 and dumping it down a cliff. Lol Tractor Fight

It has been my son's dream since he was twelve years old, to be an Officer in the Marine Corp. Yesterday, my son, Jeff, was promoted from Staff Sargent, to 2nd Lieutenant, USMC. First salute as an officer from his dad. 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Thomas Evans, USMC.

Broke out the 314-8 with my favorite deck: 42" rear discharge. Cut grass for 90 minutes then did some yard work with the C-165-8 and trailer. The 165 is pretty comfy and steers amazingly well; even easier than the 314 which is 12 years newer.

You know it's spring in Minnesota when you see this coming down your sidewalk. https://youtu.be/69sJrVc7VFE

I said I was done buying anymore Wheel Horse Tractors as I've had some of the best and most desirable ones out there including a Senior, 1955RJ, and a unmolested original RJ58. They have all gone off to other collectors. I do have my first 58RJ which is really a resto-mod as it has an NOS 1961 401 hood on it along with an electric start Kohler K91. I probably should have never sold the unmolested 58RJ but oh well it's gone. So I really wanted another RJ that is in it's original configuration. This came up and I jumped at it. It is missing the fuel tank, engine, belt guard, brake band and brake rod. I have a perfect and clean original fuel tank. I also have a K90 all rebuilt, painted and ready to drop in. The brake rod is no problem to replicate. The brake band should be no problem to find. I'll have to put the feelers out to try and find an original belt cover or just settle for a reproduction. The hood is missing one of the tank bands and has the usual two cracks in the area of the fuel hole. Otherwise it's in great shape. Seat isn't original but it's a very close match (at least I don't think it's original). The original throttle lever is still in place as is the model/serial tag. The steering wheel does't have any cracks and is in nice shape. It's gonna take some work but it will be like showroom new when it's done. It ain't gonna happen over night that's for sure!

did a swap today with a neighbor around the corner from me I traded a 314H for a 416-8 314H I traded the 416-8 I traded for Brian

My wife & I were on a "road trip" in Illinois Saturday. We crossed back into Indiana for the trip back home and stopped to visit with a good friend in Greencastle Indiana. We visited with Lane & Ruth Ralph (Lane Ranger on RS) for a while. Lane sure has a lot of Wheel Horse goodies to look at and to drool over!! We really enjoyed our visit with Lane & Ruth. Here is a shot of Lane & I.

Theres something about the design of a blackhood that was near genius!

Figured it was about time to make the 79 C-161 black hood a " black hood"! Always did like the red, but the more black hood tractors I get that every time I look at the red, it just seems naked! Next will be the C-175

Well, I sold the half of my parts tractor that I didn't want, so I got room for another! They keep getting older

Thugs

Looks like another of this weeks angry mob

I picked up this nice D200 from a Redsquare member, Coldone. This tractor has a 3 point hitch, rear PTO, turning brakes, and what I consider original hours=262. I am very happy with this machine. Thanks for the hospitality from you and your wife, Coldone.

Had my nephew over doing some of my "honey do list" by painting one of my kids rooms. Once he got started, I took advantage of the free time and worked on the RJ for a few hours. The spindles were both frozen in the axle and would not turn. Bottom line, I ended up pulling the entire axle and steering apart. Good thing is now all the parts are cleaned up and moved freely. I was also able to get the roll pin out of the steering wheel and got that pressed off of the steering shaft. At least it steers now so I can actually move it around. I'm 99 percent sure the serial # is 1516 so it's fairly early.

Talked with JoeBob yesterday. I think we are both going to make this show...it does look like a good time.

That is probably the best news I have heard in a long time Jim. Excellent Mate. Good luck this week.

Great pictures Lane...was great seeing you and Dave at Mentone. I really like that corral on the trailer.

If it is Brinly, they still make and sell parts, but for current production which is same as on old models. I called in an order and found them very helpful, will try find info and edit back in. http://shop.brinly.com/PP-51BH-Plow_c_26.html pick the "PART NUMBER" reference pain for an ipb (ipl) for 10" and/or you can call 877 728 8224 or customerservice@brinly.com. Unsure if this is what you have http://shop.brinly.com/assets/images/Diagram_PP-51BH.pdf

I thank all of you for your kind remarks. I can tell you that my son is as kind and as gentle a man as you would ever want to meet but when called on, he can be as tough and as hard as nails. He is a better man than his dad. Thanks, again: Tom

Good friend said he used to drink more mint tea till he noticed Little bit their garden dog draining her radiator on the mint! Weed eater line is great for laying out nice rows but we know You can get more plants in a crooked row !!!

Your friend had two Horses for sale and you only bought one?????

Shawn tell us that was a neighbor's deere that you were working on........please.

Blackhoods are awesome looking Van! Shawn, it's a Montgomery Ward cart that I bought local for $40! The same as an IH Cub Cadet cart minus the fenders.

J D must have found out that big D carries a lot of "weight"

my husband was bit by the bug as a kid, he mowed with a 68 lawn ranger, and once we got marries, needed a new mower, we got a 657 (now mine) and has grown from there, we have too many to mention, and currently have a 63 lawn ranger on the stand to get restored, hopefully we will have its reveal at the big show btw, the original 68 lawn ranger has received a full restore when Jim's dad dropped it off, now it is a show queen, no more mowing for the little gem...the bug bites you hard, once it has you good luck shaking it....

Lawn and Garden Tractor Magazine & HAPCO will be there!

I am posting this sales sheet I made a copy of four of five years ago. Someone somewhere posted this and I printed it off and kept a ciopy in one of my Wheel Horse 1054 three ring binders I keep ( I keep a binder for each tractor with related info, etc) I mentioned this to Lars Sorlie today and thought I would pos on here for others to enjoy. Notice the real big wheel weights in the back on this tractor -never saw these before !

I think that you may have to do some research, come up with a price yourself and then post that in the classifieds. Kind of a touchy situation to put feelers out in a normal post.

It is red but only has 2 wheels..... It is a surprise for my son. His 49 cc knock off pretty much is all done.

Any more history you might be able to add here? Put it on blocks and do the usual...turn one hub one way (while in neutral) and see that the other wheel turns in the opposite direction. Take off the belt guard and belt...put it in each gear and turn the input pulley by hand in a counter clock-wise direction. What happens?? Let us know. DO NOT DRIVE IT...YOU COULD DO MORE DAMAGE. How about telling us if it is a 4 speed or an 8 speed...the more information you can give us, the easier AND FASTER it is to give you an answer.

Its nice to watch a WH video thats not about clearing snow !! Thanks! Mike..........

Hey guys . I have nothing useful to say . Just wanted to be another Erie Co. resident chiming in

Steve, be sure to wear your Cutler jersey!

I know, I know, but I never saw or had the opportunity to groom quality or new. Must be why mine remain rougher than rough! Setting idle doesn't do them well anyway!

Callum, I'm neither a draftsman nor engineer, but did at one time stay in Holiday Inn . This is very rough to say the least, but may answer some of what you asked in the attached pic.

I know what you mean Jim. I used to go out and work in the yard or shop all day. now it's 2 hrs and stop for a while. Then go back out for some more.

engine to trans belt is # 7473. Presuming you have a 42 or 48 side disch deck, the deck PTO belt should be 102742 or new # is 94-2501. Spend the few extra bux and get OEM belts...you'll be glad you did.

That is a great cart. I have a much more used copy of that model for 2 years now. I love the thing. It is made for hauling stuff.

One of them must be putting the puck in the net. Game 2 today.

Neat. Neat trailer as well. Wish I still lived in Ohio Some sweet garden area Up there Took a while to get into gardening Here in Texas. Much different But do have onions Big as baseballs already!!!

Lane, as always. First class. The horses really do the job. Glenn

I started on this site just looking for information on fixing up my dad's C-105... Then i bought a C-125 off of here to "just grab the motor out of", then I bought a C-165 on ebay because "hydrostatic drive and 16hp would be cool"... Then I bought a C-145 because of blah blah... then a 551... then a 520H... then an 854... who knows whats next! Its dangerous!

You sir,do excellent work! If it was all repainted,I don't think anyone could find your repairs as they are that good.

You probably loose a bit of motion from that nail in there instead of a spring pin. That little extra slop might contribute to the finicky system. I wouldn't do any more adjustments until I fixed that because you will just need to readjust it all when you do it anyway. Just my If Bob (rmaynard) pops his head in here he did a complete overhaul on a 416 with motion control issues. He may have some good insights.

You bet I will! Sandra says it will be the Hoarders Buried Alive, Wheel Horse Edition.