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Greetings from the beautiful Finger Lakes Region in New York State. Through the years I've read and been educated, enjoyed the visual builds, and fondly looked at all the tractors this site has produced. I finally joined this community of Wheel Horse tractor enthusiasts because it was time to do so. In 1986, I brought a used 1974 C-100 tractor from a local WH dealer. When he was alive he told me the important thing to do was change the oil and grease the tractor. This gentleman passed away a few years ago and I can remember some of his conversations about this tractor. Another thing he told me was to never use a water hose to wash the tractor down but always use air pressure to blow it off. The only time I used water was to wash underneath the mower deck. But when I did I always remembered what he said. His company tag is fading away on the seat pan. This tractor isn't much to look but she mows a heck of a yard. My father-in-law passed away 3 years ago and I asked my mother-in-law if I could have his 1967 607 WH and she gave the tractor to me. He bought this brand new from the dealer I mentioned above in 1967.The tractor sat at least 5 years under a tarp before I took ownership of it. I changed the plug, points, condenser, oil and rebuild the carburetor. I found a dead mouse in the cooling fins, man did that thing stink. She slowly came to life and with every improvement I would say,"How I'm doing Fred?" and in my mind I picture him grinning. My wife enjoyed these comments because she's my second in command or my gopher. Somewhere along the line, the engine was replaced with a 8hp Tecumseh engine. I just wanted to share a little personal history about these two Wheel Horses with other people who find a small bit of enjoyment that these machines bring into our daily lives. Kelsey

I've been watching this on our local C/L for a couple weeks.I called the guy.He finally returned my call yesterday afternoon.It was about 1/2 hour away.The Squaw and I went and picked it up last night.Got it for a little less than he was asking,which wasn't much.This is three C-175's now.1980 or 1981 I guess.Looks like series 1 Kohler.Hood is smashed but I have donor C-101 with a decent hood.Plastic fender pan is broken.I'll put a metal one on.Steering wheel is broken.I'll take the one off the C-101.Seat is junk.I have my choice of 6 or seven used seats in my shop.I'll do this work when I have a chance to get it running.,that is.Put my battery charger on for a couple hrs and it does turn over.I haven't had time to do anything else.Maybe this weekend. Enjoy the pics.

I just picked this up. Its a 1998 522Xi with kwik-way Front End Loader. for $2800 the hour meter is showing 327 hours. The guy claimed to be the original owner. Im new to the wheel horse's but very much becoming a fan. In my eyes Its a great little tractor. I just was curious if was good buy as I couldn't find anything to compare it to for sale.

I forgot to show what was on the trailer.... I am guessing these tractors have set for about 5-10 years. Batteries were dead and no gas in the tank. It must have evaporated. One had 3 low tires....the other had 4 completely flat tires. It was a bear to get on the trailer. I even took the blades off so I could get them up the ramp easier. Probably going to power wash them tonight after I swap out the wifes new couch. Thad (Ohio)

I'd say the Merc looks much better than the Evinrude. Even though the Merc does have less horse power its got much more appeal. The Evinrude never got a second look out on the water, I have owned these Mercs before and people seem to love them. I'm in the process of working all of my connections in the outboard club to land another Merc that looks just like this one but has 15 more ponies to put on this boat... Eventually I will add a tiller arm to this motor and I will put it on my Crestliner. These Mercs love RPM, almost 6000 for this one and they FLY on a light boat..I have ordered some maintenance parts and hope to have this out soon.

I am currently at an auction that has 2 1994-95 520-H. Both tractors have snow blades and wheel weights and was only used to push snow for a bank. They have extremely low hours. One has 89hrs and the other has 123 hours. Hopefully, I can go home with one....maybe two

For the 2015 Annual Wheel Horse Show I will be instructing a class on safe operating of Wheel Horses for kids 15 years and younger and upon completion the child will receive a red wrist band to show there knowledge . Yeah yeah I know what your thinking ..... just who's gonna teach Wild Bill about driving a Wheel Horse safely ??? What I would like to do is have the kids bring their Wheel Horse to class at the Wheel Horse Show and I will give their tractor a safety inspection, teach the kid about their tractor, show them how to do pretrip inspection (walk around) before operating their tractor and have them drive their tractor through a small obstacle course( uh and no the Cruise Night will not be the obstacle course ...... I was thinking that might be the final exam!). I would like to get all the kids involved with this class to make sure they have a fun and safe time operating their Wheel Horse at home and at the Wheel Horse Show. I believe teaching kids how to spot trouble or handle a emergency situation only pays dividends in their lives. Now those of you who know me have already figured out that Wild Bill has fun involved in this some how ..... just come join in and see ! Wild Bill

Just picked up a new to me 1991 312-8. Been looking for the right deal for some time and found this tractor with the snow blower attachment for $450. Runs great, paint is a little rough, but overall a solid tractor. 42" side discharge deck. Blower has all new bearings and chain. Came with 50lb wheel weights and chains along with owners manual.(Sorry for the crappy pics)

I think the cracked frames come from hitting the big heavy deck on trees and unmovable things

I'm not sure why it has taken so long, but I finally got the decals on! It's not a trophy tractor, but I think it turned out pretty good for my first attempt. It already has some scratches from being used, but nothing too bad.

I'm probably going too pick up a windshield this weekend but I might not need it to out run that other guy.. But ya never know, Steve is sneaky fast and he pays attention to what is going on.. You can't sneak anything by him! The Mercs really do fly. The key to the smaller 4 cylinder Mercs is to keep the weight down so the motor can reach its full RPM potential and running a tach is key so you can really nail down which prop to use. Steering in the back of the boat is a huge benefit as well so you can get some real good lift under the boat. All I used to run were Mercs and I'd spend HOURS down at the lake after work with my race boats testing. I swore I was done with Mercs and that I would slow down and run just the Johnson/Evinrude motors, which I have done for the past few yrs. but in all honesty something was missing... Thanks to our very own VINSRJ suddenly out of the blue purchasing a vintage Crestliner to restore and he being real interested in the Mercs re-lit the fire under my dead ass. When me and Ole Stevebo hit the lake together we have a great time, smoke a few cigars, and we usually wind up at Down the Hatch for a few beers and dinner. Down the Hatch is a lake side restaurant where you can pull right up and dock your boats.. Some days I whoop up on Steve, some days he whoops on me.. I'm very fortunate to have such a good friend and such a beautiful lake to ride on right in my back yard! Here are a few vids of my boats and motors in action. SADLY and REGRETFULLY I have since sold these boats and I'd give almost anything to have them back! This is a pic of what the park Rangers at Squantz Pond saw almost every day at 4pm rollin in... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6oaoNrz174 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBp7cEmE1ZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwYefHi8va0

​...and they got the scars to prove it too.

Can we nominate a few adults for the course as well

Epilogue: Got the rest of the tractor put back together today including transferring the 3-point hitch back from my other D-200 (PITA job) and it all works!! So, yes it's possible to use the pump and motor from a C-series though I got lucky finding a later transmission with a pump that had the motion shaft that protruded out of each side of the casing. In theory it's been suggested that for the older style with the shaft available on one side only, it should be possible to turn the casing through 180 but I leave that for someone else to have a go at. And here it is out and about again.... By the gate in the distance above the seat in the first pic is where it had died pretty much a year ago now. I still have to dismantle the old pump and motor to find out what went wrong (a job for next winter perhaps) Also I've got the C-121 that I bought as a parts tractor but now has the good transaxle that the pump and motor for the D were taken from so it may be a resto project rather than for parts now (again, next winter maybe). Hope all this has been useful to somebody out there or may be at some point in the future. Thanks to all who have joined in with suggestions, help and encouragement. Appreciated. Andy

Been playin' with a '66 Allis Chalmers B-10. Almost there but, son decided to try the grader on the driveway. 1st "dry" run with our reworked 16 hp Briggs. The Bee had/has a 10 hp Briggs which runs. We had the 16 hp soooooo...........

If it breaks down on the way Ford better get there quick cause I won't be a happy camper.

Right on Steve, though the xi does not have "the wheel horse look" its one he!! of a machine. If others tried them they would surely agree, big, heavy, comfortable, cruise, power steering, tilt wheel,,,,the list goes on and on. Imho, everyone should have a xi in thier stable. I am glad to have one. Very capable. glenn

You need to operate the engine at full rpm to keep the engine and transaxle cool otherwise they will overheat. Use the Lo-Range to "throttle" it. My point about the duals is you don't want to straddle the ground on the outer tires. That would be very hard on the transaxle components. Also when operating a FEL, keep the bucket low down for stability. You should never raise the bucket high unless level left and right. You'll like the clevis hitch by Lowell. I have one on one of my other tractors. Here is a view of the ROPS from the rear that I got off the internet. When I bought my first 5xi over five years ago, they were still available but close to $800.00. The point of a ROPS is to protect you in a rollover, but Toro didn't offer a seatbelt to keep the operator in place under the ROPS. I never pursued it for that fact.

If you looked for a year you wouldn't find that good of a deal!

Probably won't help now, but here is what you can do in the future. I've moved a few of my tractors this way. Much better than the first time I moved a tractor with a Hi-Lift Farm Jack two feet at a time!

You sure your wife didn't buy that couch for you to be sleeping on? Mine would have. Nice find. Steve

That model should have a slot or square head bolt on the left hand side of the transmission facing forward. Turn that valve counterclockwise one or two turns to release. I would not drag a tractor...put the wheels on a dollie if you can't move the valve.

If you need some obstacles, I know a few guys who qualify!

Auto parts store will have a zerk fitting tool. It has an easy out device on one end and thread restoration thing on the other with a wrench like thing to put in the new one.

Well I sort of had an idea today. If wheel horse was still around , would they be making sub compact utility tactor ? Would they have a 3pt hitch set up like jd i-match ? Would they call it tach a matic 3pt hitch ? I am going to make a cat 1 one for my Gt 14 3pt hitch. It will be painted red and have wheel horse decals on it and say tatch a matic on. What do you guys think ?

Check the fuel pump!

I have mowed with 42", 48" and 60" decks. I use the 60 exclusively now. It is a big yard at my cabin, about 2 acres without much for landscaping. It cut mowing time in half compared to the 48" deck. It gives a good cut on the highest setting, but the lower settings are not very useful. Weight is 320 lbs. I'm able to slide it around on a plexiglass sheet on a sealed cement floor by myself, and can hook it up myself in about 10 minutes, but it is not fun. I leave it on movers dollies when it is off in the winter, and slide it under the boat. You wont be able to hang it up. A '93 520 will work with a 60" deck, and the one in the picture looks to be in good shape at a fair price. I can't tell if that is the correct mule drive for the 60" deck. I've heard of frame cracks, but I also think it is from hitting a solid object. That deck will not flex or twist. If you hit something, it will make the whole tractor jump!

I have been mowing for the past few years with a 60" on my 520HC. I think it is the best mowing combination I have used until I bought my 520 LXI with the 48": deck. The 48" is a little better for my yard due to the slope. If you are more wide open then I would say the 60" is better. My only complaint on the 60" is the max mowing height is not tall enough.

I never new it could crack the frame.​ I wonder why they made it for the tractor if it can crack the frame.

Hi all, I see this is a older post but I will give you my 2 cents anyways, I recently restored a 416H that had a lot of play in the steering and what I found was that block that holds the 2 steering shafts were oblonged meaning not round anymore, so I purchase 2= 3/4" bronze bushings on ebay and had my family's machine shop ream out the holes to .912 I think it was and press in the bushings, it is about as good as new now! I realize not everyone has a machine shop that would be benifisial to do the work on hourly labor but for me it paid off, and this was the issue on my tractor for sure! The hole was wore from side to side which makes more than sense since that is way way the shaft is under pressure when ya turn the steering wheel with the gears. One thing I didn't like on mine however was the only thing to keep the shaft tight in that block was a cotter pin????? My friends 416H has a nice castle nut on threads with the pin through the nut which looks a lot better to me!!!!!! When did Toro change this????? There is no way my shafts ever had threads on it! I wasn't worn that much it measured real close to the 3/4", I liked the way my friends is a lot better and it would keep it tighter.

That one looks pretty clean and the price is not bad. It is heavy to move around though. I usually move mine 2x a year with my FEL. They do cut really nice. Just my two cents.

Does your 520 have the swept forward front axle? The early ones did not. Mike.........

Let's put it this way, you basically stole it for that price. Should have brought between $3500 and $4000!

The seal and bearing cross-reference should be pinned to the top of the transmission section.

I cleaned off my C165's frame last weekend using a pressure washer and it did a pretty good job. For some really tough jobs, I used cheap liquid laundry soap fed through my pressure washer and it cleaned off anything I wanted it. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Still have the 10 hp Briggs, plenty of power. Have a rear rototiller, snow plow, mower deck, the grader blade (as shown) and a sickle bar mower. Nicely equipped Bee. Yours looks great! Still living with you?

If you already have a tire valve tool that looks like the grease fitting tool it should do the trick too.

Wild Bill, that sounds like a very good idea!

That boat is sweeeet! Tractor is ok too I suppose.

Perfect pair. Both Beautiful!!

All great information. Gonna work on it this weekend. Thanks Greg

Ok the big day has come, out for some pics.

Take at least one of the switches back out and study it so you understand how they function. Use your ohmmeter to verify the status of the switch in each position. Garry Adding - The illustration is not correct in labeling the NC3 terminal. Should be NO3 = normally open 3. The NC2 = normally closed 2. Normally is the switch status when it is not activated by the button or lever.

​Thanks Koen, she will look even better by the end of next week ​I'm not sure yet until I get all the front end together and have a look... I think something will be needed to hide a space under the front of the hood, buy we shall see. ​Thanks dude. Most of Friday was spent dealing with Nigel's latest Fleabay purchase (Pic's coming soon in a new thread ) but I did manage to get some WN time in.. Right side foot plate and handbrake lever bolted on. The 90 degree steering box thingy was cracked open and filled with grease before being attacked with some red oxide... It will be getting a proper clean-up before the top coat goes on, but as I had a can near my hand it seemed rude not to spray it The rear axle is back in and assembled.. I had forgot just how much I hate drum brakes, getting the springs and shoes in is a right pain... It's a shame the new brake shoes were the wrong ones (I'm starting to get quite good at ordering the wrong parts now!), but the old ones still have plenty of life in them so they will do for now... The new brake cylinders I ordered were the right ones so they went in.. And that's things up to date again, things are looking good for a test drive next week

I want to check out that barn too! Plus do some Wheel Horse picking through that parts stash!

THAT JOB LOOKS MORE LIKE,,,OUT OF THE BOX NEW,,,,,,, WE'LL HAVE TO GIVE IT A 10 ON THE 1-10 "TO GOOD TO BE TRU" SCALE.!!!!!! VERYYYYYY NICE JOB

Ken, I'd be tempted to sneak over to your site and paint a flower and "Mystery Machine" on the side of that! While camping saves cash for more goodies, My aging body and personna prefers the comort of a real bed, A/C when it's hot like was a few years ago and not having to race all the early birds for an empty shower stall!

Spoiler Alert !! If you still believe in Santa Claus, you should stop reading now. Many have said that this is the model that "They should have made". It's built from what I consider the best features from several eras. I give you the 595-HD ... The chassis started out as a C-195: The 520 hood was just a LITTLE short to fit the chassis: The 20hp Onan had to be relocated to keep it centered under the hood louvers: The gear reduction steering had to be stretched a bit also: Stock width wheels? Not exactly... 52" Hi-Vac deck converted from a zero turn model: Size comparision vs a stock 520: It's got to be real... The book says so