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111-6 with 30" single blade deck 416-H with 48" deck and bagger 520-H with 42" deck 520-H with 60" deck 520-HC 520-HC is still awaiting his arm rests but is otherwise complete. The 48" deck that came with it is partly restored and will be ready for next year. Thanks, Cleat

I managed a few... Here is Squonk at the bus stop... A great shot of Zeek Mike sitting on this year's Raffle Tractor Bob Maynard taking a spin around the ground...stopped to talk with me and my wife Chris This is Howard.....857 Horse from Virginia. Terry and Lola with Granddaughter...that's buddy under the table. Howard and Don ...varosd Vinsrj RacinBob...Bob and Nancy...it was excellent spending time with them this year. Jay in NC, Jack (wishin4a416) and Bob Maynard SteveBo Nylon (Karl), Fireman (Jeff) and Vin RWilson, Stevasaurus, KenB and RacinBob... Me and Cas (formariz)...holding up a couple of plates for Koen... Me, Birdie (RedBird) and Brian (Buckrancher) The rest are various attempts at getting a good group picture for this year...hope you enjoy.

With the theme for 2016 being customs, I want to discuss with the WHCC board the following idea, but want to get your thoughts first. The RedSquare Challenge A month prior to the WHCC show, we will post on WHCC FaceBook page, WH Junkies (assuming both allow us to) as well as RedSquare that we will be accepting applications for 2 teams. Each team will consist of 2 to 6 talented guys. Each team will be given $250 and all of Friday to build a custom WH right at the show. At 6:00pm on Friday evening, the builds complete and the RedSquare members vote for the winner of the build. They need to be complete (not missing an engine) but do not need to run (after all it's only $250) The winning team keeps the tractor while the losing team forfeits their creation for the Saturday raffle. Teams will be able to purchase, barter or be given parts for their build but they can NOT source the parts themselves. Receipts need to be provided and they are encouraged to spend all the money, but any leftover is given back to RedSquare. All parts must come from the show vendors. Anyone is eligible to enter the contest, however voting is exclusive to RedSquare members. @kj4kicks and @BPjunk maybe you guys can give this some thought as well and if it sounds good talk with the Collectors Club?

Being all caught up in the WH mania, I forgot and left my camera in the truck... so these are the picts my Mrs Rules captured. Here's the prodigy himself, Jake Kuhn...and his meticulously restored RJ and 401 Mrs Buckrancher(Jo) and Jay Holt(JayinNC) just before the start of Friday's WH parade. The Squonk(Mike), JayinNC(Jay), and myself(AMC RULES) checking my Mrs Rules new A-81 mower purchase. The reason why everyone calls me Bob at the show...Me and Trouty56(Bob)hamming it up. The RJ-35 guru himself VinsRJ(Vin)diggin' my new "Where's Craig" shirt. Steveasaurus, Jusgettingby, Racinbob, Trouty56, and myself all just chewin' the fat here. Me with the stainless steel master himself...Buckrancher(Brian) Mrs&Mr Woodchuckfarmer(Wayne)enjoying a cruise with one of their adorable granddaughters. Me and that Clintonut(Charlie)caught doing a little catch up. End of the day...Me& the Zeek after successfully loading up the Cheese Grater. ...and finally, a new RedSquare member here...Mrs Rules waving bye, as she rides off into the sunset on her new A-81 mower. I just wanted to say thanks again to all of my wonderful RedSquare family who gather every year at the big WHCC and help to make it such a glorious event.

I'm thinking, 10 of 'em is enough for now Vin... might consider bringing home one of them gorgeous '35's you got though. Just let me know whenever you're ready. 10? I demand a recount!

I am a board member for the WHCC. I can't speak for them as a group, but I can bring it up to the board via telephone and let you know the response. Since their only involvement would be getting a free tractor to add to the raffle, I can't see there being any problem. I know that they don't want any voting or awards at the show (by WHCC members) but if RedSquare wanted to do something on their own, and stay within their own ranks, well.... How the members of RedSquare pick their teams, etc, is up to them. The only other thing I could think of is that if any paint is going to be sprayed, take it out to the field to do that. We certainly don't want any over spray flying around! On a personal note, since I am a member of the WHCC board, I will not be able to participate in the contest. I don't want to raise any issues about "conflict of interest" , and I also have to be available at all times in case something comes up that needs handled at the show. It sounds like a fun idea! I'll do my best lobbying and I'll let everyone here know when I get an answer.

Glad to hear the family tradition is being continued!

The Apple Country Antique Engine and Tractor show near Asheville NC is October 22 to 24. Early October sounds like a great time to have a WH gathering without conflicting with other shows. Looking forward to it.

I am good to go as of right now on all weekends in October except for the 17th and 30th.

Hey guys! I'm new to the board and thought I would share my project. Growing up my dad bought a 1976 B-100 that I learned to mow on when I was 6 years old. It was the first motorized anything I ever drove. Over the years I spend a serious amount of time on that tractor and learned everything from how to operate a clutch to back up a trailer. Fast forward 25 years....dad stopped mowing with the B-100 because the engine had lost compression and power. It got put in the corner of the barn for 5 years and he bought a used 92' Horse. Two weeks ago, a good friend bought a zero turn and had a 96' Horse that was spotless. He asked my dad if he wanted to buy it and he pulled the trigger. Having no room in the barn for the B-100 he asked me if I wanted it. Heck yeah! I swung by that week with the trailer and brought it home. I thought I would start with an engine rebuild and mow with it but as I started to tear into it things got out of hand. I decided to do a full show quality rebuild and am currently finishing up the paint work. I used PPG epoxy primer and Urethane top coat. I am currently doing body work on the sheet metal to fix a couple dings that were probably from me or my brother growing up. Last night I pulled the K241 apart and am dropping the block and crank at the machine shop tommorow morning. Turns out the top piston ring was cracked and had a loose piece floating. I expected to find a piston with "STD" on the top but after cleaning up the top it has a single "1" stamped in the top. Not sure if this is a standard bore or a 0.010 over? I guess I'll find out after it gets to the machine shop. Here's some pics of the progress!! Back form the media blaster....time to smooth out the metal. Epoxy primer on,,, Laying down some glossy red!! Fresh coat of Sherwin William Linen White paint on the wheels.. Mower deck coming back together...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum but I was lurking around researching before I bought my first Wheelhorse a couple of weeks ago. I bought a 520h and am really impressed with it. I don't know what year it is but it has the swept front axle.

Hey guys and gals, new Wheel Horse fan here. Been around them for years just haven't had the privilege of owning one yet. My brother is a member and an Wheel Horse fan known as Bert here as well as my mom known as Linder here. So I am joining the family and building my own Horse to play with, a Commando 6 to start. But I hear that they are like Lay's potato chips you can't just have one. So here's to the start of my new hobby!

Some time ago, a year actually, I aquired a C-121 of The Showman. Not in to bad a condition and ran well, but with a popped seal on the right hand drive shaft. Soon fix that methinks and then it can be second string to the C-125. Yes! Right! As soon as the wheel was off the ground, it could be seen why the seal had popped out. There was a play in the outer needle roller bearing. Actually it was a needle roller without the needles. So this happened. Off came the trans' to have a look. On splitting the trans' I found this. And these. Needle rollers I could get, but the main roller bearings are now obsolete. Any about are like hens teeth. A bit of thinking and metric bearings were sourced. Slightly bigger on O.D and I.D. A local machine shop opened out the casings for me, and I knocked up some sleeves on the lathe. All this took some time, so as I had a pilé of bits, I decided in my wisdom to tidy things up a bit. First chassis. After the trans' was back together. Then the fun started. Painting! Not my favourite thing. But I persevered through the winter. Why black I've been asked several times. Simple really. I'd quite a lot of black enamel paint. Bit by bit things started to come together. The track rods on the C-125 were well past their sell by date. So I put the 121's on the and made these ones. Eventually 12 months later the C-121 looks like this. Apologies for the rather condensed version. A more detailed thread can be found on our sister site, Myoldmachine.com.

Hi all, I have question that only you guys can answer for me. My name is Tony and I am from Australia. I live on small acreage and I need a ride on that will pull heavy loads, like the log cutter, log splitter and the tandem trailer loaded with split hardwood and still cut grass. I have killed my 5yr old MTD 20hp 42in cut, it will cut grass but only if it is real short and on the flat.As I am an ex Canadian so I know of the wheelhorse lawn tractors and I have found one down here, it's a TORO WHEELHORSE 312-8 RIDE-ON MOWER, 38" CUT, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, year unknown. I have loaded a photo of the wheelhorse below that I am looking at and a photo of it needs to do.So my question is this wheelhorse up to the task or will I kill it as well?All advice is greatly appreciated.Regards Tony

With all the rain we have been getting progress has been not as fast as i'd like it to be. So, I will be taking the boat to work and work on it real early in the morning and late at night in a 7000 square foot warehouse that is empty. Shoot, I might even just sleep there.. I do have the bottom repairs done and three coats of red done. The sides were sanded all the way down and 8 coats of varnish applied, Might do a few more coats.. Topside was taken down and one coat of white applied.. Topside will take a bit of time as there is quite a bit of masking off to do around the parts that aren't painted. Also need to repaint the inside and some varnish work there as well. Then, its off to the upholstery shop!

I volunteer to be a cheerleader

Fantastic news, and thank you Eldon. It would be a RedSquare vote only (hey, we gotta get something out of it too ) and when we come up with the rules, it will include NO PAINTING because not just the overspray, but there's enough exhaust fumes don't need to add paint thinner to that as well. Let me think on this for a little bit, and start to put something together. The theme will work out perfect custom theme and custom builds. Thank you again for bringing this to the club, I think it will be a fun event to see.

Thanks guys. Yeah I'm already thinking about what I could do with more tractors but I should probably get some attachments for the one I have first.

he was asking $700

Looks good. What a sound that would be with four Onan's running!

If he gave me his 520. C 175 and 1075 he'd have room for 6 more!

Not trying to jump the gun, but you folks should be looking at the first or second weekend in October. Yesterday I recieved a call from Linder's son "Bert" on Red Square , and they are very interested in having this event at the family farm. I'm sure "Bert" would appreciate a PM from any of you who would like to attend this event. Also feel free to PM me regarding this Meet and Greet. It should be lots of fun!.

great pics Dino, love them plate's you're holding up

hello and

I would look for the 1 1/8" axles like Garry mentioned, but I dont think it will be a deal breaker. When you go to look at it, make sure you can smoothly shift into all gears (high and low as well). With what you are looking to do, you cant get much better than the 8 speed transmission that comes on these. I would look for a heavy duty hitch (see http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/132-rupprechts-welding-and-fab-the-hitch-guys/ for a great example, maybe you can even have one shipped!) Your ground looks fairly flat and level, so you should be alright, but just understand when you are towing that trailer you are WAY beyond any recommended tow capacity and your ability to stop will be GREATLY diminished (forget about stopping on any incline). I would most definitely look at getting weights on front and rear and high traction tires on the back. Also when you get it, throw a new drive belt at it and make sure the hubs are flush with the end of the axles and the set screws are tight. One of the most common problems when you start putting a lot of force on it is to shear the woodruff key on the axle because the setscrews werent tight enough. Check for any leaks or up-down/side-side play at the rear axles and replace seals (or bearings if there is play) if necessary. Check and change the transmission gear oil and check the shifter boot. Many times these rot away and let the transmission fill with water. All these are just the extra things I would do in addition to regular preventative maintenance (oil, grease, etc) since you are planning to really work it. Heres the owners manual (3 parts) for the 1988 model. It should be very similar to the one you are getting, but we will have the correct one for the year once you know what it is. Download it, read it, know it. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/4609-tractor-1988-300-series-8-speed-da-om-wiringpdf/

I think I am more saying.... "You need to buy an RJ!"

Yes that tractor will do all the task you would be asking it to do. My only concern would be the trailer. It will pull it with no problem, the only thing that would concern me is that the trailer in the picture is a lot of trailer and stopping it might be a bit much. If your on level ground and have no concerns about having to stop or hold the trailer on a hill then there should not be a problem. The 312 compared to the tractor in the picture is way more tractor. The tractor you have now is a lawn tractor and the 312 is a garden tractor and way heavier built.

Welcome to RS and have fun with your build.

Welcome to best site ever. And these little red tractors are extremely addictive . Two years ago my son and i got our first and we just bought our tenth at the show and still looking for more.

Those are some great people pics Steve, thanks!!

...or when the Squonk starts pulling your leg.

That would have been fine with me Squonk!!!!

Thank you Chris!..... You too, Steve. Great pics!

Great pictures, love the Hit & Miss powered one.

One tough lookin' dude whoever he is.

That's perfect Chris... now we can throw your name in the hat for the 2016 red helmet award.

Great picts Sam.

Great pictures Steve. Thanks again for the people pics.

Planning to leave very early AM on friday........Hope the weather is good too

I'll be there. Can't leave early like I was planning though, I'll see you guys early afternoon on Friday.

Glad you all were able to have a nice visit.

That reminds me of the time we took ours to the mechanic we trusted the most with our 'Vair for a tune-up. This guy Charlie was really good, and knew these cars inside and out. When we picked it up, he took me aside, smiled and proudly said "She'll see three numbers". And she did, more than once.

Linder, welcome to Red Square. Thank you and its very kind of you to offer your farm for a meet and greet. Several of the northeast members have expressed an interest in attending a NC Wheel Horse event. We also have members in Florida who could come to NC much much easier than driving to the Big Show in Pa. Jay and James from the Raleigh area will attend. The three of us were at the Big show this year. Please PM me your phone number If you would like me to call you regarding this offer (same for you Bert) Again, thank you and we Red Square members are looking forward to the chance to get together again. Van Mike (Squonk), Bring mo' pie please!!! Craig, Bring the Cheese Grater John (Wallfish), bring your Dad Everybody else, bring yourselves on down here!

Probably a better chance of seeing God.

Well all the bodywork paid off. The paint turned out fantastic on the fender and hood. It took a long time to get all the dings and dents out of the hood but it paid off! I'm pumped!

I'm still at home in Warsaw, MO. Larry

This transmission was also used on the 252-H and we do not have operator manuals for either of them. The disc that turns on the left is likely the brake disc so part of the transaxle is working. The lever on the back sounds like it releases something so the tractor can be pushed but looking at ipl's I can not find it anywhere. Wonder if it is not fully engaging what ever it does and that is preventing the drive? I would concentrate on that and see if you can get it to engage further. Maybe some lube on the moving components and rocking the tractor back and forth while trying will allow something to fall into place. Please post the long model number of the tractor so I know I'm looking in the right places. Should be on the rear fender pan under the seat. Garry

Yee-haw! Got it back together and on and shifts like it should. Went smoothly, only trick was the oil seals because the axles wouldn't center in the housing. There was roughly 1mm clearance on the other side and 3,5-4mm on the other. Very hard to squeeze them in without breaking the seal. Had not the correct size pvc-pipe so I just used whatever tools and pipes I had. But seemed like the the pvc-pipe would be the way to go. Put 10/30 engine oil in an drove 15min without leaks. Still to change the the oil to thinner one. So all good, and very grateful to You guys! What a great big family we have here. Stevesaurus have you visited Finland already? And Lars and I could meet in Lapland to catch some salmon.. Tom

Some of the ipl's list the 111199 bearing as having a 40mm ID. Did a search using that number and low and behold I find a site that list a 111199 bearing as a SKF 6008 ball bearing. The dimensions listed are 1.5748" ID = 40mm 2.6772" OD = 68mm .5906" wide = 15mm Good chance that is the correct replacement. Garry Adding 1.500" = 38.1mm 2.500" = 63.5mm