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Hands down... mine is my dibs tractor.

So guys, I know this one isn't red but it is a plow tractor that we are building for my son. The CC 107 was the starting place for this unique "one of a kind" tractor. It came factory with a manual lift and a K241 engine with the bulletproof Sundstrand 15U hydro. A PO decided to do a tear down and rebuild. The 1x6/7 series was the last of the narrow frame Cubs. In the war for who had the biggest engine in the late 60's thru early 70's, IH realized that the NF tractors could only house a 12hp engine before they had to cut and gusset the frame for the flywheel to fit. Hence the reason that they ended up designing a tractor with about a 4" wider frame. Anyway, the PO decided to install a late model Briggs Vanguard 16 twin. He built a show/parade tractor out of this thing and did a good job overall... my son wanted a tractor for plowing that was heavy duty but that could be modified to his liking. He loves the dual stack look. This one sounds about like a Harley at idle. I did something that I've not done before with this tractor--I bought it sight unseen. The only problem this posed was that the PO cut the tool box area out from under the seat and installed a 4 gallon fabricated fuel tank. The problem with this is that he cut out the area that normally holds the third arm for the rear lift that is necessary for operating a plow. So--we assessed the situation and decided to install a custom hydraulic lift system and then fabricate our own rear lift hitch. I'll outline that here for any interested in following the build... First, we needed to back half the tractor to switch from a non ported hydro to a ported hydro (I had an extra one laying around from a parts 149). That briggs is a sharp looking motor and hopefully will pull a plow as good as it looks. The PO installed an electric fuel pump and made a custom aircleaner cover out of a folgers coffee can--ingenious!

10-20-1968 Fosbury flops to an Olympic record On October 20, 1968, 21-year-old Oregonian Dick Fosbury wins gold—and sets an Olympic record—when he high-jumps 7 feet 4 1/4 inches at the Mexico City Games. It was the first American victory in the event since 1956. It was also the international debut of Fosbury’s unique jumping style, known as the “Fosbury Flop.” The Flop, according to one journalist, “looked like a guy falling off the back of a truck.” Instead of the traditional scissors- or straddle-style forward kick over the bar, it featured a midair rotation so that the jumper landed back-of-the-head-first on the mat. Fosbury described it this way: “I take off on my right, or outside, foot rather than my left foot. Then I turn my back to the bar, arch my back over the bar and then kick my legs out to clear the bar.” It looked odd, but it worked better than any other technique. Fosbury had invented his Flop in high school, when he discovered that, though he was terrible at the scissors-kick, the straddle and the belly-roll, if he stretched out on his back and landed headfirst, he could jump higher than anyone on his high-school track team. “The advantage,” he said, “from a physics standpoint is, it allows the jumper to run at the bar with more speed and, with the arch in your back, you could actually clear the bar and keep your center of gravity at or below the bar, so it was much more efficient.” At Oregon State University, he used the Flop to win the 1968 NCAA title and the Olympic Trials. “I think quite a few kids will begin trying it my way now,” he said when the Games were over. “I don’t guarantee my results, and I don’t recommend my style to anyone. All I say is if a kid can’t straddle, he can try it my way.” And indeed, kids everywhere began to practice the Flop over the backs of their sofas and into piles of leaves in the yard. Parents and coaches worried that Fosbury’s technique was dangerous—U.S. Olympic Coach Pat Jordan even warned that it would “wipe out an entire generation of high jumpers because they will all have broken necks”—but the Flop soon became standard practice at track meets. Within a decade, almost every elite high-jumper was doing it Fosbury’s way. Since 1980, no one using any other technique has held the world record.

made me a little wheel horse work bench out of some repurposed oak ,and these old table legs I had laying around , urethaned in a logo sticker I picked up at the show . I couldn't wait to take a picture those white milky streaks are there because its not dry yet

My favorite is a design I have in my head. A GT 14 frame, a tough Gear Drive(have not decided if Wheel horse is the best I could go with), independent Hydraulic pump for deck and 3 point lift, 22HP predator, and a cup holder. Until I build it, the GT16 I did is my favorite.

I just got this a few weeks back. It was a long way to go, but it is by far my favorite!

Got the Big Ten home today. Still have some small parts and the mower deck to bring home yet. Still don't think I have an addiction...... lol

854 for Me also....I was born in '64, so the tractor and I are the same age. This is the best running tractor I've ever owned!!

This little guy here... makes my heart skip a beat too.

Got some goodies in the mail today, an oil bath and a shower head! I put the shower head on my early 58 and the oil bath on my regular 58. My early 58 has the oil bath, shower head, schnacke, and early hitch, so parts wise it's completed. And my regular 58 has a shower head and an oil bath on it also. I know have oil baths on all 4 of my Kohler powers RJs! What does everyone think? Hope you enjoy the pics!

My modified C-120/180.

TO You are not the first to ask this question, but I bet you are the first to do it on your first post! As you may be able to tell by my screen name; the 953 is my favorite, followed closely by the 1054, GT-14, RS, RJ. Suburban; what the heck, I like them all!

Very difficult to pick a favorite. Always a Kohler "believer" but finding my '90 520-8 a go to machine!

Most guys will be picking something that's in their shed/garage right now....but not me. I'm partial to the Black-Hoods (1980-1984). Hands down my favorite series. I'm currently in the market for a couple tractors and one is a hydro Black Hood (the other is an 854 or close to it). I've owned a lot of Black Hoods but currently have none in my stash ! Mike...........

my favourite is the wheel horse 518 h

Put a few sugar cubes, and carrots in your pocket, and they'll follow you straight home to your stable! I just learned that the guy who donated this tractor to the salvation army had been using it for years as a pulling tractor. It's a shame that this little guy got hacked up. Hopefully a has a new future down the line.

My 856, love this little power plant.

Got my C-81 delivered today and many thanks to Tigwelder for doing that. I know you want pictures and I will get some as soon as I can [it was raining today]. Very pleased with the tractor and I think its going to work out great for plowing sidewalks!

Definitely the RJ series for me

My favorite is the 854 And that's because I was born 8/54

I currently dont have a GT 14, but I thought i would direct @wheelhorseman1000 to this thread as he seems to be keeper of many rare or hard-to-come by wheel horse items. Maybe an item worth listing? Ok, I'll go back to minding my own business now!

My favorite is what ever one I am on and mowing or what ever it my be doing.

ALL of them! Something about the 953/1054 has been attracting me lately

Final pic now complete with some reclaimed barnwood from my grandfather's barn added for shelve on the bottom

Had nothing planed out to work on today so I headed to garage to see what I could find to occupy my day decided to do few small projects that I have been blowing off. Ran out got parts and once I replaced pig tail on my truck for pulling trailers, fixed the switch on my bench grinder that died in the spring (just by passed the switch to keep using it don't tell OSHA ). Decided to see how well the chains fit that I picked up last spring since last month I mounted the NOS wheel weights I got at same time. My tires are still 22x7.5x12 since tread was good and only had to tube 1 to start using it in spring I see no reason to change them. The chains are 23x7.5x12 so figured I would shorten 1 link on both sides see how that worked. It wasn't to bad could have added bungee cords to hold them tight but figured what the heck why not see if I could shorten another link. By leaving backside 1 link and going 2 links on frontside it snugged the chain to where I can just pull it away from tire a small amount. After I got this done while looking at it I thought maybe I should look for the u-links since chain is available and maybe next summer when looking for something to do I could add more cross chains for added traction. Guess this winter will let me know if I need them when climbing the drives at mine and the kids houses.

I'm 99% sure you have a worn out Hydro pump on the Sundstrand Hydrogear model 90-2046. No alternative but to rebuild the pump. The symptoms you describe....ok for 45 minutes, then dies.... is the exact symptom associated with worn out pump. Clean up the ENTIRE AREA, then take the power unit from the gearbox. Once off, remove the 4 bolts holding pump to hydrogear. You will have to refinish the brass surfaces of the piston slippers,charge pump housing, thrust plate, and anyother scratched surface. Here are a few pics of what need to be done. NOTE....there MAY ALSO BE other repair issues with this thing. You should remover EVERY internal valve, spring, oring, etc....all parts to be KEPT ABSOLUTELY CLEAN upon reassembly. You MAY find broken valves or springs, cut o-rings, bent little parts that will effect the performance. It is also a good time to replace all three seals in the pump housing..... It is a long process, but take your time. Above all, KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN. Send me an off-site email if you want more pics of the internal parts or how to refinish them. my direct email is: daveoman@windstream.net

making headway. new belt ordered, replacing wires, power washed. still running rough, trouble tweeking the carb in. Glenn

Hey guys, Im looking at trading a guy my John Deere lx279 for a Wheel Horse 520lxi. It would be a fair trade. The wheel horse has around 1200 hours on it. The guy just replaced the cam, engine seals and oil pump gears. It needs a little work as the left rear axle has a bad key way(which really doesn't scare me). Does this sound like a fair trade and is there anything I should look for or be concerned about. It comes with a 60 side discharge fabricated deck. My John deer is in better shape but it is smaller. According to what I'm seeing each tractor is worth roughly $1200. What are your thoughts?

Well I did manage to make SOME progress this week, the tie rod. I reused the ends off of the swept axle that I upgraded from a previous project. What took me this long as waiting for a 9/16-18 UNF left handed tap! I wanted to be able to make the same tie rod adjustment as before, so I patiently waited for the tap to arrive. Tomorrow and Saturday I hope to have the steering system all pieced together and functioning so I can at least use the darn thing to quickly pull a 250 pound aerator!

If this is not allowed, I understand. I have a friend that has an AC B-1 (parts tractor) and a B-110 that he is interested in getting rid of. The B-110 is a working tractor with mostly garden duty (see the tiller). He wants to sell the entire lot. If you are seriously interested, PM me and I will give you his phone number. The machines are in Dubois County Indiana.

OK, so now that you mention them...maybe the black hoods are my favorites too.

Me thinks you have to dig deeper Craig

I feel your pain broman... well past the stage of needing a new magic shed here too.

Anything round hood for me. Although I do like my C120 a lot. I would like a C160. Really anything Wheel Horse appeals to me except for the low budget models that are not garden tractors excluding the Reo lawn skiffs.

If you did that you would only have 3 walls to build - and with an access door to the garage you might pick up some extra space to park your WH tractors in...

Mine is my 1076, but I pretty much like any of them that don't have running boards.

I have a standing order with all the "yard mongers" at all the local scrap yards within 100 miles - call me if it's a Horse and either myself or a retired buddy will come get it . Son in law scored a nearly new 48" deck two years ago , still had the original paint inside and out ...for $15 scrap value . The C-160 is one of my favorites - that level of torque from the Kohler is so tough to beat , almost nothing will knock it off it's governed rpm band and mine has pulled so hard it's broke good quality belts . I just got a '73 16 Auto back from a brother in law that I had built for him years ago when he needed something to mow/plow with - he took great care of it and returned it looking as the day I dropped it off , sans a couple minor scratches . Have mowed with it for the last 4 rounds , doesn't miss a beat. Sarge

Think we are almost ready. My Wheel Horse has no snow equipment as of now. Will look for blower for it. I do have a couple toys at the ready!

Kohler had a 30 amp charging system. Fuses are usually sized considerably above the normal current draw to avoid frequent blow outs. D's have room for decent size battery

I can understand your frustration Glenn. I really believe that after a little more time and some trouble shooting, you will have a tractor that you can be very proud of. Hang in there your on the right track.

I need to get in gear to. It's just around the corner. I like those weights you got, your set now. Glenn

Thank you, I lucked out last spring when I asked about them and the chains when I was having 3 chainsaw chains sharpened. Older guy working counter that day said he thought there were new set of each in the warehouse and sure enough when I picked them up both weight boxes and the chain bag were all still sealed. I didn't use the hardware that came with them tho I ran to Fastenal and picked up 8 carriage bolts. I figured if they would lock in rim while using lock nuts I only needed a ratchet and socket to tighten nuts. It worked out so good they only have barely a thread sticking out past nuts so no catching legs or pants when you get to close.

You know, if you hadn't mentioned the streaks, I wouldn't even have noticed, it's just a cool looking table to me. How wide are those two larger boards?

Well...The two ladders are clearly not original WH - either used or NOS...They are the wrong color...

for virtually all gas engines Clockwise looking at the flywheel counter clock wise looking at the PTO

Let's hope our MICHIGAN winter provides plenty of seat time for you!!!

Never entered my mind - live out in the country and don't have building codes etc...don't need a permit to build etc... no zoning laws either..(that could be a problem if someone wanted to start a hog farm tho )

I had a few Cub Cadets a few years back. Mostly narrow frames, and mostly 104s. I had a couple of 122s, a 123, a 125, a 1250, and a couple of newer 2135s. I had four 104s, if I remember correctly, all at one time. I wouldn't mind getting a 100, but I'm not actively pursuing one.

lol. unfortunately no updates ,just gotta put a motor on an figure out how to make it work ,

Paul, The Fastenal Part# on package is 69352. (This is what I also had from Steve's previous efforts when I ordered) Identified as: WDRF 'RX' 1/4 x2 3/4 Ctrl: slva4744 The problem is that when Fastenal pulled the part umber up whwn I oprdered it, they told me that only one store showed they had any and they did not know how many or if they would be able to get any from them. Evidently stores can hold for local customers and it still shows up as stock. While fastenal could still order more, their internal minimum order is 100.00. Their cost. And with such little order activity, then I would likely have had to pony up the entire order and get hit with the overhead. I guess I would have had to pay at least 150-175 and had way too many keys:-) So I am way glad I was able to get replacements. Its these types of challenges that make me want to buy a more modern tractor on occasion.