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Just picked up this Raider 12 today. The engine runs like a new clock. Retirement is not in it's near future. My plans are to do a full resto then she will be my user tractor. May get some use before the resto to work any bugs out. The hydraulic lift is a real nice feature. I have never saw one of these hydraulic pumps before. Were these factory or an after market add on?

I was looking on cl for a new horse and found these. I don't know if they would work in snow without chains. Power Master Rim Guard 7000 23x8.50-12SS tires mounted on wheels. These are new take off tires and wheels. Wheels have a 5 on 4.5" hole pattern with 3-1/8 center hole. Load range C I have a ton of these so let me know how many you need! $50 each These might fit my C160 there in Central Michigan 2 hours from me. Does anyone plow with without chains with ags on. $50.00 EACH sounds like a good deal to me.

I just happened to notice this thread!!! (perhaps because I think I've check 3 or 4 times this evening!) but I was just trying to keep up with what was new, hard here on such an active forum, but even though it's bedtime I wondered what was up, read through and then wondered if I should post a comment. Yes this forum has been a great help to learning about my Wheel Horses and yes, there's info here and help here that couldn't be found anywhere else for any price! But crap! Anybody here for any time at all knows that! Yes I love to learn, but there's still something else here! I was touched by Karl's comments. I'm sure he's proud of what this forum has become but I'm equally sure that the aggravations have been intense at times for someone who cares so much. Mike, you impressed me early on and I was most pleased to meet you in person. It's very easy to understand how you have been an asset to this group! Then I began to wonder why I check in almost everyday, sometimes more often. Why do I look forward to what's going on here? I was around before computers, before the Internet but I've embrace technology and I've been on a lot of forums! No other forum (and certainly not FaceBook!) has captured my interest like this one! Great job! To all of you that helped make this what it is today! "HAPPY 10th ANNIVERERY" (sorry Richard! I just had too! ) But thanks to the "historian" we now have some more history of this forum! Thanks Richard! Happy Anniversary Red Square!

So my neighbor doesn't sell much (except to me) but I do sell tractor stuff and he has bought many tractors and attachments over the years from me. Being as we are both neighbors and friends I never try to profit from a sale to him......today that paid off with some good karma! He calls me over and says " See this Commando 8 with the deck and that tub trailer, I'll never do anything with it and sitting outside isn't doing it any good, and you always offer me great deals so they're yours for the taking....FREE!" She doesn't run yet but did run a couple years ago so with a bit of TLC and a carb cleaning there is no doubt in my mind I'll have it running soon. All 4 tires seem to hold air and they all say Wheel Horse on em 👍 ! Pics of course...... Mike....

To Mike and Karl.....Congrats.....from member# 7....it has been a "great 10 year ride".....and I do remember ya before RS....!!!!

Glenn: I have one that I would send you for the cost of mailing it to you. I will have to find out what it costs to send in a tube It is about 34 inches long. Send me your address and I can send you my email for paypal and we can work it out. It is all painted up ! I bought a bunch of snowplow parts from antoerh member becasue I am always buying snoplows I don't need to resell! Lane

Happy B-Day... Thank you to all!

Got them all ready today.

I got the brake controller in the truck and the tow/haul mode on the truck. It also has the tow package up to 9600lbs. That's the main reason why I was considering it because the truck was already equipped. When I have towed it I haven't really noticed it at all except when I am pulling in the Adirondack mountains but I haven't towed anywhere near max weight of the trailer with it. This truck pulls like a dream compared to my old Ram.

Let's stay calm out there guys. Remember we're all on BP meds.

Recently, in the for sale section. A guy had a picture of a metal cab from his father's D series tractor. Looked really nice. He had that and a D series snowblower for sale. I think he was in Georgia, said he was keeping the big D, but didn't need the cab and snowblower down there. Glenn It's still for sale.

Nice going Ed. I haven`t hunted in twenty years, but this feeder is 15 feet from my kitchen window....

Today is the deadline for pictures. I have been working on one version of the calendar, but I may make more than one version. Here is the version I have been working on. If you see something that isn't right, let me know. 2017 calendar reduced.pdf

1963 only. The third digit (or last digit) is the year made, i.e 753 means it was made in 1963. The first digit is the hp, the second digit indicates electric start.

Maybe he ran the 3/8" rod up to the handle?

Let's give the PO the benefit of the doubt Glenn. I have used coat hangers many times to make templates to get the proper bends and lengths in levers and connecting rod linkages.

Definitely leaving the tractor with its hard earned patina. My paint skills are lousy and I think any attempt to paint it with these hands will just mess it up. I am thinking about going the Stevebo route and "oiling" it all up to stop any further rusting. I'll paint the rims, fronts for sure! Then a small stack like Bud Andrews was building/selling (is he still doing that?). The trailer is perfect on the outside and just needs some love on the inside....I'll tackle that paintwork. Mike.........

Amazing place for certian. Thank you all for making it happen. I'm not heavy into WH right now, but still sign on, and follow along, and offer input whenever I can. The people are second to none. Thanks Karl for typing in your memories. I don't remember it all, but do remember some of it. Thank you for your sacrifices. I like the Mike in deep thread as well. Thanks again for that link.

In case anyone is curious... Mike......

I am not one of any greatness........I am not educated,,,,formally.....I cant say i've ever wrestled a calf to the ground... But I will tell you all this ..................... WE ARE GONNA BLOW THE LID OFF THE BIG ONE IN 2017.......i RECOMMEND,,,,YOU FOLD YOUR SEAT BACK TRAY"S FORWARD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION....DROP IN YOUR QUARTER......DUST OFF THAT OLD DRUG STORE PONY RIDE,,,,,,,AND HOLD ON........ 2017 AT THE BIG SHOW IS GONNA ROCK,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SO,.,,,HOLD THE PRESS'S,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OR HOLD ON TO SOMETHING,,,,,, boyz we:"re gonna make History,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Summer under the Sun,,,,at the BIG SHOW Howard857Horse,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,at the Greatest Show on Earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..... BIG_SHOW_PICS_006.MOV

Float is probably to blame, sometimes the float will take on gas and not float anymore, so the needle can't shut it off. Other times, its dirt that is the cause. Last one I bought ran fine till I ran it completely out of gas, them it dumped a bunch of crap out of the tank and into and line and carb. Ended up cleaning tank, new fuel line and filter and cleaning the carb. Randy

I spied an RJ25... Better pics coming soon...

Here's a few of mine...

Just returned from hunting the last week of the Pa archery deer season in Cameron Co. Enjoyed the great weather, good food, and renewed friendships. I harvested this deer at 9AM Monday and spent the rest of the week shooting critters with my canon. Several were as close as 10 feet. Any other hunters, feel free to post your pictures.

This evening I mulched up leaves and clipped the tops off more wild onions on about an acre, I believe the hydro linkage needs adjusted its a bit "jerky" and to me doesn't reach "top" speed forward,and gas gauge is about 50/50 works but not accurate, battery light stays on, and oil temp gauge didn't seem to move after 45 minutes to an hour, all minor issues I suppose, this one mows in reverse without a key switch under the seat, cruise control works and that 60" deck does shorten up time spent vs my other 48" decks,Jeff.

Sorry road apple and Ed but there not mine I don't have any yet . I have not been to any of the shows yet but the next one I'll try to go to the next one. These are listed on cl in Central Michigan. If you google craigslist central Michigan look for 23x8.50-12ss Tires you'll see them.

@stevasaurus responding to a post about a transaxle problem!

That is some very nice Velcro!

Dennis- when I was reading up on the Sundstrand I had in a 16 auto that I was restoring-I came across an article that claimed they designed to handle up to 45hp. I will see if I can find it again-it didn't surprise me because if you compare the transmissions- the sundstrand even looks beefier-hose & fitting sizes, etc. Thanks- Al

I actually think they won't be great for plowing. It doesn't say how many Ply's they are but the harder the rubber and stiffer the sidewall the less traction you'll get. They are probably great on a skid steer that outweighs our WH's. But for the price they are a great deal and will look cool as heck on a WH, just won't perform like a turf with weights and/or chains. Mike.....

We are both better off with ball caps. Just think how many holes would need to be drilled to insert the 1 inch long metal coat hanger stalks....

Yeah, my early production 953 s/n is 62-604

Looking forward to the pictures. I bet somebody will start a thread called HOW TO MAKE THINGS OUT OF COAT HANGERS.

Chances are the serial number tag starts with a 62; the early 953s did too.

My rod is actually 1/2" but 3/8" would work. You could get a piece of rod, thread the ends and get a couple of threaded trunnions.

I bought the one Ed linked to a while ago. If I remember correctly I had to take one of the linkages (throttle or choke) of the old one and put it on the new one because the order was reversed from the old carb to the new carb. Just something to be aware of when you purchase. The carb does work fantastic though and did not need any tuning out of the box. Oh and

Hi I am From Berkshire and I've got a few horses . Get in touch anytime. Here's a picture of my restored B111 complete with cutting deck

Vacation... i thought that was sitting in the garage rebuilding a transmission

Redsquare really is the heart and soul of Karl and Mike, and the more senior Moderators who have all given so much of themselves to the Wheel Horse hobby. This is so much more than an informational forum. It truly is a family. I'm grateful to be a part of it all.

And Mike, you're post #10 in this thread as well, which is quite fitting for the 10th anniversary. I think that you had post #2, and for you being member #2, again fitting. I wasn't here this day 10 years ago, it will be another 2 days until my 10th anniversary here, but I am amazed at how whtractor.15.forumer.com grew to be WheelHorseForum.com. As I sit here thinking of the past 10 years, let me share with you all how I remember this place. First and foremost is member #2. Truth is, if it wasn't for Mike, RedSquare would not exist. I met "Sparky" here 9 years 363 days ago, and initially hit it off with him. This place was really the Mike and Karl forum for quite a number of months, and during that time is when we forged the first "RedSquare" friendship here. I recently saw a picture of his daughter on Facebook, and vividly recall when our girls met and had a "Webkins" friendship going on. By the way Mike, she's grown to be such a beautiful young woman! I have the upmost respect and admiration for Mike and that alone has made the past 10 years well worth while. Mike, I really can't thank you enough for all you do, and for your sense of humor, you are truly an amazing guy and I only wish we lived closer. Always not liking the name "RedSquare", and how I tried to change it a number of times, but was always voted down. Asking Chris to make me a moderator because I wanted to create a classified section so I could find a snow plow. (Moderators couldn't do that, so I asked him to make me an administrator, the beginning of the end!) The "Sparky in Deep" post (my absolute favorite post) Our first supporter, Eldon (kj4kicks) donating $35 so we could buy enough fBucks for chat Starting the supporter program to continue to fund chat as well as ad removal for supporters. The generous members of this forum led by Eldon to procure and gift to me my 1974 C-160, which is the year and model my father bought new! I still tear up when thinking of this. Max Nunn and his tragic story, which broke the hearts of even the toughest men here. The "hostile" take over of our forum data from fourmer.com when they took us off-line for weeks, and refused to sell our data to us, so I crawled the website and copied it post by post. Manually tracking the supporters by spreadsheet, The RedSquare logo contest Countless hours keeping the forum running, with failed hosting partners, software bugs while dealing with *some* members who felt it necessary to criticize the effort. Missing my kids last Halloween where they went together to migrate the forum during a quiet time. Seeing the amazing friendships grow here. Seeing the amazing in-fighting and petty bickering occur here. My first WHCC show and how Kate asked me to sign her RedSquare hat, I was just honored to meet her, and she wanted my signature? Meeting many of the members Knowing that TT is likely the smartest guy I know, and I work with some really amazing minds! Changing the theme of the forum and hearing the praise (and criticism from those who don't like it) Finally getting my snow plow (along with my 414-8) which is the REASON I joined this forum in the first place. Watching my kids box up RS hats, signing their names on the packing sheets and getting them ready for the mail. Tractor races with my daughter My death 4/8/2013 Signed copies of "Straight from the Horses Mouth" And the list goes on and on. It's been a short 10 years, and those 10 years have been the best and to be honest the worst of times. 99.9% of you are really amazing people, and I am so grateful to know you (even if we don't talk). To that .1%, while the number is low, the impact is high, and I do not appreciate being threatened, belittled or called all sorts of horrendous names which seem to amuse you all far too much. Happy 10th Anniversary RedSquare, you've grown from the "Karl and Mike" forum to the largest single brand garden tractor website in the world. It's been an amazing trip, and the baby looks like it's grown up now, which is happy and sad for me, but it is what it is, and I am so proud every time I see a RedSquare banner, sticker, mention in a magazine or hat on people, knowing that I had a little something to do with that. Finally to our members, thank you all for years of support. I have seen many leave, and many come, but you all have contributed so much to the site and the hobby over the past 10 years this place is for you!

Coincidently...its my 10 year mark here at Red Square!! Its been a crazy ride and it aint over yet! Mike........

We are friends Kurt, since we met when you bought my 520. Me and Pete grew up together and we go back 60 years. Nothing wrong with giving something away to give a boost to thier life when there world is upside down by circumstances they can't control. Makes 2 people feel good. I have been down many dark trails in life so far, I bet many here have been to. We have talked about this before, so I don't want to get long winded on it. Glenn

Not sure what part of the trailer you want pics of...so here's a few. I will need to do something with the inside, I think it's had standing water in it. Mike.....

I just realized, I never did post shots of the B-80 when I got it, so here are a few. Its pretty clean, original owner, with all the paperwork, and chains, and a snowblade. garage kept from new. The bigger suprise is I gave it away the other day to a friend of mine, he has a couple wheel horses that are tired and beat. Anyway, its his now, and his smile was from ear to ear. You know what? It felt great doing something nice, the B-80 can be replaced. Enjoy the pics. Glenn

1958 RJ58 with plow.

here is mine

Well here goes My neighbor Tony and I each have a couple of tractors that we put together with spare parts off other junk tractors to use strictly for off road fun. Neither one of us would take a good Wheel Horse and treat it this way. That being said this is the story.... We set off into the woods to "cruise" the over 1 mile of trail be have blazed for tractor riding. As usual we start off just riding about but soon we find ourselves lookin fer mud. The mud holes were kinda dry so we ended up at a small pond about a 1/4 mile into the woods. The pond is about 40'-50' across and I dont know how deep. Its dark and mucky so we are not able to see the bottom. I decided to just drive around the edge in the water but not into the center of the pond but only 6 feet into my run it got deep and dropped off quickly so I threw my tractor(GT1142 Wheel Horse Workhorse) into reverse and she went back about 2 feet and got good and stuck. We always bring a tow strap or two so we hooked up Tony's tractor("71" Wheel Horse 800 with a pull start Briggs 7hp) to mine and she popped right out. Tony then states that he "can do what I couldnt do" and launches into the pond with all the speed he could muster and got about 2 feet farther than me but sank real deep with the front wheels dissappearing into the deep murky water(kinda sounds like a murder novel dont it?). The intake was right at water level so he shut her down but not before it took in some water. We had to use two tow straps to get the needed length to get from his tractor to mine on dry land. It took some serious yanking to get it to even begin to move as I think the muck was holding it like a big suction cup, but eventually it broke free from its muddy grip. As it came out is didnt folow the same path that he took to get in and it puled up against a tree and since I was looking forward and couldnt hear him yellin over the roar of my Briggs 11hp his tractor flipped on its side. The carb side to be exact. It finaly came up on shore and we flipped it again to let the water drain outa the carb and then Tony gave it a few yanks to see if it would start and on the 3rd or 4th yank the pull start rope snapped. Now we knew it was gonna be towed all the way home. When we came to a straight away while towin I popped it into 3rd gear and he dumped the clutch on his while also in 3rd gear and the motor started to turn over and after about 200' of 3rd gear full speed towin she fired up!! So his tractor will live to go on another cruise. Dont try this at home kids...... Mike...next year I'll grow up .....I promise