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Hey Jeff @ACman... I found your next mower... Might have to take out a fifth mortgage for it tho! 37 HP, fuel injected

It's official...Winter is over in SC Pa. You can quote me on that Jim @WHX9. So, today I cleaned up the winter remains left by PennDOT. Then took the blade off the 312 and put on the Mad Max the tiller. Then loaded the 520 snow chucker and took him to the winter storage barn. While there, I loaded two mowers, the C-120 and the Raider 12, and brought them home for summer duty.

Now everyone knows who to blame when the big April snow hits!

I must say that I am a bit concerned those bearings on the yard roller may not be up to the task as they are so undersize The lights are just 8 dollar LED that I picked up at Rural King. The Plexi lens cover is some quarter inch that i had lying about

Here is a different spin on a garden tractor.

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I made this it works perfectly for my 8" wheels, even though I should have made it adjustable, Jeff.

Ok here we go....measured at the threads Measured at the hole Opps...wrong hole... Looks to be 3/4 guy Now we just need to do is teach you how to spleel LIGHT!

Hey Ed...you have my front yard in the back of that trailer...give it back!!!

Not here it ain't Cold, around 33 and windy and miserable out. 'posed to turn to sleet/snow later but thankfully no accumulation! Forecast is better for the weekend tho so hopefully channel 27 is right! Must be warm out there Ed ...on the eagle channel I saw flies bothering the eagle food. No sign of spring like that here yet save for the occasional lost robin!

Humm... https://weather.weatherbug.com/news/No-Lamb-Here-March-Not-Ending-Quietly-Across-No

A very nice B80 indeed. It has a nice original looking patina that I would hate to see disturbed when it is in such nice condition. As for the flames, at this point I think I would leave them because they represent the entire history of the tractor's journey through its ownership and personal touches of previous owners. They all tell part of the story of this tractor's past, or, this might just be a lot of hokum. Either way, the flames have grown on me. If I had the money I would offer to buy the hood and fender pan so I could put them on another unit in the future. Looking forward to see how it turns out after your revisions.

Have made a few posts alluding to rebuilding an ARK 500 Loader, and installing it on a 520H that has now changed with Obtaining a 522XI. Thanks to a few members here for leading me down the path of Righteousness Sake! The power steering was the BIG SELLING POINT. Lately I have been procuring the parts necessary for the project and everything hasn't went smoothly. The rear tires for example not matching the width specifications. The ARK 500 Series Loader I have came off of a GT14. This means that I will have to fabricate a undercarriage and adapt it to this Tractor. The loader will be disassembled, have all Welds gone over and Re-Welded, All Cylinders Rebuilt, Control Valve Rebuilt, All hoses replaced. Repainted Black with New Decals. All Rims Powdercoated White, New Tri ribbed front tires, New Rear Aggs, Rear Weight Box. Rear Wheel Weights, Tonight I took pictures of loader and labeled the hoses on pictures. As I take the hoses off I will number them and take them to my Hydraulic Hose doode to have him make them. Here are some Pics Of Tractor Loader and Hose Labeling Ill have more questions I need answered below. ~Duke I'm reading tonight I see that DON C is rebuilding his 550 Loader does anyone have Info on the O-RINGS and seals needed for the ARK 500? I Also need some good information on the Hydraulic Pump Mounting on the 522XI. Maybe a Kwick Way Manual Ect, may help me? Also maybe find a Kwick way Hyd Pump and mounting bracket may help, what do you all think about that. Any Thoughts on that part? Thanks ~Duke

I came across this B-80 on CL with the intentions of making it my wifes/daughters/dogs tractor so they wont be asking me to use mine. It will probably replace my 265-6 or JD. The guy was asking 350 and " it ran when he parked it". I offered him 200 but didnt think he would take it. Well he did so this the second time I got a surprise. Im sure its nothing serious but its got to be worth that in parts anyways. The flames have to go though. I h.ope they appreciate this.

I'm on my way to the fun part of my journey. Got the frame almost back on wheels. Disregard the wheels in pics. They will be the last of my project. Getting to this point is the best right now. At least i can move it in and out of my little work area easy on wheels.

The one on my 416 does have a on it but I ain't going out to snap a pic... raining pitch forks & hammer handles... spring is here... Hrummp ...yah right Ed OMG I am talking like @857 horse horse again!

we just got 2 inches of snow in one hour

Idea here Ed.... make some rubber paddles or sweeps for that tiller and throw that rake away!

I started cleaning the DOT mess yesterday but I used a Stihl Power Broom. IT'S OVER!!

That is not rotten plywood...those are teeth marks!!

There are no freeze plugs in any of the Wheel Horse manual transmissions. What you are referring to as a freeze plug is a capped, needle bearing which in your case (no pun intended) would be on either end of the 11/44 toothed gear, one end of the cluster gear shaft, or one end of the input, splined shaft. In any case, if that bearing has been compromised, you will need to open the case to replace it. You do not need to open the case to replace any of the seals. The 1st picture shows a transmission case with no bearings in it... These are the bearings that go in this particular trans... I know this looks like freeze plugs, but these are cap, needle bearings. One other possibility that you may be talking about, is the little 1/4" hole that is used to place the detente balls and spring for the shift mechanism. A dab of grease of silicone calk will take care of that. Just a dab...don't fill it.

I have 523dxi with a Kwik Way loader. If you need any info just let me know - The pump mounts in a mule drive and is driven off the pto.I can get you dimensions if you want to build your own.

you mean like flaming? it will be for a couple days i need to stay off CL

I picked up a Toro, Wheel Horse 522xi but it doesn't have a model or serial number ID tag on it anywhere? Is there any feature or something to determine the year and other ID? I have the engine data: Kohler mod CH22S, Spec 66545, disp 624, serial number 2813615731. It has tilt steering, high/low hydrostatic drive and a 60" deck but the deck ID tag is missing the 2/3's of it that had it's model and serial number. Pictures attached: Additional pictures:

Hello fellas new guy here and just wanted to say hello. I am old but new to old tractors and just bought this one today in NH where I live. I have been looking for something simple like this for a couple of years now. I will use this for mowing and to help me move things around my property. The older gent I got it from is a very meticulous fellow and has restored several tractors in his 70 plus years. He did this one a year or so ago and did full on rebuild of the 8hp Kohler all new internals. Went through every nut and bolt. Only thing it needs is a spindle replaced or rebuilt. He was having fits trying to take it apart to change out the bearings. Also never added decals but I may. He was going to ride this around at tractor shows but has decided to move south and is selling off a bunch of stuff. The pics don't do it justice. It's a 77 ? B80 8 speed even threw in an original Wheel Horse gas can, anyone ever seen one of these ? Any way I know jack about these and hope to pick some brains here and learn a little. Any way that's my story. Btw I paid him $950 for this he gave me receipts for close to $700 in parts and the work he has done here speaks for it self.

My yard was unusually lumpy and in addition,some moles cut a streak through at several places. I have never had a mole do this until July or so and they usually leave very quickly.. Maybe I will have to trap them this year.I was also surprised how long the grass was in places. So I put the little beast in high range first gear and it mowed and pulled the roller without much effort Nice to hear the 241 Kohler purring along once again. I just finished installing the headlights properly behind a nice thick sheet if Plexiglas and they look pretty good So OK guys, time to post when you first unleash the mighty herd upon your yard

I think I have it now and thank everyone for the help. I'll let you know how I make out. I got a snow storm to get through first unfortunately.

Just got back from the Sunshine State a couple days ago; every time I visit it reinforces my thought that I made the right decision by moving. There is an area called "The Acreage" west of W. Palm Beach that was rural and peaceful in the '70s. now it is wall to wall buildings and people. Enjoy your new stable and remember,

Well i guess the flames stay. Some very interesting perspectives i didnt think about. These are painted on 953, not vinyl, but they were done by hand supposedly. Its a nice old machine and will have a good home.

Mine was made by Original, but has nothing other than the small combination Model, Serial and Manufacturers tag inside the rear window.

M250, Dennis Bought it from Classic Comfort in Greenville from. Dave Kruckeberg. He stocks the mowers, but I have not seen that Hogan's heroes German Half Track model [yet]

Haven't been on here in a while. As most of you remember we were hit with a bad ice storm first of the year. Been staying super busy cleaning up the aftermath. But we have been having pouring rains for the last two days, so here I am. Figured I'd share some pics of what I've been working on.

Guys .That is Great . Thanks

I have to say Ohiofarmer, that in the middle of March...your yard is just disgusting. Where is the white stuff?? Don't tell me that it is time to take off the blade and put the mower on already. I am not ready to take the horse out and just keep turning left yet.

Here is a parts list for one of the transmissions used in the 400-Series. The Woodruff key is a #22 and the Toro number is 937108. It is listed as 1/4" x 1-3/8 but it will be shorter than that. The sizes listed are for the size of the cutter that cuts the groove. It should be 1.362" long. If you go to look an axle key up they are with the tires and wheels and hubs of the tractor parts lists. Garry

The tires were nearly permanently bonded to the rims. It appears the tires had never been removed since '66. I ended up soaking the beads in WD-40 (which is NOT a lubricant like many people think) for 2 hours then balanced the rims on a quart paint can and used big clamps to pull the tires way down and expose the beads. Then just pried the bead away from the rim with a big screwdriver. All good now but a total SOB.

http://altoz.com/products/trx/ check out the MSRP!!!! Thinkin we could ski behind that Dan! I think it's more for rough cutting... for that kind of coin you could get a 4wd compact with a brush hog AND a FEL!

We're a Central Boiler dealer & have considered becoming an Altoz dealer as well. Central Boiler gave one away at their last dealer conversation. Oddly an Amish gent won it and his faith didn't allow power tools and declined it passing it on to the next drawing! The tracks are for wet areas where you just couldn't mow with anything else. Not really meant for high speed Z-turn mowing. I've sat on that one but I've never ride one. Word is they are fast!

I am subscribing. The two lings I sent you should have info on the pump mount build... That's all the help I have, but I want to follow along!

Duke, congrats on joining the 5xi Club! For the front tires, take a look at the Vredestein V-61 in the 18x8.50-8 6-ply size. If it is a dedicated loader, the size difference front/rear won't be a factor compared to a mower.

a hydrolic filter has no by pass valve like an engine filter does,if the filter gets plugged to a certain point the bypass opens and lets all the crap into the clean reservoir,then inside the pump which will destroy it ver y quickly,if you had run it I dought much crap would be let into the reservoir as its all new oil and new filter,but you caught it and all is good

JDelfman has a young man waiting more anxiously for this to be finished probably more than any of us.

Sorry for getting on to this late. I have been meaning to comment on this all week. There is a fourth version and that was engineered by Toro for the 5xi series, the #78395. Besides the required change in attachment points, Toro engineered in a small wheel that drops down to assist in moving the deck sideways to attach/detach the deck. This and turning the front gage wheels sideways makes moving (not lifting!) this deck easier than the 52" and 48" decks.

slim67 I have had many of these. They are great little tractors. Never should sold the last one I had. Life's lesions.

That is a beautiful B-80 you have there. Members here will be glad to help you out with any questions or problems you may have. to Jim

Very nice tractor and to

WELCOME !

I have an E-141, as shown in the attached photos.