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Trying to finish up on my wagon this weekend. This is what I have so far and hopefully can get it put together by tomorrow night. I really need this one done to clean up my 5 acres with.

There I was this afternoon minding my own business, when out of nowhere this crazy Horse just up and jumped in the bed of my truck Was hauling some stuff to the city dump today and stopped to visit with my friend Ray (from my C141 story) and our other friend Joe. Joe was telling me about this 753 he bought at auction the other day. I told him he better keep an eye on it cause as we all know they like to multiply, I started with 1 and ended up with 5. He told me I might end up with 6 after we go look at it, and that the main reason he bought it was he knew I would want it and he could trade me something for it. Ended up giving him his $150 dollars back that he paid for it and about three hrs labor on his truck this afternoon. This tractor has been in the area it’s whole life, being originally owned by the school, then was sold to another gentleman who used it until he was no longer able to, after which it sat in his garage up until his estate sale a few weeks ago

76 C-160 Hydro with 42" RD Recycler deck. Used to have to sweep the back yard after mowing but I only have to do it maybe once now that I have the mulcher. If I want to do some "old school" mowing I get out " HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!! "

After long three weeks she is done. There was a lot of little things wrong with this tractor. Not maintained like the owner said it was.The main thing was the tranny. The hubs where so frozen on the shafts and off the keys way that it busted the snap rings inside while trying to remove. So I brought to my delaer they had they had to recut the rig groove deeper to accept new rings. To cut cost took all parts off that where not necessary and did my own seals and fluid. Price was not bad. They had the parts so why not.

A couple years back I picked up a nice low hours 310-8 with a 42" RD deck and for me it is the go-to mower. I also have a 42" RD deck on the 418-C but don't mow with is as often because the 310-8 uses half as much gas.

Mow 3/4 acre with my trusty 856 with 36in gear drive deck. Why, because this thing cuts the best !

@AMC RULES

I never told anyone before for the fear of being called an idiot, but I actually got up a few times from the couch while relaxing at around midnight and went to the shed just to look at them. I was asked when I came back in, sometimes an hour after where the heck did I go. Of course I did not tell the truth why I went there since that would probably would be the first immediate idiot.

I have an area in my yard that it starting to look crappy, nothing but WH junk that I was always thinking I would need someday. Well that day hasn’t come and most likely never will. And of course being left outside simply ruins everything. This is my first load for the towns transfer station. Hate to do it but it’s time. Don’t hate me guys

Finally no rain to mow in. Other than some stripes not being straight it certainly mows nice. This one was my grandfather's and my little family lives in his house to boot. Chances are I could let go of the wheel and he would take over steering from up there in the big lawn in the sky. He used to mow this yard 2 some times 3 times a week all summer long after my grandmother passed away. I think out of pure boredom. He liked to keep it nice and short but then it would burn out and he would complain for days lol. I mow it once a week and we havent ever had a burn spot.

Annual spring clean up at a local Shrine that I help out with fix it / clean it stuff. Two adjacent lots were recently donated to the Shrine and the C105 performed brush hog duty quite nicely!!! Good Day! DF5EC23A-BEFA-4055-8A6D-9DB9C4A5B2CE.MOV

Another one jumped in the back of the truck today...scored a 753 this afternoon

I USE A TORO ZERO TURN ON MY LAWN. IT IS VERY HARD FOR ME TO GET ON AND OFF A 8 SPEED WHEEL HORSE TRACTOR.

It was time for some fresh air today and o yeah more photos.

Swapping the Ag tires for turf tires on the 418-8 and cleaning it up preparing to sell her. Hate to let such a low production rare model go but, I’m down sizing to just one wheel horse and one IH cadet. I will most likely regret it because they are harder to find for me then the 520-8 but......got to put the big boy pants on and say good by.

85 310-8

Gotta love the snout of a BlackHood!

must of the time it's the 854 with a 36 rd. I did use the 211-4 a few times

The last couple of years a few folks laughed at me wanting a chicken biscuit for breakfast when we were at the Big Show. All I can say is mmmmmmmm......... Us southern boys know how to eat it up! Now, if I could just talk those PA McDonalds into serving them😂!

The frame was built by a guy at work. We traded out some labor on this . I built a case for his guitar amp and he welded the frame together for me. I had some reclaimed white oak floor planks laying around so this is what l come up with.

Next is scrap wood. Feels great to start cleaning up the yard!

Getting the herd ready for the first pull of the season.

Well, based on the advice from all over this forum, I am now a wheel horse owner. The machine is in great shape. Few dents and scrapes on the body, but nothing that concerned me. Starts, runs, and cuts beautifully. It is a series 2 engine, verified by serial number. I found 0 evidence of leaks or actual mistreatment. No noise from the rear end at all, and spun on pavement when hooked to my truck. I am curious about the amount of travel on the deck (hydraulic). It seems to be about half of what my lgt 145 is, but I reckon I'll learn all that when I get it home and off the trailer. The lights are aftermarket too. But I'm not worried about that either.

That could be the VERY FIRST 48 deck that Wheelhorse made....lol. Don't worry about the baffles. My 48" deck has no baffles...they rotted out and I cut out the remains. It cuts fine, just doesn't blow out the clippings as neatly as with baffles.

I'm thinking... we have at least one flipper out there who would love to get his hands on that thing and turn it over for 5 times what he paid for it.

And PLEASE don’t leave it outside!

My kids are out of school now but my grandson is my little buddy!!! He is 4 and has such a big heart! He loves to help me in the shop and cook in the kitchen. His name is Vincent. His dog in named Rigby and he is a mastif great dane mix, they are best buddies!!! He is changing the oil on his race car and hammering nails at the shop!

I'd go through there every day.... Because I can....

Does this count?

Not Quite. The 1 3/4" gear shift knobs that Glenn Pettet sells are threaded for a 3/8" shift lever which fits everything but my beloved 953/1054 models which are a 1/2-13 thread. I needed something to securely hold the knob while I drilled and tapped it for the larger thread. I turned the 1 3/4" hole so the knob fit snugly then cut it in half with a table saw. The saw kerf allows the bolts to draw it up tightly and can be clamped to the drill press without harming the knob.

Emory’s 633.

The 70's B series

“ I R V “

Awesome work there Randy!

It'll work of you change the LIFT HARDWARE to one like this. I have all the parts you need to do that This is a 42" deck...but the hardware is the same

I usually mow with my 522xi. The m ain reason is that I like the 52" deck and the power steering. I mowed with 3 520H's for years and still like them.

I mow using the 416-8 with a 42"SD in the garden area due to space restraints.I used to use the same setup to mow the rest but finally mounted a 48" on the 416H to speed up the process.It is the first time I have had a deck on H in 2years.I know most of you enjoy mowing but I honestly think it is the least productive thing I do all year.

Ill bet they have never had a bowl of grits or fried cracklins!!! Mmmmm

I alternate between my C-105 with a 42” side discharge deck and my Craftsman GT3000 with a 46” deck and a triple bagger setup. I also need to bag often. The Craftsman is comfy, powerful (20hp Kohler) and a hydro. So it’s a great mowing machine.

We have both, the marina is pretty tough to get fuel having to tote the cans to the dock. Plus they were about 50 cent more a gallon the last time I looked. As far as airport, not sure will have to check it, it is small craft only and I am not sure there is a full time attendant. My brother told me last night there was a place 15 miles down the interstate. Might have to confirm that one. I use 15 to 20 gallons of fuel a month in rainy season. Sure would be nice to pull up to a pump though. Not sure, if it is But is seems the Kohler engines are not as sensitive?? I do have a couple Briggs that jamb up pretty regular like the pressure washer I used. Might just have to reserve a couple cans for those machines. I am getting pretty good at cleaning out those carbs, got the extra gaskets and wrench size on hand. Like NASCAR.

How could you avoid a place like this?

Run it, work it and maintain it! I think the worse thing for these machines is to be left sitting around unused. The rubber parts dry out, tires go flat or get a flat spot, seals give up, fuel system gets gunked. And although your 314H sounds nice I don’t think it’s managed to climb up to “collectible status”. Most all of us can find a clean 300 series machine for sale on Craigslist or Facebook. It’s the 50’s, 60’s and now the 70’s vintage machines that are getting rarer. So take good care of it but don’t be afraid to use it the way it was intended.

Agreed. when I was looking for a heavier garden tractor a few years ago those were the other two brands I was considering and I'm very very glad that my small engine guy steered me towards an older Wheel Horse.

At least the shop stool he uses is the right color 😂

Actually there is no cell service at all over at the shop, it is at the foot of a mountain and the tower is on the other side. Besides, there is nothing wrong with my senior citizen flip phone!

Thank you @pullstart for those words of wisdom. I wish everyone could embrace those words. I know I haven’t been posting lately... sports kinda got on the way a little bit, but this summer I’m finally going to have enough time to post, and be on the forum. I can’t wait... I just have this small competition called state I got to go to on Saturday.When that’s in the rear view mirror. ITS TRACTOR TIME!!! Through all of this Track season I’ve learned that you got to keep pressing on even though the cramps, aches, and pains (which I have a lot of) We often have cramps and aches in life but still we have to press on through them one step at a time.