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So I have been after this machine for over two years now. This was owned by one of my customers which is a corporation. It was purchased new from a local dealer by them, used for a few years to mow and plow snow. It was serviced and then tucked away in a storage shed where it sat for at least 5 years until I finally got a call yesterday for me to come get it in barter. I helped them with a small project and I got the machine! Came with deck, bagger set up, wheel covers, chains, wheel weights and a plow. Machine has only 217 original hours on it. We loaded it on the trailer using forklift and I cleaned her up, drained old fuel, added battery and new fuel and she fired right up👍 What I need for it is the rear bagger bracket and the actual bag that catches the clippings. If you should have those please let me know. This one will be used for fall clean up duties.

My 701 is going to have a rare sickle bar mower attachment on it at the Gettysburg Big Show and Portage , Wisconsin “Garden Daze”. Where Wheel Horse is tractor of the year!

Bought a 312-8 today with the 12.5 Command Pro Kohler motor. First time I rode on one of these! Lots of pep! Bought this tractor with all new belts, new blades on mower deck, 42 inch mower deck, 42 inch snowplow/dozerblade, 44 inch mid grader blade, chrome hubcaps and lots of parts!

I told my wife 6 years ago that I would build her a Gazebo.It doesn't have 8 sides and we renamed it the cannery,since we do all our canning in it.

Carol would kill me if I sold this.

starting today, both of my grandfathers wheel Horse tractors are now mine! My brother had the more beat up one, and he got it running with a Honda GX160, swapped the pulleys to go fast, broke 3rd gear in the trans kind of, and parked it in his garage for 3 years. After we cleaned out his garage and rediscovered it, I made an offer to take it from him since he wasn't using it for anything anymore. He agreed on the condition that he keeps the motor, so now I have a wheel horse with no engine! Its very beat up, and it pops out of third gear, but it is all there with the exception of the sector gear, which ive heard are notorious for stripping out. I'll have to rig something to work, but can't wait to build this! My plan is to take the 79cc from my other one and put it on here and build it into a rat rod style tractor. you'll see that eventually! also took another photo of my other 400, if you have questions about any of them, feel free to ask!

Put new field coils, bearings and brushes in the starter generator on the 1045. Gonna rewire it and the 1055

If you can weld and have the patience to do so you could build up the teeth that are gone and then grind them to the proper shape. Sort of like going to the dentist for a crown.

Fresh oil and filter for my newly acquired c-160 auto...

That was Dan's topless 753 we were on Dick ! We'll let you slide this once cause yer an old fart but don't let it happen again! Sides junk drunk is Dells turf! Keep scraping on that decal Dan maybe it will turn into a 701!

I went to put a new bore gauge set away in the logical drawer in my tool box, and found another set just like it. I also found the brand new spot weld drilling kit I haven’t seen in quite a while.

And....a friend had it about 20 minutes from the house! A 414-8! Not sure on the year or hours, but it runs great! Only items I’ve found it needs are an ignition switch and a choke cable. There are about 3 rust holes in the deck I’ll need to fix and I don’t mind doing a little welding. I got home and couldn’t resist giving it a pressure wash even though it was raining.

Happy Birthday @The Tool Crib, we are all glad you were born!

Found it in the parts list. 1/8" NPT plug. Garry

What are you saying there Jimbo? I’ve got a big belly? Mine is all the result of a deeply rooted adoration of all things fried and sweet. Try to get an IV in me and it drips honey sweet grease!

The one weak/neglected point on these tractors IMO, is the rear wheel hubs. Jack the back of the tractor up & check the hubs for slop. If you have a lot of movement remove the hubs & check the key and key ways for wear. If they are not worn bad replace the key. If they are worn bad you can have a new key way broached in the hub at 90 degrees to the old one. Then drill & tap a new set screw hole over the new keyway. If you have very little or no movement on the hubs, check the set screw for tightness and run it. I check the set screws on my tractors 1 or 2 times a year, depending on how much run time they get.

and we aint got a big beer belly to keep us warm!

Been upper 70's lower 80's the last few days, with mid to high 50's at night. So run the heater in the truck on the way to work & the AC on the way home. Most of my attire is acclamation orientated. 30 degrees in the fall is jacket weather, 30 degrees late winter barley requires a sweat shirt.

One of you needs to start a "What the heck is this " thread. Someone will tell you what it is, even if they are wrong.

Aw, come on now fellas, of the 12-14 horses Ive rebuilt/refurbed etc I actually made about $40 on one!!! course that was just for parts/pieces. I probably had some 100-125hrs in it! Really tho, the guys are right, if youre looking to make a dollar or two it just isnt likely to happen...........

Well @bottjernat1 and @Herder it seems the Whatizits post or another post here in the tools forum would be a great place to figure out what you have

I just recently picked up a Commando 8 (very similar to your tractor) with a good running 8 HP Kohler. It came with a complete plow & frame, a usable 36" deck, and all the proper hardware / mounts. I paid $250 for mine, but I honestly think it was worth a little more. A non Wheel Horse enthusiast will probably value it a little lower, but I think I got a very good price considering what I got. As others have said, do not restore it if you think you're going to make all your money back and then some. I've been replacing little things here and there on mine, but keeping the patina for now. I am using my Commando every week to mow my lawn, and using it for yard chores around the house.

Nice job on that tile floor Jay!!! BTW...in that 1st picture, the bars are too far apart...

From one Randy to another.......Happy Birthday!!

I'll put it this way. If you bought it to resale you will make more money to sale it as it is. There isn't a lot of money to be made. A complete restore you would be lucky to get back a third of what is required to spend on a complete restore. Just replacing the ware items, tires, belts, wheel bearings. tie rods, carb. kit, points, condenser, and fuel pump. You are over $500 not counting your time. It is worth every bit of that If you bought it to keep and use.

I enjoy restoring my tractors. Truth be known, a true every nut & bolt restoration is for the love of the tractor or love of the hobby. You will never get your money back after a good restoration.

Plan on adding to the herd tomorrow! Maybe...

Happy Birthday @The Tool Crib! What’s your party plans?

Ahhhh, ok....thankyou

Referring back to the original thread, if I can remember where they are!

Exhaust arrived today. Thank you Eston Hoffman.

I undid everything I did to it yesterday,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!

Ya gotta admit that's a real classy yard ornament.

That’s my specialty!

I didn't include that in my post earlier. I am 3rd generation living in my home. lots of tools that I have know idea what they are.

Welcome to Red Square. The way you describe that horse, it is probably worth from $250 to $400...really can't say without pictures What you have is a short frame square hood...it is an excellent garden tractor. They are not really rare, but they are built well and are very easy to work on. The turning radius is much better then with the round hoods, and that 8 hsp Kohler is powerful, reliable and a miser on gas. I would say if you did a restoration, it might be worth $700 to $800, but if you keep it nice and take care of it...it will last another 60 years.

I have a garage a shop and a tool room with workspace! For the most part they are well organized, you would think I could find the tools I am looking for. (?) Sometimes it's like an adventure that leads to new findings. O I forgot that I had one of those and look there's two of them! I find that pegboard and shelving at eyelevel works best. Your not alone.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, young man! Have a great day!!

Have a great day.

Boy that is a pretty paint scheme....

That should be turned to get it smooth, if possible. Or replace the crank. That would likely eat another bearing.

Man, that thing is beautiful! Good score - can't beat not having to exchange money!

Congrats on the score! I have some of my grandfather’s things that no money could buy.

That's ok... Keeps you outta trouble. Mostly. @JAinVA Love the cannery!!! Excellent work.

This one is for you @ebinmaine. This is a pic of the 14" stack on top of my test cell. The nice little cloud is the result of applying full load to a 65.4L Mitsubishi. This cloud only last about 5 sec or so then it burns nice & clean. Total fuel consumption today after 4hrs at 100% load was 643gal.

My 80 year old neighbor always ran hydro machines. His broke so he walked over and asked to borrow my other neighbor's Wheel Horse which was an 8-speed. He got on, started the engine let the clutch out too fast and did a wheelie. He got off and went home without saying a word!

A sorta local forum member helped me out with this K91. I bought it without knowing if it ran or not. I dumped in fresh oil and gas - she fired up on five pulls and runs great. Transmission reassembled with new bearing and seals.