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The interchangeability of parts & implements over many years and models of tractors for one. Because a Horse needs a companion, even if it's a parts donor..... very few on the Forum have only one WH tractor. Some have a dedicated tractor per implement......

I think it’s wild how everybody comes from different backgrounds, upbringing, religions, political views, etc… and Wheel Horse is the one common ground that brought us here. Some maintain their city lot, some maintain their truck patch, some plow fields, some plow snow. We all have a different reason to stop by Red Square and chit chat, but it all seems to work great! My hat’s off to the moderators who keep it the way it is, and the supporters who keep the lights on! I began my Wheel Horse journey back in 2013 when I just needed a lawn mower. I found this really cool 1962 502 on Craigslist and it really clicked. Seeing my kids enjoy growing up with these little tractors around has been amazing, and watching them become responsible drivers has been a bonus! Everyone is happier on a Wheel Horse!

The other day, when I was at a show, I noticed an abundance of John Deere machines. Wondering why so little Wheel Horse machines. Thinking, (my wife says I am dangerous when that happens!), I started making comparisons. JD in the early sixties entered the riding mower market just as the WH brand was also picking up steam. Pricing was pretty much in the same ballpark between the two. The difference, JD was a huge established equipment mfg. long before WH and i think people purchased on their (JD) reputation. Brand recognition was king back then. Lack of WH dealers in this area was an issue. I remember having a conversation with a local WH dealer. The guy had a established farm equipment business and was doing well. He said his son came in one day (early eighties), and said he picked up WH garden tractors and become a dealer. The old man said "I'm not to sure about this WH thing" As it turned out the boy emptied the show room and filled it with WH machines. The old man told me that was a golden decision. He still had the other equipment sales but his focus shifted to the WH stuff. The machines we so tough, simple and little trouble. WH was one of the best kept secrets. Just like their owners!

A hair covered horse is a herd animal. A paint covered horse is also a herd animal. We have wheel horse tractors because they're extremely easy to build rebuild repair maintain disassemble reassemble Etc. You'll see many references to BBT or Trina. That's my other half. She's extremely practical minded. She does most of the work on the tractors that we restore. It's unlikely she would have any other brand. 7 or 8 years ago I guess it was now? We set it out with one tractor. We now have over a dozen. The other big thing is the people. Red Square in particular is a great bunch of folks.

For starters, WH has a very neat backstory. We all want the hobby to continue on. I can confidently say that this is the best forum on the internet. These tractors were overbuilt compared to their competition. We all wanna help out cause we love to see others enjoying the hobby also. Thats my take on it

Since I am new to Wheel Horse as an enthusiast, but not new to garden tractors, I'm curious: What do you think sets the Wheel Horse community of enthusiasts apart from other garden tractor communities? So far, I have noticed that people on this forum have been very helpful and knowledgeable, without being condescending which is great for welcoming new members. I've been Cub Cadet enthusiast for about 15 years. What do you all think? What is it about the tractors themselves that made you a Wheel Horse enthusiast over other manufacturers? And what makes the community unique?

@Sparky Please don’t do that Mike, because when I add it to my collection I’d like it to be all original still!😂

Kevin, I'm being very serious now. Please stop doing dumb stuff. It's going to catch up with you one day and we don't want to see those pictures when it does.

I agree with @Easton Rich this is the best forum there is, in any category. It's the only forum that I support. Same as the others the compatibly through the years, there are attachments and parts from the 90's that fit tractors from the 70's and vise versa. The "keep it simple stupid" way these horses are built is I think what really sets them apart. I can appreciate some other garden tractor brands I have a 75 simplicity myself and I may end up getting a cub cadet someday but Wheelhorse will always be my favorite.

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My first Wheel Horse was purchased to maintain some vacant property we owned. I was so impressed that when the opertunity to get another came my way I jumped at the chance, and then another and another, you know how that song goes. Like most members of Red Square I came here seeking some information. I had owned Wheel Horses for several years but the GT-14 was the first hydro and I asked a simple question. The next day I found a couple of very good answers and a dozen or more welcomes. Those welcomes and the courteous responses impressed me so I became a supporter and have enjoyed the site ever since. Our moderators keep it family friendly and keep us in line and the regulars keep it interesting.

Like others have said Simplicity, Toughness, and Reliability. The fact that for roughly 52 years the major design didn’t drastically change is an uncommon occurrence nowadays. The 3 tractors I have from three different decades the vast majority of the parts interchange. That really helps with familiarity, cost and space restrictions. Apple used to say their Computers “just worked” that definitely applies here. I came here looking for help fixing my 92 312-8 my first Wheelhorse in 2021/22 to change a starter. There is a camaraderie, friendliness, and a willingness to help others here. It is no doubt fostered by the mods on this forum. I’ve gained so much knowledge from everyone here, I have with a lot of help from the forum basically rebuilt a 1978 C -141 automatic to a usable tractor, and I’ve only been officially a member here since 2024. My experience here overall has been excellent. It’s not just about WH tractors too. It’s having discussions on various topics as well. I’m definitely going to be here for the foreseeable future.

Great responses everyone. Thanks for the background, stories, and opinions. I look forward to being able to contribute to the community.

I’ll stick to racking up miles. Some 314k, last I checked.

I was in a rush. I was negligent. I kind of wondered if this was how I’d die, and how long would it take my family to find me. I was pulling a disc and lawn roller through ruts and heavy grass out in my food plot. I got stuck. I tried to dismount while the tires were in motion. The tractor grabbed and I fell back, landing on the disc. It was pulling me, I was waiting to be consumed and spit out. Finally the tractor got hung up again, and I was able to get myself away from the danger. Tractors don’t care about your feelings. They don’t care if you’re a good or a bad person. Remember that. I’m sore, and my hand hurts a ton. I super glued the gash and will glove up for the day for sure.

This came from a local former Wheel Horse collector. I’m awaiting his name but I heard he was on this site. The gentleman who built this or owned this passed away in April of this year. former owner/builder: Thomas Evans Edit: Found Him Member Name: TJ out of Burlington, MI.

Cut the shaft hit on it some more and got it to move again. And then it didn't move anymore either way. So took it over to the neighbors press and boy was it tight it took a ton of pressure to get it loose including having to push it back and forth a couple times. Hood ornament is cracked but if you have seen either of my other two tractors you will know that is not staying on anyway. Guess what's under the hood ornament that has never come off.. a hood stripe!!!! I was planning on putting one on anyway but it's cool to see it originally had one. Got some plans for the headlight and lens situation.

So… I definitely didn’t win any brainchild of the year awards when I told her what I did…

3 years ago I bought my 1st Wheel Horse C105 locally. I actually was going to look at a Cub Cadet & I saw the C105 he had. Seller was a bit reluctant to initially sell it. I tried to focus on the Cub but kept getting drawn back to the C105. $200 later I was hauling it home. Within a month I got my 654.....yes it happend that quick! And by end of that year I was up to 5 Wheel Horses! Now I've got 8 & still looking for at least 1 more particular model. Hoping to have 2nd storage building built by end of September cause I'm absolutely out of room! More storage room leads to more tractors. The people I've met on the forum & at big show just make the hobby more enjoyable.

I’ll wait until after 5 pm

"Cleanup in Aisle 5"!!! Keep this up and you will probably end up with your very own Bumps & Bruises catagory. "Kevin's Korner" I'd call it..... Ya got lucky - this time. Have you shown this to your wife yet??? They have a way of showing genuine "compassion" somrtimes... sometimes not so genuine!

Yah and when you come over why do I always lose the pool when we bet on where you are gonna break down. It's like ... geez I hope we don't gotta go get him during cocktail hour ...

Fixed that tubbie look'n tractor for ya! I know lots of guys like them but they just look kinda funny to me Put a real metal seat pan on there and trim the front sides of the hood

Just coat the inside with Flexi Seal and send it

I bought that NOS 36” deck shell and parts from @Pullstart and he has agreed to bring it to the show next year. It would be better if someone was taking a road trip to Middleville, MI and could bring the deck back to the NY / CT / NJ area for me.

I thought the bearing grease covered front wheels on my C-85 were a bear to clean…I was WRONG! The grass stains on the rear wheels was so much harder to get off. Eventually using a toothbrush, Simple Green and Dawn dish soap I prevailed!

Oh come on Kevin @Pullstart... you can deliver that there and be back in time for dinner tomorrow night... Visit the Wisconsin boys on the way... give your hand some time heal...

At least you didn't have flip flops on RIGHT! please say RIGHT.

Don’t worry! This one is staying original, plastic fenders and all.

I should have been more specific, lots of isopropyl alcohol in the cut to clean it. 😄

This nonsense started a half century ago. For example; GM had 5 divisions each with their own engines and transmissions and more allowing customers to choose for their themselves a price point and features. Then the downturn began where customers were buying cheap Chevy engines in expensive Oldsmobiles clueless on what they were getting. GM did the MTD thing by slapping on different sheet metal and selling basically the same thing, with that, the demise of several product lines allowed competitors to sell against fewer brands. Today transmissions and many parts are designed and used by all of the big three so at some point we may have the NASCAR example where all you need to do is specify the color.

Some have had success using two nail puller bars hooked under the center hub of the pulleys.

Or, you could just answer (in an authoritative voice) "FBI Field Office, Agent Mark Twit (or some other made up name) Speaking". See how fat they hang up?

When Toyota and Honda even have problems, I have 0 confidence of any auto manufacturer building anything worth a hill of beans going forward.

One. One is too many.

And it's already screwed up.

Front tire on the C-85 goes flat, hoped for a valve stem issue but nope, it’s leaking thru the sidewall so it’ll need a tube. No tubes in stock here so I moved to wheel cleaning. Although the front wheels appear clean in the picture the insides were filthy! They cleaned up nice

Cleaning up nicely

Even better, get yourself a RedSquare hat:

64 had both the squarish and roundish decks. That looks just loke my RM 363

I've considered it too but a pure electric vehicle lacks practicality for me ... for now. Future? Maybe.

That could have been way worse, glad you escaped

I made wooden boxes long enough to support the spindle assemblies from the bottom so the deck was off the floor. Get 2 buddies, 2 wrecking bars and 2 sledge hammers. One buddy applies pressure to the bottom of the pulley with wrecking bars. Second buddy holds one sledge hammer on the spindle and nut. With the second sledge hammer hit the first hammer with some authority. One good slam is better than 100 taps.

Ya can't make this stuff up!! The NOS K-91 didn't like starting cold. Something isn't right. I also found out that there was a pretty serious fuel leak from the carb. Find that issue and chances are the starting problem will be fixed. The carb did not come with the engine Apparently it was one the seller had on the shelf. I got the go ahead from @stvski80085 to have at it. After finally getting the carb off I removed the bowl. I found this: That ain't nothing! Further inspection found this: Proof positive old Kohlers just want to run. Never have I ever. I thunk I found the problem.

Placing this pic as a note for measurements and possibilities. @jsoluna gets pic credit. Thanks!

Someone might be able to use it but I need at least an F150 size PU. I have a little inside track on the Ford stuff and they are covered up with recalls. My guy says the new engineering personal are so confident they don't do much testing. He also said they have run off all the old timers that knew what really worked and what not to use. A lot of the recalls are due to design changes for some reason seem unnecessary.

I didn't know yesterday was melon day but it fits. I ate a whole sugar cube cantaloupe by myself yesterday. It was only slightly larger than a softball.