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Put the new shoes on the horse today since the wheels were good and dry. Wheel weights back on tomorrow. And a nice straight hood is in the works. Some minor body work and then prime and paint. Old one has major damage.

Not exactly a Wheel Horse attachment, but the MF GC1720 I just bought came with a chain harrow. I've never used one, but I think it will be a useful for maintenance on a gravel driveway. Anybody out there used one of these?

This is a list put together from the Attachment Interchange. It lists the deck (2) that replaced the original (1) and the deck that was available when the Interchange was created (4). What is missing are the decks (3) between (2) and (4). They are listed but you have to follow a deck year by year to find the others. Mower DNA 1972 model 5-0620 replaced by 1973-1974 model 5-0621 1975 model 5-0622 1976 model 65-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR02 1978 model 85-36MR01 1979 model 95-36MR00 (Blades up to this point have the 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindle has been upgraded) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (These decks used blades with a 3/4" center hole) 1979 model 95-36MR01 replaced by 1980-1982 model 05-36MR01 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1983-84 model 05-36MR02 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1985 model 05-36MR03 1986-1990 model 05-36MR04 1991-1993 model 05-36MR05 1993-2006 model 78305 Note - 17mm is .669"

Good news, guys. The name Wheel Horse and the logo will live on, with new Wheel Horses tractors and implements being built. MTD has purchased the Wheel Horse name and logo from Toro, and will start building new equipment with the famed Wheel Horse name and logo. Ridney Dongerfield, a spokesman for MTD, said, "Wheel Horse never got the respect. MTD is proud to announce that Wheel Horse will be joining our line of garden equipment, joining names like Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, and Bolens." The new Wheel Horses will be built using MTD's reputation for quality products and is expected to look similar to a Yardman, but with the famed Wheel Horse logo, name and color scheme. Prices to be similar to a new Cub Cadet, with several models being planned. Models will include tractors with various deck sizes, engine sizes and features. Expect new tractors to start appearing February 30 of next year.

this is a 75 with a newer deck, was my first WH bought it in the 80's used.

I closed the deal on this today. Only had time to work the paperwork and write the check. Supposed to be raining here for a few days. Won't be able to try it out for a few days.

Aww I'm just picking with @ebinmaine. ...But have been looking for the right shade of orange for a tractor for years. One of these days.

See if you can find an electrical conduit lock nut to add to the fitting before you install it into the block. Install the fitting as far as it will go into the block and then back it out at least 1/2 a turn so the fitting is loose. Using a hammer and punch now tighten the lock nut against the block. Fitting is now tight. If you remove using the reverse sequence once a year it will likely never be seized again. I always apply graphite to the threads as it seems to help. What the lock nuts look like available from Home Depot or the like. They are available for all common pipe sizes. This is a procedure I learned from a small engine repair shop that serviced thousands of small engines a year. It was part of their regular service.

Red. Or ...ish... My favorite color is orange but I can not make one brand the color of another. That's why my Cinnamon Horse is reddish brown or brownish red and my Patriot Horse was red white and blue.

Go to Tractor Supply and get a 5L820 and a 5L810. Use the one that fits best and return the other and you'll be fine. It's a Hydro so you don't have to worry about clutching.

Absolutely beautiful machines, and a little grease will just earn you a pass from Pete!

Ha Ha, I'm glad that terrible mess was taken care of. The poor seat needs some love. On a positive note, I like how high your blade lifts on the 418. My 520HC does not go that high before it contacts the tractor (where abouts I can't remember right now).

Today I put the 417-A with blower away for the year, so I had to move some tractors around. Figured I’d snap a few pics, couldn’t wait for side shot Saturday to post 😂 Sorry for the grease on the front wheel of the 418-C I removed it immediately after I took the picture 😂 I figured I’d say that before one of you wise guys said something about it!!

I guess I should just be happy I have a good runner and not worry about the fins then. I now own every size from 8HP to 16HP. Did I ever mention that these kohlers are my favorite?