Retired Wrencher 4,909 #1 Posted September 12, 2009 :scratchead: how does Wheel Horse come up with these numbers for models the first 2 are the horse power as we know but what about the 45-54-and57?? does any know this info I know in the later years when they came out the letters and 200-300-400 models. that was easy to understand. T/Care Gary B............aka t1257. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,677 #2 Posted September 12, 2009 The last # in 1257 is the year, 1967, and the 5 is a manual tranny. If it was 1277 it would be a 12hp made in 1967 with a hydro tranny(7). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,677 #3 Posted September 12, 2009 Check out this thread for more exact info. Mike.......... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1146&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,909 #4 Posted September 12, 2009 The last # in 1257 is the year, 1967, and the 5 is a manual tranny. If it was 1277 it would be a 12hp made in 1967 with a hydro tranny(7). thank you................ that was easy when you know the codes and it makes real easy to under stand t/u again and may ur stable be putting with sounds of joy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites