Pedro Depacas 7 #1 Posted May 14 I need a little help identifying this Wheel Horse. It belonged to my wife's Grandpa and I want to bring it back to its original glory. I believe it may be a 1972 CG 8. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,839 #2 Posted May 14 check under the dash straight below the steering wheel for a model and serial number tag. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,492 #3 Posted May 14 CG-8 models used a vertical crankshaft Tecumseh engine. The side discharge mower decks had the discharge on the left side. Blades turned counter-clockwise when looking down on the deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,083 #4 Posted May 14 (edited) Great to see a family Wheel Horse getting some love. My guess would be a 1965 Model 875. That was the first year for the hydrostatic transmission. Could be a 1966 or 1967 though Edited May 14 by 953 nut 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #5 Posted May 14 Wrong decals for an 875.Also 875 did not have an ACR engine. Thinking 876 or 877 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,082 #6 Posted May 15 I agree on the 65-68 range. The mower deck, if contemporary with the tractor, would be thru ’68. Looks like you’re missing the motion control lever but otherwise an excellent start for a restoration. Stay in touch and bring your questions here, we’d like to follow along (with pictures, of course 😁). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,266 #7 Posted May 15 1 hour ago, squonk said: Wrong decals for an 875.Also 875 did not have an ACR engine. Thinking 876 or 877 Assuming the engine is original. 65 was the last year for the ignition retard cam, 66 the first year for the ARC engines, but my 855 has ARC, because the engine is out of a 72. But yes, the evidence points to an 876 or 877. Any way you cut it, a worthwhile machine that I would love to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,215 #8 Posted May 15 Where was a 800 Automatic in 1971 and 1972 originally had a 8 HP Briggs., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,405 #9 Posted May 15 (edited) Parking brake lever is on the center counsel instead of under the fender, this would make it a 1967 model 877 Edited May 15 by Achto 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,405 #10 Posted May 15 A link to the manuals for the 877. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro Depacas 7 #11 Posted May 15 Thanks everyone! I found the id tag. It is an 877. Now the fun begins. It does start and run sort of. Rebuilding the carb and changing fluids first thing. Gas tank is clean. Good solid restorable 877. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,782 #12 Posted May 16 On 5/14/2025 at 7:28 PM, Handy Don said: missing the motion control lever but otherwise an excellent start for a restoration. It's there Don just hidden and yes a good resto start. On 5/14/2025 at 7:30 PM, adsm08 said: that I would love to have. I'll second that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
