PWL216 1,092 #1 Posted Sunday at 10:49 PM In another post, @c-series don mentioned he bought his Work Horse GT 1800 new in 1984 and still has it. I was wondering, who on the forum has owned their WH since new the longest (i.e still have it). Who can beat 1984? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,667 #3 Posted Sunday at 11:17 PM (edited) Father bought My L-107 22 May 1967 $469.35 Still use her most every day... New HH70 back in early 90s. Edited Sunday at 11:20 PM by pfrederi 4 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,234 #4 Posted Sunday at 11:21 PM I'm out. I wasn't even born in 84. My dad bought our first WH new in 88, and still has it. I think my son uses it more than he does though. Says their 414 and Cub are "too fancy". He says that about the 310-8, but it's at least closer to what he likes. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,507 #5 Posted yesterday at 01:08 AM I’m out too. I was 4 and I’ve only had my 312-8 being the oldest, 3 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 950 #6 Posted yesterday at 01:09 AM hi pfrederi, $469. in 1967 is worth about $4,514. today! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,632 #7 Posted yesterday at 05:51 AM I'm out. My first one was around 1997. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,334 #8 Posted yesterday at 07:48 AM (edited) Never had a new one. Always second hand. Had a 76 B100 in 88 Ran it for years and years. Spent the big bucks on cars. Edited yesterday at 07:50 AM by JoeM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,393 #9 Posted yesterday at 09:23 AM Not even close for me - 2015... C-105. My son was gifted it from my brother for use in his lawn and snow business... I "inherited" it when he went off to college. Here he is after it came off the trailer. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,925 #10 Posted yesterday at 09:52 AM I purchased my 1976 B-80 brand new from Chandlers. I also purchased a 1984 GT-1100 new from Highway 19 but I no longer have it. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,781 #11 Posted yesterday at 10:10 AM (edited) 10 hours ago, pfrederi said: Father bought My L-107 22 May 1967 $469.35 Still use her most every day... New HH70 back in early 90s. I think we have a winer with this one. I never owned a new one. Where I grew up never seen or heard of Wheel Horse. Big J.D. because of the state.= the green mountain state. Edited yesterday at 10:14 AM by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #12 Posted yesterday at 10:52 AM Dad bought a brand new 604 when I was a kid. It went with the house when it was sold in 76. Went thru 4 Teckys! This is my first day I drove it! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,708 #13 Posted yesterday at 12:13 PM I wonder what my collection would look like if I grew up in it, or began before 2013! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,667 #14 Posted yesterday at 12:34 PM 11 hours ago, mrc said: hi pfrederi, $469. in 1967 is worth about $4,514. today! It is worth more than that too me... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 742 #15 Posted yesterday at 01:25 PM Handed down to me by Dad - I remember ( 14 years old ) 1979 Becker's lawn and garden backing up the driveway and dropping it off . Restored non worker today 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,263 #16 Posted yesterday at 02:22 PM @PWL216 bought mine new in may 82 , c-85 36 " r/d deck , wheel weights , 42" plow , $ 2100, still have it , also my regular go to for repetitive failures , on the other 2 , similarities , experimentation , eliminate a problem basically have the same set up on all 3 . plowed miles of snow and many an acre of grass . refitted a 12 hp magnum many years back , still has original paint , that has be retained with , oil recovery , zero rust , dread the idea of selling any , just the thought of someone , beating the hell out of it and zero service , is a major turn off . still my favorite , pete 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,206 #17 Posted yesterday at 02:25 PM (edited) I bought a new C-120 in 1977. Its now a C-120/180 with a 2010 Briggs & Stratton Vanguard. With a 48" deck. Edited yesterday at 02:26 PM by Lee1977 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,952 #18 Posted yesterday at 02:54 PM Probably close to 50 went thru my shop in the last 25 years, but I never bought or inherited a new one. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,799 #19 Posted yesterday at 04:58 PM I bought this 210-H brand new in 1990. Owned 20 years. Had to replace the seat, a tie rod end and a charging diode. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,119 #20 Posted 16 hours ago I bought my 520H new in 1989, I worked it hard for 25 plus years. The hour meter stopped working at 777. I'm guessing it has close to 3000 on it, I drove it into my barn three years ago planning on going through it. Health and other reasons have prevented me from getting to it. I have many other workers so the incentive isn't there right now. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,781 #21 Posted 7 hours ago 21 hours ago, Pullstart said: I wonder what my collection would look like if I grew up in it, or began before 2013! Kev, you would need a bigger barn. It’s all good at least you’re doing it now. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,781 #22 Posted 7 hours ago 8 hours ago, Darb1964 said: I bought my 520H new in 1989, I worked it hard for 25 plus years. The hour meter stopped working at 777. I'm guessing it has close to 3000 on it, I drove it into my barn three years ago planning on going through it. Health and other reasons have prevented me from getting to it. I have many other workers so the incentive isn't there right now. Darb as you know, there are plenty of them out there. Maybe someday you’ll get the 520H running again. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites