Hodge71 690 #1 Posted August 20 Hey folks, Its been a couple years since i was active and around the tractors and hobby I loved so much. Back on my birthday this year I was diagnosed with stage 4 sarcoidosis and there's really no way to fix this. Im on oxygen anytime I walk or sleep so there no chance of me working. I have a whole garage full of Wheel Horse things that have to be sold so my wife doesn't have to deal with this stuff after the fact. Theres just so much that Id like to just get rid of it all with one person and one price. Does anybody do that anymore? If I have to I can sell piecemeal but I don't have the energy(or the breath) to take stuff apart and sell it piecemeal for the most profit. Here some of the pictures of what I have accumulated over the decades of my time in this hobby. Please don't beat me up too much. 100% original Suburban 400 This tractor was my baby. I bought it from the original owner and it runs and drives and mows. Just not currently, it did 2 years ago. It needs the points filed and then you're good to go. Honestly struggling with letting this one go because of what it means to me. It was the fist Wheel Horse my sone drove at 4 years old. Hes now almost 20m and in college. It may stay here unless the right person and or price makes me change my mind. This is a 1978 C-81. It has a 12 horse Kohler in it currently and does run and drive, just not well. It burns oil and has a carb issue. Not running currently. I'm trying to be as truthful as I can. If I'm not sure, I'll tell you up front. This is a 1974 C-160 4 speed.This tractor runs well, mows well, but needs a battery. Currently has a 42"RD mower deck on it that I used 1 year ago This is a 1973 14 Automatic with center control. Runs and mows well. I used it last fall but needs a battery now This is a 1995 Wheel Horse 416 automatic that I redid for my dad for his 75th birthday. He never changed the oil and blew the motor last year. Has a 48" mower deck and the engine was a beast until he blew it from not changing the oil in over 5 years This was also my baby. 1973 Wheel Horse 18 Automatic. Completely redone 15 years ago. Used it to mow 5 acres with a 60" belly mower and also plow snow with a 60" snowplow. It needs the engine coupler that couples the Kohler twin to the hydraulic pump in order to run perfect. It has run last ear for about 1 minute untilI saw there was an issue. Doesn't run now due to the bolt missing. This is a 1970 Wheel Horse GT-14. Its been redone and has 3 point hitch also has the inner wheel weights. Both rare items. The motor is blown. I screwed up and tilted it big time when building my house and the engine seized up. I do have another engine for it. I believe the replacement is a 16 Kohler that I bought from a Wheel Horse guy. This a a 1990s 60" Wheel Horse mower deck that I converted to fit my 18 auto. It mowed great but I hadn't run it in a couple years since the 18 needed the bolt replaced for the hydraulic pump. This is a Wheel Horse powered de-thatcher. It's a very rare post 70s implement for the C series and later 3,4,5 series machine. I bought this from a Wheel Horse guy. Its pretty cool. This is the mower for the Suburban 400. Run and mows well. Id like this to go with the tractor it was purchased with. I do have snow plow as well but I can't locate it currently. This is a kohler motor. I don't recall if its 12 horse or 16 horse but it ran well when the guy I bought it from took it off the tractor. Here you see another 60" D series snowplow and also a D series snowblower. Both operate just fine This is also a 12 or 16 horse Kohler motor. Run just fine and just needs a home. Requires dig to get to it inside the garage Wheel Horse wheels and tires along with a rebuilt D series hero pump, C series lawn vacuum and lord only knows how much other nick nacks I have piled up. All in all its been a tough exercise doing this. I had so many plans that won't get done, yet its strangely calming to se it all go to people that want it. I don't know how to really describe any of it honestly. Its just tough and its still a new wound so to speak. Jeff 1 1 5 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,325 #2 Posted August 20 Jeff, @Hodge71 , it is excellent to hear from you again. I hope you remember the old Football Pools. I have to say that I am sorry to hear about your health and the issues that come with that. I hope you fair well my friend...that is one heck of a Red Collection. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,271 #3 Posted August 20 Looks like @Pullstart has a road trip ahead! 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,309 #4 Posted August 20 (edited) @Hodge71 sorry to hear about your health concerns. Why don't you give AZ Tractor a call and see if he would be interested in what you have. I'm not sure how far apart you are from each other, but he deals in parts and tractors. Edited August 20 by rjg854 Add 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,361 #5 Posted August 20 I'm very sorry to hear of your current health condition and I hope and pray nothing but the best for you moving forward. Also that's a sweet collection you have obtained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 8,113 #6 Posted August 20 We’re here for ya Jeff, hopefully someone will grab the whole enchilada. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 690 #7 Posted August 20 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: Jeff, @Hodge71 , it is excellent to hear from you again. I hope you remember the old Football Pools. I have to say that I am sorry to hear about your health and the issues that come with that. I hope you fair well my friend...that is one heck of a Red Collection. Steve, I certainly remember those football pools. We used to have a good time. I loved meeting everyone at the big show and camping plus taking the big group picture for the site. It is some sadly missed good times. I haven't been to the big show since Jeb was about 10 or 11, he's 19 and going to be 20 and a sophomore in college. Time flies and we don't have any control over the plane dude. Keep on keeping on! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 690 #8 Posted August 20 22 minutes ago, nylyon said: We’re here for ya Jeff, hopefully someone will grab the whole enchilada. Thanks Karl. The plan is sell the whole kit and caboodle. We shall see if that works. If not its going to be a lot of loose items. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 8,113 #9 Posted August 20 However we can help, just let me know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,613 #10 Posted August 21 If i wasn't 1200 miles away id probably be in your driveway, heck of a collection, hopefully it can be kept together to one buyer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,931 #11 Posted August 21 Hmmmm, about 1 hr away..... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,917 #12 Posted August 21 Jeff sorry to hear about your medical condition. I hope the right person comes your way and buys it all that way you know it went to a good home. Stay strong and safe. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,274 #13 Posted August 21 I'm so sorry to hear about your health! I'm in pa too so if you need any help, wheel horse related or not let me know. I don't have the funds to buy the whole lot or I'd be out there! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 690 #14 Posted August 21 26 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: I'm so sorry to hear about your health! I'm in pa too so if you need any help, wheel horse related or not let me know. I don't have the funds to buy the whole lot or I'd be out there! Well Mike, Thank you for the well wishes. I may take you up on the needing help thing. Unfortunately nobody seems interested in buying the whole thing in one fell swoop so stuff will be for sale individually I guess. Spoken for already is the Suburban 400 and the C-160 4 speed providing the member is ok with my prices. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 690 #15 Posted August 21 10 hours ago, 76c12091520h said: Hmmmm, about 1 hr away..... Better get on your Horse. I didnt think stuff would fly out the door like this! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,301 #16 Posted August 21 Very sorry to hear of your health problems. My prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. I hope everything finds good homes. If I were closer I'd take that 416H and maybe a 48" deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,197 #17 Posted August 21 So sorry to hear of your health issues. I just spent the last 29 hours holding my wife’s grandmother’s hand in the ER. Failing health and questions needing answered, it’s hard to see loved ones slip away. ❤️ 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,620 #18 Posted August 21 I am so sorry to hear of your health situation. Pray that your herd finds a new home and it isn't too taxing on your health. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 962 #19 Posted August 22 very sorry to hear of your health problems. i would very much like to buy the thatcher. unfortunately i cannot travel that far. if anybody from southern new england is going to hodge please let me know and i would be happy to help with travel expenses. regards mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
