What have you done "WITH" your Wheel Horse

[Razorback 1,370]

On 6/13/2026 at 7:08 PM, Razorback said:

I used my C160 and the 36” RD deck to mow the front yard, then took off the mower deck and installed the cultivators and stirred up the garden, trying to stay ahead of weeds, and perfect timing for expected rain.

i noticed that the tension spring on the deck had broken, so I ordered a new one when I went inside.

 

When I install the new spring, I am going to try putting some plastic tubing on the contact areas at the end loops of the spring…. Might make it last longer.

A follow-up:

I ran across these springs today. They look  identical to the deck belt tensioner spring. Notice the price on the back???? I will test them soon.

[pfrederi 20,924]

Used a WH, a trailer my father and I built in the 60s and sewer auger (about 170 lbs) to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe

 

 

[ineedanother 2,649]

12 hours ago, pfrederi said:

...to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe

There's something you don't hear very often...

[sqrlgtr 3,395]

On 7/28/2026 at 10:33 AM, Razorback said:

They look  identical to the deck belt tensioner spring. Notice the price on the back???? I will test them soon.

@Razorback you get a chance to test springs out yet?

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,995]

 Put down some stripes this afternoon with my ‘02 - 315-8. 
  Wish all my mowing machines had cup holders 
 

[Razorback 1,370]

On 7/31/2026 at 6:35 AM, sqrlgtr said:

@Razorback you get a chance to test springs out yet?

Not yet. We were out of town for two weeks, got home last Tuesday..... work, work, work since then... weekend is full.... I hope to get to look at this tomorrow??

[sqrlgtr 3,395]

3 hours ago, Razorback said:

Not yet. We were out of town for two weeks, got home last Tuesday..... work, work, work since then... weekend is full.... I hope to get to look at this tomorrow??

need to get your priorities in order . 

[Razorback 1,370]

20 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

need to get your priorities in order . 

I know, I know....... one of these days....

During Covid, my job was threatened and I was getting things together TO retire. Well, long story short, I survived, got a BIG raise, and am still doing what I've been doing. I like doing what I'm doing and have a pretty unique niche compared to others in my position, so I'll stick around maybe a couple of more years. Keeping an eye on some investments, if they reach a certain level I have in mind, I might convert them to income-producing investments, retire, and start taking my pension. If some other things change, we might move things up.

Edited Sunday at 04:15 PM by Razorback

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,929]

 

Today, I mowed the Fire Station and my lawn with the 312. I also heated up and circulated all the oil in the C-141. The local church was painting the inside of the station so I have to go back for some touch up probably tomorrow or Tuesday. The trucks and some stuff were out so it limited where I could mow, I got most of it though.

[adsm08 4,837]

It rained, so nothing.

[squonk 47,476]

Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 31,827]

15 minutes ago, squonk said:

Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! 

 

That big thing with the yellow wheels outta commission...? Couldn't handle it? 

[rjg854 13,212]

37 minutes ago, squonk said:

Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! 

 

 

Get all cleaned up nice for all the guests who stop by. And I looking forward to a ride along with you on Friday.

[CRF857 337]

Everything that was mobile got taken outside, and the shop got swept out.

520H

C141

Elec-Trak E-14

Roper tow vehicle

J. D. 110

Speedex S18

Sulky, and wagon with seat.

Everything else got pushed aside and swept around.

Then it was all put bak and covered.

[rjg854 13,212]

Nice collection you have there  

[CRF857 337]

3 hours ago, rjg854 said:

Nice collection you have there  

Thanks.

Until recently I also had an Amigo, a Massey Executive, and a  Minneapolis Moline MoCraft. Sold them to a gentlrman who made a 9 hour trip from Minnesota to get them.

[Retired Wrencher 6,829]

On 7/4/2026 at 6:50 PM, ebinmaine said:

Eric I like you wood set up. especially where you store the wood and that little building. Was itmade out of skids? You got it working, buddy

[Retired Wrencher 6,829]

On 7/5/2026 at 9:23 AM, ebinmaine said:

Moving more firewood this morning. 

This second load was a monster. 

 

 

You definitely have your wood processing down pat. 

[ebinmaine 79,780]

40 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

. Was itmade out of skids? 

 

I think the base is old pallets with OSB layed on top of that.  

 

 

37 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

You definitely have your wood processing down pat. 

 

 

It's a constantly changing system. Different areas. Different trees.  Different machines.  

Seems to work OK.  

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,929]

 

Today, I finished up mowing with the 312-8 and weedwacking the Town Fire Station. I also did some mowing and weedwacking at home as well. 
 

 

In one spot in my lawn, this big burdox bush had grown up in the month or so since I mowed. I was surprised after chipping away at it with the mower for a bit. it took the whole plant out with no problem. The picture is kind of deceiving, as it’s chest to eye level at my height and I’m 5’10” so it wasn’t small.

Edited 2 hours ago by MainelyWheelhorse

[My_horse 122]

Blew a tire on my Timecutter HD today. More likely the tube let go. Couldn’t find any damage on the tire whatsoever.

 

Tube was put in a few years ago, due to a thorn in the side, in a bad spot. Won’t hold air at all. I mean it doesn’t even inflate.  As fast as the air goes in, it comes back out.
 

It was on my third lap around, and not near anything. 
 

 

So the old 314-8 got to do the mowing duty.  It needed to be cut bad. I was in the hospital last week from having a heart attack on Monday. The z turn would have been so much easier. 
 

Taking the tire to a local mower shop tomorrow. Too much work for me at this point. 

[Handy Don 17,033]

When the air is coming out that fast, the bead isn’t snug on the rim

[My_horse 122]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

When the air is coming out that fast, the bead isn’t snug on the rim

It’s got a tube in it, shouldn’t be coming out at all. Pic is after we broke the beads loose. Air was coming out with both beads seated around valve stem.