ebinmaine 76,546 #1 Posted yesterday at 05:55 PM I got this 1974 Wheelhorse C160-8 that used to have a Tecumseh engine. Now it's getting a Briggs Vanguard. Also, combining the tractor with a whole bunch of parts from the 520 series. 24 x 12 x 12 rear tires. 17" diameter steering wheel from a race car. Gear reduction steering. Splayed forward front axle. I'm going from a 16 HP to a 20 HP engine..... I asked the interwebs what the strongest pulling horse is... Trina and I talked it over. She knows horses. Both kinds. There's Percherons. Belgians. And Shire. I like Shire because it gives a nod to the Lord of the Rings as well. I also wanted to reference the fact that it's not all "Horse" because of that Briggs engine. "The Shire Mule" What else ya got??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,402 #2 Posted yesterday at 06:03 PM (edited) "Nero" as in Nero and Joe. Strong horse. The Adios Edited yesterday at 06:07 PM by Wishin4a416 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,493 #3 Posted yesterday at 06:05 PM Colossus II 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,546 #4 Posted yesterday at 06:10 PM 5 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Colossus II I may have to reverse that and call the other one Colossus II. Given the time frame you know...... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 2,051 #5 Posted yesterday at 06:41 PM THE WHEELINATOR 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,160 #6 Posted yesterday at 07:24 PM Beorn Beorn is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, is a skin-changer who can transform into a large black bear. He is known for his immense strength, his role in aiding Thorin and Company during their quest, and for leading the Beornings, a group of men who inhabit the Vales of Anduin. A lot of similarities with both the tractor and your affinity for Ursidae... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,973 #7 Posted yesterday at 07:24 PM I am partial to either "Iron Horse", or "Clydesdale"... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,620 #8 Posted yesterday at 07:52 PM I haven't named any of my tractors, even if I thought of a good name. Nothing against it at all. It's just that I can barely keep all my kid's names in my mind so I'm just trying not to confuse myself... 1 1 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,636 #9 Posted yesterday at 08:31 PM 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: "The Shire Mule" Mules are a mix of two breeds so I get the nod to the mixed ancestry. Shire is a single breed of workhorse. Mixed metaphor there. Consider stepping away from straining the “hybrid” motif and just choosing a short name derived from one of the best strong horses? Dutch, Perch, Belge, Dale? Or go further afield... Many consider the Grizzly Bear the most flexible of large mammals--smart, powerful, adaptable. Grizzle indicated a mix of gray and brown/black hair (though Grizzle has also come to mean “whiney”, sigh). Puha is a Cherokee word for strength. Adriel: Navajo name meaning "he is strong” (or derivations Galadriel or Andriel from LOTR) Winyan: Lakota name meaning “she is strong" Robus (short for robust or robustus (Latin) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,477 #10 Posted yesterday at 08:47 PM Herman, as in Munster. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,493 #11 Posted yesterday at 08:51 PM We had names for vehicles in the army.. It was a two part name ending in truck. The first word was dependent on the trucks situation, stuck, or broke down, needing a lot of maintenance, cleanliness, etc. Unfortunately none of the first words are allowed here If the truck was broke down and stuck at the same time additional lead in names would be applied. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,251 #12 Posted yesterday at 09:41 PM 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: I am partial to either "Iron Horse", or "Clydesdale"... I like Bills suggestion, but would shorten it to just Clyde. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,546 #13 Posted yesterday at 09:46 PM 4 minutes ago, Sparky said: I like Bills suggestion, but would shorten it to just Clyde. Love the name but @PeacemakerJack already has it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,251 #14 Posted 23 hours ago 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Love the name but @PeacemakerJack already has it. That shouldn’t matter..you think your the only Eric? Or me the only Mike? Clyde is still my choice …. Now make it happen 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leabassett@sbcglobal.net 160 #15 Posted 23 hours ago How about Belgaum Draft If they do not like it for a puller they can like it as a drink 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,160 #17 Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, Sparky said: you think your the only Eric? Man I hope so... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,643 #18 Posted 22 hours ago (edited) Since it’s got a Vanguard, and you’re piecing it together, I vote for Vanderbilt. Edited 9 hours ago by Pullstart 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 12,507 #19 Posted 11 hours ago (edited) Oh come on now.......................... Edited 11 hours ago by Racinbob 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,268 #20 Posted 11 hours ago 17 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I got this 1974 Wheelhorse C160-8 that used to have a Tecumseh engine. Now it's getting a Briggs Vanguard. Also, combining the tractor with a whole bunch of parts from the 520 series. 24 x 12 x 12 rear tires. 17" diameter steering wheel from a race car. Gear reduction steering. Splayed forward front axle. I'm going from a 16 HP to a 20 HP engine..... I asked the interwebs what the strongest pulling horse is... Trina and I talked it over. She knows horses. Both kinds. There's Percherons. Belgians. And Shire. I like Shire because it gives a nod to the Lord of the Rings as well. I also wanted to reference the fact that it's not all "Horse" because of that Briggs engine. "The Shire Mule" What else ya got??? Sorry, Eric, I just never got into naming them. But I do like the reflection of the Lord of the rings. Cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 2,051 #21 Posted 9 hours ago 13 hours ago, Sparky said: Clyde is still my choice …. Now make it happen 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1054 Project 24 #22 Posted 9 hours ago Regarding LOTR - Bill (Bill The Pony) was Samwise's pony. Shadowfax was Gandalf's horse. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,792 #23 Posted 2 hours ago Mountain Mule 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,546 #24 Posted 1 hour ago Several very interesting suggestions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,620 #25 Posted 1 hour ago If you're going with LOTR references, then Smeagul or Gollum has to be on the short list... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
