pedros_pierre 4 #1 Posted 22 hours ago hello looking some info about thus model 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,758 #2 Posted 22 hours ago (edited) You've just come to the most helpful Wheel Horse forum around. The choke and throttle levers and tread plate foot rest are found on the 1960 Suburban 400 or 550. The 400 would originally have a Kohler K91 4hp engine and the 550 would have a Tecumseh 5hp engine. The side of your engine looks like a Tecumseh with a starter. The on the 1960 model 550 the battery would have been under the seat. Very nice looking tractor. Rear fenders were an option. The missing belt guard helps slack the belt when using the clutch. They may have made some heavy wire fingers to help with clutching since it doesn't have the guard. That tractor would have what we call the 3 piece transmission which has a cast iron center section and flat steel side plates. The rear wheel rims look black like the rear axle seals may be leaking. These transmission are not hard to replace seals, and possible axle bushings Edited 22 hours ago by oliver2-44 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,082 #3 Posted 22 hours ago And it has the period correct cutting deck... looks to be a 36" model, not a 32"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 48,140 #4 Posted 21 hours ago I would say that engine is original. Can't see anyone ever replacing a Kohler with a Tecky! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,167 #5 Posted 21 hours ago Welcome to Red Square 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,489 #6 Posted 21 hours ago 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,371 #7 Posted 21 hours ago 2 @pedros_pierre I trust this information is what you're looking for. If not keep asking we're here to help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,387 #10 Posted 18 hours ago I love that exhaust with the two ports ! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 58,179 #12 Posted 17 hours ago Orginal 550 gets my vote. Pretty much all there too. A real find in this area. Wonder how that ever made it to France. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,082 #13 Posted 8 hours ago 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Wonder how that ever made it to France. Oversized suitcase?? On a boat... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 71,281 #14 Posted 8 hours ago nice find! 9 hours ago, WHX?? said: Orginal 550 gets my vote. Pretty much all there too. A real find in this area. Wonder how that ever made it to France. Didn’t you read Straight From The Horse’s Mouth? Lots of round hoods went to Spain for small scale farming. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,191 #16 Posted 7 hours ago welcome! it's a Suburban as the guys say!! nice find.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 58,179 #17 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: nice find! Didn’t you read Straight From The Horse’s Mouth? Lots of round hoods went to Spain I did but also read where most got trashed ( RJs) from bouncing on the front end while plowing. That's when they came out with tombstones and suburban axles and 701s. Edited 7 hours ago by WHX?? Speeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
