bork 0 #1 Posted November 16, 2009 :notworthy: Are older WH better for collecting or models that fewer were made? or more horsepower & options? or all personal preference? & then if rare, hard to find parts? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #2 Posted November 16, 2009 Obviously as they get older and people who dont know what they have trash them the value theoretically goes up as the tractor in question gets rarer and harder to come by. On the other hand some models were limited in production and even tho they are newer they have maintained some value. The 520-8 speed is one example as is the 420-LSE. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #3 Posted November 16, 2009 I would build a collection around the ones you like most. Yes there are some units that are worth more dollars but in the end the collection will sit at your house. Wouldn't you want the examples you like best? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #4 Posted November 16, 2009 I think that about any model wheelhorse can be considered collectable or or even workable,personal preference means all,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #5 Posted November 16, 2009 I'll agree personal preference is what I do. I enjoy the round hoods but I have some newer horses also. It's all on what turns ya on Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #6 Posted November 17, 2009 ALL OF THEM :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #7 Posted November 17, 2009 A C-195 would be a good one to find! I personally like the 1974 -1984 C-Series. They are built like a tank, they can use a variety of attachments, and they are worth the time it takes to restore them! Never really got into the older ones, I do have an RJ-59 which I need to restore! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #8 Posted November 17, 2009 Its all in what you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #9 Posted November 17, 2009 I echo what has been said already. Everyone has their personal preference on what they like. Take some time in the photo gallery, find an eye catcher, and let the hunt begin! :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #10 Posted November 17, 2009 Ditto to what has already been said. My only addition would be that perhaps you (and others) might want to check out some of these older threads about the who/what/when/why and how of the collectors collections of tractors whose owners make up this forum! These are a few GREAT topics from the past. Feel free to add to any or all of them and bring them back to the top. Confessions of a Wheel Horse Owner Does your collection have a theme? Why do you collect these tractors? Collecting Wheel Horses: What is your determining factor? Are we more alone than we think?: Other Wheel Horse owners in the area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #11 Posted November 17, 2009 A C-195 would be a good one to find! I personally like the 1974 -1984 C-Series. They are built like a tank, they can use a variety of attachments, and they are worth the time it takes to restore them! Never really got into the older ones, I do have an RJ-59 which I need to restore! Mike, I completely agree but I also like other horses as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htopjimmy26 3 #12 Posted November 17, 2009 Depends on what you like,but I was always partial to big power hydros . Just more fun to use with power to spare [You can really bully the yard ] Good luck :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
