Retired Wrencher 5,772 #1 Posted December 12, 2009 :notworthy: Hi i have a B80 what I think is 1st year, 1974 and I am responding to someone I can`t remember who said that the B80 is not much of a tractor in an Quote I am like Kajamo240 who likes his B80 and does work with it. I think u can not buy a tractor to day in the same class today that is built like the B80. I do not intend to cause anger in this Quote, I am just let him know how I feel. t/c all happy holidays. Gary B...... [ps is there a spell check on this web site as I S.... at it.} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #2 Posted December 12, 2009 I dont remember that comment but your right. The B-80 is a stout tractor and is only missing the low range that the C-81's or C-85"s had with the same motor. And to tell the truth, there arent to many times I need low range on my tractors that have it. I would be happy to have a B-80 in my collection. Mike........ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #3 Posted December 12, 2009 I agree that a B80 is a very good stout tractor that can do about as much as the larger hp models can,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 #4 Posted December 12, 2009 are you sure he was talking about a b-80 i think theres a e-80 with a bottom shaft engine. i have a b-80 it an 8 speed model looks the same as most other wheel horses just a smaller engine. that little 8 hp will surpise you. if thats the case then a 854,857 654 ect are mot much of a tractor and we all know they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #5 Posted December 12, 2009 Thank you T1257. I do recall that comment but chose to leave it as that members opinion. I like my B-80 as it was free and its a good machine to dink around with. It works great for everything that I need it to... Great mower and works well with the blade too! Just looking for my Gear ring and starter for it to do some snow blowing! It has the 8 speed transmission and can hold its own! Lord knows its no C or D series but we are all here to appreciate the same thing right? Wheel Horse! :notworthy: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #6 Posted December 12, 2009 I dont remember that comment but your right. The B-80 is a stout tractor and is only missing the low range that the C-81's or C-85"s had with the same motor. And to tell the truth, there arent to many times I need low range on my tractors that have it. I would be happy to have a B-80 in my collection. Mike........ T/YOU MIKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #7 Posted December 12, 2009 Thank you T1257. I do recall that comment but chose to leave it as that members opinion. I like my B-80 as it was free and its a good machine to dink around with. It works great for everything that I need it to... Great mower and works well with the blade too! Just looking for my Gear ring and starter for it to do some snow blowing! It has the 8 speed transmission and can hold its own! Lord knows its no C or D series but we are all here to appreciate the same thing right? Wheel Horse! t/ YOU KAJAMO240 and right on about enjoying what we have in wheel horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,395 #8 Posted December 12, 2009 The B-80 is one of the best overall tractors for a homeowner! I don't think for a tiller, snowblower or other heavy uses that it is strong enough but I like my 1975 B-80 amd I am sure you other B-80 owners do too! If you interested only in mowing, removing snow with a snow blade, picking up leaves with a sweeper and hauling with a cart you can have it made with a B-80. 2008 snow removal in Greencastle, Indiana: Mowing : Hauling: Video Sweeping Leaves: http://s728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/L...nt=102_6999.flv My brother's 1974 B-80 (travlndave on Red Square) repainted this year: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418a 0 #9 Posted December 12, 2009 I use mine everyday Don't know what I would do without!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,293 #10 Posted December 12, 2009 The only thing wrong with a B-80 is I don't have one. About the spell checker... Every time you misspell a word while typing, a red line appears under that word. If you place your cursor on the red-lined word and right-click, you will get the correct spelling of the word. Hope that helps. Bob in Maryland who would be lost without spell check :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #11 Posted December 12, 2009 The B-80 is one of the best overall tractors for a homeowner!..................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #12 Posted December 12, 2009 The only thing wrong with a B-80 is I don't have one. About the spell checker... Every time you misspell a word while typing, a red line appears under that word. If you place your cursor on the red-lined word and right-click, you will get the correct spelling of the word. Hope that helps. Bob in Maryland who would be lost without spell check T/U RMAYNARD this helps me a lot. and also for the Quote. T/C and happy holidays to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsec85 5 #13 Posted December 12, 2009 :notworthy: ive owned about 18 b80 4 and 8 speeds . and there the perfect little machine for a person that has 1 acre or less of land . it plows great they cut grass good and a lot of other things . the b80 , c-81 , c-85, 308-8 , commando 8 , 854, and a lot of others with the 8 hp kohler are great little machines and id personally put it up against most anything new today . as it is all junk today jeff jeffs wheel horse stable :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #14 Posted December 12, 2009 Hey Lane Ranger. It's 81 degrees in Central Florida. Tomorrow I'm picking up moss and small tree branches from a recent storm that dropped the temperature down to about 54 degrees. I guess I don't need a snow blower. Nice photos, great little tractor. I wish it would snow in Florida. Finished the 312-8 today and had to park it in the barn. It was so hot the seat would burn you. (just kiding) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #15 Posted December 12, 2009 I cut my teeth on a B-80. I still have it- it belongs to my 17 year old son, and he is very proud of it. Every model has its place- and for my uses, but, high HP, heavy horses aren't of much use. I like nimble, light weight but heavy duty, and economical horses. I liked the 520, but I could mow 3 times for the amount of fuel it took to mow once with the 520. The parts are common. In my estimation, the B-80, and its cousins, is a very well rounded machine. And, the shining star is that 8 horse kohler. To buy a modern "tractor", it will have to be 12 or 14 HP to do the same work. But, it certainly won't do it for 30 years or more. I take offense at anyone who bashes the B-80. They are just missing out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #16 Posted December 13, 2009 ive owned about 18 b80 4 and 8 speeds . and there the perfect little machine for a person that has 1 acre or less of land . it plows great they cut grass good and a lot of other things . the b80 , c-81 , c-85, 308-8 , commando 8 , 854, and a lot of others with the 8 hp kohler are great little machines and id personally put it up against most anything new today . as it is all junk today jeff jeffs wheel horse stable nice quote Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #17 Posted December 13, 2009 I cut my teeth on a B-80. I still have it- it belongs to my 17 year old son, and he is very proud of it. Every model has its place- and for my uses, but, high HP, heavy horses aren't of much use. I like nimble, light weight but heavy duty, and economical horses. I liked the 520, but I could mow 3 times for the amount of fuel it took to mow once with the 520. The parts are common. In my estimation, the B-80, and its cousins, is a very well rounded machine. And, the shining star is that 8 horse kohler. To buy a modern "tractor", it will have to be 12 or 14 HP to do the same work. But, it certainly won't do it for 30 years or more. I take offense at anyone who bashes the B-80. They are just missing out. t/you Hodge nice Quote you speak the truth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider 10 0 #18 Posted December 13, 2009 I agree with everyone here. Low horse doesn't mean how well a machine works. it all depends on the gears and mechanical advantages... Dan B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow_Extreme 550 #19 Posted December 13, 2009 It's interesting this came up. I'm fighting my B-80 right now and it hasn't driven me crazy yet but it's getting there. I just finished re-wiring the mower and installed a new ignition switch. I hit the key and started turning over and than stopped. It won't do anything. I even bypassed the 2 safety switches, checked all the connections with my meter for continuity and voltage. Just in-case I replaced the starter solenoid with a new one and also jumped the solenoid to make sure there was nothing wrong with the starter. The only thing I ca n think of that's left is the brand new igniton switch I bought is junk. By the way the B-80 is a stout little tractor!! They made it with a low range transmission as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,395 #20 Posted December 13, 2009 Gary: My B-80 is a three speed with reverse (4 Unidrive) not an 8. They did make the eight speed Hi-Low for B-80 however. The three B-80's in our family are all four speeds so I have no experience with the Hi-Low. I assume the Hi-Low just gives wider range of application for an already wide-range 8 HP tractor! Long live the Wheel Horse and the ideals which brought it to market! :notworthy: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #21 Posted December 13, 2009 they look like a wheelhorse to me :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #22 Posted December 13, 2009 Gary: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #23 Posted December 13, 2009 I just thought after 74 they switch over to the H/Low if u have further info on this anyone else please let me know The B-80 models were produced for a total of four years - '74/'75 being the 4 speed model with the medium frame and the flip-up rear fender and '76/'77 being the 8 speed with the long frame and the fixed rear fender / flip-up seat. The B-80 8 speed models are essentially a C-100 with a K-181 Kohler. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #24 Posted December 13, 2009 To the guys with the B80s in pictures,Nice tractors ,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #25 Posted December 13, 2009 The B-80 8 speed models are essentially a C-100 with a K-181 Kohler. I did not know this! Pretty good information! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
