possum 0 #1 Posted April 10, 2010 recently found an old wheelhorse tractor and need some info on it all i have is a model #56780 any help would be greatly apprreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3horse 3 #2 Posted April 10, 2010 Hello and Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
possum 0 #3 Posted April 10, 2010 thanks for the welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #5 Posted April 10, 2010 :omg: Does it have a rounded hood, square hood, or a big red and black hood? The more information we can get the better your chances are of getting a positive identification. Does it have a 4 speed, 8 speed, or a automatic transmission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #6 Posted April 10, 2010 Hello and Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,866 #7 Posted April 10, 2010 :omg: Send us some pictures. As they say, a picture is worth 1000 words. If you can't figure out how to post a picture, and you know how to email one, send me the picture in an email and I will post it for the group to look at. Bob rmaynard@qis.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
possum 0 #8 Posted April 10, 2010 thanks for the reponses as soon as i get some pictures i will send them to you it has a rounded hood the gears say 1,2,3,r guessing its a four speed, it has a blade on the back for leveling with 2 seperate disk,s for plowing and 2 spades for row making. i saw it at an old freinds place showed interest and he gave it to me. no rust holes any where and someone painted it all yellow and the motor is not the right one they installed wood blocks to lift the hood to fit a big briggs. my kids think its awesome and so do i. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #9 Posted April 10, 2010 :omg: congrats on the tractor.You'll have alot of fun working on that old horse and probably learn a bit in the process to. You've came to the right place for advice. Good luck ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
802heath 0 #10 Posted April 11, 2010 hello and :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #11 Posted April 11, 2010 Hi, and ! Glad to have you aboard! Also glad to hear the PO used wood blocks to raise the hood rather than chopping it up to make things fit - it'll make it much easier to restore if that's what you choose to do! Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #12 Posted April 11, 2010 With a round hood and a 3 or 4 speed tranny, it narrows it down quite a bit on identification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #13 Posted April 11, 2010 Did the hood have a solid front or grills in it? Was the fuel tank, originally, mounted under the hood on the front, or toward the driver with the steering shaft running through it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #14 Posted April 11, 2010 56780 looks like a 1961 serial number. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #15 Posted April 12, 2010 :omg: These are a great group of guys with lots of knowledge. They are always willing to help a guy out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
