hm12460 53 #1 Posted September 17, 2010 Gentlemen, i bought a wheel horse tonight! I haven't had one in 5-6 years now and i bought a B-80 with a rear discharge deck and a snow plow for $225. Should make a good garage buddy for my John Deere's. I'll try to throw up a couple picture's this weekend after i get it home. Last month i was cleaning out my garage and found a rear hitch for a snow plow that i forgot i had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #2 Posted September 17, 2010 Harold, welcome back to having red in your herd! Sounds like a nice acquisition! Duff :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #3 Posted September 17, 2010 Those are good little tractors, need any parts let me know I'm in MI. and have a couple parts laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534 #4 Posted September 17, 2010 Harold, Sounds like you are looking to upgrade the look in your garage Congrats and post the pics. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #5 Posted September 17, 2010 In an interesting twist, I bought a 312-8 on the same day from a guy with "GO DEERE" plates on his car. The one I got also had a mower and snow plow/dozer blade. From what I've seen, the B-80 and 312-8 are both tractors that are among the most appreciated of the various models. Welcome back to the fold! Also... I think the rear axle bracket is, pound for pound, the second most valuable part on a Wheel Horse. (The first most valuable parts must surely be the chrome plated hub caps with the WH logo.) -hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #6 Posted September 18, 2010 Also... I think the rear axle bracket is, pound for pound, the second most valuable part on a Wheel Horse. (The first most valuable parts must surely be the chrome plated hub caps with the WH logo.) -hank Amen on that, brother! Duff :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,792 #7 Posted September 18, 2010 :) HI HM what year is it? is it a 4 speed or an 8 speed ? I have one that I would NEVER part with that 8hp runs so smooth u barley no it is running. enjoy and T/Care. Gary B.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #8 Posted September 19, 2010 T1257, it is a 4 speed. is an 8 speed a direct bolt in? I would imagine it is an early 70's but not sure. is there a web site available to look up serial/model number's. i found some sites that were helpful if you owned a wheel horse from toro, but nothing going back to the 70's. also, do you fellas have any sites for ordering parts from? partstree.com doesn't go back far enough to cover this model. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,792 #9 Posted September 19, 2010 :) Hi Harold is it like this one it is a 4speed 1974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #10 Posted September 19, 2010 Hey Harold, 'Horses and Deeres can co-exist in the same stable, or so I've heard . Your B-80 with a 4 speed is either a 1974 model # 1-0140 or 1-0145, or a 1975 model # 1-0141. There should be a plate/tag with one of those numbers on it. You can see the plate on the picture T1257 posted. It's right by the deck lift handle. You can get a parts breakdown by entering your model number here: https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro or at Partstree here: http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mh=8 What parts do you need that is too old for Partstree to carry? Have fun and good luck. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
