redtin 0 #1 Posted March 16, 2011 This may be a bit strange but who was the maker of wheel horse tractors in 1987 as i am in the process of registration to make it road legal as i have to cross a road to get to my veg lot. redtin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,683 #2 Posted March 16, 2011 I believe TORO had control at that time although they did not plaster the TORO name on them till 1989 or 1990(cant remember exactly ). Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #5 Posted March 16, 2011 This may be a bit strange but who was the maker of wheel horse tractors in 1987 as i am in the process of registration to make it road legal as i have to cross a road to get to my veg lot. redtin Where do you live that is that picky about going across the road with a riding lawnmower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtin 0 #6 Posted March 16, 2011 UK and i have to come out on main road at a steep angle although its only about 20 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #7 Posted March 16, 2011 That sucks that you have to go to that much trouble for such a little deal. Leave it to the politicians to never ever use any common sense about some things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtin 0 #8 Posted March 16, 2011 Could not agree more with insurance its over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,950 #9 Posted March 16, 2011 I hope no one in government reads this or the next thing we know, they will be taxing us every time the wheels hit the pavement when we are cutting the front lawn. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted March 17, 2011 I'm pretty sure we (in Indiana) should pay property taxes on our tractors if they are NOT used for the intended purpose...mowing, yard work, etc. If we use them just "for fun" or "show" they should be taxed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #11 Posted March 17, 2011 I'm pretty sure we (in Indiana) should pay property taxes on our tractors if they are NOT used for the intended purpose...mowing, yard work, etc. If we use them just "for fun" or "show" they should be taxed. So the answer is, I cut grass :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #12 Posted March 17, 2011 I'm pretty sure we (in Indiana) should pay property taxes on our tractors if they are NOT used for the intended purpose...mowing, yard work, etc. If we use them just "for fun" or "show" they should be taxed. um ok...... I cut grass with one, and I use the other pick up the grass, and the other one I use for the garden..... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #13 Posted March 17, 2011 Often, there are exceptions for a given time frame for EXPERIMENTAL vehicles, and also for ANTIQUE vehicles (I believe it's just 25 years in MI). It's usually legal to go straight across a small road occasionally, to do work (just like walking), but longer drives on the side of a road may not be. And, the person enforcing the rules may have their own ideas. Good Luck. (added) Just noticed you said the UK as your home, "everything is out the window now". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #14 Posted March 17, 2011 My understanding is that you do not need to tax or register your vehicle if you are going between your own land less than 1.5km apart. Still have to insure though. (BTW, not 100% sure on this, my vehicles are registered and taxed so I haven't pursued it). Worth a call to DVLA if you haven't already. Either way, the tax will be free as you will be in 'limited use' or 'light agricultural' catagory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #15 Posted March 17, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_Horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 586 #16 Posted March 18, 2011 The SILLYNESS does not only live in the UK. I live in Minnesota and live within the 7 county metro area. So, as I live in Dakota co. I fall under the Wheelage tax on all my road vehicles. A new tax added for this year is called a Deputy Transfer tax, which applies to all licensed vehicles in this area. AND, to only commercial drivers license renewals. Which I happen to have. Also, I live 5 miles south of town. I drive my C-165, 400' south of my driveway with the trailer to get manure for my garden. Last fall the deputy stopped me during a return haul and told me I have to have at least a slow moving vehicle sign on my tractor. But, he would prefer warning flashers. Silly..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #17 Posted March 18, 2011 I know this...if I were Queen it would be OK to drive your horses on the roads... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #18 Posted March 18, 2011 Uk laws have got really odd If you were caught driving your horse on the side of the road here you would be arrested ,taken into custody , tried by jury & if found guilty you would be taken out into a field and shot by a fire squad and then fed to the pidgeons. If you were found to have a tonne of drugs hidden in your attic and were selling it to children for a massive proffit, you would be slapped on the back of the hand and then told DONT DO IT AGAIN . Justice system here stinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #19 Posted March 18, 2011 told me I have to have at least a slow moving vehicle sign on my tractor. But, he would prefer warning flashers. Silly..... Dont know, seems quite sensible to me. He'll be the one scraping you off the road if a semi doesnt see you! Road rules over here are so confusing I dont think even the police know them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 586 #20 Posted March 18, 2011 OOPS, I should have added. I live on a gravel road. There is twice as much Farm equipment traveling this road than automobiles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #21 Posted March 18, 2011 Crikey Neil, sounds like you need to move to Dorset. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #22 Posted March 19, 2011 I think they shoot grockles for even less in Dorset Rex and they hang draw & quarter before feeding to the pidgeons. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #23 Posted March 20, 2011 I may look into registering mine as Invalid Vehicles. I can use them on the Pathways then, and on the Boundary paths of the Property to collect the Hedge/Tree Cuttings. Could also pop down the to the Pub on it 250yds away for a 'Swift Half' (quick half pint of Ale) on a Sunny Sunday afternoon! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtin 0 #24 Posted April 5, 2011 Hi At last the horse is ready to cross the road. Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #25 Posted April 5, 2011 Hi Dan, I would be interested to hear about the costs etc involved in registering on a Q plate. What iis it registered as? Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
