hobie 0 #1 Posted April 1, 2011 Hey Gang, What a great place you have here! I got my first Wheel Horse, d-180 the other day. Not sure of the year, or hours. It spent a lot of time outside. It runs very well, and has an Ark FEL that works well. There is rust, but the tin is in good shape overall. The bucket has some pitting, and pinholes. I found it hard to get used to driving, (I'm used to a joy stick on a ZTR). Steering this thing is a bear. It has a WH weight box, and chains. No rear PTO, but mid mount is there, and appears to work. I'm in SE Mass. and small tractors with Fel are hard to come by. I want it to do a little light dirt work, move wood chips, rocks, and some wood. I know I won't be able to move some of the heavier rocks. 3 of the turf tires need replacing. Any advice for a newbie? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #3 Posted April 1, 2011 :wh: I have a c175 with a loader and its also very difficult to steer with a load!! Must be just the nature of the beast with no power steering!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #4 Posted April 1, 2011 :thumbs: Hobie, With a D and a FEL you won't have to go to the gym again...ever. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #5 Posted April 1, 2011 There is a member here selling power steering set ups for your machine. Welcome and enjoy !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #6 Posted April 1, 2011 :D That's quite the for your first one....but them D's are hard to steer with them FEL's Just make sure you have about a 30' radius to turn the thing :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #10 Posted April 2, 2011 :thumbs: Glad you found us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #12 Posted April 2, 2011 yeah, what they said, welcome...........peechers please? ed :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #13 Posted April 2, 2011 I agree with the rest! Glad to have ya. also IMO this thread would be alot better with a few pitchers of the tractor! Thanks, Jordan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie 0 #14 Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome! It may be a week or so before I see the tractor, as I keep it 60+ miles from where I live. So probably no pics until then. I did try to take a couple with my phone, but turns out I'm not enough of a tech geek. I took 3 second videos. It came with a suicide nob, which helps, but I might be interested in power steering... First have to get some new tires, and paint the rims. I can really see why so many of you like to restore these things! There is something about old stuff that still has life in it. Some of the pics here are just beautiful! I don't think I would've felt safe buying it without this resource. Thanks again, Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie 0 #15 Posted April 2, 2011 This is a pic the seller took at night. Can't see much. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeMonag 1 #16 Posted April 2, 2011 Hobie, welcome, Joe in Norton,MA (310-9 and 416-8 ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #17 Posted April 2, 2011 :D Hello and :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #19 Posted April 2, 2011 :wh: Nice looking outfit Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #20 Posted April 2, 2011 she looks great from that pic anyway :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #21 Posted April 3, 2011 :D a forward swept axle and steering gear reduction would help from a 520. Nice looking tractor, wish it was mine :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #22 Posted April 3, 2011 Howdy John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie 0 #23 Posted April 3, 2011 You guys are great! A few questions: Anybody know the dimensions and weight of the tractor? With and without FEL? Anybody have the 520 parts Scott recommended (Forward swept axle, and steering gear reduction)? How much should I plan to pay for said parts? I'm curious about the weight, and dimensions for trailering. Lowes has a 5x8 on sale, but I'm guessing it wouldn't take the weight. I have a local guy I'd like to have work on it, but I think he'd want me to bring it over. Thanks again, Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #24 Posted April 3, 2011 I can't help you with weight or dimensions, but I can tell you that 520 steering parts won't fit a D series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 893 #25 Posted April 3, 2011 :wh: :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
