D series

[sned 15]

Ok I have the bug. I recently bought the 310-8 and have pretty much killed my entire lawn hauling stuff around. So now I want another. Seems like there are a ton of old wheelhorses by me but yesterday saw first D series forsale. Are they rare? Worth money? Its a complete D-180 perfect working order with a 3pt hitch. He is asking 600. I am real tempted is this a good deal? Maybe everyone should tell me it's a bad deal for sake of my marriage...

[Jim_M 179]

The price doesn't sound bad. They're not extremely rare but parts for them are becoming rare.

[Gerry w 2]

Ok I have the bug. I recently bought the 310-8 and have pretty much killed my entire lawn hauling stuff around. So now I want another. Seems like there are a ton of old wheelhorses by me but yesterday saw first D series forsale. Are they rare? Worth money? Its a complete D-180 perfect working order with a 3pt hitch. He is asking 600. I am real tempted is this a good deal? Maybe everyone should tell me it's a bad deal for sake of my marriage...

3pts themselves can sell for almost 1/2 of that cost. They are a beast, and it takes a lawn just to turn them! :woohoo:

[wh79d160 52]

They have their owns sets of issues. If you have a good supply of tools & like to work on them, you should buy it. But I must warn you, I have several, & I would not say any are in perfect working order & I wouldn't sell any of mine for $600.00. I can promise you, it leaks. The front of the hydro pump, either end of the manifolds, hose connections, hoses, axel seals, steering is sloppy,p.t.o. clutch. Some common problems. engine to hydro coupler strips out, diff bolts brake in rear & crack case plus what I mentioned above & parts avaliability ,as mentioned. The hydros are finiky like an old mule. Not trying to discourage you, just letting you know. Good luck :woohoo:

[sned 15]

Thanks for the replies. I think I am going to pass. Back to hunting for deals.

[coldone 35]

I got my first wheelhorse, d-160, about a month ago. I have been impressed with the tractor. It has taken quite a bit of TLC to get it running right. Me and the onan bf have become very fimilar with each other. The tractor has not been maintained but it is working great. After a head decarbing, new intake manifold, valve job, and carb kit I am very happy with it. The hydro works great after an oil and filter change. I have not spotted any leaks in the hydro system. The steering has about 1/3 of a turn of play in it, that will be fixed later. For now a good suicide knob makes it a non issue. I have been very pleased with my purchase and impressed with the quality of the tractor. It feels more stout than either of my massey/snapper tractors, but I like the ergonomics of the MFs.

PS. My wife like to mow with the D-160.

[Shuboxlover 482]

Geese Tom....you scared him away

I would buy it for that price if even if it's in less than nice shape. Although Tom is exactly right on EVERY aspect he touched on, they are still a cool tractor :D

[Trouty56 567]

I think you should at least give it more thought. Throw some weight on that 3 pt, get a set of chains, and get a plow then push the heck out of the snow...

[wh79d160 52]

I have not spotted any leaks in the hydro system.

All of mine leak . All of yours don't, See the kind of luck I have. :D

[wh79d160 52]

Geese Tom....you scared him away

I was just joking None of that stuff happens. I made it all up. Buy that tractor. We can help you fix everything except the hydro. But there's a new chap from the UK thats getting them figured out. :D

[sned 15]

Thanks guys. I wasn't looking for a D in the first place so a little reality check was all I needed. I would rather spend the cash on one I am looking for. I just considered it bc it was the first one I have seen forsale in NJ.

[slufoot733 70]

I have a 1978 D-200 and have experienced many of the aforementioned issues. However, I have not been discouraged from using my D and really enjoy it's power. It does leak so I have to check the hydro fluid level regularly. And the steering is a bit loose but otherwise it's a great tractor.

[coldone 35]

I have not spotted any leaks in the hydro system.

All of mine leak . All of yours don't, See the kind of luck I have.

I have only had mine about a month and a half, I am sure once i start workng it out on a regular basis i will find some leaks. :ROTF:

[banshee404 0]

hi i am repainting a d 200 and i was wondering if someone could send me a picture of the motion control by the pump. i like an idiot took my off without taking a picture, thought it was easy to reassemble. thanks

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[wh79d160 52]

hi i am repainting a d 200 and i was wondering if someone could send me a picture of the motion control by the pump. i like an idiot took my off without taking a picture, thought it was easy to reassemble. thanks

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What year is it? Is the parking brake on the side w/the lever or front lower dash? linkage is different.

[banshee404 0]

parking brake is front lower dash. not sure what year it is but i could look at serial number if needed thanks

[wh79d160 52]

No that's all I need. Just came in & took my 2nd shower of the day. Doin hay need to deliver some this evening. I'll find my camera & try to get some pics then, if i'm still alive. You want me to lift the hood & take pics of the lever linkage & linkage plate on the hydo correct? Oh ya,, :D

[banshee404 0]

yes i took off the links and the control pieces not positive on how the go i have tried just not sure. thanks alot doing hay in this weather sucks

[Gerry w 2]

:D "Got to make hay while the sun shines!" (that's my dad said on the farm! :woohoo:

[wh79d160 52]

, I have a pump out ready to go back in that should be like yours. let me know if you need any more pics. :woohoo:

[banshee404 0]

thanks this i what i needed

[wheeledhorseman 579]

But there's a new chap from the UK thats getting them figured out.

I'm kind of guessing that would be me!

I live in the , D series are rare here, particularly the D-200, and parts even harder to get than in the US as there aren't tractors being parted out but it didn't discourage me from taking one on as a project . I've started a thread here D-120 restoration

Re my hydro reverse issue, I have a new spring but can't realistically fit it and test it while I'm working with the front end off the ground but I'll let you know when I do.

It's interesting how this D series thread has got hijacked a bit, I did much the same with one on a D-200 reversing problem. As I see it we really need a one stop 'D' section on the forum; at present you have to search all over the place to find threads that might be helpful. D's have issues all of their own. What do you think guys? :ROTF:

[Trouty56 567]

As I see it we really need a one stop 'D' section on the forum; at present you have to search all over the place to find threads that might be helpful. D's have issues all of their own. What do you think guys?

I like your way of thinking Andy..... :woohoo:

[wh79d160 52]

Sounds good to me :woohoo:

[rydogg 186]

I agree with you guys...it's hard to search for D series information.