Name the New Model

[Hydro 130]

I now have the Wheel Horse I have wanted since becoming familiar with these tractors. Problem is I don’t know what to call it. It’s the model Wheel Horse never built. (as far as I know)

I started with the latest Eaton Hydro I could find powered by a Kohler engine, a 1997 314H. Then I bought a 416-8 with a Kohler Magnum. It also had the Kohler carburetor! At that time I also bought a 520 front end along with gear reduction steering. The engine was mildly refreshed (335 hours) and the carburetor rebuilt. The engines have been swapped, the front end has been changed and the steering added. I now have 520 rear rims and tires mounted. Lastly I added hubs to the front axles.

I would like to change the decals on the tower from 314 to……………….? I have no intention on misrepresenting the tractor, the model and serial number will remain unchanged.

What should I call it?

Assembled in Canada eh? :flags-canada:

[Kelly 1,028]

Canadian special

[smoreau 658]

sounds like a 516H special

[rmaynard 14,864]

314 + 416 + 520 = 1250

So there you are. It's a 1250-H

[AMC RULES 36,941]

Maple leaf special. :flags-canada:

[farmer 1,075]

:wh: Mutt ? :ychain:

[c161rat 185]

I like the 1250 but instead of the h 1250 zed.......cause you canadians say zed instead of z.....LOL

[Rooster 191]

Can I call it Betty?

[Hydro 130]

Can I call it Betty?

Ok I'll bite??

[farmer 1,075]

Betty.... as in ugly. :teasing-poke:

[Duff 206]

sounds like a 516H special

I'm with Scott on this one: 516HC (C for custom)

Duff :thumbs:

[Hodge71 662]

you can call it Betty if I can can call it Al..... call it Al......I'm glad to see that others like the 516H....hint hint Gary.....

[Hydro 130]

I'm thinkin I like the 516C that way I can keep a small decal on each side of the tower above the word HYDRO

[can whlvr 991]

i like 316 fsh,for forward swept hydro

[Rollerman 290]

Thats one of the things I like most about Wheel Horses, repuposing parts & makeing something yourself.

One of my go to tractors is a 1055,Raider 10,520H mix of parts. :handgestures-thumbup:

[Don1977 604]

Where are the pictures of this modified horse.

[AMC RULES 36,941]

:text-yeahthat:

:text-worthless:

[Rooster 191]

you can call it Betty if I can can call it Al..... call it Al......I'm glad to see that others like the 516H....hint hint Gary.....

LOL...nailed it!

Simon and Garfunkel

[Hydro 130]

Here's a few pics.

[AMC RULES 36,941]

What ever the alphanumeric designation you ultimately decide to use Gary, I was thinking of something like this...http://www.wheelhors...triot-complete/

only with the Canadian flag maple leaf motif instead. Would definitely make it look pretty cool. :thumbs:

[Hydro 130]

That's pretty neat. I like it.

[smoreau 658]

That is a sharp looking tractor that you put together! I bet it serves you quite well! I would like to own it, or one like it.

[Hydro 130]

Thanks. I had this in the back of my mind ever since I lost the engine in my 416H. I had a 312H and it was a great little tractor. So I researched all of the various models and from there it was just a matter of time and opportunity to obtain the components I needed. I wanted to stay with the Magnum engine. Everything bolted right in except for the steering shaft which I had to shorten. The wiring hadn't changed much in 9 years using the Kohler engine so that was a simple plug in too. I have 10.50 turfs for the rear and will likely get front turf tires as well. I haven't had enough snow to really try it out but I can already feel the difference between the 14 and the 16HP in the little bit of clean up I've done. The 14 handled the 48" deck pretty well but with the 16 that will be be a breeze.

[can whlvr 991]

nice lookin machine

[massey 111]

Nice job making it custom to what you want. Can't wait to see the name you decide on.