parsprite 0 #1 Posted April 28, 2012 Hi All First of all, I've restored a few tractors, through the years and I'm thinking of getting my friend's D250. However, I want to work around the yard with. But, I need to get a loader for it. (I know I won't find one so I'll probably have to build one) I getting too old to shovel all time, so I need a tractor to hall mulch, compost, crushed rock, etc. So, will this thing be up to task? Thanks Perry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted April 28, 2012 It is a beast of a tractor with 2 draw backs, no power steering not a real big deal, and parts for them are getting very hard to find, even new is tough, I know where one is with about every implement they made even a loader, but it is setting over a year because the distributor is bad and the dealer, a very good dealer can't find one new or used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #3 Posted April 28, 2012 Hey Perry. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #4 Posted April 28, 2012 If you're ever in the state of Nebraska (or close to it) I have a snow blower and front blade for it....and maybe a loader of a fellow RS member passes on it (that is if I ever get around to getting a shipping quote for him).... I will.....eventually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsprite 0 #5 Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks Everyone I think I'll go with it..........I think I can get the tractor for about $800, with the snow thrower and mower deck. I'm in Massachusetts, so I think Nebraska is a bit of a hike. I've been looking around and I can't find a loader around here. But, I have my own shop and I'm a pretty good machinist & welder, so I think I'll buy the PF Engineering plans and build a loader for it. Thanks again! Perry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted April 28, 2012 If you're ever in the state of Nebraska (or close to it) I have a snow blower and front blade for it....and maybe a loader of a fellow RS member passes on it (that is if I ever get around to getting a shipping quote for him).... I will.....eventually Hey Shuboxlover........glad to see you haven't forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #7 Posted April 28, 2012 Welcome aboard Perry! Oh yes....... :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsprite 0 #8 Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks for welcome, guys! I haven't picked up the tractor yet. When I do, I'll post some pics...............I think I'm going to like this forum. I play with Brit cars and brew beer...............may as well throw a tractor or two in the mix! Perry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #9 Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks for welcome, guys! I haven't picked up the tractor yet. When I do, I'll post some pics...............I think I'm going to like this forum. I play with Brit cars and brew beer...............may as well throw a tractor or two in the mix! Perry If you can play with British cars, you can handle anything life throws at you! Do you have John Lucas on speed dial? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #10 Posted April 29, 2012 the 250 wasnt built by wheelhorse,its a gutbroad,sorry if i spellrd it wrong,but they are from europe,and as kelly said they are very hard to get any parts for them,another option would be an actual wheelhorse,like a 520,or a 400 series,or even a c series,not too put down the 250,were just giving you the low down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 21 #11 Posted April 29, 2012 the distributor is bad and the dealer, a very good dealer can't find one new or used. I don't know what is wrong with the distributor, but on many engines you can swap a dizzy from another type of motor. How easy this is depends upon whether the motor has a shaft that can be easily adapted, might need to see a machinist. Some electronc versions can be adapted too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canam1991 2 #12 Posted April 29, 2012 It is a beast of a tractor with 2 draw backs, no power steering not a real big deal, and parts for them are getting very hard to find, even new is tough, I know where one is with about every implement they made even a loader, but it is setting over a year because the distributor is bad and the dealer, a very good dealer can't find one new or used. KELLY SUPERIOR SALES DOWN HERE IN JACKSON HAS THEM IN STOCK THATS WHERE I GOT MINE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites