AETD 2 #1 Posted May 18, 2012 I found this just over the border. it is from a farmers wife who's selling everything after the dead of her husband. (so i was told) The neighbour took a picture on my demand. http://i1160.photobu.../wheelhorse.jpg I have to drive 3 hours for it, but like to know at least what i'm looking at. Maybe you experts can tell me what model it is? Or narrow the possible models and years. Kind regards; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted May 18, 2012 It is a vertical shaft tractor with a aluminum trans axle. Light duty lawn tractor only. Not very desirable in most cases and should be a 200 series tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 503 #3 Posted May 18, 2012 looks like it is a 244H or a 266H, depends on the engine. Some have an Eaton transmission other have a tuff tourqu? If it is an Eaton those are better from what I have heard. Looks to have the 37 inch bagger deck. Ask the owner to give you the model number from the sticker under the seat. Then we can tell you more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #4 Posted May 18, 2012 It would have to be a great deal for me to drive 3 hours for a verticle shaft Wheel Horse. Nothing off it will interchange with your C-175 if that was your thinking. Hopefully its inexpensive. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AETD 2 #5 Posted May 18, 2012 It was presented as; tell us what you give for it. ( i told i had to see it first), now they tell me they are not selling under 500 Euro.. i leave it for what it is... on the look for something else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #6 Posted May 18, 2012 Smart move! Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #7 Posted May 18, 2012 I think you made the right desistion to leave it as i think 500 Euro is very high and i think you could wait and get more for your money, I dont think the vertical shaft wheelhorse tractors are as desirable as the horizontal ones but none the less are still a good tractor but i would prefer a c series over a B series any day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AETD 2 #8 Posted May 18, 2012 Here is another 500 euro deal it is in my area.advertised as a commando 8 Non running condition, problem unknown. (sorry but a farmer not knowing whats wrong with a basic tractor? i have a hard time with that. Not claiming unpossible, but verry rare ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #9 Posted May 18, 2012 The Commando look's in reasonably good overall condition...... As a Non Runner, I would not pay more than 250 Euros ( after I had checked it over) and found what was wrong with it. It depends if you want a Runner that is ready for work, or a Tractor to repair and refurbish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 579 #10 Posted May 18, 2012 The tractor at the strat of the thread looks like it could be a 210-4 to me. If so it has a Kawasaki engine and the rear transaxle is fitted with pto facility hence the slot in the back panel. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #11 Posted May 19, 2012 Go for the Commando, your find it a much more "usable" machine than the other one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 579 #12 Posted May 19, 2012 Yes, and the 200 series is way, way over price to my mind. So there are just so many reasons not to go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 12 #13 Posted May 19, 2012 I would go for the Commando, but try and knock the price down a bit 500 euros should buy you something up and running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #14 Posted May 19, 2012 That commando has a nice seat and a very good overall condition. I don't know about the muffler on this as it was most likely made across the pond, But looks like a nice quiet one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #15 Posted May 19, 2012 commando ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eibbed 63 #16 Posted May 20, 2012 Commando 8 for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #17 Posted May 21, 2012 If the price wasn't that high I would have bought it in no time. I would love to own that machine! But not knowing what is wrong with it...500 EUR is a NO-GO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
