I think i've been had/ ripped off

[MR49 20]

Well today I was looking around my 1075 to see what I could do about the voltage regulator, and noticed the serial number plate under the dash. It says 875 on it. Well needless to say I just took the guys word on It being a 1075 and it said it on the sides under the hood. This is my first tractor mower of any kind. So I had no idea what to look for.

So the search began. The only real difference I have noticed Is the engine size. It says 10 hp on the label stuck on the engine. Im lost. Now Is this a Hybrid thing between the 875 and 1075? Did someone put different decals on this thing? Or is the manufactures way of mass production? could they have just made up a bunch of rolling chassis and just put a larger motor in this one and decals under the hood?

So many questions. WHAT WOULD YOU DO???

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Funny things can and have happened at the factory; but I would first suspect that someone (a PO 'Previous Owner') put a different engine on your tractor, - - - what you have now is larger, more expensive and better engine/tractor, so you are ahead.

Look at the mounting bolts and parts bolted to the engine to see if they have been reinstalled, paint chips may show. The decals are an easy change, but the serial number plate would be original and most likely correct as it came from the factory.

I believe both are basically, the 875 and 1075, the same except for the Kohler engines. You can download both manuals and compare them. Kohler serial numbers on the engine will tell us the exact date & month of manufacture, and allowing 2-3 months for it to get onto the tractor; so if you post that serial number we can tell you a little more. Glen

[MR49 20]

Tractor model # T 875

serial # 131161

Engine model # K 241 AS 55167

spec # 46323C

[MR49 20]

Thats all the numbers I could find on it

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Here's some items from ( www.Kohlerengines.com/manuals/engineidentification ):

almost seems like we might be missing a letter/digit in the serial number, should be a letter and six digits?

I would guess we need an A & a 1 in front, then the 155 would be the 155th day of the year, about June 4, 1965.

[Rock farmer 41]

I think they are the same tractor.

The 875 is a short wheel base.

And the 1075 is the long wheel base.

Joe

[littleredrider 409]

The 1075 is a short frame. The spec number you listed is a 10 horse. K181 is an 8, K241 is a 10, k301 a 12, k321 is a 14 and k341 is a 16.

I did some research on the 65 models when I got my 1045. It had no engine, and wanted to know what other engines from different years would fit. The 1075 used an engine from that year only, they had a real short oil pan to fit under the hood. After that, 10 horse and up were I believe long frames, and had the taller pan. But the 1075 and an 875 is the pretty much the same thing with a bigger engine.

[perry 82]

a 1075 is a short frame big block tractor. the long frame's did not come out untill 1966 . i believe the 875 and 1075 are the same basic tractor. except in order to install a 10hp kohler in a short frame tractor correctly , it needs a special shallow oil pan style engine. there is a few other parts dedicated only to the 1075. besides oil pan for sure, im not %100 positive but i think the belt guards , air filter, and maybe the hood is a touch longer for clearance. or maybe im thinking about the 854 on the hood. maybe just the dash tower on your tractor is from a 875. someone else will chime in with the complete correct answers.

[smoreau 658]

They should be the same tractor accept the engine. The k241 does have a shallow oil pan and the belt guard might be a little different. Other then that, there is know difference other then the stickers under the dash. May have had the dash replaced some ware along its 47+ years of service. I know the frames like to brake on them and it could have had a downer frame from a 875 and that part was better then the original so they used that one. But it could have been a mistake at the factory. It looked all correct but the tag, then I would not say ripped off, but miss lead. Still a great tractor

[Callen 64]

I think the 1075 had 1-1/8 axles and the 875 had 1 inch axles. The dash towers take a beating on these tractors and will break apart, the dash tower may have been replaced.

[smoreau 658]

1075 and 875 all had 1" rear axles. I believe all hydro's 69 and older had 1" axles. My 69 electro 12 had 1", 74 c160 had 1 1/8" axles. I think it was the base of the tower that actually had the issue.

[Forest Road 594]

May we ask how much you paid for a running 875/1075?

[MR49 20]

Ok so I guess miss lead is a way better way to say it. I payed 80$ for it with an extra set of wheels and very poor ag tires mounted. and a deck. I made a hell of a deal, so I was not ripped off just miss lead. I better make sure what I say is correct next time. LOL sorry. I was a little frustrated because I didn't know the similarities to the fullest. Im still finding out a lot about these tractors every day.

You guys are a big help by the way. Im glad I got the wheel horse! The support could not be better.

Im now a proud owner!!!

[smoreau 658]

You did great for $80!!!! I'm going to pick up a CL find tomorrow for $100, it is a 312-8 with a blown engine. But the tins all look good and it has a solid 48" deck under it! I have a 875 that was my grandpa's that he bought new in 65. I restored it 1/12 years ago. here is a pic of it

[MR49 20]

That thing is amazing looking!!!!!!

[smoreau 658]

The tractor is all correct but the rear tires and the stack muffler. it still has the original front tires on it and the original engine with a standard bore. It never smoked tell I mad the mistake of putting chrome moly rings in it :banghead: some day I will take it apart and put stock cast rings in it. The rear tires should be silvertown terf tires, but i got a great deal on some goodyears that looked close to original.

[sorekiwi 761]

I believe all hydro's 69 and older had 1" axles.

I dont have time to look it all up right now, but I know for a fact that the 1276 had 1 1/8" axles, and am fairly sure the 1277 did too.

[Martin 2,133]

My 1277 has 1 1/8"

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[Kelly 1,033]

I have a hydro trans here with 1 1/8" axles not sure what it came out of, it came in a buy out I did, but it has the early style release valve like they used in 65 and early 66, it is the 1/2" bolt head on the back of the hydro pump.

I thought maybe the pump had been put on a later trans???

[sorekiwi 761]

I have a hydro trans here with 1 1/8" axles not sure what it came out of, it came in a buy out I did, but it has the early style release valve like they used in 65 and early 66, it is the 1/2" bolt head on the back of the hydro pump.

I thought maybe the pump had been put on a later trans???

I had 2 1276 hydro.s here like that Kelly. Big axles and that style tow valve on them both.

[Forest Road 594]

A great looking, running, Working tractor for $80!!!!! You sir got a deal! Enjoy it an welcome to your new addiction!

[Ken B 3,189]

So, where are the pics?

[MR49 20]

Here is the only ones it would let me put on here. The other ones were to big.

[546cowboy 302]

You are one lucky new owner. Any running Wheel Horse for $80 is a steal!!! That is a good looking horse and unless you plan on a show tractor it will be a great worker.

With deals like that the addiction will only get worse. :laughing-rofl:

[Zeek 2,286]

I would say you got an excellent deal for $80, it looks like it's in good shape!