gin 1 #1 Posted January 17, 2013 Hi, I was just wondering if any1 has a Toro WheelHorse 268. I recently acquired a non- running Ford ls45 w/ snow blower / mowing deck for free, cleaned the gas, replaced lines, filters, etc, new ignition coil.... and the 131" v-belt came in yesterday -just in time for the snow we got here today. I have to admit I didnt know what to expect form a 42" single stage blower but imo, it worked great, was throwing snow 20-40' no problem. anyway, sorry for the rambling. I believe this is the same as a toro wheelhorse 268 and was wondering if any1 had any experience w/ it. I like the foot control and turning radius but the rear tranny looks so damn newer that I'm wondering how durable it is. I tend to work my garden tractors and not keep them for show. Will this thing take some abuse or is it better for cutting lawns/ blowing snow? I ask this cause ya never know when a garden tractor might end up with a cab, hydraulics, loader or a hitch... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted January 17, 2013 I've never used one but have owned a few all with bad transmissions, so go easy on the trans, but I hear they make great mowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #3 Posted January 17, 2013 I have a 03 417XT, bought new, which is the newer version of the 268, like Kelly said they make great mowers. When I first got mine I did plow with it and it did well, but quit because I was afraid of the trans. It has sevrved me well and has 325hrs on it. It is rated as a GT but I would not use it as such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #4 Posted January 17, 2013 I do mow with a 246 kinda a early version of the 268 hand controls for the hydro, V twin briggs not a Kohler, I think the trans is the same?? it mows good but I have tried to pull my roller and it wined bad so I didn't do that again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,978 #5 Posted January 17, 2013 I did a quick internet search and didn't find much but I suspect the tranny might be the same or similar to what the Junk Deeres from the big box stores have. I bought a new JD 120 from Home Depot when I couldn't find a real garden tractor down here and ended up giving it to my son in law to mow with after I finally found a red machine. The JD was really nothing more than a lawn mower. It had issues just pulling itself up the steep hill by the lake. The only thing good I have to say about it was that it did mow nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gin 1 #6 Posted January 17, 2013 thanks for the replies, I'm gonna take all the advice and be easy on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #7 Posted January 17, 2013 it will serve its purpose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
