TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #1 Posted March 9, 2013 Oddly enough, I never made a video of this tractor "in motion". It was nice today, so I asked Mrs. R. to follow me around with the camera. 18 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,580 #2 Posted March 9, 2013 Nice video, looked like a slow motion square dance with a tractor....you know....dose-e-do and around we go ! So is there any reason you couldn't hang a deck off it? Would a deck clear the front wheels? It has a great turning radius for around trees and flower beds. Mike................ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #3 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) I didn't want to tear up that perfect grass. It'll never see a mower deck, but as long as the deck & drive belt tensioner are pre-'72 they should work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edit: I just remembered that no one could reply to this where I originally had it posted (Videos) so I moved it here. Edited March 10, 2013 by TT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sVintageTrikes 19 #4 Posted March 10, 2013 Sorry if its a dumb question but... Is that skinny front factory and if so, is it "rare" (Im serious) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlejumper 67 #5 Posted March 10, 2013 How subject is that tractor to a high speed rollover. Is it pretty stable or is caution required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #6 Posted March 10, 2013 Great video TT!!! Makes me want to get my 853 out and play (and also make my steering work as smooth as yours does) Very nice machine!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #7 Posted March 10, 2013 Great work on the Horse, nice video too! Does appear the Stallion could turn on a dime! PS. Weather looked nice too! Grass is goin' to POP any day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #8 Posted March 10, 2013 That thing is just so cool. Love it. As Mitch asked, how "tippy" is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #9 Posted March 10, 2013 That really shows how the diff in the rear works. Cool stuff ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #10 Posted March 10, 2013 WOW !! Looks and sounds great Terry. You did a great job on that tractor. I know the narrow front end is not original but it looks like it could be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #11 Posted March 10, 2013 Sorry if its a dumb question but... Is that skinny front factory and if so, is it "rare" (Im serious) Negative - I built the narrow front and installed it on what began as a 1968 Charger 9. How subject is that tractor to a high speed rollover. Is it pretty stable or is caution required? I haven't really tried any serious sidehills, but it's pretty wide (and weighted) on the rear. I doubt that it's much tippier than it was in stock form. My dad laughs every time he hears people talking about how "unsafe" a narrow front end is. He farmed some really steep sidehills with a pair of Allis Chalmers WC's and never upset one. The new owners of that farm have modern equipment and won't go near some of the hills he worked with those tractors. Great video TT!!! Makes me want to get my 853 out and play (and also make my steering work as smooth as yours does) Very nice machine!!! The cluster sprocket makes a huge difference. It's like having power steering and it's not quick & choppy like the 1:1 conversions I have seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #12 Posted March 10, 2013 thats a very cool and great looking tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #13 Posted March 10, 2013 The craftsmanship shows in the finished product, and the 8" front wheels help he look, 6" wheels are a bit small but is what most people go with, and 4" is just plain to small for the right look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #14 Posted March 10, 2013 Always thought that was a cool build Shows off your top notch mechanical skills Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #15 Posted March 10, 2013 videos show so much more than pics...... very nice tractor tt. ive always thought that your front end execution looks so much nicer and in 'proportion' than a lot of the other examples around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted March 10, 2013 Very cool. Considered building any more for retrofit Terry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #17 Posted March 10, 2013 Sick of hearing it or not "you did an awesome job" that's the story and I'm stickin' to it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #18 Posted March 10, 2013 Very cool. Considered building any more for retrofit Terry? A narrow front round hood is on the list - but not very close to the top. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #19 Posted March 11, 2013 Very cool terry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #20 Posted March 11, 2013 Nice build Terry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 516 #21 Posted March 11, 2013 Nice looking rebuild! Awesome to see it in action! Thanks for the video! Takes on a new meaning for a "Zero-Turn" Wheel Horse!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #22 Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing the vid and I think if Wheel Horse had made this they would use your setup. It just looks so factory and I love that tight turning radius! Well done ! Is there a build link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #23 Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing Terry.....very nice tractor and workmanship!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #24 Posted March 11, 2013 Nice job TT, looks factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red tractor 0 #25 Posted March 11, 2013 Terry What a great looking tractor..I found a garage type repair shop that has around 20 old Wheel Horse tractors ! and you guess it ! won't let go of any.. . keep on riding...Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites