Easternshore boy 2 #1 Posted August 28, 2013 Hello Everyone, This was my grandfathers Wheelhorse from day one. He has past now and it is still in the garage. I can't find no original paperwork on tractor. Help me...Can anyone tell me what I got ..age? Does this model run a rear tiller?? Any help would be appriciated. I had it running early this summer but since can't get to keep running...probably the carb. As the pics show it shows its age but still in nice shape. Can somebody even put a $$ amount on what she is worth? I have not a clue. Thanks for looking. Jay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,287 #2 Posted August 28, 2013 Looks like a 1973 model 8 4 (8 HP, 4 Speed). The K181 is a good little engine. Not sure if it's beefy enough to run a tiller, but others may chime in to either agree or disagree with me. Clean the carburetor, clean the sparkplug, put some fresh fuel in it, and it will probably keep running for you. Any other problems and there are plenty of guys here to help you with that. Oh, and by the way, Glad to have another Marylander on board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easternshore boy 2 #4 Posted August 29, 2013 Bob, Thanks for your suggestions. I am clueless on this tractor and need all the help I can get! I will try all of them !! It is such a cool little mower. I have heard nothing but good things about them. And this guy has been my grandfathers its whole life. New Windsor must be be way over on the westernshore. lol Craig, Thanks for your welcome!! 407 cubic inches I bet you have fun with that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted August 29, 2013 Hi Jay, Welcome! If you go to the manuals section of Redsquare, you'll find information on your tractor. (1973 to 1977 section). It looks like it was well cared for! Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,909 #6 Posted August 29, 2013 Sure, it will run a tiller. The only problem might be if your soil dictates that you need a lower gear to slow down the froward motion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #7 Posted August 29, 2013 Ditto the others . That "gizmo" up front with the belt coming round off engine clutch/PTO has a cover/shield you might want to see if can find. If the nut is on shaft, which it appears to be, pulleys won't fall off but it's safer on. Anyway a very nice tractor and great heritage/lineage goes forward, the best kind of recycling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easternshore boy 2 #8 Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks everyone for all your info.... I'm learning more about this tractor every day!!! Keep the info coming. This is a great group!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #9 Posted August 30, 2013 Welcome aboard! A great lookin' Horse! As noted, looks well kept, and family history too! Spend many days 'n nights in Denton or on the Choptank (drinkin' fish 'n catchin' beer) with relatives. Great place to hang your hat! [sister-in-law worked office at Preston Trucking. Her husband was a high school teacher.] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easternshore boy 2 #10 Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks Tankman! We were out on the ole Choptank yesterday and we drank some crabs and cought some beers!.. I knew alot of people that worked at Preston Trucking. Sorry it closrd up. It was a landmark kinda.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armyvetwh 3 #11 Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) to the Red Square. i am having fun redoing my "73" 8-4 speed. in the process of sanding it down now for repainting. Edited September 5, 2013 by armyvetwh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
