sorekiwi 761 #1 Posted June 7, 2014 The local paper had an Auction Listing for a property about 10 miles from me, with a bunch of tractors and attachments for sale. The auction was happening about a mile from a steel supplier I was visiting this afternoon, and I noticed there was a 1056 and an 856 listed. So I call in and take a look, the 1056 is a little ratty, but turns over freely, has a really good seat, a solid 42" deck but missing the starter generator guard. All in all, pretty much meets all the criteria of the ones I drag home. The 856 is a reasonably tidy little tractor. Complete, with a deck, a new battery and obviously has cut some grass recently. I figure that the 856 will sell pretty easily, the 1056 might go pretty cheaply. So I leave, intending to come back when the auction starts. But its a nice day, I have a bunch of stuff to do at home, I am finally down to 10 tractors in the shed, and why the hell do I need another one? So I go home, drink some cold beer, and feel really good about walking away from two tractors I wouldnt have walked away from before. Maybe I am not a horse-a-holic anymore? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,532 #2 Posted June 7, 2014 Sometimes it is better to wok away. Now if they were better than what you have already it is more than okay to purchase and then sell one they replace. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #3 Posted June 7, 2014 You're in my prayers Kiwi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #4 Posted June 7, 2014 Well done, I know just how you feel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #5 Posted June 7, 2014 Naw, you are not cured yet!!!....I was in same condition a few months ago...said it was time to reverse the trend...BUT a 520H w/60" deck appeared on a local farm auction...I went and looked at it....went home and said "nope, I don't need any more WH's"...it was about 20 above on the day of the sale so I used that for an excuse not to go.....a good friend was going to the sale so I told him if the bid on the WH did not reach a certain number, throw in a bid for me..... Well....at least I walked away from it the first time I looked at it....so I guess I'm half-cured!!!... BTW the 520 does look pretty sharp in my shed after I put Terry's new set of decals on it!! So Mike, there is hope for ya...just don't let anyone else bid for ya~~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #6 Posted June 7, 2014 I don't think I could of let the 856 get buy me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted June 7, 2014 Before I get thrown off the forum, I will state that once home I did spend a couple of hours head-scratching and chopping up steel for the latest bastardization of the Lawn Ranger. If what I am planning works, I'll post some pictures to prove it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,781 #8 Posted June 7, 2014 You did it right you had a few beers. Then I would found an excuse to go the store buy something and that would been on the way. OOPSS #12. Gary B... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #9 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) About the time I started feeling cured, Grandsons! We how have a Wheel Horse Addiction (WHA) epidemic! Oh Deere! PS. Terry's decals look great on my last find a '90 520-8 too! Edited June 7, 2014 by Tankman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #10 Posted June 7, 2014 I think those 2 Wheel Horses sold as a package deal for $50.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #11 Posted June 8, 2014 Taking a break, yes. Cured of the Wheel Horse Addiction, me thinks NOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #12 Posted June 8, 2014 don't forget that you were still interested in them and considered to go to buy them,so your really not cured,just not crazy addicted!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #13 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Sorewiki, nice to hear you're feelin' cured. Sorry 'bout that too. I was thinkin' 'bout PM'ing you. Was just wondering if you might be interested in my 520-8, a 1990 model, runs great but now that you have too many Stallions, guess not. Oh well, guess the old Horse'll have to say with me, in my barn. I love the old Stallion anyway. I am a Horse-a-holic.....and proud of it. Oh Deere, what did I just admit to? Edited June 9, 2014 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #14 Posted June 9, 2014 Mike, you did real good by walking away. I thought that I was cured. That was until I picked up 3 new horses in the past month! At least I know I have a problem. Isn't that the first step? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #15 Posted June 10, 2014 I have been down to 1 for several years. Ans last fall moved to a new place with nowhere to store the Charger 12 so he's been under a tarp. But he's still working for me... Mike, not sure if passing up is a cure versus selling off all your herd!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #16 Posted June 10, 2014 Mike, not sure if passing up is a cure versus selling off all your herd!! Rolf, I guess it depends on what you define the problem as. As far as I am concerned, I dont think it is a problem to own a bunch of tractors. In my current situation though, it IS a problem to buy more!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #17 Posted June 11, 2014 I know the feeling. I sold three last year and felt pretty good about it. I was enjoying the extra space in the garage. Now this year I have bought or traded for three so far and its only the beginning of June. Yea, I am done but not willing to bet on it!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #18 Posted June 11, 2014 Back in the day... I think the condition was referred to as... falling off the tub cart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted June 11, 2014 I was up to thirteen, back to five, up to seven, down to four, back to three. Now looking to get down to two. Doesn't really seem to end, just settles out. If the right one comes along, I'll be back to four in no time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 503 #20 Posted June 11, 2014 My sure fire cure is to keep an empty bank account, Never seem to have any play money left for Horses after the bills are paid so it keeps the addiction to a minimum. Although I did broker a sale the other day of a 417A from one co-worker to another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #21 Posted June 11, 2014 All I can ask myself is "WHY"????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,781 #22 Posted June 11, 2014 Back in the day... I think the condition was referred to as... falling off the tub cart. LOL Craig 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,929 #23 Posted June 11, 2014 Addiction or Affection or Affliction, if you can pay the mortgage and put food in the fridge it isn't a problem! Find a nice , buy it before I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #24 Posted June 12, 2014 I've done a pretty good job of resisting dragging home any tractors this year. I can't explain it, but this has been the year of breakdowns. There have been times, inspite of about 10 total old iron tractors, were it not for the push mowers (and they have had their set of problems) and the MTD Cub Cadet lawn tractor, I'd be mowing hay! I even borrowed my Dad's old BCS tiller to finish-off getting my garden ready because my fine Troybilt Horse tiller is getting a major carb overhaul. Between the lack of space and the constant knuckle busting repair drill - I haven't had the overwhelming desire to bring home a fixer-upper. The nicer tractors that have been for sale have wetted my appetite have been, IMHO, way overpriced, so I passed. Also attempted to sell and or trade off some of my other color tractors, but get motivated to grab the wrenches for more knuckle busting when the crazy low ball offers came-in. The good news is - if and when I get past this massive repair phase, these tractors I'm fixing are being done right. And with an eye on them being relatively trouble free for about 10 or more years and only routine maintenance, oil change or belt will be required. So one could say my lack of space and knuckle busting tough love is keeping my tractor addiction at bay.... Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #25 Posted June 12, 2014 justfiably so leeave96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
