188fan 5 #1 Posted August 1, 2014 ​I stepped off into the wheel horse craze today and have no idea what I bought. Comparing mine to pictures on here Im thinking its early 60s 653 or 633? It has an 8hp Kohler and thats about all I can find on the tractor. Where would a s/n tag be for the tractor itself? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #2 Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome to the square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,282 #3 Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome to Red Square. Are you sure that is an 8 hsp Kohler? That engine looks original and there were no 8hsp until 1964. Could the engine be a 7 hsp Kohler?? The model # tag should be on the dash tower...just under the gas tank. If I had to guess, it looks like a 702 to me...7 hsp Kohler/1962. See if there is a tag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,703 #4 Posted August 1, 2014 If the 8hp is original its an 854 (1964). I don't believe there was a model before that with an 8hp Kohler. Do you have a belt guard on the drive belt on the side of the tractor we cant see? Is there a 3 digit # on it? Mike......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #5 Posted August 1, 2014 Very nice Horse, thanks for posting the pics and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 201 #7 Posted August 1, 2014 Looks good what ever it is WELCOME TO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
188fan 5 #8 Posted August 1, 2014 It's definitely an 8hp Kohler according to the engine decal. As for the belt guard, it's there but the model number is gone. Can't find the tag on column you guys mentioned. Maybe it was removed or just broke off somehow. I have more pictures if I can figure out how to post them from my iPhone 4s. It was running when parked last. What is something like this worth? I have no intention of selling it at this time. But would be fun to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #9 Posted August 1, 2014 Who cares? It's a , it's got duals, and you're the proud new owner... what's not to love about that? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #10 Posted August 2, 2014 You got that right AMC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,576 #11 Posted August 2, 2014 What it is- a very nice Wheel Horse! Welcome to Red Square! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted August 2, 2014 More photos will help the experts determine what model & year you tractor is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #13 Posted August 2, 2014 Scot, wellcome to the madness. how bout a few more pics. Before you know it you will be posting pictures of your second one. Good luck. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #14 Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to Redsquare Scott, from us in UK. Looks like an 854 to me 8 = horsepower 5 = Electric start 4 = year manufactured 1964 I wouldn't be too concerned about its value as you couldnt buy the amount of fun & enjoyment that this little tractor is gonna bring you. It's now part of your family , so is priceless 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #15 Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to the madness! Lol! Fine looking little round hood! Love the dual wheels! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #16 Posted August 2, 2014 Great Horse! How did you get infected? The first symptoms of WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction), a "grooming" project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #17 Posted August 2, 2014 How do we get infected? Someone should call the CDC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #18 Posted August 2, 2014 No please... I don't want to be cured. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #19 Posted August 2, 2014 You didn't drag almost 20 of them home in 1 month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
188fan 5 #20 Posted August 2, 2014 I would bet there aren't 20 within 100 miles of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
188fan 5 #21 Posted August 2, 2014 Maybe this will work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,282 #23 Posted August 2, 2014 yep, it is an 854. Can't tell, but it looks like the tag might have been on the dash tower on the side of the lift lever. You'll like that 8hsp Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
188fan 5 #24 Posted August 2, 2014 What's a good guesstimate on its value as is? I know usually whatever one is willing to pay is what it's worth. I'm just curious. I have never laid eyes on one until 3 days ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #25 Posted August 2, 2014 Have you had it running yet... hows it sound...any smoke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
