Colt45 2 #1 Posted August 27, 2014 Hello, I need help figuring out what model of wheel horse this is. I got this from my father in-law with a blade. It's in rough shape and there is no identification on it anywhere. It has a kohler motor but that's all I know, everything else is worn off and no id plate. I am wanting to restore this with my daughter and need a manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I've attached a few pics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #2 Posted August 27, 2014 From what I can see, maybe a 68 charger 10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #3 Posted August 27, 2014 Are you sure there's no id plate? You pretty much have to lay your head on the seat to see it under the dash.... right in the center of the dash tower. But I agree.. 68 (maybe 69) Charger...10 or 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #4 Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for the replies! No id plate under the dash but it does resemble that pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #5 Posted August 27, 2014 I kind of thought the above pics were a little dark, so I decided to take a few more. Maybe this will help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HC 207 #6 Posted August 28, 2014 With the starter-gen engine. it has to be a 68. Actually this is one of a few Chargers that were made with a starter-gen. The rest all had the small electric starter with stator behind flywheel for charging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #7 Posted August 28, 2014 Great, thanks again guys. I didnt realize how many different models there were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #8 Posted August 28, 2014 There was a mid-year change to the engines used in the 1968 Charger 12 but the tractor model number stayed the same. They started the model year with the starter/generator and ended using a Bendix starter and flywheel stator. Here is the late production operator manual. We don't have one for the early models. Just remember the wiring in this manual is not correct for your tractor. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #9 Posted August 28, 2014 That's great. Its nice to see so many helpful people on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,231 #10 Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome to Red Square...your horse looks like a very good restoration project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #11 Posted August 28, 2014 Hey there and I have a 68 Charger 12, looks just like that one. Are there any numbers on the engine? That could help with the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #12 Posted August 28, 2014 Nope, sorry no numbers on the engine that I can see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,811 #13 Posted August 29, 2014 Hey Colt What ever it is, it looks cool with those wide AGs and twin draw bars on the axle. Looks like a stump puller. A lot of the parts look the same as my '69 Commando 8. The seat, fender pan, hood, starter/gen, and dash plate all look the same. The foot rests and belt guard of course are different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt45 2 #14 Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks, your Commando looks like a nice project as well. Good luck and if there is a great place to buy parts for it online let me know...I wouldn't mind having a deck and some more attachments for mine once I get it restored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,811 #15 Posted August 29, 2014 The classified section right here is a good place to search after you are sure of the model. Put an ad in the wanted section when you want parts....someone will respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #16 Posted August 30, 2014 Welcome Colt45 enjoy the experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites