Jwork2much 12 #1 Posted September 8, 2014 Never owned a wheel horse before. My son does own 4 and a friend own a D-200 BUT I am about to make the plunge this coming Saturday. 1975 D-200 New Paint New lights hour meter Overhauled 3 years ago Ethanol Friendly fuel lines brass float in carb 20 horse koeler engine PTO clutch recently worked on weights ans chains for all 4 tires 60" 3 point hinge rear finishing mower deck 50" rear tiller back drag plow 54" snow plow I have to travel 4.5 hours one way to get it. ANY and I do mean ANY comments or guess on price is welcomed. I am brand spanking new to Red Square but have some knowledge about gardening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #2 Posted September 8, 2014 Sounds like a nice horse, sure would be nice to see some pix WELCOME TO REDSQUARE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #3 Posted September 8, 2014 They are Good tractors, pictures really do help alot if you happen to have any, please post. It's a little easier to give a price by looking at pictures. What you have described sounds like a nice tractor. Does he have reciepts? Did he do the rebuild and how was it done? Is it someone you or possibly your son knows? Without pictures I'm gonna say around $2300 to $2650 give or take. Oh yeah, Welcome to Red Square it will be a great place for you to hang out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #4 Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome to !! Im sure you will enjoy your "new to you" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwork2much 12 #5 Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks for the welcome....the best I can do for pics is a link to the present owner........no he doesn't have receipts that I know of..... Craigslist link deleted per forum rules. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben06351 19 #6 Posted September 8, 2014 See dad I told ya just give these great guys a minute and they will chime in. Welcome to Red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,327 #7 Posted September 9, 2014 The D's have their weak spots. > The steering box can be real sloppy (can be adjusted some) > The shaft on the hydro pump (coupling to the engine) can get stripped. Not an easy fix in my opinion. > On the older units such as the one your looking at there was a problem in the tranny with some bolts inside (cant remember which, dang memory) that would work loose or snap ( again my memory is failing me). Once they come loose they would get wedged between the pinion and the bottom of the tranny case and split/crack it. Look at the underside of the tranny case for signs of past damage. If you see welding signs..JB.Weld...etc...ask about the repair that was done. Look it over real good! Mike....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben06351 19 #8 Posted September 9, 2014 The D's have their weak spots. > The steering box can be real sloppy (can be adjusted some) > The shaft on the hydro pump (coupling to the engine) can get stripped. Not an easy fix in my opinion. > On the older units such as the one your looking at there was a problem in the tranny with some bolts inside (cant remember which, dang memory) that would work loose or snap ( again my memory is failing me). Once they come loose they would get wedged between the pinion and the bottom of the tranny case and split/crack it. Look at the underside of the tranny case for signs of past damage. If you see welding signs..JB.Weld...etc...ask about the repair that was done. Mike....... Thanks Mike, I'll be driving up with my dad to look at and hopefully pick up this big old D. I'm really hoping she is as good as she looks. That and I'm really excited that my dad is finally getting a Wheel Horse. It's about time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #9 Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks Mike, I'll be driving up with my dad to look at and hopefully pick up this big old D. I'm really hoping she is as good as she looks. That and I'm really excited that my dad is finally getting a Wheel Horse. It's about time. I wish I could get my dad involved.. That's awesome that you guys can share the passion for Wheel Horse's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwork2much 12 #10 Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks Son for posting the pics....let's try and remember what Mike said about the tranny issue (possible issue)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #11 Posted September 9, 2014 Good luck with the "D" I have a 1974 D-200 with most of the attachments you are showing, but yours is much nicer looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwork2much 12 #12 Posted September 9, 2014 Well KC, the one I am going to buy is a year newer.....hahahahah btw THX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben06351 19 #13 Posted September 9, 2014 Good pointers so far. I wasn't the one who posted the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #14 Posted September 9, 2014 Sparky, you're slipping.You might want to start tractor, engage drive unit to where the hydraulics are warming up after about fifteen or twenty minutes you are going to want to find an immovable object say a tree or a light pole bring the rpm's up to running speed engage the trans, if the tires spin that's a good thing, if they don't spin and it sits there and groans then run, run, run very fast the other way. In other words the hyd. pump is shot. Just words to the wise 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #15 Posted September 9, 2014 What's the asking price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwork2much 12 #16 Posted September 9, 2014 He asked $3500.00, I made a deal for $3200.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne 28 #17 Posted September 9, 2014 sounds like you bought it then, very nice welcome to the addic, er uh. hobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
