rmaynard 14,866 #26 Posted May 5, 2015 I bought a 1977 B-100 in 1993. It came with mower deck, snow plow, roller, and a dump cart. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #27 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) My 1st Horse, 40+ years ago, no longer with me but, started this WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction). Now my sons and grandsons are infected, spend nights (and days) planning on what to do nice for their Horses. One son, tractor sicko, is ready to start reassembly of his "new" Allis Chalmers B-10. Edited May 5, 2015 by Tankman 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 951 #28 Posted May 5, 2015 A C81 for $50 on a "as is" sale. Still have this little Horse, love it, would never part with her. Replaced the Tranny last year otherwise original.... 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudWHC160 3 #29 Posted May 5, 2015 I just got a C-160 last night. Included a snow blower, tiller, snow blade, WH trailer, and cab. Also had a set of age tires and a set of turf saver tires. Haven't even used it yet. Got home with it at 11 pm last night. Oh yeah it has a mowing deck too. I'll get pics soon 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #30 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This was my first. I believe it was a 77 or 78 D200. Bought it to tie in my septic system when I put the addition on my house. It needed work when I bough it. I rebuilt the transmission. Rebuilt the steering. Rebuilt the carb. Gave it a new paint job. Rebuilt the pistons and replace the hydraulic hoses on the loader and backhoe. 4 new tires. This things was like mint when I was done. Stupidly I sold it. I figured I was done with the job so who need it. It wasn't but a year when I realized how much I missed it and so began the collecting. Edited May 5, 2015 by fireman 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #31 Posted May 5, 2015 MY FIRST W/H WAS A RJ35. I GOT WHEN I WORKED PART TIME AT A LAWN MOWER SHOP IN GREENWICH, CT. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD ABOUT 50 + WHEEL HORSES. NOW HAVE ONLY 5. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #32 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) My story is one related to the housing market problem back in 2009. My wife preceded me to Maryland by a year due to me being tied to a teaching contract. As they say, "Things happen for a reason." My first Wheel Horse was my 59th birthday present taken that day in 2010. That is when I got "Cisco". By chance I happen to stop at a JD dealer in PA the previous Saturday while antiquing on a visit for my birthday as I wouldn't be moving for almost another month myself. I had determined that a JD 455 would suit my purposes. They had a few gas engine JD 400-series but I didn't care for them. This '98 518xi happen to be sitting on the floor and was a trade-in. I have to admit that I knew nothing about the 5xi tractors. Checked it out and stopped at my Toro/Husqvarna dealer in MD. When I was in his store in the Fall on a visit, he still had five Wheel Horse GT's on the floor. They had been ordered by the local school district (my future employer) but lost funding. Unfortunately they found funding and they were gone. I almost got one of them! I asked him about the 518xi vs. a new Husqvarna. He said: "Buy the 518xi!" At the time, I felt that the 5xi-series weren't as accepted as they are today on Red Square. A month later I found my '83 C-105 (Hopalong) in July of 2010 at that same MD dealer and did buy a Wheel Horse from him! I was finally a "true" Wheel Horse owner then. The "Skinny Filter" wasn't working that day. Edited May 5, 2015 by shallowwatersailor 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danjmah 71 #33 Posted May 5, 2015 My first was a brand new 1987 310-8 21-10K804. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #34 Posted May 5, 2015 I got into it after my Dad passed and I inherited the 4 he had...but I always considered them his. So my 1st one happened when I went to the Big Show in 2010. The raffle tractor that year was a rescued B-100. $5 got you 6 tickets and they called my name. How cool is that?? 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #35 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Great lookin tractors an cool stories! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 5, 2015 by muz123 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #36 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) My first wheel horse was a 1974 B-80 got it about a couple years ago and will always have it. I cant find another wheel horse like it. Edited May 5, 2015 by scotty 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #37 Posted May 6, 2015 67 years young today, as mentioned earlier, got my first Horse 40 something years ago. Long gone, a relative took it, with my blessing. I had grounds keepers doin' all the outdoor stuff. My first Stallion, 8 hp Techy, forget the model. I had purchased a new home and new Craftsman thingy. A friend came buy to see the new home and my tractor. He literally lost it, left and delivered my 1st Horse. I sold the Craftsman thingy, never looked back. Two of my favorites, seldom used. I turn to my 520-8 Onan, guess I would just have to move a lot of stuff to get the other Horses out. Picture are two of my favorites. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #38 Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) My other favorite horse is my 212-6, got it a couple years after i got my 520. I will never get rid of it. The kawasaki engine in my 212-6 never smoked all of the years i had it. Great little tractor. I have all of the attachments possible for it. I also mounted a deck and a plow at the same time to on it. Edited May 6, 2015 by muz123 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianc423 9 #39 Posted May 6, 2015 520-H that I got last fall for free. I'd never heard of WH before, but I knew it looked cool and I knew I wanted it! ......freeeee....that is gold. My first WH I got from my grandpa a 1985 310-8. I got a deck for it. Borrowed my neighbors 56" D-series deck for years until last may or so I got my other grandmas 1987 417-8 with deck and 48" plow. Now I have a 42" snow blower for her, and a cab. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho Jim 13 #40 Posted May 14, 2015 I just bought a 1969 Wheelhorse Model 7245 Electro 12 about two weeks ago. It has a rototiller,runs good but needs lot's of repair and paint. I just bought it to rototill our home garden garden. Then I stumbled on to this website and after reading many of the articles on this site I am hooked on the wheel horse and very interested and hope to restore my tractor. It's my first one. I'm 68 years old. I'm excited about starting this project. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #41 Posted May 14, 2015 I just bought a 1969 Wheelhorse Model 7245 Electro 12 about two weeks ago. It has a rototiller,runs good but needs lot's of repair and paint. I just bought it to rototill our home garden garden. Then I stumbled on to this website and after reading many of the articles on this site I am hooked on the wheel horse and very interested and hope to restore my tractor. It's my first one. I'm 68 years old. I'm excited about starting this project. Glad you found us, enjoy your horse and remember, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #42 Posted May 15, 2015 I just bought a 1969 Wheelhorse Model 7245 Electro 12 about two weeks ago. It has a rototiller,runs good but needs lot's of repair and paint. I just bought it to rototill our home garden garden. Then I stumbled on to this website and after reading many of the articles on this site I am hooked on the wheel horse and very interested and hope to restore my tractor. It's my first one. I'm 68 years old. I'm excited about starting this project. Welcome to red square! enjoy your tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 215 #43 Posted May 16, 2015 An '89 310-8 with 37" deck got me started. I now have 5 and no room for more. I could get rid of my Troy-Bilt Horses (3) to make room....NOT! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #44 Posted May 16, 2015 1996 269H when I couldn't afford a new 520H. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #45 Posted May 16, 2015 The first one I had use of was a 1974 C-160 Automatic. My first as an owner 1994 416-H bought new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #46 Posted May 17, 2015 MY FIRST WAS A 1959 RJ MY FATHER NEW. MY FIRST I BOUGHT NEW IS A 1975 B80. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #47 Posted May 17, 2015 @BOWTIE very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,711 #48 Posted May 17, 2015 my 1st Wheel Horse is a 1968 Commando 8, it's a fun little tractor, with a snowblower for it. I'm addicted, and on the hunt, my only problem is the room to store any more. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #49 Posted May 17, 2015 my 1st Wheel Horse is a 1968 Commando 8, it's a fun little tractor, with a snowblower for it. I'm addicted, and on the hunt, my only problem is the room to store any more. I have about 13 wheel horses and I'm trying to sell 5 or 6 to get my herd down to 5 tractors. Trying to make room is a big problem. Its an addiction 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #50 Posted May 17, 2015 My first, was certainly not my last. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
