JackC 617 #1 Posted October 31, 2015 I have way too many but when I saw the engine on this beast I could not resist.It is a 1978 D-200 with only 397 hours on the clock.The engine is physically much larger than the ONANs on my two D-160sIt has the worn motor to pump coupling problem that I believe I can fix since I have a spare pump and coupling.The PO tried to solve the coupling problem with set screws and that did not work.I have a thread going on the issue under the transmission section.The tractor came with a special hydraulically operated dump cart.The original owner built it so that it looks like a heavy duty D Series factory option.All I have to do is add some decals to make it Wheel Horse official.I paid $900 for the tractor, trailer and special hydraulic unit on the back.I bought the plow for it on a previous visit to the owner.It has the 3 point hitch, wheel weights, and chains.It was 2 1/2 hours away which was within reason.I have not heard the engine run but the PO said it sounds like a Harley.Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #2 Posted October 31, 2015 That looks Huge! And sounds like a Harley too................. Have fun with your new toy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,358 #3 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks like you got a good buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #4 Posted October 31, 2015 You didn't buy another Horse...you stole it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #5 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) All that for $900!?!? Wouldn't be surprised if the P.O reports it stolen... Edited October 31, 2015 by Brian01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,787 #6 Posted October 31, 2015 Jack you have the eye for deals. Nice find and Camp. Enjoy the ride. Gary B. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #7 Posted October 31, 2015 Nice find.. enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #8 Posted October 31, 2015 I've got one each of the "D" family (the 250 dont count) and I dearly LOVE them! My 160 has the bad boy Kohler 341 instead of the trouble plagued Onan.While I have one of the typical yard trailers, I am coveting that hyd version trailer!! Did the owner shad any light on what he used? obviously a starter motor to drive a pump? Where are the controls? in that upper part of the mount?You done good.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #9 Posted October 31, 2015 Jack, your a mad man with class. Just like the rest of ue here. Nice grab.Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #10 Posted October 31, 2015 Too nice... just had to buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #11 Posted October 31, 2015 Big engine, sounds like a Harley??? Yep, I would have bought that one too ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Caudill 0 #12 Posted October 31, 2015 That's a nice one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #13 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) I've got one each of the "D" family (the 250 dont count) and I dearly LOVE them! My 160 has the bad boy Kohler 341 instead of the trouble plagued Onan.While I have one of the typical yard trailers, I am coveting that hyd version trailer!! Did the owner shad any light on what he used? obviously a starter motor to drive a pump? Where are the controls? in that upper part of the mount?You done good.... That hydraulics and dump trailer were built by the original owner. I purchased the tractor from the second owner. I am the third owner so I did not get to talk to the original owner. It does look like a starter motor was used. When you press a button the electric motor drives a small pump which activates the cylinder to dump the trailer. Then there is a lever to activate a relief valve that brings the dump bed back to rest. Everything is first class and heavy duty just like the D. I could not have that built for what I paid for the tractor. I could also use the hydraulics to operate some other device attached to the back of the tractor like a hydraulically activated tow truck lift arm.The hose is a quick disconnect type, Here are a few more pics of the setup. You can see the rubber covered button on top and the release lever just above the electric motor. Also check out the neat lights on the back. There are individual switches for each light. Edited November 1, 2015 by JackC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,754 #14 Posted November 1, 2015 Looks like a truck sized snow plow pump if you ask me! Nice speed holes in the tail pipes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #15 Posted November 1, 2015 You gotta heckva deal!! Nice tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #16 Posted November 1, 2015 You gotta heckva deal!! Nice tractor! I had to jump in there again with a big thumbs up That was too sweet of a deal for me to only post on it once! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,405 #17 Posted November 1, 2015 Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
