Im new here

[vmen84 61]

I'm new here I was stopping in to say hello and ask if you questions I don't have a wheel horse tractor just yet what I'm looking into getting one and I was going to asking questions regarding him I found one that is just awesome I'm fascinated by it I'm not sure the make or model I know that it's a 36 inch deck with rear discharge 8 hp and a pull start with the Briggs& Stratton motor . My concerns are that I only use one arm and one of the levers is on the left side . My other question is I have a smaller yard   and a john deere stx 38 inch deck   that barely fits through the gate I'm hoping the wheel horse well fit if i get it . thanks for the help

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499]

Squonk is our resident gate size expert. he will advise you. lol 

 

welcome aboard    

 

Glenn

[953 nut 60,128]

       I doubt that the Brigs is an original engine but it is probably an 875, 876 or 877 based on a quick glance. There should be an information plate on the riser under the dash that will have your model number.

[elliot ness 1,916]

Vmen84, Welcome to Red Square, where any question you have about wheel horses will be answered quick and to the point. This is the encyclodedia of W/H tractors. and welcome sir.

[vmen84 61]

 It looks like a really nice  tractor. I was going to talk to the guy about it tonight like I said my only concerns were my gate  The lever   on the left side as I only use my right arm  and the cost for parts if I ever need to fix it and it looks like it will need decals as well but that's just me. I was also wondering if you can  plow snow with these  well at least the driveway anyway.  Any suggestions are welcome thanks again.

[SylvanLakeWH 28,467]

[vmen84 61]

Thanks it should be a fun journey. I'm just hoping the wife allows me to get it and it fits through my gate.

[AMC RULES 37,196]

[N3PUY 1,031]

I think the lift lever can be converted to electric.  I've never done it but I know someone on here has.  "linear actuator"

 

Like this....   http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-inch-stroke-linear-actuator-1061LBS-ACME-screws-12V-24VDC-/271254587089?hash=item3f280886d1:g:7oEAAOxyRHdRzQms 

 

 

[DougC 2,643]

Hello and    Enjoy the forum! Measure the gate opening and the total width of tractor with mower deck attached and then you will know how fast you need to go to get through the gate!         As a young man I once tried to drive  an 8 foot tall 1979 Chevy conversion van with luggage rack on top into garage with a  a 7 foot door.......Bad idea......

[SylvanLakeWH 28,467]

1 minute ago, DougC said:

Hello and    Enjoy the forum! Measure the gate opening and the total width of tractor with mower deck attached and then you will know how fast you need to go to get through the gate!    

 

So its "measure twice, throttle three times"???

 

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,371]

 Looks like a nice unit you have found there...we like  around here so if you get it bought remember  lol. This is definitely the place to be for any Wheel Horse related questions you may have, so don't hesitate to ask and someone will come along with the help and advice you need 

[vmen84 61]

I was wondering can you use these tractors to plow snow?

Edited July 5, 2016 by vmen84

[KC9KAS 4,744]

1 hour ago, vmen84 said:

Thanks it should be a fun journey. I'm just hoping the wife allows me to get it and it fits through my gate.

1st off, don't ask her!

[wallfish 18,154]

They plow snow VERY well.

The lever on the left is the attachment lift lever but they can be converted to an electric lift like posted above.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

 

I seen that one on CL.  I was going to reply to the ad, but thought against it as I was wanting something else.  Let us know if you go see it.

[vmen84 61]

Im very serouisly thinking about it my only other concern is the pull start not that I can't start a lawnmower but I'm not sure how many pulls it will take as it might be different considering it's an older mower and might take a little bit more power. Being as they only use the one arm

Edited July 6, 2016 by vmen84

[vmen84 61]

Quick update I'm going to look at the tractor Saturday the owner said he believes it's an 877 if I looked it up correctly that would be the  1967 model he also told me that if I want to put any attachments on the back such as the garden plow I would have to run a cable to do so. he also said that He wasn't sure if I could put a a snowplow on it I'm hoping that I can if I get it.  he said  he bought it about five years and it's sitting at garage collecting dust but he does start it every few weeks the reason why he doesn't use it to mow anymore is  because he bought a zero turn mower. I also had a question about blades if I do get the mower if I ever have to replace the blades what I just call  Toro and ask them? Even if I did put a snowplow on there could the 8 hp motor handle that? 

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,371]

I would think that the 8 hp would be able to push snow without too much problem...and you can get a snowplow for those models...I'm not sure but I think the one I have is actually for a short frame tractor like the one you are looking at...my 1277 is a long frame and when I mount my plow up I cannot turn the blade to either side without it hitting the front wheels 

As far as blades for the mowers I don't know which deck you're looking at but my Toro dealer told me they can't get the blades for mine (RL-486). Not sure if that's true or not the parts lady I usually talk to was on vacation the day I checked on them...blew my engine 3 days later so gave up on looking for blades for a while lol

[vmen84 61]

its a 36 inch rear discharge deck

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

Here is an explanation of snow blades (plows are what you use for turning dirt). 

For a front mounted blade to be effective, you need traction and rear weight.  I would either get ag (lugs, bar, etc) tires for the rear or get tire chains.  Chains will provide better grip, but can damage concrete or asphalt driveways.

 

To use a moldboard plow, you will need the clevis hitch, or a slot hitch with clevis adapter, and the lift cable mechanism.  Again, traction and weight is required.

[vmen84 61]

I'm assuming these are kind of costly?

[bslms 19]

That tractor looks like it is in very nice condition.  Should last you a long time.  Get it, if it doesn't fit thru the gate, get a wider gate.  The tractor will probably outlast your fence anyway.  Good luck, and I hope that the electric lift is something that works for you should you decide to go with that trac.  Keep us posted on your progress.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362]

The cost of the rear hitches depends. I found a clevis hitch at the Big Show for $40.00 , The cable can be purchased from Wheelhorse 1000( he is a vendor on the site. If you need blades I think Partstree may have them. I have purchased blades from Tractor Supply. You may find tire chains at a junk yard or flea market. The chains on one of my tractors are car chains that were shorted to fit the tractor ( my father was very cheap). By the way Welcome to Red Square.

[vmen84 61]

Awesome thank you for the help