Wheel Horse Models

[Michael Bullington 5]

Anyone ever tried to decode year models 1968-1970...It appears that there is some random meaning to these model numbers.

example: before the dash

the 1= Wheel horse division

the 2= Reo Division

After the Dash in the model number

first number = type (example #3= Special or workhorse #4 = 4 speed; 6 = #8 Speed; #7 = Sundstrand #8 = Peerless)

second number=0 =10 Hp

third number= year ( example 3 = 1968; 4=1969; 5=1970)

fourth number= Version (Example = 1= v70 engine; & 2=v80 engine)

maybe someone has already figured this out !

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

From what I have seen, the first digit before the hyphen denotes the "group".

This is a rough breakdown, and in no way guaranteed correct.

1 = tractors

2 = Reo products

3 = RER's & push mowers

4 = Walk behind snowblowers

5 = rotary mower decks

6 = snowthrowers and dozer blades

7 = Specialty attachments - tillers/sickle bars/discs/cultivators/trailers and carts, etc.

8 = tractor accessories - PTO's, hitches, etc.

The last 4 digits after the hyphen are so random that they can't possibly have a standardized meaning.

Run through THIS LIST at PartsTree and you'll see what I mean.

[Michael Bullington 5]

okay here is an example of the Sunstrand models 1968-1970 years

first digit...see the 7 in every model = sunstrand

next digit is the hp ...matches each model

next digit is the year 3=68; 4=69; 5=70 matches each model

next is the verison...that can mean any type of change or addition, the electo jumped to a 5 to allow changes to the charger.

Im guessing at all this, but it looks pretty good!

1-7931 1968 Charger 9 Automatic Tecumseh HH100-115095B Sundstrand

1-7932 1968 Charger 9 Automatic Tecumseh HH100-115095B Sundstrand

1-7231 1968 Charger 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-4712B Sundstrand

1-7235 1968 Electro 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47147B Sundstrand

1-7041 1969 Charger 10 Automatic Tecumseh HH100-115095B Sundstrand

1-7241 1969 Charger 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47147C Sundstrand

1-7245 1969 Electro 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47147C Sundstrand

1-7441 1969 GT-14 Automatic Kohler K321S-60125B Sundstrand

1-7251 1970 Charger 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47371C Sundstrand

1-7252 1970 Charger 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47147C Sundstrand

1-7253 1970 Charger 12 Automatic Tecumseh HH120-120129C Sundstrand

1-7255 1970 Electro 12 Automatic Kohler K301S-47371C Sundstrand

1-7451 1970 GT-14 Automatic Kohler K321S-60125B Sundstrand

1-7452 1970 GT-14 Automatic Kohler K321S-60125B Sundstrand

1-7453 1970 GT-14 Automatic Kohler K321S-60125B Sundstrand

[Michael Bullington 5]

okay here is an example of the 8- Speed models 1968-1970 years

first digit...see the 6 in every model = 8- Speed

next digit is the hp ...matches each model

next digit is the year 3=68; 4=69; 5=70 matches each model

next is the verison...that can mean any type of change or addition

although the 6041 misses the year somehow? or maybe that raider 10 was really a 69?

1-6931 1968 Raider 9 8-Speed Tecumseh HH100-115095B Wheel Horse

1-6231 1968 Raider 12 8-Speed Kohler K301S-4712B Wheel Horse

1-6241 1969 Raider 12 8-Speed Kohler K301S-47147C Wheel Horse

1-6041 1970 Raider 10 8-Speed Tecumseh HH100-115095B Wheel Horse

1-6051 1970 Raider 10 8-Speed Tecumseh HH100-115145B Wheel Horse

1-6251 1970 Raider 12 8-Speed Kohler K301S-47371C Wheel Horse

1-6252 1970 Raider 12 8-Speed Kohler K301S-47147C Wheel Horse

1-6253 1970 Raider 12 8-Speed Tecumseh HH120-120129C Wheel Horse

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

That does seem to line up with your theory. I never really looked at it that close.

1-6041 is a 1969 Raider 10 - the MPV and related sites are wrong. (hard to believe, huh? ) I have owned two of them and also have the real PL & I manuals.

[WheelHorse_of_course 99]

Nice work Michael

:D

[Michael Bullington 5]

I my mind is buried to much in numbers!!! :horseplay: :horseplay: