T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #1 Posted January 1, 2017 My friend Buzz, who has over 20 something Cub Cadets, most of them of the narrow frame era, and has 4 Power Kings, plus a Super A Farmall, told me about a Wheel Horse locally. He said it was under a tarp behind this guy's house. Buzz wasn't interested, as he was there to pick up yet another CC 104. But he told me about it, but I just wasn't interested enough to go look at it. But, as time goes on, I decided, why not. So Buzz went and got the guy's number for me and I call. Yesterday I went and look at it. I didn't take any money with me, nor my trailer so I wouldn't be tempted to make a hasty, on the spot, decision. It turned out to be a 1975 B-100 Automatic. It was in rough shape, missing the seat, which the guy claims he has. He said his dad bought it new in 1975 and he has all the manuals, which for me, is the turning point of me wanting it. He said he rebuilt it about 10 years ago, and put a 12 hp Kohler on it at that time. He said it last ran about 5 years ago, but he said it will start now (we'll see). Did I mentioned it was in rough shape? Surface rust, missing the headlight panel, rivets and screws where they shouldn't be, and a tool box bolted to the back of the fender deck. Tires are flat and look to be shot. I'm wondering if it will even roll and move. Many, many things wrong with it. I am not impressed at all. Did I mentioned it was in rough shape? But, price is good, at $50. To me, the real jewel are the manuals, all nicely tucked away in a binder, including a Kohler manual. Wife says buy it, but I'm just not impressed with the tractor itself. I probably will go get it, but except for the manuals, and maybe the engine (if it's good), there isn't much there for me to really get excited. Maybe more to follow later on this find. Or maybe I may talked myself out of it. It ain't going nowhere...If I don't buy it, it will probably rust away in the guy's back yard. Did I mentioned it was in rough shape? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #2 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Sometimes... its just nice to know where they are. Edited January 1, 2017 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #3 Posted January 1, 2017 It probably depends on what kind of shape it's in ? 👀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #4 Posted January 1, 2017 Don't figure they made to many of those B100-A. $50.....great price if is all there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,254 #5 Posted January 1, 2017 You mention it's in rough shape a few times...are ya hopin the guys on this site would talk you out of it? No chance!! There has to be $50 in parts there. If the K301 isn't locked up, there's your money back and then some. Mike..... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #6 Posted January 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sparky said: You mention it's in rough shape a few times...are ya hopin the guys on this site would talk you out of it? No chance!! There has to be $50 in parts there. If the K301 isn't locked up, there's your money back and then some. Mike..... Probably just the opposite - that you guys tell me, go for it. I don't know if I mentioned what shape it's in, though......... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #7 Posted January 1, 2017 But you did mention only 50 bucks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #8 Posted January 1, 2017 I guess with seeing tractors come and go after at least 9 years ,, that it wouldn't be to hard to say no .. NOT.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #9 Posted January 1, 2017 At 50 bucks it sounds like its just good to have around just to keep from being scraped. Wayne 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #10 Posted January 1, 2017 You didn't go get it yet?? I have a B100 Automatic with a 48 inch snow blade.Not a bad little tractor at all.Go get it........Go get it........Go get it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #12 Posted January 1, 2017 I don't think I mentioned that it's in rough shape, have I? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #13 Posted January 1, 2017 My bet is that if you don't get it, you'll regret it. Picked up a C-141 and a C-100 about 9 years ago for $50. Sold the C-100 to a friend and restored the C-141. The C-141 is still really nice looking but is a worker and have used it for mowing, snow/dirt dozer work, generator duty, hauling...you name it. So glad it didn't go to a scrapper. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 795 #14 Posted January 1, 2017 A B-100 Automatic is on my top list. It has enough h.p. and I like the location of the hydraulic lever. I moved the seat back on mine about 1 1/2". I took this picture last week. Sounds like a good deal too! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #15 Posted January 1, 2017 Now...thats some motivation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #16 Posted January 1, 2017 @T-Mo What shape is this 1975 B-100 auto? I have a 1975 B-100 auto and like it a-lot! I have probably $150 in mine, but I had to buy an engine (correct 10 hp) and a seat. You better buy it for $50, cause I think it may be in better shape than you are letting on! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #17 Posted January 2, 2017 Well, it's home now. I would have tried to start it, but the fuel tank is leaking onto the battery, so I thought it best not to attempt to hook my jump box to it. After we got it out of it's ruts that the tires made, it moved pretty easily. r 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,254 #18 Posted January 2, 2017 Damn!....she is rough! Kinda looks like the muffler exhausted back at the operator. But still worth the small investment in my opinion. Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #19 Posted January 2, 2017 You're a good man for saving that Horse.I've resurrected much worse.Have fun with your new toy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #20 Posted January 2, 2017 12 hours ago, Sparky said: Damn!....she is rough! Kinda looks like the muffler exhausted back at the operator. But still worth the small investment in my opinion. Mike..... The exhaust stack is loose and can be rotated 90 degrees vertical. He had it rotated horizontal so rain wouldn't wouldn't get in. 2 hours ago, Pollack Pete said: You're a good man for saving that Horse.I've resurrected much worse.Have fun with your new toy. Thanks, but it is rough. No seat, wrong steering wheel, rivets and screws where none should be, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,573 #21 Posted January 2, 2017 WOW. ........Rough?? I'm getting a picture of some of you in the land of "Horses-a-Plenty" being a little spoiled. That filly certainly needs some attention, but would be a Great!! $50 pickup around here. OK I suspect if I lived where there were more horses (or any kind of GT,s) bI would be pickier too. To to each his own as the saying goes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,494 #22 Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: WOW. ........Rough?? I'm getting a picture of some of you in the land of "Horses-a-Plenty" being a little spoiled. That filly certainly needs some attention, but would be a Great!! $50 pickup around here. OK I suspect if I lived where there were more horses (or any kind of GT,s) bI would be pickier too. To to each his own as the saying goes! The pictures don't give it justice to how rough it really is. All things can be fixed and brought back to life, it just depends on how much effort and time a person can spend on something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #23 Posted January 2, 2017 It's rough? Good to see... you were just pulling our leg. Nice save Terry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #24 Posted January 2, 2017 Looks mighty fine for $50. I'd say you did well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,876 #25 Posted January 2, 2017 Thats a beater for sure, but I see a lot more than $50 worth there. RAndy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
