formariz 11,912 #1 Posted April 28, 2018 After deciding I had enough Wheel horses (under duress from wife) I just could not resist and acquired this beauty with 147 hours from a member. With it there is a 48" deck and a 44" two stage blower all in the same condition as tractor. Of course all original paper work included. I had already also acquired a snow cab intended for it. As I left he asked me if there was anything else I was looking for. The only thing I could think of was " A nice place to stay?" 13 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #2 Posted April 28, 2018 that's a nice looking machine, restored or original paint? I just stuck a bolens ride a matic in the basement hopefully my wife doesn't notice 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,363 #4 Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, jabelman said: that's a nice looking machine, restored or original paint? I just stuck a bolens ride a matic in the basement hopefully my wife doesn't notice Put it next to the washer and dryer! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #5 Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) sweet ride but I'm sorta partial to those ...now you need a set of these to compliment that beauty, Jeff. Edited April 28, 2018 by WVHillbilly520H 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #6 Posted April 29, 2018 8 hours ago, jabelman said: that's a nice looking machine, restored or original paint? I just stuck a bolens ride a matic in the basement hopefully my wife doesn't notice Perhaps a treat for the Boss Lady? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charging10 231 #7 Posted April 29, 2018 a old farmer told me not to long ago its better to ask forgiveness than to ask permisson, very nice machine 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,912 #8 Posted April 29, 2018 Put the deck back on it and was riding it around today for the first time. I think I am hooked already on the sound of the twin Onan. It is definitely going to be a learning process for me. This is very different from everything else I have.The engine is a bit intimidating to me since I really know nothing about it. 1 minute ago, charging10 said: a old farmer told me not to long ago its better to ask forgiveness than to ask permisson, very nice machine I can already see that forgiveness in going to be a long process . Permission was just out of the question, would never get it. And unfortunately I could not just "sneak it in" like many of the others. First of all I had to move all the others to find a nice cozy spot for this one, that already drew a lot of attention, and then this bad boy sticks out like a sore thumb since it is so big and shiny. Incredibly she even noticed that it does not sound like the others.I was doomed from the beginning. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveK440 30 #9 Posted April 29, 2018 Nice Score, Just build the wife a she shed for her favorite hobby..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,178 #10 Posted April 29, 2018 looks like a very sweet unit, after a base line service check, ( to verify what you have ) and oil changes , engine and trans , along with greasing, that's the opportunity to retain what you have.( 303 brand paint protection )as well as plastics and vinyl , along with (meguiars ultimate quick detailer ), will make that tractor pop. think about it, the tractor is practically new, it will be simple to keep it that way. while you are in the " transition mode " you could get your wife, something SHE WANTS , that would make things easier, been there , married 51 years. Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted April 29, 2018 13 hours ago, charging10 said: a old farmer told me not to long ago its better to ask forgiveness than to ask permisson, very nice machine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #12 Posted April 29, 2018 FANTASTIC machine. Luv it. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,054 #13 Posted May 4, 2018 That's a might fine horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,912 #14 Posted May 4, 2018 So I mowed with it for the first time yesterday and it is a great improvement overall else. I now have really experienced the evolution of the wheel horse since I have mowed with a RJ, 551, 753, an Electro12, c120 , c125 and now the 520H. One can appreciate all of the improvements over the years. Looking it ove during the past week it seems that previous owner had the usual problems with the 9 pin plug overheating at the two typical wires. Plug has been bypassed on those two switch has been replaced, but everything else is original without any other signs of trouble so I think I am OK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites