What’s your favorite usage for a Wheel Horse

[formariz 11,849]

I have to say first that wheel horses changed my attitude over all chores around here. Having a large property keeps one constantly busy and many times it is hard work. That however changed as Wheel horses started arriving here.

1-Mowing one acre of lawn used to be a dreaded chore even with a professional walk behind mower chasing after that crazy machine on hot days.

Now I look forward to doing it twice per week while sitting on the horse basically admiring the place as I mow.

 

2- Snow removal was absolutely the worst experience of the year. Between shovels and trying to muscle a large snow blower around, at the end of an hour of it I was physically done for.

Now I find myself wishing for snow. Plowing with the Electro is about the most fun I have with any of the tractors.I now even do several neighbors' driveways.I find myself spending a whole day out there just trying to find more snow.Now I cant wait to also use the new 520 with the monster two stage on it and a cab which I recently obtained.

 

3- Leaf season was another dreadful job. Those pesky leaves never stop coming down.

Again, with the newly devised leaf blower attached to front of tractor, I am always looking outside hoping for more leaves on ground. Probably the most satisfying of all jobs here now.

 

4-Hauling firewood to the house was another hard job here since I keep it at the very end of property.

No problem now. Having several wagons, I actually keep one always loaded, just in case I am in a hurry next time or don't feel like loading it.

 

5-The real treat is also driving grand kids and others around in the wagons. Not only we love it, but neighbors enjoy seeing so much that they insisted that we go through their properties whenever we want. To the point that I am able to actually go through two different towns all through neighbors yards and backstreets.

 

6-Then when I am bored or upset about anything I find that just going to work on a horse is the best therapy for me. I even now have a dedicated tractor shop, finding myself in there many times up to 2AM.

 

So, as one can see there really is not any one specific usage that is really my favorite. All of them are greatly enjoyed for how easy they made my life around here. I keep different tractors set up with different implements so I don't need to be setting anything up. I merely jump on to another one for a different function. In addition to that, I have over the years improved them by adding many modifications and great ideas that I have come across in Redsquare from many different members.

[TDF5G 2,051]

I enjoy any seat time I can get on a .  But my favorite chore would have to be pushing snow. 

[oliver2-44 8,835]

All seat time on any color tractor is great therapy.  Urrently pushing a lot of dirt leveling a yard with my C-160 is playtime

Giving the grandson rides to see the neighbors chickens is tops

 

[Pullstart 59,554]

Making people (kids) smile

 

 

[Cetan08 311]

Haven't made any shows yet but that is on next year's list. So far I just love being on one and torturing the neighbors that drool with envy. Love the expression on people's faces when they see all they can do. I read one of the other posts and in two months I went from one C-121 to two D-160's a 416-8 and a C-100. I guess I have a full on addiction.

[rjg854 10,708]

Well then  to the club  

[Machineguy 876]

Somehow my notifications were no longer showing on my own topic?!? 

Sorry guys! I just caught the last few here and it’s all great stuff! Thanks for sharing everyone!! 

Edited September 20, 2018 by Machineguy

[stevasaurus 22,229]

For me it is riding the horses around the block...and if there is snow, I'll blade everyone's sidewalk. 

 

My wife, on the other hand, loves the horses because she is one of those people that...if there is a flat spot, she has to put something on it.  There is always something sitting on the hoods and seats of my horses. 

[Machineguy 876]

I like to hang my dirty clothes in the basement on the wife’s unused exercise equipment when I’m fresh out of the garage! There is some justice in the world @stevasaurus

Edited September 20, 2018 by Machineguy

[Machineguy 876]

36 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

For me it is riding the horses around the block...and if there is snow, I'll blade everyone's sidewalk. 

 

My wife, on the other hand, loves the horses because she is one of those people that...if there is a flat spot, she has to put something on it.  There is always something sitting on the hoods and seats of my horses. 

I’m hoping to do some of the same this winter myself! I’ve got a 30” Massey Blower I can put in the 700 with ease and good 42” factory snow plow setup too! Can’t wait!! The track width I measured is 29-1/2” wide so this little thing with 14hp and that Kohler torque should be awesome! This was my primary purpose for the build other than sentimental reasons. That and maybe putting around the big show. 

Edited September 20, 2018 by Machineguy

[Kurt-NEPA 755]

I enjoy working on my horses up to a point.  But I have really enjoyed blowing snow the most.  Especially after I got a cab.  That really helps.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2018 by Kurt-NEPA

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

Bob, I don't know how I missed this (I think you started it on my b'day weekend in Pigeon Forge) anyways my lil  tractors are 4 seasons machines, I'll let the pics tell the story...in no particular order, Jeff.

[Machineguy 876]

That’s awesome!  @WVHillbilly520H

[wheelhorseman 3,197]

 My new favorite thing is unloading wagons and running the elevator. I must have unloaded at least 12 wagons during this year’s  pioneer power show.

Edited September 21, 2018 by wheelhorseman

[posifour11 723]

It's what I have beyond grass and "hidden" woods duties. 😀

[Ed Kennell 35,612]

The 312H bringing home the bacon.

 

[AMC RULES 36,941]

That pigs gotta big rack.   

[Ed Kennell 35,612]

11 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

That pigs gotta big rack.   

      And a lotta bacon.  

   I needed the tilt trailer.

[Bil 7]

Mowing and cruising

[ronhatch 405]

Plowing snow, coring and spreading fertilizer.