trailhopper 49 #1 Posted January 15, 2019 Hey all. I signed up back in March 2018, when I bought my first Horse, a 2001 314-8, but haven't posted until now. My grandfather had Wheel Horses forever, and I mowed with his as a kid. Bought it for nostalgic reasons, turned out to be a great help. Good machine. Love the gears. I then immediately found a 1989 414-8 that I was going to use for parts, but it ran good and the tin is too nice to tear apart, so it sits idly by in the corner of my garage waiting for its future to unfold. Last weekend I bought a 1991 520H because, well, many of the members hold them in high regard and I wanted to try one out. I also want to get a 60" deck, which the others wont handle without steering/axle mods. All my Horses will be workers (mowing for sure), but I'd like to make them as nice as I can while they earn their keep. I appreciate the content of this site, and look forward to learning all the tips and tricks to keep these classics alive and well. -Scott 6 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,879 #2 Posted January 15, 2019 Where about In Florida are you? I’m in central Florida southeast of Orlando. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailhopper 49 #3 Posted January 15, 2019 Hernando County, FL. A little north of Tampa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,879 #4 Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Ever make to the Florida Flywheelers showin Fort Meade/Frostproof? One coming up this wed-Sat and then another in Feb 20-23 Edited January 15, 2019 by 19richie66 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailhopper 49 #5 Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, 19richie66 said: Ever make to the Florida Flywheelers showin Fort Meade/Frostproof? One coming up this wed-Sat and then another in Feb 20-23 No, never been. I met a guy in an airport that talked all about it though once upon a time. Sounded interesting, but haven't made it out there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #6 Posted January 15, 2019 From the sound of it you are well on your way to having a herd of . We do expect new members to show us their horses. 5 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Ever make to the Florida Flywheelers ahow in Fort Meade/Frostproof? 1 minute ago, trailhopper said: No, never been. I met a guy in an airport that talked all about it though once upon a time. Sounded interesting, but haven't made it out there. Put it on your calendar, good times for any garden tractor collector. Their website is down right now or I would give you a link. https://www.facebook.com/thefloridaflywheelers/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,690 #7 Posted January 15, 2019 Look out for this Ritchie character Hopper... he can be pretty sly so make sure yer horses are well guarded! He keeps telling us how rare are in FL but we know they are rare there because he has most of them! We have plenty up here so let us know we need to send a few your way ...sounds like you already got the fever! BTW keep an eye out for this 953nut guy too ...he treats me pretty good but the other fellas say he carries a thick Bible and will knock you over the noggin with it you tick him off with no ! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,879 #8 Posted January 15, 2019 I don’t have as many as you, Mr 21 or 23 ........ my collection is maxed out. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailhopper 49 #9 Posted January 15, 2019 Here's a pic of the 314-8 pulling a 63" Agri-Fab finish mower that I use in TN. The 520H will have a similar chore. No pics of that yet. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,690 #10 Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Now that's what we're talking Scott! You move up here Ritchie we'll get ya fixed up proper... bring the @Zeek with ya! Edited January 15, 2019 by WHX21 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailhopper 49 #11 Posted January 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, WHX21 said: He keeps telling us how rare are in FL but we know they are rare there because he has most of them! We have plenty up here so let us know we need to send a few your way ...sounds like you already got the fever! Wheel Horses aren't very common in FL for sure. The snow plowing and blowing needing a strong platform are just unnecessary here. Luckily a few have been smuggled in. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #12 Posted January 15, 2019 I bought my first at the Florida Flywheeler Show a few decades ago while I lived in FL. Western NC is also somewhat of a " Desert" though I have been able to snag a couple here. Most of my herd had to be rustled from NY, PA and OH. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,549 #14 Posted January 15, 2019 @trailhopper!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #15 Posted January 15, 2019 10 hours ago, WHX21 said: BTW keep an eye out for this 953nut guy too ...he treats me pretty good but the other fellas say he carries a thick Bible and will knock you over the noggin with it you tick him off with no ! My bible is only deployed for prayer, when punishment seems appropriate we call in the Garden Tractor Mafia! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 476 #17 Posted January 15, 2019 Welcome to the site, sounds like you are in the right place. I'm just south of Tampa. Definitely check out flywheelers show, coming up in Feb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #18 Posted January 15, 2019 Welcome in Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 817 #19 Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 7:22 PM, trailhopper said: look forward to learning all the tips and tricks to keep these classics alive and well. Scott You've come to the right place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
