JCM 8,645 #1 Posted July 6, 2019 After reading the topic filled up my new shed already by @cafoose I wanted to hear from anyone that has the time to respond why most of us feel the need to own so many WH tractors ,myself included and then somewhat struggle to find the space to keep them out of the weather,myself included ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,630 #2 Posted July 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, JCM said: why most of us feel the need to own so many WH tractors Because they are so GOOD! 4 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,725 #3 Posted July 7, 2019 Something to spend my time on, working on and with. They're really useful with all the different attachments. The real question is. .... why not, I could do a lot worse. 7 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,918 #4 Posted July 7, 2019 Hang'n out here on RedSquare fuels the addiction 7 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,118 #5 Posted July 7, 2019 I’m one of the few “ one and done” folks on RS...my C 105 does everything I need...but I have come close...so close...so...um...maybe... To paraphrase Red Green: I’m a single owner, I can change, if I have to, I guess... 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,089 #6 Posted July 7, 2019 Great thread idea Jim! For Trina and I it's definitely a multifaceted answer. We got into the brand about 2-1/2 years ago when we needed something that weighed more to pull a yard tractor around. Wheelhorse was recommended to me by one of the guys at my favorite local small engine repair place. Well I found one on CL for sale from @Stepney that later turned into Patriot horse. Then I found Redsquare and the rest we blame on all of you!! The friendly demeanor of the folks here is second to none. I communicate with people from all over who not only have a love of the brand... But also the same display of the common friendly personal nature. The moderators do a great job of keeping the attitude positive and predominantly free of negativity. The tractors themselves are extremely easy to repair and maintain. Rugged. Versatile. Prone to very few problems. Old school heavy duty American made. Just a great all around experience. 10 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayshorses 102 #7 Posted July 7, 2019 For me , it is a way of reliving my childhood. I was 13 years old when my dad bought me a new 1973 10 hp 8 speed , the picture of it is on my avitar. I started my landscape business with that machine. I had 12 different attachments for that machine.In 1978 i needed a down payment to buy my first backhoe and the only way was to sell the wheelhorse. I sold it to someone in Massachusetts and cried for two weeks after that. I promised myself that when i could afford it , i would have one again , but as the years passed my Wheelhorse just became fond memories. Fast forward to 2012 and i found the brochures from that era on ebay ,so i bought them. I remembered all of those pictures from so long ago and how cool would it be to have some of those different models especially the D series . Then i joined the Red Square site and realized that these machines stopped being made a long time ago. For me , that is what causes the addiction . You cant go to a dealer and buy one , you have to find someone who is willing to sell you one. So the search began . First was the C-160 with mower. then came a couple of D series one of which my son restored to like new for his high school senior project. Then a real nice GT-14 ,a B-81 and an RJ_58 with lots of attachments for all of them.And finally as of last week a 1973 10 hp -8 speed with a 36" deck and dozer blade that i traveled 22 hours to get,,,,,,it is my new favorite , it looks and runs perfect. At this point i think i have all of the ones i ever wanted , but who knows. I mow with them and drive them around , they are well maintained and pampered. They live in a heated shop.I have loaders and excavators to move snow and soil with but sometimes it is fun to play with the wheelhorses knowing i dont have to wear them out so i can have them as long as i will be around. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emdmat1981 61 #8 Posted July 7, 2019 I have no idea what you guys are talking about ... 4 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,135 #9 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, JCM said: After reading the topic filled up my new shed already by @cafoose I wanted to hear from anyone that has the time to respond why most of us feel the need to own so many WH tractors ,myself included and then somewhat struggle to find the space to keep them out of the weather,myself included ? I just turned 60 a few months ago and I'm thinking of retiring in 5 years or so. I'm considering getting a few acres in Perry County, PA and spending time playing with my horses. As you can see I have plenty of projects to keep me out of trouble and I enjoy working on them because of the simplicity, parts and attachment interchange, ruggedness, and most of all they're lots of fun 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhlmeader 689 #10 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Chicks dig em!!!!! Edited July 7, 2019 by mhlmeader 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #11 Posted July 7, 2019 38 minutes ago, mhlmeader said: Chicks dig em!!!!! then why do our wives give us so much grief eric j 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #12 Posted July 7, 2019 I agree with cafoose, "the simplicity and ruggedness" but would also like to add the willingness of Wheel Horse to allow their rep's, that visited the dealers, to interact with them and respect the dealers opinions as to what could or needed to be done with the designs that ultimately made it into production. For instance the swept front axle was developed by a local dealer for his customers who wanted a large mid mount mower deck with the larger diameter front wheels/tires, but they rubbed at full turn. So Steve alleviated this via the swept forward axle. When the rep saw it they incorporated it into the design. This same dealer developed power steering for one of the models, the rep said, "No one would ever need power steering on a lawn and garden tractor" but next thing you know Wheel Horse requested that Steve make 50 units to be sold to them and eventually they began producing the units themselves. Then there is the bit about modifying these to our own liking, that gives them a personal appeal. Or the restoring to original, or a resto-mod or... 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,214 #13 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, emdmat1981 said: I have no idea what you guys are talking about ... Go out and buy another half a dozen older ones then maybe you can see what they are talking about, ever thing you have is too new. Edited July 7, 2019 by Lee1977 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #14 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) ..Because why not? People ask me why I need so many cars or tractors... I politely tell them that I've never felt that I needed a reason, and that each of my toys cost less than a single payment on one of their new "equivalents"! Edited July 7, 2019 by ZXT 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,645 #15 Posted July 7, 2019 WOW, some really great responses and to early to make any comments and thanks. I will put a plug in for the Meet & Greet to @rayshorses, it seems you are only about 1 and a quarter hour from N.Berwick,Maine, are you free Sept 7 to possibly attend ? Stay tuned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,089 #16 Posted July 7, 2019 8 hours ago, mhlmeader said: Chicks dig em!!!!! 7 hours ago, ericj said: then why do our wives give us so much grief eric j I'mma lucky lucky man.... My chick has her own fleet... 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #17 Posted July 7, 2019 There are a lot worse things to be doing with your time... plus, you can't take 'em with you, so...you better get 'em while the gettin' is good. You'll soon realize, you find the nicest people on a WHEEL-HORSE. 6 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,725 #18 Posted July 7, 2019 Craig, have to agree whole-heartily 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #19 Posted July 7, 2019 10 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Great thread idea Jim! For Trina and I it's definitely a multifaceted answer. We got into the brand about 2-1/2 years ago when we needed something that weighed more to pull a yard tractor around. Wheelhorse was recommended to me by one of the guys at my favorite local small engine repair place. Well I found one on CL for sale from @Stepney that later turned into Patriot horse. Then I found Redsquare and the rest we blame on all of you!! The friendly demeanor of the folks here is second to none. I communicate with people from all over who not only have a love of the brand... But also the same display of the common friendly personal nature. The moderators do a great job of keeping the attitude positive and predominantly free of negativity. The tractors themselves are extremely easy to repair and maintain. Rugged. Versatile. Prone to very few problems. Old school heavy duty American made. Just a great all around experience. Well said Eric. I think you nailed it. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #20 Posted July 7, 2019 I was looking for something to run a snowthrower. I had been using a Craftsman, but that machine was doing double duty with a leaf collecting/mulching wagon. (7 to 10 pickup loads full of fall cleanup) Once you start messing with Horses, you find the disposable generation selling machines cheep! I was looking at a C-160 recently, I had to tell myself repeatedly... don't need another.... no room for it... The real reason I didn't get it is I just didn't have time to go get it!!! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #21 Posted July 7, 2019 There like potato chips, you cant have just one. Or at least my addictive personality doesn't allow for that. It's a great hobby and sometimes even a chore, but all the same enjoyable. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,411 #22 Posted July 7, 2019 It started in my childhood, my dad had a ‘79 C101 (still has it!) and it was tougher than nails!! And quite easy to work on. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,089 #23 Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, AHS said: It started in my childhood, my dad had a ‘79 C101 (still has it!) and it was tougher than nails!! And quite easy to work on. Welcome to Redsquare from a fellow Mainuh !! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #24 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Well said Eric. I think you nailed it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,089 #25 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, midpack said: ....looking at a C-160 recently, I had to tell myself repeatedly... don't need another.... no room for it... The real reason I didn't get it is I just didn't have time to go get it!!! It's good that you can admit that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
