Terry M-(Moderator) 2,251 #1 Posted August 31, 2019 I recently inherited this 1999 Toro/Wheelhorse Model HXL 17/44. My first though when looking at it was to just junk it. But after playing around with it I've decided to keep it...for now anyway. This thing sat out side a long time. But after some tinkering I discovered that it runs and drives well. Biggest replacement part I need is a new hood ($577 at Partstree) , but most other parts seem to be available. This is the newest and the first Hydro powered unit i've ever owned....although the hydro transaxle doesn't appear to be serviceable. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #2 Posted August 31, 2019 Hey and it even has a cup holder or should l say beer holder! If cuts good it could save the hours on your other tractors! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #3 Posted August 31, 2019 ok,,,,im gonna try to get thru this without taking a round...or 1 for the team..... so,,,heregoes.... many many moons ago,,,,,when i wasnt the old guy and my neoghbor was,,,,,he had an old big store hydro....but he did somthing ive never forgotten.... he drilled a hole in the hydro unit,,,tapped in a grease fitttting.....and would shoot several shots of grease in it....his reasoning was....''have you ever seen a tractor die from grease'' ?? never forgot that,,,,,but know this,,,,,i am not a doctor,,,or a chemist ,,,im not a professional....and not implying ,,try this at home,,,, ok,,,,still have a pulse,,,,,,onward gentlemen HOWARD 857 HORSE IN VA 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #4 Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, 857 horse said: ok,,,,im gonna try to get thru this without taking a round...or 1 for the team..... so,,,heregoes.... many many moons ago,,,,,when i wasnt the old guy and my neoghbor was,,,,,he had an old big store hydro....but he did somthing ive never forgotten.... he drilled a hole in the hydro unit,,,tapped in a grease fitttting.....and would shoot several shots of grease in it....his reasoning was....''have you ever seen a tractor die from grease'' ?? never forgot that,,,,,but know this,,,,,i am not a doctor,,,or a chemist ,,,im not a professional....and not implying ,,try this at home,,,, ok,,,,still have a pulse,,,,,,onward gentlemen HOWARD 857 HORSE IN VA So where do you suppose that tractor is now Howard? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #5 Posted August 31, 2019 Since we're out of the closet on the HXL, here's one for ya. I beleive it's the first ever 199? HXL ever made. Why? Zoom in on the last pic on the frame just in front of the foot rest if you can. "Prototype" "Not for resale" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #6 Posted August 31, 2019 33 minutes ago, The Gman said: Since we're out of the closet on the HXL, here's one for ya. I beleive it's the first ever 199? HXL ever made. Why? Zoom in on the last pic on the frame just in front of the foot rest if you can. "Prototype" "Not for resale" Nope cant see it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,630 #7 Posted August 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Terry M said: I recently inherited this 1999 Toro/Wheelhorse Model HXL 17/44. My first though when looking at it was to just junk it. But after playing around with it I've decided to keep it...for now anyway. This thing sat out side a long time. But after some tinkering I discovered that it runs and drives well. Biggest replacement part I need is a new hood ($577 at Partstree) , but most other parts seem to be available. This is the newest and the first Hydro powered unit i've ever owned....although the hydro transaxle doesn't appear to be serviceable. Free is always good... So what's wrong with the hood? If it's just the headlight area - put an LED bar in there and call it a day... Or nothing if not used at night...(At high speed it will help air cool the engine!!! ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,251 #8 Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Free is always good... So what's wrong with the hood? If it's just the headlight area - put an LED bar in there and call it a day... Or nothing if not used at night...(At high speed it will help air cool the engine!!! ) Its actually broke off where it attaches to the tractor. I might try a band-aid repair for now...😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,251 #9 Posted September 1, 2019 6 hours ago, The Gman said: Since we're out of the closet on the HXL, here's one for ya. I beleive it's the first ever 199? HXL ever made. Why? Zoom in on the last pic on the frame just in front of the foot rest if you can. "Prototype" "Not for resale" Can you get a closer pic of that decal?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,251 #10 Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks to Shynon..I found a nice hood👍😎. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
