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Lets have some fun eh?

If you could build your ultimate Horse, what frame, engine, trans, hitch, lift, colors, etc.. would you use? what mods would you perform?

Im still a bit green to the red (no pun intended ha!) but am noticing certain models catching my eye more than others.

At this stage of the game, id build a long hood/long frame like my 1277 and keep the foot rests for sure, 520 gear reduction steering, stuff a 20hp Onan in it, stacked of course (love that big block Kohler but love the sound of those Onan twins more) 8 speed trans geared just slightly to run 8-9mph, tall, skinny tires up front, 8.5-12 ATVs out back all loaded, most likely an electric lift, Brinly hitch of course, 48" deck is enough. Maybe even a set of round rear fenders and traditional metal 'tractor' seat......   all in traditional red/almond wheels of course!

 Dont put it past me to get a wild hair and try this:lol:

Excited to hear what you all come up with....or maybe already have!

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ebinmaine

Great thread idea!

 

 

Colossus.

 

 

 

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Sam Pasch

If I could afford to build an ultimate wheel horse, I would start with a 1277. Then I would replace the 12 hp kohler with a later kohler v-twin, probably around 20 hp. Then I would add an ark FEL and find a way to adapt a side discharge 48" deck. I would convert it to hydraulic lift and make a custom cat-0 3 point for it. I would also add running boards off of a later model wheel horse. Wide rib tires up front, 25x12-12 ags in the back. Ultimate work tractor.

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ebinmaine
30 minutes ago, squonk said:

Short frame square hood. Big block Kohler. Round fenders... 

Trina and I had talked about doing that same thing.

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71_Bronco

Start with a short-frame, square-hood tractor like my Commando 8

- modify frame (if needed) to fit a 16 hp Kohler K381 under the hood

- add forward swept 520H axle w/ gear reduction steering

- 8-speed rear end w/ posi

- dual wheels on rear

- fabricate battery mount under seat pan (make room for Kohler)

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71_Bronco
47 minutes ago, pullstart said:

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I like the final look of those fenders on that one

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Sam Pasch
48 minutes ago, Sam Pasch said:

If I could afford to build an ultimate wheel horse, I would start with a 1277. Then I would replace the 12 hp kohler with a later kohler v-twin, probably around 20 hp. Then I would add an ark FEL and find a way to adapt a side discharge 48" deck. I would convert it to hydraulic lift and make a custom cat-0 3 point for it. I would also add running boards off of a later model wheel horse. Wide rib tires up front, 25x12-12 ags in the back. Ultimate work tractor.

I would basically create a 2077.☺

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bc.gold

Onan twin coupled to a Sundstrand hydro driving a selective low, medium and high range three speed trans-axle, hydraulically operated three point cat 0, live rear pto shaft, front pto and a front end loader.

 

Must not forget limited slip differential.

 

Recirculating ball steering box, ribbed front tires with loaded Ag rears.

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Goofey

I like the diesels a lot. The one in post 6 is soooooo nice. But for me it would be to try and do the same as Skipper did to his 195. I mean it could use some paint but mechanically that is just sweet and big and tough.

 

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Herder

The Raider 12 became a Raider 16.  Big Blocks Rule :auto-layrubber:

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PeacemakerJack
1 hour ago, Goofey said:

I mean it could use some paint but mechanically that is just sweet and big and tough.

 

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Those tires have so much floatation that Kevin @pullstart would glide over top of the water and mud!!!😎

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ebinmaine
11 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said:

Those tires have so much floatation that Kevin @pullstart would glide over top of the water and mud!!!😎

And he'd be laughing all the way across...

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WHX??
4 hours ago, Achto said:

One of my next dreams involves a long frame, 8 speed, hydraulic lift, and most definitely no spark plugs

Yup that right there..... round hood style fenders & tool box, square pan set, stirrup foot rests …. end result would be the ultimate plow rig. 

Wow I don't think I ever saw Skipper's 195... that is a beast I don't think you could slip a dollar bill between the tire & fender!

 

I'm :ph34r: this pic Jack.... that tractor is one of the best plow rigs I ever used.... 

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Betcha this young lady would agree.... 

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Tractorhead
6 hours ago, pullstart said:

I kind of have built some of my ultimates... but the ones that bring the most smiles from my ladies are the best!
 

Putt Putt 502, with 8 hp, 8 gears, ‘64 chassis and lately a 10” plow.

 

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What an outstanding Pic, looks a coworker climbs onto you rear Tyre.. 😂😂😂😂

 

 

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