echris 1425 #1 Posted June 10, 2020 I haven't spent much time around Wheel Horse tractors since I was a kid working at the dealership from 1983-1987. I finally got my own, and after spending two days going through it, the simple mechanics of the machine all comes back to you. It feels like the machine was designed from top to bottom with maintenance as the top priority. They're kind of a mechanical work of art. Especially when you look at the bloodline. It's all there, from the beginning. 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skrusins 128 #2 Posted June 10, 2020 After not being made for 25yrs. they are still being used and sought after. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1425 #3 Posted June 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, pullstart said: The thing that drew me in? The style. What kept me coming back for more? The strength. The red paint and the Kohler blop-diddy-blop. Yeah, that. Nice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 507 #4 Posted June 10, 2020 The fact that they largely used standard parts, especially for bearings, seals, etc. Like they wanted to have the tractors maintainable. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7340 #5 Posted June 10, 2020 I believe it was the strength and the integrity of the design. Oh and red is my favorite color!! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1072 #6 Posted June 10, 2020 I personally like that they aren't super main-stream. Everybody knows JD green, most know Cub, International, Farmall etc. Obviously like that they are so well built and easy to work on, especially the older ones with no switches, or complicated electronics. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6985 #7 Posted June 10, 2020 Made in USA by an American company.... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2194 #8 Posted June 10, 2020 Made in the U.S.A!! And made in Indiana my home and state i was born in. The simplicity of working on them! And the styling. My favorite 3 I own! 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2194 #9 Posted June 10, 2020 Another big thing for me also i cant believe i forgot to mention is the rich history!! I think The pond family would be and are probably proud of us all for keeping this rich history alive. It is what built this country!! Hard work and pride!! No matter where you come from or where you may live take pride in what you do have! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9986 #10 Posted June 10, 2020 Robust, simple, versatile, easy to maintain. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalez 139 #11 Posted June 10, 2020 Parts interchangeability, simplicity. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 5231 #12 Posted June 10, 2020 My favour thing? Hard to pin down just one thing to be honest. I just love the feeling when I'm driving Fred, feels like a real tractor in miniature. And of course being part of this community , counts for a lot these days. Mick 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseyheaven 113 #13 Posted June 10, 2020 I started messing around with Wheel Horse mowers when I was about eight years old. I found an old frame and sheet metal with no engine and bought a blade for the front for 10 bucks. Within a few days I had it running and ready to plow driveways in the winter time. I put chains and weights on it and my the snow that that thing would push. From then on I was sold on Wheel Horse. I liked how easy they were to work on and how tough they held up. So I guess that’s how it all got started. My dad was always very mechanical and he just kind of step back and let me work on the machine when I was a kid. He was very impressed with what I did and I guess I never stopped. I only use Wheel Horse and Allis-Chalmers or Simplicity garden tractor. Those have always been my favorite and it seems like I always have one that I am bringing back to life from a neglected previous owner. My collection is getting to be too many. However I enjoy having an attachment on each tractor so I do not have to change attachments. I currently have a 500 special, a 100, C120 auto, C161 Eight speed, 414-8, 416-8, 417 automatic, 520 H, and a 520 HC. I would not trade them for anything that was new. I keep them well-maintained and they will probably outlast anything that is made today. That is why I like Wheel Horse. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
