dgoyette 12 #1 Posted June 14, 2009 Yesterday I got a D-180 from a fellow WH fanatic. It has the Kohler twin, Ark Loader, front and rear PTO, and a 3 point hitch. He also gave me a very large tiller, a super heavy snowblower, and a garden plow. He never ran these on the tractor so I will have to give them a going over. The rear tires are tubed and loaded also. I also got a weight box filled with steel and manuals and paperwork. Today I changed the oil and the fuel filter and greased all the zerks. Tomorrow I will change the plugs and check the air filter. He was even nice enough to deliver it to my house, which was greatly appreciated. We used the loader (hooks welded on) and chains to load the snowblower and tiller which was fun. Before someone asks I paid $2200 for everything (I always want to know this too). I love this tractor! Photos below of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 184 #2 Posted June 14, 2009 Nice looking tractor. I think you got a great deal. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,134 #3 Posted June 14, 2009 Very cool ! I guess its time to update your signature aint it . Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #4 Posted June 14, 2009 Nice tractor, attachments lookin good also. Not a bad price either. Good Luck See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #5 Posted June 14, 2009 Gray and New Gloucester Maine is quickly becoming Wheel Horse Central Uhmm I need some loam moved Darren <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 517 #6 Posted June 14, 2009 Beautiful outfit! You really got a lot for the money :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #7 Posted June 14, 2009 Yep that's a machine there! You can get down to some serious business with that! Price wasn't bad thats alot of equipment for the money $$$ :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #8 Posted June 14, 2009 Looks like a nice tractor at a fair price!!!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #9 Posted June 14, 2009 Hi very nice tractor ! i wounld not sale our d with loader for that so i say you got it for a good price! where do you live?? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #10 Posted June 14, 2009 Gray and New Gloucester Maine is quickly becoming Wheel Horse Central Uhmm I need some loam moved Darren <_< Well Micah I know you are joking but I have seen how you meticulously maintain and use your equipment. If you can transport it there and back I would not hesitate to let you can use it for a day or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #11 Posted June 15, 2009 Now thats a real nice tractor,never seen one here in my neck of the woods,sure would like one though :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #12 Posted June 15, 2009 Hi very nice tractor ! i wounld not sale our d with loader for that so i say you got it for a good price! where do you live?? Hi Curtis, I am in Maine - I think I will add that information to my signiture line. Seems like good info to put there. Looks like you are a great source for info for the D180 - that is super. I did see the post you did on the steering with a lot of super info. Thanks! I am going to tighten up the steering as my first non-maintenance work. Looks straight forward. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Fan 3 #13 Posted June 15, 2009 That thing looks like a beast, nice find! Have fun with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #14 Posted June 15, 2009 Hi thanks Darren i try to help if i can but not the best but i do what i can ! but you do have a nice tractor we have to work on our cyl's on our 550 loader did you get the legs for the loader? for when you tack it off? have a nice day! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #15 Posted June 17, 2009 No I did not get the legs for the loader. Seems like I could make a set fairly easy though. Does anyone think it is strange that I would have a K532 in the D180? That is what is stamped on it. That is a 20hp engine isn't it? I looked foe a tag with the spec # on it but it must be covered up. Can someone tell me where this would be? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norman 0 #16 Posted June 17, 2009 Nice D180.... Great find I am also a Mainiac from way up North Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #17 Posted June 17, 2009 Possibly a motor replacement. Check the model # and go from there. I wouldn't worry just means basically you have a d200. Thats not a bad thing! See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #18 Posted June 17, 2009 I will get the model number off the tractor...it will be interesting to see if I have a D-180 with a K532 or a D-200 with D180 stickers. Edit: I checked the model number and so far I can find very little info. One post seems to indicate it might be a 1974 D-180. Anyone know a good place to verify? I shot an e-mail to Toro but I am not going to count on any information coming back. Model: 106119 Serial: 67758 Engine: K532 Spec 53105A Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,638 #19 Posted June 18, 2009 Are you sure about the model #?? 1-0650 is a 74 D160 1-0611 is a 74 D180 1-0630 is a 74 D200 Spec Number for a 532 in a D200 is 53105A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #20 Posted June 18, 2009 I am pretty sure about the model number as long as the tag on it is for the original tractor. I am thinking I have a 1974 D-180 with a K532 replacement engine which is just fine with me! I seem to have a different hydro speed control lever than I have seen in other pictures and it is different from the 1975 D series manual I have. It seems to have two reverse?? But when I use the lower one the tractor will sometimes stall. Anyone else seen or have this hydro speed control set up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,262 #21 Posted June 18, 2009 It seems to have two reverse?? But when I use the lower one the tractor will sometimes stall. CAREFUL! The lower slot that you think is reverse is actually supposed to engage the parking brake. If you do that while moving with a load you run the risk of shearing the parking brake pawl (pretty common anyway in a 30 year old hydro) or doing significant damage to the rear end. The Original 18-auto had a park brake engagement lever on the "hump" b/t your legs. The 74 D's moved it up on the dash board. In 75 it found it's way to the DCL (direction control lever). After problems with misuse surfaced the 76's put it back on the dash and had a cover plate blocking out the slot on the DCL. I might have my dates off, but that's the gist of it. Good luck and nice tractor. Treat it gently and it will reward you with good capability. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #22 Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks Steve. This is very interesting as I have a separate parking brake on the panel below the instrument panel. Luckily I have pretty much just been cleaning here up and doing mainenance items. I have not tried to reverse except from a complete stop. But from a stop a swear bringing the speed control lever to the lower rear causes the tractor to very slowly back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #23 Posted June 19, 2009 Darren, I spoke with Bill tonight and told him about this thread. He's going to contact you - :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dusted800 1 #24 Posted June 19, 2009 I have a 74 180 but it doesn't have that double slot on the hydro lever. wnk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #25 Posted June 19, 2009 Hi drop the #9 off your # is 1-0611 and it comes up as a 1974 and if the engine is a k532 i would say some one put a new eingine on it a one time it should b a k482s here is a small video of use using our old chevy to pull the stuck wheel weight yes it looks dum but it worked but if you look and the first of the video it has the same speed control set up ! and it is a 1974 d-180 and the lower slot is the parking brake ! i look at your photo is the 2 brake hooked up does it work ? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites