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I've been looking for one of these for a few years now, and I finally had one fall in my lap. It is a RR-65 Wheel Horse REO Lawn Skiff...perfect for my little yard. Well, after a few days with another that was interested, I got the OK to buy it. Squonk came to the rescue and bought the Work Horse and he and Randy went and picked up the little guys last Saturday. I'm guessing that is D_Mac standing with Randy. So they hauled it back to Squonk's house last Saturday. Enter Jim (WHX24)...he gets in touch with Brian Miller in Mass. (who is planning a trip through Indiana & Wisconsin)...Super-C 4 me. It works for Brian to pick up the RR-65 in Waterloo, NY and bring it to Illinois. Then after a trip around Wisconsin, it comes to it's new home. Brian Miller...Thank You Sir. The RR-65 mingling with the 702 and 857. My wife made Chile today, so we set Brian up with a bowl for the road and a bottle of Wheel Horse Rye Whiskey. Remember all of the restaurants only have the drive through open. Hey Mike...Brian did drive away and we forgot the cardboard thingy. I called him right away, and he came back to the house...so I have the rubber mat. What a nice day. I want to thank you all for making this work. Safe trip Brian...it was fantastic to meet you.

Got it dirt cheap, never put on a tractor.

Standing on the seat of the 312, I could reach the Bluebird boxes for cleaning and repair. This guy was watching as I installed a new box.

Friend of mine has a collection of Ransomes crawlers. He wanted to get them out today, line them up in order of age ad take photo's. I did think he was being rather ambitious to do it in a day, but off I went to help today. Now my friend has been quite ill for some time, though slowly improving. So most of the tractors have not been run for some time. The plan was to drive out of the garage those that would start and tow out those that wouldn't. Below are a few photo's for your perusal. Don't ask to many questions, because it's doubtful I'll be able to answer them. Below is what we used to tow the non starters. Ransomes Turf Track. My friend Jonathan driving. Handy set of pallet forks on the back. VW recon engine on the pallet for a Beach Buggy. Before we started moving things. The one below is a copy of a prototype of which non exist. Built by a Scottish lad, from old photo's when he was 21. The idea was a tow tug for pulling canal barges and trailers etc in factories. The ITW stands for Industrial Tractor Wheeled. Steering wheel is connected to the brake bands and acts just like levers. Jonathan got a bit close when reversing, taking the MG6 with him. Below is number 38. The oldest known. Jonathan rebuilt it from the ground up. Another ITW. This is fitted with a winch [n the back. The prongs are ground anchors. MG6. This one came from France. A little line up. Various others. Brace of MG6's. Sand Skimmer. Used in water treatment plants. Yes! That is the drivers seat on top and you steer with your feet. Front view of the auger. This is the conveyor frame. Goes from front to back over the drivers head. The sand would come off the elevator and drop into a dumper like this one. Another Skimmer. I nearly demolished a garage wall with this. Driving in, Jonathan shout, "Mind you head". My natural reaction was to stamp on the brakes. You steer by the brakes. The left on was better than the right. The Skimmer pivoted 90 degrees before I could work the throttle lever. Centrifugal clutchs on these BTW. Stopped just as it reach the wall. Loading shovel. This is a digger Jonathan built himself. Very handy machine and has earned it's keep. Still does bits and pieces now and then. Jonathan is putting them all up for sale with the exception of the digger.

My son hits the gym at least 5 days a week and lifts. Well this corona stuff has caused the closure of all gyms and he doesn’t own any of his own workout equipment. I jokingly mentioned I had 50# Wheel Horse cast weights collecting dust in my shed and he could do curls or whatever weightlifters do....so he took em !!

Blasphemy, I too have a flip phone and it will make and receive phone calls. What more could you want?

Awesome! Would a 520H with a cab qualify as a motorized cart at the grocery store? Looks like nobody can cough on you inside that

When he outgrows those, I have those same weights bolted to a pair of loaded ag tires that need to come off in a few weeks.

I drowned my 1990s clam shell phone about 15 years ago. I discovered it was not waterproof when I jumped into the waist deep water to retrieve a deer I had arrowed. Seems the buck had expired in the middle of the Gunpowder River downstream of Maryland's Pretty Boy reservoir . I replaced the soggy clam shell with the new modern Tracfone ($9.95 at Rite Aid) that even has a built in camera and a vibrator alert. The vibrator is really a necessity for some of us tinnitus sufferers that have phones ringing and bacon frying in our ears constantly.

yes and God provided man with wisdom...........a gift we must use to make the best choices! It is not that hard, keep your circle small. i.e. don't shop at 5 different grocery stores, try to use one, let one person in the household go to the store, keep it clean, sanitize and keep your distance. from what I understand, a major example: if this got into a nursing home, it could quickly wipe out a lot of people who could not tolerate a 104 fever and respiratory distress. As far as comparing to the flu, that is apple to orange thinking. Could you imagine the death toll from flu if there were no vaccines? I pray to give those working on the cure the strength to continue and give those suffering the strength to over come.

If I knew more people who had old Wheel Horses in my area, this might temp me to unblock texting on my flip phone!

I'll be doing a video Mike...want a sunny day.

Just an update. It appears from a visit I just had with an Ebay seller in Canada that he has all the parts I need and the transaction will be completed on Monday. Today I will be removing the rear fender and if time allows the bumper also.

I always search Craigslist with the following: "wheel horse" | wheelhorse That will search for both spellings at the same time. The bar separating the two is this symbol

Buried deep in the CDC website, there are indications that the color red is an effective means to protect us from the virus. Rustoleum Regal Red, seems to be, according to them, the color of choice for reducing the spread. So far, I've found Sunrise Red to work quite well also. A "sea of red" may just protect a boat load of people...just sayin'!

I could withstand a week or two off. But even if they close NYS they are supposed to be feeding kids from schools and there are enough dummies there to really mess up some kitchen equipment so I’m considered “Essential “. Better tell my wife!

Hesston isn’t going anywhere Jim 😁 And since it isn’t a Wheelhorse, I couldn’t bring it to the show. But when I get set up at the house, you can come over and drive it all you want. We’ll be watching for @WHX24 at the state line.

it happened again, another one those text messages from someone. "hey you want that wheel horse that's in my garage?"

Great story! So how well does a 6’1” guy fit in those RER’s? Asking for a friend

I knew that cardboard with the mat would rear it’s head! I was hoping that the Reo had a key as I was going to look for a Dino key chain. We need a pic with you on it!

I will definitely go get it, it's either a commando 6 or 8 squarehood, it's been repowered with newer briggs and has 6-12 ags on it. looks like something @pullstart crew would ride around on. might just have to get a cherry bomb for the exhaust and maybe paint some flames on it

You aren't old enough to not have texting!

What more can ya about this great family ... great addition Steve ! Just when I’m going start posting my stuff for sale (my son is really pushing me but with the coronavirus we’re not going to for now) my Neighbor across the street who is a picker says he has a REO that I can have . Guess I’ll sneak it in herd .....wait to see how long it takes for him to notice !

Ha, he looks like he should use you for lifting instead of piddly 50 lbs Thanks for giving a preview of my next gift from you! Either those or the seat Mike, you pick.

Big guy on a little Horse!!! I'm going to take this horse to a place where I can bond with her for some time...show her how I feel...feed her an apple...tell her the history...and what I expect from her...(lots of thumbs up from traffic going by). If I get a sunny day tomorrow, I will do a video.

Let me correct that last statement....he claimed it was never put on his tractor.

So, you hoard, er... uhm... “collect” flip phones like you do ‘s...? Couple questions: Are they on a rack system in your barn? If so, can we see the hi lo retrieval system? Maybe a video? Are they patina or do you go with Regal Red? Any NOS? What are their names?

Maine is " The Pine Tree State " right? Might figure some out of stater would buy the tractor just for the fragrance of the pine needles.Maybe stuff them in one of those little pillows and sell them at a gift shop? Haha.

A little more Eye candy for all of you. Fenders added a made mounts. And started making the back

And this right here is why this is the best forum you will find. Many here are glad to give away parts if it means helping out a fellow enthusiast. Best of luck with your project and be sure to keep us updated on the progress you make! And most of all, even though I'm late, to !

I made a larger pin to fit the back hole and collar to match . The collar is stepped on the back side and I drilled out the tac-a-matic plate to fit it in. The hole in the tac-a-matic I drill larger then the step. Put it back to gether lined ou the axle and then welded the collar.

You didn't mention the hours on the machine.I have a 416-8 that has the same issue and it was used commercially with over 1500 hours on the clock.The holes in the frame and front tach-matic mount can both be wallowed out.In high time machines. The front mounting point can be replaced easily but if the frame area is badly worn the remedy is welding or frame replacement.I put together a loader tractor and the front end will see a lot of weight.Knowing this I made these mods to solve the issue.

You just got a first class ticket Nyle to how guys here like to help out a fellow nut...you need manuals, specific pics of things let us know...as long as we're tossing out pics of 753's...mine when she first came to the stables, now a favorite go to...

Thanks all for the comments. The 312 has 530 hours. A relatively easy life too. And heres a pic of my 520. I had some pic on here when I finished that one too. And some before pics of the 312. I would have to look for better before picture.

Everything is getting shut down where I live. We are cleaning all of our campuses starting today and I mean clean them. I am not allowed to respond to any emergency HVAC calls until Monday at the earliest when the schools start feeding kids. I am not allowed to call in sick unless I go to the doctor and have proof I went. And you folks who say you'll do what you want, you can get the virus, have no symptoms and pass it on to others. I am in the high risk group and I'll be damned if I am going to get this because someone else is careless and not taking precautions. I love the show, but I'll stay home first if things are still nuts.

Ya lost me here Skunk... dr. wants to quarantine her pickles or quarantine her with a jar of pickles???.. pickles a new cure?!?!

The other half and I took the L107 and trailer out last week to clean out the Blue Bird houses. We have 19 houses. Based on the nests about 25 % Blue bird 25% wrens and some Tree swallows an misc or vacant.

They do like bird feeders.

So much for the guard dog.

After way too many months I finally can say its done. Gently restored, my originally owned 312. After restoring a 520 I picked up, I thought I should do mine after so many years of trouble free service...

Will this fit in the cup holder?

or chewed up by mice

I work for a defense contractor....the word from the Fed Govt is we keep working (for now). Glad to still have a paycheck coming in. My wife is a nurse so unless she gets the virus she has to go in. Even if the WH Show is still on I would expect attendance to be reduced.

We have an emergency department head meeting today at work and some how I have the feeling I'm getting laid off for two weeks. Oh well, gives me time to mess with my tractors and bring them all out of winter hibernation!

You got me! They are in my sock drawer. You know... where most people stash their cash but I stash my valuables!

as I said in some other posts, I stopped buying garden tractors, i have too many projects. nope this is a come and get it it's yours type of wheelhorse.

I have people who stop by at the steam pageant every year."I have this tractor ,I think it's a WheelHorse but there are no markings on it. I'll get you a picture" Never see them again. My favorite was a guy who wanted $800 for his 56 Wheel Horse. I said I'll be by tomorrow. It was an l-156 lawn Ranger with a bashed hood, rotted deck, and bald tires

Ed is DA BOMB

If your reply is anything other than "YES!", you need to seek counseling

That is one of the things I have always loved about RedSquare, everyone here is so friendly and helpful @Nyle I'm going to send you a PM