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Firstly, I have to admit that I need to remember this "Other Brands" part of the forum! I thought I'd share a picture of our Speedex model B lineup. These were Harold Pond's very first riding tractors that were made beginning in 1939 through 1943'ish. Like most small manufactures of this era, they were continuoulsly changing the tractor design to improve both the tractor itself, as well as ease of manufacturing. Our set consists of an example of each year they were manufactured - 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942 and presumably 1943. I think Pond Speedex history is important as it was at this time that Elmer and Cecil were working for Harold, assembling and selling Speedex tractors, before going out on their own in 1946 which their Pond lever steer tractor dirived from.

Got my new decals from @Vinylguy yesterday. Decided to go with one of his custom designs and not the original. Put them on this AM. So that completes my 416-8 " refreshing " You can see the post in the resto section. Happy with how it came out. Took it for a cruise up and down my street ! Second thought it still isnt complete... I forgot I have the engine decals on there way. Follow up coming soon.

Looking out the back window at my son in laws today I could not believe my eyes! I heard a motor yesterday running that I thought sounded familiar. I had a double take look as I thought I saw a hood and a decal that looked familiar. This is in Madison, New Jersey! yes it is a 1980’s or 1990’s type Wheel Horse with Kohler motor! I will take a jaunt over there to the neighbor sometime soon and see if I can get some closeups!

Nate, are you sure that is not your neighbor sneaking up on you while in the pool???

The other tractor sitting in the neighbors yard! And lots more goodies!

This is the 1941 model which also used the cast iron front axle, but the rear hubs went from using 4 bolts in 1940 to 5 bolts in 1941. I seem to see more 1941 models than any other year.

This is the 1940, first year for the cast iron front axle. It's my understanding that before Speedex began making their own steel wheels going into WW2, they repurposed other wheels. The rear wheels on this 1940 were originally from an IHC horsedrawn sickle mower and pretty sure we figured out the fronts are from an IHC potatoe digger.

Thanks! Sure thing, I have individual pictures that I'll upload but they're pretty large files so I'll just upload one at a time. Do you subscribe to Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine by chance? The upcoming July issue will have a feature article on the Speedex B tractors which includes all of these pictures and more as well. @tractorchick (Kate) can help you with a subscription if you don't subscribe and are interested. This is the 1939 model, charactorisitic of having the 8" wheel barrow style tires and wishbone front spindles. The 1939 is the smallest model too, being only 33" wide by 64" long, about the size of most Wheel Horse tractors.

Homeward bound! Stopping at Duke’s for some breakfast and caffeine and there’s a lot of emergency vehicles heading east. I hope the victims fare well, and that we can find a way around. 60 mph is comfortable and the transmission is happy!

Then last but not least is the "transition" model B, mine presumably built in 1943. They are referred to as transition models because you're able to start seeing charactorisitcs in the later M23 models such as the round pipe front axle and funny looking front tie rod. You can spot a transition model B by the forward placement of the engine to make the front end less light, and I'll be the first one appreciate having that engine a little further away than between my legs. This picture was taken a couple years ago at a local show with all 3 of my girls.

This is the 1942 model. You can always spot a '42 by the arched front axle for increased ground clearance. This particular '42 is the only one I've seen so far with these 12" model T front wheels/hubs.

My pleasure guys! I love this stuff and love sharing with those who are interested. To me there is no point in having this stuff if nobody sees it or learns from it. In the spirit of "virtual tractor shows" this summer, I'm happy to post more pictures to this group of the other "lesser known" tractors in our collection if folks are interested. I've always been pretty obsessed with the historical significance to the L&G equipment industry and ameture historian work involved in researching these earlier tractors and respective manufactures. Well, @WHX24, get that subscription renewed! Here's the link to the website to subscribe if anyone's interested. For the past couple of years I've been enjoying writing history articles for the publication that are published in each issue on various lesser known, early garden tractors. http://www.lagtmag.com/ You guys are getting a sneak peak of the pictures included in the upcoming July issue!

Well, we are loaded up, Jada got boots in the Fort Worth Stockyards, and we’re headed for home tomorrow! The airbnb is just a few minutes from the cousin’s and there is no room to turn around the towed vehicle, so we are hooking up at 4:30 and rolling out!

It's our own fault for telling everyone how great they are...

LOL! I have a print out of this meme in my shop. LOL I laugh everytime i look at it. And its true. LOL

Not anymore here in northern Indiana. I was born here in the 50's and would constantly be on the lookout for red as I was driving. It wasn't uncommon to see them on the side of the road for sale, behind a barn or just sitting in the weeds. We moved to Florida in 2000 and my rubbernecking looking for red was hopeless. Mention Wheel Horse to probably 98% of the folks down there and they look at you like you're from another planet. Oddly enough though, four of the five I have now were found down there and made the move back here in 2017. Each one has a pretty unique story as to how they came to live with me as does my 1976 coming back to me shortly after returning home. We now live in a fairly remote area about 35 miles from South Bend and going anywhere requires putting some miles on. I still find myself straining my neck looking for a glimpse of red but it's an extreme rarity now. I used to have some success stopping at garage/yard sales but no more. I rarely waste my time stopping. Part prices, as you all know, are completely ridiculous. I'm looking to get a snowblade to mount on my 854 and I have the option of getting another axle bracket and using the blade I have but I'd rather get a complete short frame blade to leave on it year around. Blades are non-existent as are brackets. What little is out there is either junked out or the sellers think red is the new gold. I have to chuckle at myself though. For decades I would need (OK, want) something and when I would find it I would have to come up with another 'need' and start looking again. I thing the fun was in the hunt but it's just more challenging now.

MAN! You got big eyes! How much of New Jersey are you taking home with you Lane?

lane ranger , yup you definitely have the issue , once you have it you are just pulled in , you can,t help your self , we are all here in the self help zone , pete

I did but for some stupid reason I let it run out! WOW we just had our own high resolution tractor show fellas!!!! Thanks Rob ... not enough thumbs

Loading in Aberdeen this afternoon, I thought the view out of the stern door was pretty cool.

Oh ok it's on my wife's Facebook and I can't seem to download it. Will try and get the video when home next. Built the bucket and threw some paint around today. Digger arm is holding the bucket but not actually in the correct position in picture. Had to beef up the main arm bracket, don't trust the glue to hold all the weight 😁

Just an observation - There's some spare room in the back of that truck... Several 's would fit...

Seems like that market has dried up since @pullstart has been making rustling runs south of the boarder.

Loosen the governor arm clamping bolt and nut so that the arm rotates on the shaft.With pliers rotate the shaft CCW as far as it will go.Pull the carb linkage so that the arm is going as far CCW as possible .While holding both the shaft and arm as far CCW as you can tigthen the arm bolt and nut.

Hey guys! It's been a while but I am starting a new project -- it's actually a tractor I bought about 2 years ago. It ran when I got it but I only messed around with it twice or three times and then it sat. We had a new addition to our family and, well, that was that for the rebuild. I actually bought this tractor to be mostly a plow (snow and dirt) tractor. When I got it, it ran good, no smoke.Some of the issues it has are as follows: There was a throttle cable issue (the casing was broken, not allowing it to operate the linkage). The ball joints were missing, replaced by bolts The usual wiring issues - PTO wiring was melted, aftermarket lights were put in and not working, rear lights were messed up, etc. So, I started working on it one morning: Changed the oil to 30W, new Autolite 4316 Plug, new air filter, fuel filter, proper sized battery (22NF), drained all the fuel & replaced, change a fuel line, etc. She started up and ran good -- a little popping from time to time. The carb, I think is messed up and could probably use a rebuild. If I manually operate the throttle linkage, it seems to load up and want to die and I can see it looks like it's dumping fuel as there is black smoke coming out of the exhaust. So, I took my daughter around the property on my lap and she thought it was hilarious and talks about going on the tractor all the time now. I go out there today to take her for another ride and get the thing started, then, it dies -- I wasn't quick enough on the choke. I go to start it and nothing. The ammeter is working (it shows a discharge with the key in run) so I jump the solenoid with a screwdriver and she turns over. I figure, no problem -- must be the ignition switch. I go out later and turn the key into the on position and jump the solenoid with a jumper wire and it starts up. I let it run for a bit and then shut it off with the key. Now, the ammeter shows no movement with the key in any position and I can't jump the solenoid. I'm guessing that finally killed the rest of the ignition switch, right? I also read that the ammeter could go bad and stop the ignition switch from getting power -- is that possible? I can't get out there with my meter now as it's raining... Here are some pics. Any thoughts would be great. Thanks!

The sow keeps her new born cubs for two years of home schooling, this looks like a recent graduate. Feasting on a nest of red ants which are now busy carrying eggs off to a safe place. When I cut the lawn on our two acres, I cut in such a way as to make the cut grass into windrows leaving it for the bears to feast on. its usually gone the next day.

Got it done. Took about 2 minutes today after work and it's back to running like it should! Simple operation! Thanks guys!! Kevin

Just rolled another 240 miles up I-57 before a potty break and switch of driver. All is well!

Now that is top notch surveillance!

Day three.

Day two.

Take cash when you chat with them...

Oh my lort. LMAO. I bet they do. LOL Im the garden tractor guy in the neighborhood. I get folks driven by sometimes. Makes me wonder. LOL

So far I’ve hauled 370 miles or so, now it’s break time. I have full trust in my wife and her hauling experience! Cousin Trea is the trusty copilot, having driven this trip herself many, many times over the last 40+ years.

Now there's an idea, wonder how many Horses can be packed in the back of a Tahoe

My favorite Techy's are the ones that are replaced by 16hp Kohler's.

So I went to get non ethanol fuel for my Horses....while I was filling up my jugs, 3 things jumped into my truck bed and followed me home....Why does this always happen ?? 48" Deck...fully greased at every fitting, 12 HP K301 with chrome air cleaner, Stainless nelson muffler, and a set of OEM TORO blades for the 48"......why does this always happen?

@pullstart you might know this guy . Guy from Indiana has a park home in Sandy Shores. Has a GM crate 502 with EFI .

Didn't do a whole lot today, helped Krystal clean the house this morning, then while her and the boys took a nap I fired up the old M and mowed the west pasture, might do the east one tomorrow if it's not too hot And found a bird nest on Rodger's M while checking mine over, the bird was nowhere to be found but there's a couple eggs in it so I left it be, figured this tractor sits there with two flat tires and carb issues so they're not hurting anything

Hello, Here are some pictures of my 310-8 and also the new vacuum fuel pump. It does seem that the the engine needs to turn over a little longer than I am used to but it starts and runs fine. Tractor needs to be cleaned a little more but all my machines are workers. No show pieces yet... Ron

Rolling up 57 through Illinois you'll be within about fifty miles of me. I should have lay in wait along the road and tossed something in the truck as you rolled by. Feel free to take some of this humidity back north with you. Be safe traveling! Steve

My dad was a blacksmith. He had many anvils over the years! This was his anvil and Stand with hardy tool set up! He loved Wheel Horse tractors and had many starting with a 1958 RJ! His favorite was the 1054. As far as anvils goes he liked the smaller ones for versatility of use!

Steve I wear a mask across the USA ! it’s not rocket science!

I actually suggested that speed for care of the wheel bearings We are in the 16-17 mpg range, somehow! I guessed 12-14. Trans temps are about 196-198 and ambient temp is 91

the 33” front tires, a 19” TV looking for a trash can and the running boards are in there too. Not too extreme, keeping total weight manageable. If this was 100 miles, you betcha it’d be packed full of treasures!

Got these off E-Bay.

Here's a quick hitch I made. 20200704_134740_Trim_Trim_Trim.mp4

Advertising them in Maine might be a way to move them. Just make sure you price them way too high and that they DON'T run. I agree with @Stepney. I haven't been looking for any tractors to buy but I peruse the CL on occasion. It's a joke... Then ya got folks like @Docwheelhorse..... Thanks again Tony 👍 You're alright...

My neighbor cuts about 1-1/2", I cut 3", I have green grass and he has yellow. The green part is actually above ground. He has plenty of crabgrass and other weeds, tall grass helps shade the crabgrass out.